This edition is a comprehensive, step-by-step preparation guide for those seeking a position with the federal government that requires taking a written exam. This valuable resource provides the math, verbal, and clerical exercises needed to pass the civil service exam. Inside you'll find: 4 full-length practice tests with detailed answer explanations; review of verbal, clerical, math, and memory skills you'll need to score high; tips and strategies from civil service experts on how to become a first-rate job candidate; and current information on the civil service job market, including projected areas of growth in the federal government: security/enforcement; medical/public health; engineering/sciences; program management/administration; and accounting, budget, and business.