A made-up cashier's instruction for this drill reads: 'Money collected is receipted in three copies. The white copy goes to the payer, the yellow copy to the case file, and the blue copy to the cashier together with the money by the end of the tour.' Which statement does the instruction support?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Comprehension, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
A made-up clerk's memo for this drill reads: 'Papers received before 2 p.m. are assigned to a deputy the same day. Papers received later are assigned the next business day. Papers marked RUSH by a judge are assigned at once, whatever the hour.' Which statement does the memo support?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Comprehension, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
A made-up escort sheet for this drill reads: 'The person in custody is to be brought from the detention center to Courtroom 6 by 9:30 a.m. Two deputies ride in the vehicle. The person's property envelope stays at the detention center.' Which statement does the sheet support?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Comprehension, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
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Written comprehension, continued
A made-up notice of sale for this drill reads: 'The items listed below will be sold at public auction on the courthouse steps at 10 a.m. on the 14th. Items may be viewed from 9 a.m. that day. Payment is by certified check only and is due by noon.' Which statement does the notice support?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Comprehension, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
A made-up office instruction for this drill reads: 'Before each tour the deputy checks the lights, tires, horn and cab radio and signs the card. A defect in the lights, tires or horn takes the vehicle out of service. A defect in the cab radio is written on the card, and the deputy carries a portable radio.' Which statement does the instruction support?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Comprehension, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
A made-up office memo for this drill reads: 'After serving a paper the deputy fills in the return: the date, the time, the address, and the name and a short description of the person served. The return is signed and handed to the clerk within two business days.' Which item does the memo ask for on the return?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Comprehension, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
A made-up order for this drill reads: 'On or after the 20th, the deputy shall give possession of Apartment 4B at 310 Mott Road to the landlord. Belongings left inside are to be listed and stored for 30 days at the landlord's cost.' Which action does the order allow?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Comprehension, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
A made-up order for this drill reads: 'Serve this summons on Dana Whitcomb in person at 77 Loring Avenue between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. on a weekday. If she is not found after three visits on three different days, return the summons to the clerk.' Which action does the order allow?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Comprehension, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
A made-up order for this drill reads: 'Take from the shop at 9 Elm Court only the two sewing machines whose serial numbers end in 448 and 902. No other property is to be removed.' Which action does the order allow?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Comprehension, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
A made-up order for this drill reads: 'The deputy shall post one copy of this notice on the front door of 52 Kell Street and mail a second copy to the same address on the same day.' Which action completes what the order asks?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Comprehension, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
A made-up order for this drill reads: 'The deputy shall take the delivery van with plate 51-KLM from the lot at 20 Wray Street and hold it at the county garage. Tools and stock found inside the van are to be listed and left with the owner.' Which action does the order allow?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Comprehension, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
A made-up sale instruction for this drill reads: 'At a sale the deputy records each item, the winning bid and the buyer's name. A buyer who has not paid by noon loses the item, and it is offered again at the end of the sale.' Which statement does the instruction support?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Comprehension, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
Written expression 12
A car was inspected before a tour. A log entry should tell who did what, when and where. Which entry tells all four?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Expression, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
A case file must show what was paid and what is still owed. Which sentence leaves the reader with no question to ask?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Expression, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
A deputy's activity log holds what was seen and done, not opinions. A deputy collected a payment. Which sentence belongs in the log as written?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Expression, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
A deputy's activity log holds what was seen and done, not opinions. A deputy looked over a van named in an order. Which sentence belongs in the log as written?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Expression, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
A deputy's activity log holds what was seen and done, not opinions. A deputy ran a sale. Which sentence belongs in the log as written?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Expression, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
A deputy's activity log holds what was seen and done, not opinions. A deputy visited 14 Bray Lane. Which sentence belongs in the log as written?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Expression, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
A notice must tell bidders when a sale will be held. Which sentence leaves the reader with no question to ask?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Expression, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
A person in custody was brought to court. A log entry should tell who did what, when and where. Which entry tells all four?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Expression, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
A return must show where a notice was posted. Which sentence leaves the reader with no question to ask?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Expression, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
A return must show who received the papers. Which sentence leaves the reader with no question to ask?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Expression, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
