WorksheetsChương I: Những Quy Định Chung
Total questions: 102
Worksheet time: 51mins
Which statement best defines a public employee (viên chức) in Vietnam?
A person contracted to work in public service units
An elected official serving in state agencies
A civil servant appointed by central government
A volunteer assisting community organizations
Professional ethics for public employees primarily involve what?
Procedures for recruiting senior managers
Rules for calculating public unit budgets
Techniques for drafting national legislation
Standards of awareness and conduct in each field
Which is NOT a core principle in performing professional activities as a public employee?
Obey the law and take responsibility
Serve the people with dedication
Prioritize personal gain over public interest
Follow professional procedures and codes
Public employees must comply with codes of conduct. What does this most closely mean?
Maintaining private business ventures
Publishing personal work schedules
Submitting annual tax reports
Adhering to accepted behavioral standards
Which action reflects the principle of service to the people for public employees?
Prioritizing citizen needs in daily tasks
Delaying responses to public complaints
Focusing solely on internal convenience
Ignoring citizen feedback during projects
Who holds leadership and unified management over public service units?
Independent professional associations
The Communist Party of Vietnam and the State
Private sector advisory councils
International non-governmental organizations
What does a 'professional title' (chức danh nghề nghiệp) indicate for a public employee?
Authority to establish new agencies
Salary independent of job duties
Eligibility to run for public office
Level and capacity in a specialty
Which statement about recruitment and use of public employees is accurate?
Random assignment ensures fairness
Selection is based on merit, competence, and capacity
Family ties determine placement
Only local committees decide hiring
Select all principles required during professional activity of public employees.
Legal compliance and responsibility
Unrestricted autonomy from oversight
Adherence to professional procedures and ethics
Dedication to serving citizens
Which example best illustrates transparency and accountability for heads of public units?
Being subject to inspection and public oversight
Avoiding reports to supervisory bodies
Refusing audits by authorized agencies
Keeping decisions confidential indefinitely
Public service units can be categorized into which two main types regarding autonomy?
Units funded by taxes and units funded by donations
Units with full autonomy and units without full autonomy
Units for urban areas and units for rural areas
Units with elected leaders and units with appointed leaders
Which policy aim guides the development of public service units and the workforce of public employees?
Limiting access to education and healthcare services
Reducing public services to encourage private enterprises
Shifting all services to foreign-managed organizations
Ensuring essential services for citizens, especially in underserved regions
Which right allows a public employee to receive legal protection while performing professional activities?
Right to information related to tasks
Right to training and upskilling
Right to equipment and conditions
Right to legal protection in profession
What does the right to training and fostering primarily aim to enhance for a public employee?
Rest and leave entitlements
Political and ethical level
Professional and occupational level
Salary and allowance level
Which option best describes the right to be provided equipment and working conditions?
Provision of tools and suitable conditions
Mandatory overtime without pay
Independent funding for equipment
Access only to personal devices
A public employee may refuse to perform work that violates regulations. Which statement aligns with this right?
Must execute all assignments
May delay any difficult task
Can ignore supervisor orders
May refuse unlawful tasks
Which payment is explicitly included in salary-related rights for public employees working in hazardous sectors?
Performance bonus only
Allowance and preferential policies
Private consulting fees
Equity share in public unit
Which compensations are recognized for extra working time?
Per diem allowance
Overtime pay
Time-off in lieu
Training stipend
What financial recognition can a public employee receive for achievements according to regulations and the unit’s rules?
Equity dividends in unit
Salary grade acceleration
Bonuses and salary review
Untaxed cash gifts
Which statement about annual leave for public employees is accurate?
Annual leave cannot be carried over
Unused annual leave may be paid
Leave requires no approval ever
Only leaders receive annual leave
Public employees working in mountainous or remote areas may combine annual leave up to what frequency under certain conditions?
Every three years
Every two years
Every five years
Every year only
In special public service fields, what can public employees do regarding leave entitlements?
Take leave and enjoy regimes
Transfer leave to colleagues
Sell leave days privately
Take unlimited unpaid leave
Which condition allows unpaid leave without salary for a public employee?
Any personal reason
Approved justifiable reason
Self-declared necessity
Peer suggestion only
Which activity outside working hours is permitted for public employees when responsibilities are fulfilled and approved by the unit head?
