NIH Group E (Administrative/Clerical)
Practice Exam (2025/2026)
Section 1: Reading Comprehension (Questions 1-20)
Read the following passage and answer questions 1-5.
NIH Policy Memorandum 2024-15: Telework Flexibility
Effective January 30, 2025, the National Institutes of Health will implement an updated telework
policy to enhance operational flexibility and employee satisfaction. Eligible employees may
request to telework up to three (3) days per week, subject to supervisory approval based on
operational needs. Employees are required to have a minimum of one year of federal service
and a performance rating of "Fully Successful" or higher. All telework agreements must be
renewed annually. Teleworkers must ensure their remote worksite provides adequate security
and connectivity for performing official duties.
1. What is the effective date of the new telework policy?
a) January 30, 2024
b) January 30, 2025
c) December 30, 2024
d) The policy is effective immediately.
Answer: b) January 30, 2025
2. What is the maximum number of telework days allowed per week under this policy?
a) 2 days
b) 3 days
c) 4 days
d) 5 days
Answer: b) 3 days
3. Final approval for a telework arrangement depends primarily on:
a) Employee seniority
b) Supervisory discretion and operational needs
c) The employee's internet speed
d) The distance from the employee's home to the office
Answer: b) Supervisory discretion and operational needs
4. What is the minimum performance rating required to be eligible for telework?
a) Outstanding
, b) Fully Successful
c) Minimally Satisfactory
d) There is no performance requirement.
Answer: b) Fully Successful
5. How often must a telework agreement be renewed?
a) Monthly
b) Quarterly
c) Annually
d) Every six months
Answer: c) Annually
6. The primary purpose of a memorandum is to:
a) Entertain colleagues with a personal story.
b) Communicate information or directives internally within an organization.
c) Advertise a product to external customers.
d) Provide a detailed financial audit.
Answer: b) Communicate information or directives internally within an organization.
7. When proofreading a document, you should look for errors in:
a) Spelling and punctuation only.
b) Formatting and font size only.
c) Spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting.
d) The document's overall message and intent only.
Answer: c) Spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting.
8. An agenda for a meeting typically includes:
a) The minutes from the previous meeting.
b) A list of topics to be discussed and the allotted times.
c) Biographies of all attendees.
d) The full text of all presentations.
Answer: b) A list of topics to be discussed and the allotted times.
9. Which of the following is the best definition of "confidentiality" in an office setting?
a) Sharing information with anyone who asks politely.
b) Keeping sensitive information private and secure.
c) Discussing work projects in public areas.
d) Printing all documents for personal records.
Answer: b) Keeping sensitive information private and secure.
Practice Exam (2025/2026)
Section 1: Reading Comprehension (Questions 1-20)
Read the following passage and answer questions 1-5.
NIH Policy Memorandum 2024-15: Telework Flexibility
Effective January 30, 2025, the National Institutes of Health will implement an updated telework
policy to enhance operational flexibility and employee satisfaction. Eligible employees may
request to telework up to three (3) days per week, subject to supervisory approval based on
operational needs. Employees are required to have a minimum of one year of federal service
and a performance rating of "Fully Successful" or higher. All telework agreements must be
renewed annually. Teleworkers must ensure their remote worksite provides adequate security
and connectivity for performing official duties.
1. What is the effective date of the new telework policy?
a) January 30, 2024
b) January 30, 2025
c) December 30, 2024
d) The policy is effective immediately.
Answer: b) January 30, 2025
2. What is the maximum number of telework days allowed per week under this policy?
a) 2 days
b) 3 days
c) 4 days
d) 5 days
Answer: b) 3 days
3. Final approval for a telework arrangement depends primarily on:
a) Employee seniority
b) Supervisory discretion and operational needs
c) The employee's internet speed
d) The distance from the employee's home to the office
Answer: b) Supervisory discretion and operational needs
4. What is the minimum performance rating required to be eligible for telework?
a) Outstanding
, b) Fully Successful
c) Minimally Satisfactory
d) There is no performance requirement.
Answer: b) Fully Successful
5. How often must a telework agreement be renewed?
a) Monthly
b) Quarterly
c) Annually
d) Every six months
Answer: c) Annually
6. The primary purpose of a memorandum is to:
a) Entertain colleagues with a personal story.
b) Communicate information or directives internally within an organization.
c) Advertise a product to external customers.
d) Provide a detailed financial audit.
Answer: b) Communicate information or directives internally within an organization.
7. When proofreading a document, you should look for errors in:
a) Spelling and punctuation only.
b) Formatting and font size only.
c) Spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting.
d) The document's overall message and intent only.
Answer: c) Spelling, grammar, punctuation, and formatting.
8. An agenda for a meeting typically includes:
a) The minutes from the previous meeting.
b) A list of topics to be discussed and the allotted times.
c) Biographies of all attendees.
d) The full text of all presentations.
Answer: b) A list of topics to be discussed and the allotted times.
9. Which of the following is the best definition of "confidentiality" in an office setting?
a) Sharing information with anyone who asks politely.
b) Keeping sensitive information private and secure.
c) Discussing work projects in public areas.
d) Printing all documents for personal records.
Answer: b) Keeping sensitive information private and secure.
