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Introduction

• Review of how the exam is organized, along with answers to frequently asked questions

Part I: Written Exam: The Job Knowledge Test

• Descriptions of the five general career track knowledge areas—management, consular, economic, political, and public diplomacy
• Question-and-answer subject review chapters for the eight job topic areas, along with mini-tests after each subject review
• A sample Job Knowledge test with complete answers and explanations

Part II: Written Exam: The English Expression Test

• Grammar and usage review
• Two sample English Expression tests with complete answers and explanations

Part III: Written Exam: The Biographic Information Questionnaire

• General information on this section of the exam, plus helpful sample questions

Part IV: Written Exam: Written Essay

• Overview of the Written Essay portion of the exam, plus sample essay topics for practice
• Direction on how to effectively prewrite, outline, organize, edit, and revise your essay

Part V: Oral Assessment

• Overview of the Oral Assessment portion of the exam and the categories in which you'll be assessed

Test Prep Essentials from the Experts at CliffsNotes®

An American BookWorks Corporation Project

Contributors: Deborah Barrett, PhD; Elaine Bender, MA; Phillip Gay, PhD; Freddy Lee, PhD; Val Limburg, PhD; Tandy McConnell, PhD; Edward Miller, PhD; Deborah Grayson Riegel, MA; Sharon Saronson, MFA, MA; Brice Sloan, BA; Jonathan Weber, BA; Mark Weinfeld, MA

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