Participating in company management
Professional work outside hours
Contracting with other organizations
Teaching at private schools
Which investment participation is allowed provided the employee does not take part in management?
Buying shares and managing company
Joining executive board of a firm
Starting and running a hospital
Contributing capital without management
Which general obligation requires strict adherence to the Party’s line and state law?
Practice occupational ethics
Maintain healthy lifestyle
Comply with policies and laws
Protect state secrets
Which obligation focuses on safeguarding assets and secrets entrusted to public employees?
Coordinate with colleagues
Maintain polite attitude
Protect state secrets and assets
Attend regular training
When serving citizens, which behavior standard is required?
Avoiding harassment and abuse
Polite and respectful attitude
Demanding special favors
Cooperation and humility
Which obligation emphasizes continuous learning to improve qualifications and skills?
Rely on prior experience
Regularly study and improve
Avoid professional development
Comply with assignments only
Which managerial duty includes directing and organizing tasks within the unit according to assigned authority?
Approve personal investments
Grant personal leave arbitrarily
Direct unit to perform duties
Set private pay scales
Which principle must recruitment for public service adhere to?
Seniority, loyalty, discretion
Profit, efficiency, autonomy
Speed, flexibility, informality
Fairness, transparency, legality
What is the primary basis for recruiting public employees in public institutions?
Work needs and job positions
Personal referrals and networks
Regional quotas and rotation
Budget surplus and vacancies
Which condition is required for an applicant to register for recruitment?
Vietnamese nationality and residence
Private health insurance only
Under 18 with parental consent
Guaranteed lifetime employment
What is the minimum age for most recruitment applicants, with exceptions regulated by law?
25 years old minimum
21 years old minimum
16 years old minimum
18 years old minimum
Which document must an applicant provide to demonstrate eligibility for the job position?
A community service record
Degrees, certificates, or capacity proof
A notarized motivation letter
A political party membership card
Which of the following makes a person ineligible to register for recruitment?
Previous part-time employment
Loss or limitation of civil act capacity
Lack of foreign language skills
No professional experience yet
Which recruitment method can be used to hire public employees?
Auction or bidding process
Random lottery or draft
Competitive examination or selection
Peer nomination or vote
Who signs the employment contract after a candidate is selected for a public institution?
The local labor inspector
The candidate’s training mentor
The provincial civil registrar
The head of the public service unit
Which candidates may be prioritized during recruitment when conditions are equal?
Talented persons and contributors to the revolution
Residents of major urban centers
Foreign specialists and expatriates
Family members of current staff
Which statement correctly distinguishes contract types in public employment?
Fixed-term lasts 12–36 months; indefinite has no end date
Fixed-term has no end date; indefinite ends at 36 months
Indefinite is only for temporary replacements
Indefinite requires probation; fixed-term does not
Which item must be included as essential content in an employment contract?
Political affiliation declaration
Family medical history details
Personal social media accounts
Job duties, position, and workplace
Which of the following is among the mandatory contract contents regarding compensation?
Salary, bonuses, and benefits if any
Estimated household expenses
Gratuities for supervisors
Donations to unit funds
Which working conditions must an employment contract specify?
Working time and rest time
Preferred commuting routes
Local housing market rates
Weekend attire guidelines
What personal information is required for the recruited person in the contract?
Social media handles list
Full name, address, date of birth
Favorite hobbies and interests
Bank passwords and codes
Which obligations must be clearly defined in the employment contract?
Rights and obligations of each party
Unofficial performance expectations
Voluntary overtime commitments
Future political endorsements
Select all items that are valid principles for recruitment in public institutions.
Transparency and fairness
Competition assurance
Confidentiality over openness
Correct job-person fit
Which documents or proofs can satisfy qualification requirements for a specific position?
Letters from friends and family
Capacity evidence meeting standards
Professional practice licenses
Training degrees and certificates
What is the typical duration range for a probationary period for newly recruited public employees?
From 1 to 6 months
From 3 to 12 months
From 6 to 18 months
From 12 to 24 months
During employment, if one party requests to change contract content, what is the minimum notice time to inform the other party?
At least 01 day in advance
At least 03 days in advance
At least 07 days in advance
At least 10 days in advance
Before the expiry of a fixed-term contract, what must the employer do if assessing that the employee cannot fully perform the job?
Extend contract without evaluation
Terminate immediately without notice
Decide to renew or terminate based on need
Convert to indefinite term automatically
Which scenario allows the employer to unilaterally terminate the employment contract due to prolonged incapacity?