A summons was served. A log entry should tell who did what, when and where. Which entry tells all four?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Expression, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
Two machines were removed from a shop. A log entry should tell who did what, when and where. Which entry tells all four?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Written Expression, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
Information ordering 12
Four entries from a custody escort were typed out of order. A: 9:25 a.m., reached the courtroom. B: 8:10 a.m., signed for the person at the detention center. C: 12:10 p.m., returned the person to the detention center. D: 8:50 a.m., parked at the courthouse. Which list puts the entries in time order, earliest first?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Information Ordering, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
Four entries from an evening tour were typed out of order. A: 7:45 p.m., left the last address. B: 4:05 p.m., signed the vehicle card. C: 6:30 p.m., second visit, no answer. D: 5:10 p.m., first visit, paper served. Which list puts the entries in time order, earliest first?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Information Ordering, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
Four entries from one day's log were typed out of order. A: 1:15 p.m., served the paper. B: 11:40 a.m., left the office. C: 12:05 p.m., reached the address. D: 2:30 p.m., handed the return to the clerk. Which list puts the entries in time order, earliest first?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Information Ordering, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
Four entries from the day of a sale were typed out of order. A: 10:00 a.m., called the first bid. B: 12:00 p.m., closed the payment table. C: 9:00 a.m., opened the viewing. D: 11:20 a.m., sold the last item. Which list puts the entries in time order, earliest first?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Information Ordering, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
Rule for this drill: money from a sale is paid out in this order until it runs out: first the costs of the sale, then the judgment, and anything still left goes back to the owner. A sale brings in $600. The costs are $200 and the judgment is $1,000. How much of the judgment is still unpaid after the sale?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Information Ordering, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
Rule for this drill: money from a sale is paid out in this order until it runs out: first the costs of the sale, then the judgment, and anything still left goes back to the owner. A sale brings in $1,200. The costs are $150 and the judgment is $800. Which payout is right?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Information Ordering, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
Rule for this drill: money from a sale is paid out in this order until it runs out: first the costs of the sale, then the judgment, and anything still left goes back to the owner. A sale brings in $2,000. The costs are $300 and the judgment is $2,500. How much is paid toward the judgment?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Information Ordering, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
Rule for this drill: money from a sale is paid out in this order until it runs out: first the costs of the sale, then the judgment, and anything still left goes back to the owner. A sale brings in $5,000. The costs are $400 and the judgment is $3,900. How much goes back to the owner?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Information Ordering, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
Steps for a sale, in the order they must be done: (1) post the notice, (2) open the viewing, (3) register the bidders, (4) call the bids, (5) collect payment. A deputy posted the notice, registered the bidders, opened the viewing, called the bids and collected payment. Which step was done too early?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Information Ordering, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
Steps for a vehicle check, in the order they must be done: (1) walk around the car, (2) check the lights, (3) check the tires, (4) test the radio, (5) sign the card. A deputy walked around the car, checked the lights, checked the tires, signed the card and then tested the radio. Which step was done too early?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Information Ordering, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
Steps for removing property, in the order they must be done: (1) show the order to the person in charge, (2) list each item, (3) have the list signed, (4) seal the items, (5) load the vehicle. A deputy showed the order, listed the items, sealed them, had the list signed and then loaded the vehicle. Which step was done too early?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Information Ordering, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
Steps for serving a paper, in the order they must be done: (1) confirm the address, (2) knock and say who you are, (3) confirm the person's name, (4) hand over the paper, (5) fill in the return. A deputy confirmed the address, knocked and gave her name, handed over the paper, confirmed the person's name and filled in the return. Which step was done too early?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Information Ordering, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
Spatial orientation 12
A courthouse entrance faces south. You walk in through the entrance, go straight to the back wall and turn right. Which way are you facing?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Spatial Orientation, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
A deputy parks at the curb on the east side of a street that runs north and south, with the car facing north. The address on the paper is directly across the street. On which side of the deputy is the address?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Spatial Orientation, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
A garage has four bays in a row, numbered 1 to 4 from west to east. The bay doors face south. You stand outside looking straight at the doors. Which bay is on your far left?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Spatial Orientation, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
The clerk's window is in the east wall of a room. A deputy stands at the window facing the clerk. The stairs are directly behind the deputy. On which side of the room are the stairs?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Spatial Orientation, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
Courtroom 3 is in the northwest corner of the third floor. The holding room is on the second floor, directly below Courtroom 3. Where on the second floor is the holding room?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Spatial Orientation, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
Driving from the office to a shop, a deputy turns left, then right, then right. To drive back along the same streets, which turns does the deputy make, in order?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Spatial Orientation, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
The elevators are at the north end of a hall and Courtroom 6 is at the south end. A water fountain stands halfway along. A deputy leaves Courtroom 6 and walks to the fountain. In which direction does the deputy walk?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Spatial Orientation, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
From the office a deputy drives 2 miles north, then 3 miles east, then 2 miles south and stops at an address. In which direction is the office from that address?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Spatial Orientation, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
On one floor of a courthouse the hall runs east and west. Room numbers rise as you walk east. Odd-numbered rooms are on the north side of the hall and even-numbered rooms on the south side. You walk east along the hall. On which side of you is Room 207?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Spatial Orientation, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
On one floor of a courthouse the hall runs east and west. Room numbers rise as you walk east. Odd-numbered rooms are on the north side of the hall and even-numbered rooms on the south side. You walk west along the hall. On which side of you is Room 212?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Spatial Orientation, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
The property room is entered through a door in its west wall. The safe stands against the wall opposite the door. Against which wall does the safe stand?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Spatial Orientation, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
Rooms A, B and C stand in a row from west to east along the north side of a hall. Rooms D, E and F stand along the south side, with D opposite A, E opposite B and F opposite C. A deputy leaves Room D and goes to the room at the far end of the hall on the other side. Which room is that?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Spatial Orientation, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
Problem sensitivity 12
A made-up order allows removing only the items whose serial numbers end in 448 and 902. Which line of the removal list shows a problem?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Problem Sensitivity, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
A mileage log shows the odometer at the start and at the end of each trip. Which line shows a problem?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Problem Sensitivity, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
A paper is addressed to Jon Avery, 31 Stowe Road, Apartment 2. At the door marked Apartment 2, which situation is a problem to clear up before the paper is handed over?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Problem Sensitivity, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
Each receipt lists two payments and their total. Which receipt shows a problem?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Problem Sensitivity, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
For this drill, a case number is two digits for the year, a dash, and five digits, as in 26-00417. Which case number shows a problem?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Problem Sensitivity, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
For this drill, a return of service must show the date, the time, the address and the name of the person served. Which return shows a problem?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Problem Sensitivity, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
For this drill, a sale item is paid for by noon and by certified check only. Which line of the sale record shows a problem?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Problem Sensitivity, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
For this drill, each seal has its own number and is used once. Which line of the seal log shows a problem?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Problem Sensitivity, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
For this drill, papers may be served only between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Which log line shows a problem?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Problem Sensitivity, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
For this drill, stored belongings are kept at least 30 days before they may be disposed of, unless the owner claims them sooner. Which storage line shows a problem?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Problem Sensitivity, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
For this drill, the vehicle card is signed before the car leaves the garage. Which card shows a problem?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Problem Sensitivity, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
For this drill, two deputies ride on every custody escort. Which trip sheet shows a problem?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Problem Sensitivity, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
Deductive reasoning 12
Assignment table for this drill: a paper for Zone A goes to the downtown team; a paper for Zone B goes to the north team; a paper for Zone C goes to whichever of the two teams has fewer open papers. The downtown team has 14 open papers and the north team has 9. Which team gets a new Zone C paper?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Deductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
Assignment table for this drill: a paper for Zone A goes to the downtown team; a paper for Zone B goes to the north team; a paper for Zone C goes to whichever of the two teams has fewer open papers. The downtown team has 30 open papers and the north team has 2. Which team gets a new Zone A paper?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Deductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
For this drill, Deputy Park serves papers only in Zones 1 and 2, and Deputy Rios serves papers only in Zones 2 and 3. A paper must be served in Zone 3. Which statement must be true?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Deductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
For this drill, every paper in the red tray is due today. One paper on the desk is not due today. Which statement must be true?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Deductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
For this drill, every vehicle seized on a Tuesday is held at Lot B. The gray van was seized on a Tuesday. Which statement must be true?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Deductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
For this drill, no deputy on the escort team works the front counter. Deputy Lane works the front counter. Which statement must be true?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Deductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
For this drill, some deputies on the day tour are trained to drive the transport van. Deputy Ng is on the day tour. Which statement is the only one that is certain?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Deductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
For this drill, whenever a sale is postponed a new notice is posted. No new notice has been posted for the sale on the 14th. Which statement must be true?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Deductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
