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Administrative Officer Assessment

Series: GS-0341Grade: 11-12
CAT
Duration
45
minutes
Applicants
2,450
tested annually
Method
CAT
assessment type
Security
FISMA
compliant

Assessment Description

Computer Adaptive Test using Item Response Theory for precise ability estimation

Content Coverage

Budget execution and financial management
Federal procurement and contracting (FAR)
Performance management and improvement
Policy development and implementation
Records management and compliance
Change management principles
Federal regulations and legislation

Sample Questions

Sample Question 1

Which document is typically used to authorize budget expenditures?

Sample Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)?

Sample Question 3

In federal procurement, what does FAR stand for?

These are sample questions only. Actual assessment questions are secured and not available for preview under Privacy Act exemptions.

Psychometric Features

Reliability

This assessment has been psychometrically validated with reliability coefficients exceeding 0.85 (Cronbach's alpha).

Validity

Content validity established through subject matter expert reviews and criterion-related validity studies per Uniform Guidelines.

Fairness

Adverse impact analysis conducted per EEOC 4/5ths rule. Differential Item Functioning (DIF) analysis performed across demographic groups.

Accessibility

Section 508 compliant with screen reader support, keyboard navigation, and reasonable accommodation options available.