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AP Practice Test - 18/05/2026

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1

Who is credited with the concept of the politics/administration dichotomy in Public Administration?

A:Woodrow Wilson
B:Henri Fayol
C:Luther Gulick
D:Max Weber
2

Which of the following is NOT one of Henri Fayol's 14 principles of administration?

A:Unity of Command
B:Division of Work
C:Public Accountability
D:Scalar Chain
3

During which stage did Public Administration start to apply the hierarchical model in public service?

A:Embryonic Stage
B:Bureaucratic Stage
C:Management Era
D:New Public Management Era
4

What does the term 'locus' refer to in the study of Public Administration?

A:The main aim or focus of the study
B:Where the study should be located academically
C:The practical application of public policies
D:The organizational structure of government
5

Which paradigm of Public Administration emphasizes making government more economic and efficient by adopting private sector practices?

A:New Public Management
B:Traditional Public Administration
C:Public Administration as Political Science
D:Public Administration as Administrative Science
6

What was a major criticism Herbert A. Simon made about the principles of administration?

A:They were too focused on politics
B:They were logically inconsistent and based on common sense rather than scientific principles
C:They ignored the role of human relations
D:They overemphasized the role of private sector practices
7

Which role is NOT typically associated with public officials in supervisory posts according to the document?

A:Contributing to policymaking
B:Coordinating functions
C:Exercising control within sections
D:Conducting private sector marketing
8

What does the 'scalar chain' principle refer to in Fayol's administrative theory?

A:Specialization of tasks
B:A clear line of authority from top to bottom
C:Fair compensation for employees
D:Unity of command
9

Which of the following is a key element of New Public Management (NPM)?

A:Emphasis on political neutrality in administration
B:Large-scale privatization and decentralization
C:Focus on strict hierarchical control
D:Separation of politics and administration
10

According to the document, which spheres of government does Public Administration focus on for service delivery?

A:National, Provincial, and Local
B:Federal and State only
C:Municipal and Private Sector
D:International and Regional

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