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Can't find a test guide for a supervisory position?  Get these supervisory guides and references:

  • 13 Fatal Errors Managers Make and How You Can Avoid Them, W. Steven Brown, 1999
    Practical, proactive approach to supervision and management.  
  • The First-Time Manager, Loren Belker, 2005
    From the American Management Association, this guide covers leadership, motivation, discipline, and other tricks of the trade that are required of anyone in a supervisory position. 
  • Skills for New Managers, Morey Stettner, 2000
    Specific answers for hiring new employees; delegating work efficiently; dealing with stress; communicating effectively with your employees; how to master mentoring, leadership, and coaching styles.  Includes bulleted lists, checklists and definition of terms.
  • Complete Interview Guide with Supervision Guide
    From job-interview.net, the Complete Interview Guide with 200+ possible interview questions on supervision including behavioral/situational questions. Plus, answers to the toughest supervision interview questions.
  • What Makes A Great Manager? 
    Management and supervision guide with tips, answers and free resources.  A good resource for situational questions.

Need more for a specific subject such as word problems and math?  Click here for guides and free help for the most difficult test areas.

GENERAL

  1. Building Codes Illustrated, Francis D. K. Ching, 2006 - RECOMMENDED

  2. International Building Code 2009 International Code Council, 2009 - RECOMMENDED

  3. International Energy Conservation Code 2009 International Code Council, 2009 

  4. International Fire Code 2009 International Code Council, 2009 

  5. International Fuel Gas Code 2009 International Code Council, 2009

  6. International Mechanical Code 2009 International Code Council, 2009 

  7. International Plumbing Code 2009 International Code Council, 2009

  8. International Residential Code for One and Two Family Dwellings 2009 International Code Council, 2009

  9. National Electric Code 2008 National Fire Protection Council, 2007

  10. National Electric Code 2008 Tabs National Fire Protection Council, 2007

  11. National Electric Code 2008 Handbook National Fire Protection Council, 2007

ANIMAL CONTROL

  1. Animal Health Aide, Jack Rudman, 2002 

  2. Animal Health Technician Licensing Examination, Jack Rudman, 2002 

  3. Animal Shelter Officer, Jack Rudman, 2004 

  4. Animal Shelter Supervisor, Jack Rudman, 1979 

  5. Animal Warden, Jack Rudman, 2000

  6. Director of Animal Shelter and Control, Jack Rudman, 2004 

  7. Senior Animal Shelter Officer, Jack Rudman, 1989 

AUTOMOTIVE/HEAVY EQUIPMENT

  1. Assistant Automotive Shop Supervisor, National Learning Corp., 2005

  2. Automotive Electrical/Electronics (Dantes Series No. 39), 2002

BUILDING & SAFETY

  1. International Building Code 2009 (International Building Code), International Code Council, 2009 - RECOMMENDED

  2. Building Inspector, Jack Rudman, 2003

  3. Building Inspector Trainee, National Learning Corp., 2005

  4. Building Inspector Two, 1990

  5. Code Enforcement Officer, Jack Rudman, 2003

  6. Principal Building Inspector, Jack Rudman, 2004

  7. The Code Enforcement Survivor Handbook: Some Basic Information to Help You Survive a Career in Code Enforcement, Sandra Moore, 2007

CARPENTRY

  1. Carpenter, Jack Rudman, 2000

  2. Carpentry and Building Construction, John Louis Feirer, 1997

  3. Modern Carpentry: Building Construction Details in Easy-To-Understand Form, Willis H. Wagner, 2000

  4. Building Construction Illustrated, 3rd Edition, Frank Ching, 2000

CONSTRUCTION/PUBLIC WORKS

Sample civil service written questions from the State of Louisiana for Highway Foreman Test.