Employee absent one week for illness
Employee late three times in a month
Employee sick leave totals 30 days
Employee ill for 12 consecutive months
When unilaterally terminating a fixed-term contract, what is the minimum notice period the employer must provide?
At least 45 days
At least 30 days
At least 60 days
At least 15 days
Which situation prohibits the employer from unilaterally terminating the contract?
Employee requesting unpaid leave
Employee on annual leave with approval
Employee transferring departments voluntarily
Employee on probation period
An employee on an indefinite-term contract may unilaterally terminate for which reason?
Assigned more tasks temporarily
Employer fails to pay full wages
Team reorganized without changes
Office relocates within city
For an employee on a fixed-term contract, which is a valid reason for unilateral termination by the employee?
Assigned mentor during training
Not assigned to agreed job position
Given new laptop equipment
Required overtime one weekend
If an employee is hospitalized due to accident requiring treatment over 03 consecutive months, what right may they exercise under a fixed-term contract?
Request immediate wage increase
Unilaterally terminate the contract
Convert to indefinite-term contract
Demand extra paid vacation
When an employee unilaterally terminates an indefinite-term contract, what is the minimum advance notice they must give?
At least 15 days
At least 30 days
At least 45 days
At least 03 days
If a public unit ceases operations by competent decision, what happens to employment contracts?
Transferred to private firms
Suspended until reopening
Automatically extend for 6 months
Terminated according to law
Disputes about contract conclusion, performance, or termination are resolved under which legal framework?
International labor conventions
Labor law provisions
Civil procedure regulations
Internal unit policy handbook
Which principle must be followed when changing a professional title within a public service unit?
Union committee private agreement
Seniority-based automatic promotion
Manager’s discretionary decision
Equal, transparent, lawful process
A civil servant may register to change a professional title if which condition is met?
Unit needs and legal standards
Personal interest only
Completion of any online course
Approval from peers
Who sets detailed procedures for appointment, assignment, and rank promotion of professional titles for civil servants?
The Government
Local unions
Individual ministries
Training centers
When can a civil servant be transferred to a new job position within a public service unit?
Only upon voluntary request
When new position has fewer duties
When unit needs and criteria are met
Only after three years of service
Selecting a civil servant for a job position must adhere to which principles?
Personal connections
Public interest protection
Lawfulness and objectivity
Fairness and transparency
Before appointment to management positions or changing professional titles, training must aim to do what?
Update knowledge and skills
Reduce workload permanently
Guarantee salary increase
Replace annual evaluations
Which are recognized forms of civil servant training?
Supplementary updating knowledge
Training for professional title standards
Private tutoring by colleagues
Training for management standards
Who is responsible for building and organizing training plans for civil servants?
Public service units
External contractors
Individual employees
Local communities
What benefits do civil servants receive when participating in approved training?
Salary per legal regulations
Counting time as continuous service
Automatic bonus without review
Eligibility for promotion review
Which statement best describes secondment (biệt phái) of civil servants?
Temporary assignment to other units
Unpaid volunteer work elsewhere
Permanent transfer without return
Self-initiated relocation without approval
What is the maximum duration for a civil servant’s secondment?
Three years in total
Indefinite term
Five years fixed
Six months renewable
During secondment, which unit must ensure salary and rights of the seconded civil servant?
The destination unit only
The original public service unit
No unit is responsible
The ministry of finance
What is the primary purpose of evaluating public employees annually?
To provide bases for appointment and training
To assess public opinion polling results
To determine salary scales for private firms
To replace civil service examinations entirely
Which is a valid basis for evaluating a public employee’s performance?
Personal beliefs of supervisors
Commitments in the signed work contract
Informal comments from colleagues
Unrelated volunteer activities
Which content is assessed when evaluating a public employee?
Fulfillment of other civic obligations
Personal financial investments
Compliance with professional ethics and codes
Results of assigned tasks in the contract
For managers, which additional factor is assessed during evaluation?
Skill in foreign language translation
Leadership, management and organization capacity
Frequency of attending social events
Ability to draft literary works
Which statement about annual classification of evaluation results is correct?
Levels are determined by employee age
Only two categories exist: pass or fail
There are four levels from excellent to not completed
Classification is optional for small agencies
Which category indicates the highest performance level in the annual classification?
