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USA Hire Occupational Math Assessment

What the USA Hire Occupational Math Assessment measures, the arithmetic and mathematical reasoning competency it evaluates, and practical ways to prepare.

What this assessment measures

Assessment type
Skill-based assessment
OPM description
General math knowledge and the ability to use it in practical problems.

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Competencies covered

Arithmetic and Mathematical Reasoning
Performs computations and chooses appropriate mathematical techniques for practical problems.

Definitions are paraphrased from the OPM Applicant Resource Center.

What OPM recommends

  • Review percentages, fractions, decimals, proportions, algebra, geometry, and probability.
  • Prepare allowed materials such as scratch paper and a calculator.
  • Use diagrams when they help clarify a problem.
  • Double-check work when time permits.

The official practice version is shorter than the assessment used for a real application and may not cover every possible question. It is useful for learning the general format, not for predicting a score.

Read the official OPM assessment page

How to prepare

General guidance from CivilServiceExam.org, not official

Preparation can help you understand directions and practice relevant skills. It cannot tell you which answers to give on a style-based assessment or guarantee an outcome.
  • Practice translating a word problem into the operation or formula it requires before calculating.
  • Review percent change, ratios, averages, unit conversions, and multi-step arithmetic.
  • Estimate the answer first so an incorrect decimal placement is easier to catch.
  • Use our original reading and math practice set to review worked explanations, not just final answers.

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6 questions · about 10 minutes · reading and math

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Official sources and last verification

Facts on this page about dates, eligibility, and exam components come from the official sources below. We last checked them on October 22, 2026. Exam details change between cycles, so confirm with the administering authority before you act.

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