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1 h 30 min

Written admissibility test (Text questions + QCM)

Arrêté du 26 décembre 2017

< 5 / 20

Eliminatory mark on the admission interview

Arrêté du 26 décembre 2017, Art. 4

20 min

Oral admission interview with jury (Coef 2)

Arrêté du 26 décembre 2017

Category C

Hospital Civil Service (FPH) administrative grade

Décret n° 2016-1704

The Concours Adjoint Administratif Hospitalier (Principal de 2e classe) recruits Category C civil servants across French public hospitals and EHPADs under the Arrêté du 26 décembre 2017. It features a 1 h 30 written admissibility test (text comprehension questions and a QCM in French, math, and logic) and a 20-minute jury interview. Appointed staff work in patient admissions, billing, and hospital administration. This bank provides an English MCQ study adaptation, not a format simulation.

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1In a hospital admissions department, an administrative assistant drafts a report: 'Les factures d'hospitalisation que le bureau des entrées a [...] hier contiennent plusieurs erreurs d'imputation.' Which form of the past participle correctly completes the sentence?

A.édité

B.éditée

C.éditées

D.éditer

Explanation: When conjugated with the auxiliary 'avoir', the past participle agrees in gender and number with the direct object (COD) if the COD precedes the verb. In this sentence, the relative pronoun 'que' represents the feminine plural noun 'Les factures' and is positioned before 'a éditées'. Therefore, the feminine plural ending '-ées' is required.

2Which of the following sentences correctly applies the agreement rules for pronominal verbs in an administrative memo?

A.Les deux adjointes administratives se sont succédées au guichet des admissions.

B.Les deux adjointes administratives se sont succédé au guichet des admissions.

C.Les deux adjointes administratives se sont succédés au guichet des admissions.

D.Les deux adjointes administratives s'ont succédé au guichet des admissions.

Explanation: With reciprocal and reflexive pronominal verbs, the past participle does not agree when the reflexive pronoun is an indirect object (COI). The verb 'succéder' is intransitive in this meaning ('succéder à quelqu'un'); 'se' functions as an indirect object, meaning 'succédé' remains strictly invariable.

3Which sentence uses the adjective 'joint' with the correct agreement in hospital correspondence?

A.Vous trouverez les attestations de droits jointes à ce courrier.

B.Vous trouverez les attestations de droits joint à ce courrier.

C.Vous trouverez le formulaire d'admission jointe à ce courrier.

D.Vous trouverez les documents administratif joints à ce courrier.

Explanation: Used as an adjective after the noun, 'joint' agrees with that noun. 'Attestations' is feminine plural, so 'jointes' is required. This wording avoids the variable usage conventions that can apply to the adverbial form 'ci-joint' before a noun.

4A hospital secretary drafts an incident report: 'La direction des usagers a été saisie pour arbitrer un [...] persistant entre un patient et le service des urgences.' Which word correctly completes this sentence?

A.différant

B.différents

C.différent

D.différend

Explanation: The masculine noun 'différend' (spelled with a 'd') denotes a dispute, litigation, or conflict of opinion between parties. 'Différent' (with a 't') is an adjective meaning distinct or dissimilar, while 'différant' is the present participle of the verb 'différer'.

5Choose the correct spelling in the following hospital circular: 'L'agent d'accueil est [...] vérifier systématiquement la pièce d'identité du consultant.'

A.sensé vérifier

B.censé vérifier

C.sans ses vérifications

D.sencé vérifier

Explanation: 'Censé' (spelled with a 'c', from the Latin 'censere') means 'supposed to' or 'presumed to' and is always followed by an infinitive. 'Sensé' (spelled with an 's', from 'sens') means reasonable, sensible, or endowed with good judgment.

6An official letter from an adjoint administratif to hospital management must be sent 'par [...] hiérarchique'. Which spelling is correct?

A.voie hiérarchique

B.voix hiérarchique

C.voit hiérarchique

D.voye hiérarchique

Explanation: The feminine noun 'voie' (from Latin 'via') designates a channel, track, or transmission route. In the French civil service, transmitting a document through the chain of command is described as 'par voie hiérarchique'. 'Voix' refers to the human vocal organ or an electoral vote, while 'voit' is a conjugated form of 'voir'.

7In French public hospital administration, what does the mention 'sous couvert de' (abbreviated 's/c de') in the header of a formal request signify?

A.The request is strictly confidential and exempt from supervisory review.

B.The mail is addressed to an external commercial contractor for auditing.

C.The document is addressed to a higher authority through the applicant's direct hierarchical supervisor.

D.The letter must be returned immediately with an automated postal acknowledgment.

Explanation: In French administrative correspondence, the mention 'sous couvert de' (s/c de) indicates that the letter is addressed to a superior authority (e.g., the Director of Human Resources) but must transit through the applicant's immediate supervisor (e.g., the service manager), allowing the supervisor to review the request and add recommendations.

