This updated manual provides solid test preparation for applicants taking federal, state, and local court officer exams. Its many helpful features include: <BR> <BR> <LI> Study tips and a diagnostic test with explained answers to help test takers identify their strengths and weaknesses <LI> Specific strategies for answering new and different reading comprehension items on many current exams, generally called Word Selection questions <LI> Four model exams typical of those currently being given in districts across the country <LI> All questions answered and explained <LI> Advice on taking oral exams that are administered in many court systems <LI> A comprehensive explanation of computer-based testing <BR> <BR> The authors provide a review of test areas typically appearing on court officer exams in New York and other states across the country.