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WELCOME
Thank you for your interest in employment with the County of Los Angeles. This booklet is designed to
familiarize and assist you with preparing for tests containing multiple-choice reading comprehension
items. The sample questions provided in this study guide are intended to give you an idea of the kinds of
reading comprehension items you may encounter in County tests. However, it is important to note that
actual test questions will vary in format, content, and level of difficulty, depending on the job class being
tested.
ABOUT THE COUNTY’S EXAMINATIONS
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the County of Los Angeles takes steps to ensure that our exam
content is job-related. We conduct studies to determine the knowledge, skills, abilities and personal
characteristics that are essential to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job.
These studies assist us in
developing the content of our examinations. Testing applicants for jobs provides us with an objective
and cost-effective means to assess the qualifications of our applicants.
HOW SHOULD I PREPARE FOR THE WRITTEN TEST?
To prepare for the written test, you should study the concepts assessed in each section. It is likely that
there will be several sections to the written test in addition to reading comprehension; thus, it is to your
benefit to carefully read the job bulletin to determine the knowledge, skill, and ability areas the written
test will cover.
In addition, it is important that you read the entire written test notice for the location and
time of the written test as well as for parking instructions and other important information. Pay special
attention to whether testing aids/materials such as hand-held calculators are allowed in the written test.
If the test notice indicates that testing aids/materials are allowed, then you are strongly advised to bring
these with you, as they will not be provided.
On test day, it is recommended that you arrive 15 minutes
prior to the test’s starting time, wear comfortable clothes, bring an accurate watch, and make sure you
are well-rested. Also, remember to bring your test notice and a picture I.D. such as a driver license, or
you may not be admitted into the test!
NOTE: Applicants who require special testing arrangements such as readers or interpreters must provide
seven (7) days advance notice of their disability and requested accommodation. Check the front side of
the job bulletin for telephone numbers to call to make disability accommodation requests.
The County
will attempt to meet reasonable accommodation requests whenever possible.