B/O 4600 Hiring Process

[mastap123]

what kind of question is on this test

[hockeyplayer9]

what kind of question is on this test

NYC Landmarks, questions based on information from a CDL permit exam, reading comprehension, reading bus maps and answering questions, some math, etc.

[leaniel3209]

ive heard there would be no math on this test, maybe some questions about comparing military times ,but no math that's what ive heard from the exam class teacher

[hockeyplayer9]

ive heard there would be no math on this test, maybe some questions about comparing military times ,but no math that's what ive heard from the exam class teacher

Well, at the exam class there were math patterns plus another area which involved adding miles which included decimals (e.g .3 miles + 2.6 miles, etc). We can also bring a basic calculator, so the math shouldn't be that much of an issue for most people taking the test.

Edited December 10, 2013 by hockeyplayer9

[newcareermta4600]

Will the test be postponed if the weather is bad and what land marks should be studied. Are land marks and points of interest have the same meaning? Thanks

[leaniel3209]

yea that was adding some bus  routes on a section of the booklet .adding miles ,but that's nothing is easy, you went to the exam class to,test shouldn't be that hard for those who went to the class, but those who didn't is pretty tricky cause you have to know how to read the headway in times schedules and running time other than that is easy if the test has what they gave at the class

[hockeyplayer9]

Yup, should be easy except for the headway in time schedule questions like you said. Was definitely worth going to get a better idea.

[Ctrain24]

I have a question for the people who attended the exam preparation class this past Saturday in Ozone Park.  I just went over the booklet we received in the class and realized I have unanswered questions in Lesson 3-Headway pages 1-14 through 1-16.  I was there on time and back from the break we had early so I'm unsure how I missed these questions.  Can anyone check their booklet and see if we didn't go over the answers to those questions during the class or if it's just me?

[hockeyplayer9]

I have a question for the people who attended the exam preparation class this past Saturday in Ozone Park.  I just went over the booklet we received in the class and realized I have unanswered questions in Lesson 3-Headway pages 1-14 through 1-16.  I was there on time and back from the break we had early so I'm unsure how I missed these questions.  Can anyone check their booklet and see if we didn't go over the answers to those questions during the class or if it's just me?

Hey Ctrain24, it's not you. They never went over those pages. I guess we can just use it as a practice, even though there is no answer key. I guess we can always email them and ask for the answers too.

[Ctrain24]

Hey Ctrain24, it's not you. They never went over those pages. I guess we can just use it as a practice, even though there is no answer key. I guess we can always email them and ask for the answers too.

Ok thanks.  I'm gonna email them and see if I can get the answers.  

[leaniel3209]

youre talking about the running time questions or the headway questions?

in my booklet I have page 1-13 then next page 1-15 then 1-16 and so on , in my booklet the headways graph is on 1-15 thru 1-17 and the running time is from 1-18 thru1-19 then it jumps from 1-22 that is 3 questions on top with a big X and on bottom is map reading lesson 4 with 2 questions at the bottom ,what is it that youre talking about the you need?

youre talking about the running time or the headways ?

about the headway and running time if you was not there those maps of headways and running time is hard to get the answer if you was not there when he explained ,I attended the class in staten  island nov. 23rd  and he was explaining  kind of fast but I really paid attention to how you get the answers with the running time map and the headway map which will be hard if you don't know ,

[Ctrain24]

youre talking about the running time questions or the headway questions?

 

in my booklet I have page 1-13 then next page 1-15 then 1-16 and so on , in my booklet the headways graph is on 1-15 thru 1-17 and the running time is from 1-18 thru1-19 then it jumps from 1-22 that is 3 questions on top with a big X and on bottom is map reading lesson 4 with 2 questions at the bottom ,what is it that youre talking about the you need?

 

youre talking about the running time or the headways ?

Headways.  It's Lesson 3 in my book and starts on 1-14.  First question reads:  Answer the following 6 questions based on the Headway schedule shown above.  There's 15 questions total.

Edited December 10, 2013 by Ctrain24

[leaniel3209]

whats your number ? need to call you to explain if don't mind

or tell me a question so I can know what youre talking about

[newcareermta4600]

Is point of interest and landmarks the same meaning? Is the test 3 hours?

[leaniel3209]

that's what I heard 3 hours

what are the questions youre talking about?

[hockeyplayer9]

@newcareermta4600,

 

Yes, it's the same meaning.

 

As for the test time, the test is supposed to be 3 hrs, 80 questions. Others mentioned something saying it's 1 1/2 hours. If that's the case, the test should end up having 40 questions instead of 80. Either way, there should be more than enough time for most people taking it.

[newcareermta4600]

Thank you.

[newcareermta4600]

Does anyone know if on the last test questions for the points of interest land marks are only in manhattan or are they spread out through the city?

[leaniel3209]

what are questions on the test anyone knows

[mastap123]

NYC Landmarks, questions based on information from a CDL permit exam, reading comprehension, reading bus maps and answering questions, some math, etc.

thanks bro

what is headway schedule and running time

[newcareermta4600]

Does anyone know if this test is a 40 question test or a 80 questions?

[leaniel3209]

have no idea how many questions on this test, if mta said 80 ,80 it is

[hockeyplayer9]

@mastap123 Headway schedule is the time between one bus that arrives from the next one (or one before). According to Wiki, headway is : "a measurement of distance or time between vehicles in a transit system."

Edited December 12, 2013 by hockeyplayer9

[Manwell]

Got My letter:-))). Yayyyyy. Got a yellow copy and my test is on the 14 at mid-wood high school 8:31am. Sooooo exited @manwell we got this!!!!

Yes we got this Denlove I am already in the city it feels great to be here

[+Young+]

Important MTA Broadcast regarding the exam and the snowstorm:

 

From Exam Administration

"This is a notification to inform you that the examination for Transit Bus Operator scheduled for Saturday, December 14th and Sunday, December 15th will take place as scheduled. We do not anticipate a postponement of the exam due to the snow storm expected this weekend in New York City. Check your admission letter for the date, time and location of the school you are scheduled to report to. Be sure to allow for extra travel time due to weather related delays. We do not plan to have a make up examination. Should severe weather conditions occur you may contact the weather hot line at, 347-643-7223."