Not completed
Completed excellently
Completed well
Completed tasks
Who is responsible for organizing the evaluation of public employees within a public unit?
Any senior employee by rotation
Local community representatives
The head of the public service unit
External private consultants
What must be communicated to the employee after the evaluation?
Annual vacation allocation
Only the final numeric score
The detailed content of the evaluation
Personal opinions of the head’s family
If an employee disagrees with their evaluation and classification, what can they do?
File a grievance to the competent authority
Refuse to work without consequences
Demand immediate reassignment
Seek a decision from a labor union court
When a work contract ends, what support may a public employee receive under the severance regime?
Tax exemptions on personal property
Mandatory relocation benefits for any move
Automatic lifetime pension regardless of age
Support for job loss under labor and social insurance law
In which situation does a public employee NOT receive severance allowance?
Being compulsorily dismissed
Termination due to organizational restructuring
Unit downsizes with mutual agreement
Contract ends at normal retirement age
Who must notify the employee in writing about the retirement timeline at least six months in advance?
A private human resources firm
The provincial tax department
The agency or unit managing the employee
The employee’s family members
During contract renewal, aside from salary, what may an employee receive according to policy?
Unlimited travel vouchers
Guaranteed stock options
Free personal housing grants
Professional development and policy benefits
Which body holds unified state management over public employees nationwide?
Provincial People’s Committees
Private employment agencies
The Government (Chính phủ)
Independent professional associations
Which ministry is responsible to the Government for state management of public employees?
Ministry of Home Affairs
Ministry of Justice
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Labor
Which is a key responsibility of the ministry in state management of public employees?
Manage national databases on public employees
Set exchange rates for international trade
Draft and submit legal documents on public employees
Coordinate standards and codes for occupations
Which statement best describes when a public employee may be rewarded?
When transferring to a different department
When receiving a warning for minor violations
When completing routine assigned daily tasks
When achieving commendable contributions in work
Which is NOT listed as a disciplinary form for a public employee who violates regulations?
Dismissal
Demotion
Warning
Reprimand
Select the recognized disciplinary forms applied to violating public employees.
Termination of employment
Reprimand
Warning
Removal from position
What additional consequence may accompany a disciplinary form for a managerial official?
Temporary relocation to remote duty
Salary bonus limitation for two years
Restriction from professional activities by related laws
Mandatory retraining for one semester
What happens to an issued disciplinary decision for a public employee?
It is verbally communicated only
It is stored in the employee’s personnel file
It expires automatically after 30 days
It is published on national newspapers
Which body sets the application of disciplinary forms, procedures, and jurisdiction for disciplining public employees?
The Government
Provincial People’s Committee
Labor unions
Individual agencies
Which of the following is a reward outcome mentioned for exceptional achievements?
Mandatory ethics class
Early salary increase
Public apology session
Temporary suspension from work
A public employee violates legal regulations during duty. Which set of discipline may apply depending on nature and seriousness?
Warning, Demotion, Fine, Imprisonment
Reprimand, Warning, Censure, Pay cut
Reprimand, Warning, Demotion, Dismissal
Reprimand, Suspension, Training, Transfer
Which statement about rewards emphasizes purpose?
To honor achievements according to laws
To replace disciplinary actions entirely
To avoid budget expenditures
To reduce overall staffing levels
Which disciplinary form specifically applies to managerial officials and not ordinary staff?
Warning
Removal from position
Reprimand
Dismissal
When can a civil servant be honored with titles in emulation movements?
For contributions and achievements in professional activities
For taking unpaid leave frequently
For refusing overtime assignments
For filing complaints against colleagues
Which option correctly pairs reward basis with typical benefit?
Outstanding merits – early salary increase
Routine compliance – permanent bonus
Minor violation – honor certificate
Unauthorized absence – commendation letter
What factor determines which disciplinary form is applied to a violation?
Number of years of service only
Nature and seriousness of the violation
Amount of taxes paid last year
Marital status of the employee
Which statement about inspection and oversight is accurate?
Competent agencies inspect recruitment, use, and management
Unions exclusively manage compliance checks
Only the Ministry of Finance conducts all inspections
Inspections occur solely during hiring fairs
What is one responsibility of the Ministry of Home Affairs regarding public employees?
Administer foreign investment approvals
Issue criminal sentences for misconduct
Set annual household tax rates
Inspect recruitment, use, and management per law