  1. Highway Engineer, Jack Rudman, 1999

  2. Highway General Foreman, Jack Rudman, 1986

  3. Highway Maintenance Supervisor, Jack Rudman, 2003

ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONICS

  • National Electrical Code quizzes from Thomson Delmar Learning include commercial wiring, grounding, industrial wiring, installation and inspection, interpreting the NEC and residential wiring.

  1. American Electricians' Handbook, Terrell Croft, 2002

  2. Associate Inspector, Electrical, Jack Rudman, 2000

  3. Audel Questions and Answers for Electricians Examinations: 1999 NEC Rulings Included, Paul Rosenberg, 1999

  4. Certified Electronic Technician (CET), Jack Rudman, 2003

  5. Certified Electronics Technician (CET) Study Guide, Joseph A. Risse, 1995

  6. Electrical Inspector, Jack Rudman, 1986

  7. Electrician and Electrician's Helper, 8th Ed, Rex Miller, 1999

  8. Electrician's Exam Preparation, Michael Holt, 1999

  9. National Electrical Code 1999, National Fire Protection Association, 1998

  10. Schaum's Outline of Basic Mathematics for Electricity and Electronics, Arthur Beiser, 1993

  11. Senior Electrical Inspector, Jack Rudman, 1994

FACILITY

  1. Administrative Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds, Jack Rudman, 2000

  2. Bricklayer, Jack Rudman, 1991

  3. Building Mechanical Engineer, Jack Rudman, 2000

  4. Building Maintenance Supervisor, Jack Rudman, 2005

  5. Construction and Maintenance Supervisor, Jack Rudman, 2005

  6. Custodian, Jack Rudman, 2006

  7. Elevator Mechanic, Jack Rudman, 2003 

  8. Facility Management Assistant, Jack Rudman, 1994

  9. Gardener, Jack Rudman, 2004 

  10. General Supervisor of Building Maintenance (Construction), Jack Rudman, 2005  

  11. Groundskeeper, Jack Rudman, 2004 

  12. Head Custodian, Jack Rudman, 2004 

  13. Head Stationary Engineer, Jack Rudman, 2002 

  14. Housing Maintenance Helper, Jack Rudman, 2005 

  15. Locksmith, Jack Rudman, 2000

  16. Maintenance Mechanic, Jack Rudman, 2005

  17. Maintenance Painter, Jack Rudman, 2002

  18. Maintenance Worker: Mechanical Maintainer (Arco), 1993

  19. Plant Utilities Assistant, Jack Rudman, 2003

  20. Pool and Rinks Maintenance Supervisor, Jack Rudman, 2005

  21. Preventive Maintenance Supervisor, Jack Rudman, 1994

  22. Senior Groundskeeper, Jack Rudman, 1979 

  23. Senior Maintenance Worker, Jack Rudman, 2005

  24. Supervising Plant Utilities Engineer, Jack Rudman, 2006

  25. Supervisor of Mechanical Installations, Jack Rudman, 2005

HVAC

  1. Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Toolbox Manual (2nd ed.), David Tenenbaum, 2006

  2. Heating and Cooling Essentials, Jerry Killinger

  3. HVAC Equations, Data, and Rules of Thumb, 2nd Ed., Arthur A. Bell, 2007

  4. Introduction to Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating: Questions and Answers (Dantes Ser. No 20), Jack Rudman, 2003

  5. Refrigeration License Examinations: A Complete Guide to the Written and Practical Exams, 2nd ed., Antonio Mejias, 2002

LOGISTICS

  1. Inventory Control Clerk, Jack Rudman, 2003

  2. Purchasing Agent, Jack Rudman, 1987

  3. Principal Stores Clerk, Jack Rudman, 2005

  4. Senior Buyer, Jack Rudman, 1991

  5. Senior Stores Clerk, Jack Rudman, 1991

  6. Storekeeper, Jack Rudman, 2005

  7. Supervising Storekeeper, Jack Rudman, 2005

MACHINIST

  1. Machinery's Handbook Tool-Box Edition, Erik Oberg, 2000

  2. Machinery's Handbook Guide 26, John Milton Amiss, 2000  - RECOMMENDED

MECHANICAL

  1. How to Prepare for the Mechanical Aptitude and Spatial Relations Tests, Dr. Joel Wiesen, 2009

  2. Mechanical Aptitude and Spatial Relations Tests (6th Ed), Arco, Joan U. Levy, 2004 - RECOMMENDED

  3. Mechanical Aptitude Test, Jack Rudman, 2003

PLANT

New York State Civil Service Study Guides for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator/ Trainee Series.

