NYPA Aptitude Test Practice Questions for Written Expression Section

Examples of the types of questions that appear in the Written Expression section appear below. While these are not the actual questions, in the Written Expression section, they are similar. The answers to these questions are at the end of this section.

Practice Questions

Answer Questions 1 and 2 by identifying the word that is spelled correctly.

1. A. enventtory

B. inventery

C. inventory

D. invintory

E. None are correct.

2. A. disassemble

B. dissasemble

C. disasemble

D. disassembal

E. None are correct.

Answer Question 3 by reviewing the comments about a work situation. Select the answer choice that provides a CORRECT comment about the situation. Correct comments are those that are accurate given the information provided, and that describe the situation factually, not emotionally.

3. Situation: To inspect a cable, the maintenance worker climbed a ladder. While descending the ladder, the maintenance worker slipped and fell off the ladder. The worker sustained several cuts and scrapes that were cleaned and bandaged.

The correct comment about the situation above is:

A. Improperly descending a ladder led to several cuts. Worker must be more careful.

B. Worker slipped and fell off a ladder when inspecting cable. All cuts and scrapes were cleaned and bandaged.

C. Minor accident on a ladder. No major injuries.

D. Worker slipped and fell off a ladder; it was likely wet. This shouldn’t happen.

Answer Question 4 by constructing logically ordered paragraphs. Rearrange the sentences in the most logical order. Then choose the correct sequence from the four choices provided.

4. Given the following information, create a logical, ordered sequence of events:

1. An additional 4 workers were dispatched to the work site.

2. A crew was dispatched to the site of a power outage following a storm.

3. Once they arrived, the new crew members got right to work.

4. Power was restored in record time to all affected customers.

5. It was immediately clear that more personnel would be needed to complete the restoration in a timely manner.

The correct sequence is:

A. 4-2-5-1-3

B. 5-2-1-3-4

C. 2-5-1-3-4

D. 2-3-5-1-4

Answer Question 5 by reviewing written reports about work activities. Written reports must be accurate and complete given the information provided. Reports should also describe the situation factually, not emotionally. You are to choose the most accurate and complete report of the four choices.

5. Using the facts presented below, which of the four choices gives the most accurate and complete report?

FACTS

Site: Room A

Purpose: Troubleshoot the air-contaminant detection system

Findings: Tested air for presence of contaminants. Found contaminant levels to be too high. Evacuated all persons from Room A. Ventilated room. Inspected the ventilation fan. Fan was not working. Replaced the fan motor.

A. The air-contaminant detection system was checked in Room A. An air test showed high levels of contaminants thus necessitating personnel evacuation from the plant. Inspected the ventilation fan and found it was not working. The fan motor was replaced.

B. The air-contaminant detection system was checked in Room A. Performed an air test and found high levels of contaminants. Once the room was ventilated, inspected the ventilation fan and found it was not working. The fan motor was replaced.

C. The air-contaminant detection system was checked upon discovery of high levels of contaminants. Once all persons were out of harms way, the room was ventilated, then the ventilation fan was inspected and the fan motor replaced. Room A is now safe to enter.

D. The air-contaminant detection system was checked in Room A. Performed an air test and found high levels of contaminants. All persons were evacuated from Room A. Once the room was ventilated, inspected the ventilation fan and found it was not working. The fan motor was replaced.

Written Expression Practice Questions Answer Key
1.	C
2.	A
3.	B
4.	C
5.	D