The following is the information the Department of Personnel has posted
about civil service exams:
All Department of Personnel examinations are job-related in that they
assess knowledge, abilities, skill, and education and/or experience needed to
satisfactorily perform duties of the particular position. Based on an analysis
of the job, the Division of Selection Services will determine which test
format(s) are most appropriate; these can include written tests, oral tests, performance tests, physical performance tests, evaluations of education/training/experience, assessment exercises, or other appropriate selection methods.
Accidents or injuries: For all types of examinations, particularly performance
and physical performance, the Department of Personnel takes appropriate precautions for maximum safety of candidates. However, this Department
cannot assume responsibility for accident or injury to candidates during the examination process.
The Department of Personnel has additional information available on the how to be a more successful candidate as well.