DEU Delegated Examination Study
Cards
A temporary appointment may not exceed ______ years. - ANS-A non-status appointment to
a competitive position for a specific period not to exceed one year is a _________
appointment. 5 CFR 316 subpart D
DEOH 2-26 Behavioral Consistency Model - ANS-Step 1 Identify the competencies/KSAs to
be included on the rating schedule through job analysis.
Step 2 For each competency/KSA, develop benchmarks that describe the type and level of
accomplishments or achievements that represent each level of proficiency.
Step 3 Assign each benchmark a point value.
Step 5 Compare the information provided by the applicants about their achievements to
these benchmarks to determine a rating (score), which, together with any veterans'
preference due, determines final score and rank or quality category placement. Those
applicants who do not achieved a passing grade, if used, are not eligible.
DEOH 6-12 Order of entitlement - ANS-1. ICTAP
2. Lost Consideration
3. Eligibles in Highest Quality
Direct-hire authority may be initiated by:
a. OPM independently
b. Agencies by a written request from the agency headquarters to OPM.
c. Either of the above. - ANS-C Either agency or OPM may initiate Direct Hire Authority -
Reference: 5 CFR 337
Discuss the basic steps for rating and ranking applicants using category rating. - ANS-1.
Review qualifications
2. Apply quality ranking factors
3. Apply the assessment tool(s)
4. Rank eligibles into quality categories
5. Adjudicate and apply veterans' preference
(Reference: DEOH, Chapter 5)
Discuss which materials are NOT made available under the Privacy Act? - ANS-•Answer
keys
•Assessment tools
•Test booklets
How many touchpoints to communicate with applicants during the application process are
required? - ANS-4
How often are DEU self-audits required?
, a. Annually
b. Quarterly
c. Every 6 months
d. Every 2 years - ANS-a. Annually
How to determine which applicants are eligible for consideration under ICTAP for Displaced
Employees - ANS-You must be able to answer "Yes" to each of these questions:
1. Does employee meet the definition of "displaced" in 5 CFR 330.702?
2. Is the employee's ICTAP eligibility still current?
3. Does employee have at least a Fully Successful rating, if required?
4. Is the duty station in the same commuting area as the employee's?
5. Is the grade at or below the employee's current (or last) grade?
6. Is the promotion potential the same or less than the employee's?
7. Was the employee found to be "well-qualified"?
ICTAP - ANS-ICTAP is a process whereby employees who will be or have been involuntarily
separated (other than for
cause) may receive selection priority for jobs in agencies other than the one from which they
separated.
If an eligible CTAP applicant is referred for a vacancy, then no one else from _______ the
agency may be selected. - ANS-Inside or outside
(Reference: 5 CFR Part 330; DEOH: 4-B, Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP); 4-B,
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP))
If an eligible ICTAP applicant is referred, then no one else from _______ agency may be
selected unless they are covered by one of the exclusions. - ANS-outside
(Reference: 5 CFR Part 330; DEOH: 4-B, Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP); 4-B,
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)
Indicate whether option A (Case Examining) or option B (Competitor Inventory) is true of the
following condition:
Availability of applicants is higher. - ANS-A - Case Examining (Reference: DEOH, Chapter 5)
Indicate whether option A (Case Examining) or option B (Competitor Inventory) is true of the
following condition:
Competencies/KSAs are tailored to the job. - ANS-A - Case Examining (Reference: DEOH,
Chapter 5)
Indicate whether option A (Case Examining) or option B (Competitor Inventory) is true of the
following condition:
Speed of referral is the principal advantage. - ANS-B - Competitor Inventory -When using a
pre-rated inventory, eligible applicants are readily available for referral.
(Reference: DEOH, Chapter 5)
Indicate whether option A (Case Examining) or option B (Standing Inventory) is true of the
following condition:
Cards
A temporary appointment may not exceed ______ years. - ANS-A non-status appointment to
a competitive position for a specific period not to exceed one year is a _________
appointment. 5 CFR 316 subpart D
DEOH 2-26 Behavioral Consistency Model - ANS-Step 1 Identify the competencies/KSAs to
be included on the rating schedule through job analysis.
Step 2 For each competency/KSA, develop benchmarks that describe the type and level of
accomplishments or achievements that represent each level of proficiency.
Step 3 Assign each benchmark a point value.
Step 5 Compare the information provided by the applicants about their achievements to
these benchmarks to determine a rating (score), which, together with any veterans'
preference due, determines final score and rank or quality category placement. Those
applicants who do not achieved a passing grade, if used, are not eligible.
DEOH 6-12 Order of entitlement - ANS-1. ICTAP
2. Lost Consideration
3. Eligibles in Highest Quality
Direct-hire authority may be initiated by:
a. OPM independently
b. Agencies by a written request from the agency headquarters to OPM.
c. Either of the above. - ANS-C Either agency or OPM may initiate Direct Hire Authority -
Reference: 5 CFR 337
Discuss the basic steps for rating and ranking applicants using category rating. - ANS-1.
Review qualifications
2. Apply quality ranking factors
3. Apply the assessment tool(s)
4. Rank eligibles into quality categories
5. Adjudicate and apply veterans' preference
(Reference: DEOH, Chapter 5)
Discuss which materials are NOT made available under the Privacy Act? - ANS-•Answer
keys
•Assessment tools
•Test booklets
How many touchpoints to communicate with applicants during the application process are
required? - ANS-4
How often are DEU self-audits required?
, a. Annually
b. Quarterly
c. Every 6 months
d. Every 2 years - ANS-a. Annually
How to determine which applicants are eligible for consideration under ICTAP for Displaced
Employees - ANS-You must be able to answer "Yes" to each of these questions:
1. Does employee meet the definition of "displaced" in 5 CFR 330.702?
2. Is the employee's ICTAP eligibility still current?
3. Does employee have at least a Fully Successful rating, if required?
4. Is the duty station in the same commuting area as the employee's?
5. Is the grade at or below the employee's current (or last) grade?
6. Is the promotion potential the same or less than the employee's?
7. Was the employee found to be "well-qualified"?
ICTAP - ANS-ICTAP is a process whereby employees who will be or have been involuntarily
separated (other than for
cause) may receive selection priority for jobs in agencies other than the one from which they
separated.
If an eligible CTAP applicant is referred for a vacancy, then no one else from _______ the
agency may be selected. - ANS-Inside or outside
(Reference: 5 CFR Part 330; DEOH: 4-B, Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP); 4-B,
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP))
If an eligible ICTAP applicant is referred, then no one else from _______ agency may be
selected unless they are covered by one of the exclusions. - ANS-outside
(Reference: 5 CFR Part 330; DEOH: 4-B, Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP); 4-B,
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)
Indicate whether option A (Case Examining) or option B (Competitor Inventory) is true of the
following condition:
Availability of applicants is higher. - ANS-A - Case Examining (Reference: DEOH, Chapter 5)
Indicate whether option A (Case Examining) or option B (Competitor Inventory) is true of the
following condition:
Competencies/KSAs are tailored to the job. - ANS-A - Case Examining (Reference: DEOH,
Chapter 5)
Indicate whether option A (Case Examining) or option B (Competitor Inventory) is true of the
following condition:
Speed of referral is the principal advantage. - ANS-B - Competitor Inventory -When using a
pre-rated inventory, eligible applicants are readily available for referral.
(Reference: DEOH, Chapter 5)
Indicate whether option A (Case Examining) or option B (Standing Inventory) is true of the
following condition:
