Question

In terms of Civil Service Reform, what is a classified job position?

a. a job filled on merit by competitive examination rather than patronage ( or who they know)
b. a job given to an individual based on patronage rather than merit
c. a job filled on the basis of need rather than education level
d. a job given to wealthy and connected young men

Answer 1

The answer is a. A truly reformed civil service system select an applicant based on passing a screening test where he proves that he has the capabilities as well as the qualifications for the job he or she is applying for rather than seek the backing of an influential official to get the job.