Rule for this drill: papers are worked in order of court date, earliest first, except that a paper marked RUSH is worked before every unmarked paper. Which of these four papers is worked first?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Deductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
Storage table for this drill: Class 1, cash and jewelry, goes to the safe. Class 2, electronics, goes to the cage. Class 3, everything else, goes to the warehouse. A seized box holds a wristwatch, which counts as jewelry, and a portable radio. Where do the two items go?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Deductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
Storage table for this drill: Class 1, cash and jewelry, goes to the safe. Class 2, electronics, goes to the cage. Class 3, everything else, goes to the warehouse. Where does a seized laptop computer go?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Deductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
Storage table for this drill: Class 1, cash and jewelry, goes to the safe. Class 2, electronics, goes to the cage. Class 3, everything else, goes to the warehouse. Which of these seized items goes to the warehouse?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Deductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
Inductive reasoning 12
File boxes on a shelf are labeled C-2, E-4, G-6 and I-8. If the pattern holds, what comes next?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Inductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
In the tracker, each of five papers that reached three failed visits shows the status RETURNED TO CLERK on the same day as the third visit. A sixth paper shows two failed visits and the status OPEN. What do the entries suggest will happen if a third visit fails?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Inductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
In the tracker, every case marked CLOSED this month has a return filed. Three cases marked OPEN have been served but have no return filed. What rule do the entries suggest?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Inductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
The opening bids set for four lots at a sale were $2, $4, $8 and $16. If the pattern holds, what comes next?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Inductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
The sale record shows sales held on March 14, April 14, May 14 and June 14. What do the entries suggest about the next sale?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Inductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
Seal numbers handed out this week were 1205, 1210, 1215 and 1220. If the pattern holds, what comes next?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Inductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
Three of these four case numbers share a pattern. Which entry does not fit it?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Inductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
Three of these four storage entries share a pattern. Which entry does not fit it?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Inductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
Three of these four tracker entries share a pattern. Which entry does not fit it?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Inductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
Three of these four vehicle cards share a pattern. Which entry does not fit it?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Inductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
The tracker shows that the last three Zone 1 papers went to Deputy Hale and the last two Zone 2 papers went to Deputy Ortiz. A new Zone 1 paper comes in. Going by the entries, who is most likely to get it?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Inductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
The transport van was inspected on the 3rd, the 10th, the 17th and the 24th of a month that has 31 days. If the pattern holds, what comes next?Own question; the answer is in the question itself. Ability: Inductive Reasoning, as listed in the New York City notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069 (amended notice of February 8, 2023, read 2026-10-04)
How this list was compiled: Ability list: New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services, Notice of Examination, Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069, amended notice of February 8, 2023 (https://www.nyc.gov/assets/dcas/downloads/pdf/noes/20233069000.pdf), read 2026-10-04. The notice says the multiple-choice test may include questions requiring Problem Sensitivity, Written Comprehension, Written Expression, Information Ordering, Spatial Orientation, Deductive Reasoning and Inductive Reasoning, and that a score of at least 70% is needed to pass. The questions are our own. Licence: Own work. Every order, memo, record, rule, amount and address in this bank was made up for this site, and every answer can be worked out from the words of its own question. Nothing is taken from a real examination, an agency sample or a prep book.
How it works
This free sheriff practice test is unofficial: 84 questions on the seven abilities in New York City's notice of examination for Deputy City Sheriff, Exam No. 3069, read October 4, 2026. Scenes are made up; no real law is asked.
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The notice behind the topics
The amended notice of February 8, 2023 lists problem sensitivity, written comprehension, written expression, information ordering, spatial orientation, deductive reasoning and inductive reasoning, and asks for at least 70% to pass. The job it describes is enforcing court orders and seizing property under writs, so most scenes here are orders, sales and service of papers. A county's sheriff written exam practice test may need other subjects.
Rounds and paper
The Start from menu under the question sets one ability, 12 questions each. Exam mode, under the question, draws 30, our number, and marks them against the notice's 70%. For a free deputy sheriff practice exam PDF, Print on the score card makes a paper test, and a tick adds an answer key.
On spatial questions, settle which way you face before you read the choices.
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Questions and answers
Is this a real sheriff exam practice test?
It is practice, and unofficial. Every question is our own. Real exams are closed, and nothing here comes from one, from a test publisher or from a prep book. This site is not affiliated with any sheriff's office.
Does it cover jail, custody or patrol rules?
No. The notice it follows lists seven reading and reasoning abilities and no arithmetic or law. A paper called made-up or a rule marked "for this drill" is invented so there is something to read and apply.
What score passes a deputy sheriff written exam?
The New York City notice for Exam No. 3069 asks for a score of at least 70% and says the score sets your place on the eligible list. Other sheriff's offices print their own marks in their own bulletins.
How is this different from the police written exam practice test?
That page follows a police officer notice with nine abilities and patrol scenes. This one follows a deputy city sheriff notice with seven, in court order, property sale and courthouse scenes. No question appears on both.