  1. Boiler Room Helper, Jack Rudman, 1991

  2. Occupational Competency Examination in Welding (OCE), Jack Rudman, 2002

  3. Power Plant Operator, Jack Rudman, 2002

  4. Sewage Plant Operator, 1977

  5. Stationary Engineer (Electric), Jack Rudman, 2006

  6. The Boiler Operator's Exam Preparation Guide, Theodore B. Sauselein, 1997

  7. Water Plant Operator, 1980

PLUMBING

  1. Associate Inspector (Plumbing), National Learning Corp., 2005

  2. National Plumbing Codes Handbook, R. Dodge Woodson, 1998

  3. Plumber's Exam Preparation Guide (Apprentice, Journeyman or Master Plumber), Howard C. Massey, 1988

  4. Plumber's Handbook, Howard C. Massey, 1998

PRINTING

  1. Printer Proofreader (C22278), Jack Rudman, 1986

RECREATION AND PARKS

Sample civil service written questions from the State of Louisiana for Wildlife & Fisheries Technician Exam.

State of Delaware offers sample questions for Fish and Wildlife Clerk.

  1. Activities Aide, Jack Rudman, 1988

  2. Activities Director, Jack Rudman, 1994

  3. Director of Parks and Recreation, Jack Rudman, 1989

  4. Park Ranger/C-650, Jack Rudman, 2004

  5. Recreation Director, Jack Rudman, 1980

SANITATION

  1. Sanitation Worker, Jack Rudman, 2005

SCHOOL

  1. Assistant School Custodian-Engineer, Jack Rudman, 2005 

  2. General Supervisor of School Maintenance (Construction), Jack Rudman, 2005  

  3. School Purchasing Agent, Jack Rudman, 1991 

TRANSPORTATION 

Sample civil service written questions from the State of Louisiana for Motor Vehicle Compliance Analyst Exam.

State of Delaware offers sample questions for Driver Improvement Officer, Employment and Training positions.

  1. Assistant Bridge and Tunnel Maintainer, National Learning Corp., 2005

  2. Assistant Bridge Operator Trainee, National Learning Corp., 2005

  3. Assistant Train Dispatcher, Jack Rudman, 2004

  4. Bridge and Tunnel Officer, Jack Rudman, 2001

  5. Bus Operator Conductor (NYCTA-MABSTOA), Arco, 1993  

  6. Bus Maintenance Supervisor, Jack Rudman, 2005  

  7. Motor Vehicle Representative, Jack Rudman, 2002

  8. Signal Maintainer, Jack Rudman, 2002

  9. Ticket Agent, 1994 

  10. Traffic Checker, Jack Rudman, 2005 

  11. Traffic Engineer I, Jack Rudman, 1994

  12. Traffic Equipment Maintainer, Jack Rudman, 2005

  13. Train Operator, Jack Rudman, 2004

  14. Truck Driver, Jack Rudman, 2000 

UTILITIES

  1. Assistant Water Maintenance Foreman, National Learning Corporation, 2005

  2. Electric Meter Tester, Jack Rudman, 2004

  3. Lineman: Electrical Power, Jack Rudman, 2001 

  4. Steam & Diesel Power Plant Operator's Examinations, James Russell, 2000 - e-book (Microsoft Reader) | e-book (Adobe Reader) 

  5. Water Meter Reader, Jack Rudman, 1997

 

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