8When drafting an administrative letter to the Director of a public healthcare establishment (Directeur d'établissement), which complimentary closing (formule de politesse) conforms to administrative protocol?

A.'Bien cordialement et amicalement.'

B.'Veuillez recevoir, Monsieur, l'assurance de mes sentiments les plus dévoués.'

C.'Veuillez agréer mes sincères salutations, cher Directeur.'

D.'Je vous prie d'agréer, Monsieur le Directeur, l'expression de ma considération distinguée.'

Explanation: Republican administrative protocol dictates addressing an executive head by their official title ('Monsieur le Directeur' or 'Madame la Directrice') in both the opening address and the closing formula ('Je vous prie d'agréer, Monsieur le Directeur, l'expression de ma considération distinguée'). Sentiments are inappropriate across hierarchical lines, and familiar expressions like 'amicalement' or 'cher Directeur' breach civil service decorum.

9What are the correct plural forms for the administrative terms 'un compte rendu' and 'un laissez-passer'?

A.Des comptes rendus — Des laissez-passer

B.Des compte-rendus — Des laissez-passers

C.Des comptes-rendus — Des laisse-passer

D.Des compte rendus — Des laissez-passers

Explanation: In French compound nouns, components that are nouns or adjectives take the plural mark, while verbs and adverbs remain invariable. In 'compte rendu' (noun + past participle functioning as an adjective), both words take an 's': 'des comptes rendus'. In 'laissez-passer' (imperative verb + infinitive verb), both elements are verbs and remain invariable: 'des laissez-passer'.

10Choose the grammatically correct sentence concerning the use of 'leur' and 'leurs':

A.L'adjointe leur a demandé de présenter leurs carte de mutuelle.

B.L'adjointe leurs a demandé de présenter leur cartes de mutuelle.

C.L'adjointe leur a demandé de présenter leur carte de mutuelle.

D.L'adjointe leurs a demandé de présenter leurs cartes de mutuelle.

Explanation: Placed before a verb, 'leur' is an indirect personal pronoun (complément d'objet indirect) and is ALWAYS invariable (it never takes an 's'). As a possessive determiner before the singular noun 'carte', it remains singular ('leur carte', each person possessing their own card).

About the Adjoint Administratif Hospitalier Exam

The Concours d'Adjoint Administratif Hospitalier — Principal de 2e classe is the official competitive civil service entrance competition recruiting Category C administrative staff into the French Hospital Civil Service (Fonction Publique Hospitalière - FPH). Governed nationally by the Arrêté du 26 décembre 2017 and Décret n° 2016-1704 under the Code général de la fonction publique (CGFP), this competition selects administrative officers for public hospitals, university hospital centres (CHU), psychiatric hospital centres (CHS), and public eldercare facilities (EHPAD). Appointed staff manage patient admissions and billing (bureau des entrées), medical records management, human resources, hospital logistics, financial accounting, and public reception. The admissibility paper directly includes an official QCM covering French language mechanics, arithmetic, and logic, alongside text comprehension. This question bank provides an English-language study adaptation covering French grammar and spelling, applied hospital numeracy, health system organisation, and statutory civil service ethics.

Exam sponsor: Établissements Publics de Santé (EPS) / Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP) / ARS. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

External admissibility is a 1 h 30 paper (coefficient 1): 3 to 4 questions on a general text plus a QCM covering French spelling, grammar, vocabulary, arithmetic, and logic. External admission is an interview of up to 20 minutes (coefficient 2), after 10 minutes of preparation on a short sanitary or social current-affairs text. For the internal route, the oral instead begins with a presentation of no more than 5 minutes based on the RAEP dossier.

Time Limit

External route: written admissibility 1 h 30; admission interview up to 20 minutes after 10 minutes of preparation

Passing Score

Competitive rank-based merit list; under the governing order, a mark below 5/20 on the admission interview is eliminatory

Exam / Certification Fees

No fee is stated by the organizing establishment

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30%

French Language, Administrative Spelling & Grammar

Textual analysis, grammar rules, French spelling conventions, homophones, administrative vocabulary, and formal written communication

25%

Applied Arithmetic, Numerical Calculations & Logic

Fractions, decimals, percentages, proportion (règle de trois), hospital inventory calculations, billing additions, and logical sequence reasoning

25%

Hospital Organization & Patient Administration

Hospital governance (Directoire, CME), patient admission pathways (bureau des entrées), health insurance coverage (CPAM, Mutuelle, CSS, AME), and digital health records

20%

FPH Civil Servant Status, Rights, Duties & Ethics

Code général de la fonction publique (CGFP), professional secrecy, medical confidentiality, duty of reserve, secularism (laïcité), and patient charter rights

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What You Need to Know

Passing score: Competitive rank-based merit list; under the governing order, a mark below 5/20 on the admission interview is eliminatory
Assessment: External admissibility is a 1 h 30 paper (coefficient 1): 3 to 4 questions on a general text plus a QCM covering French spelling, grammar, vocabulary, arithmetic, and logic. External admission is an interview of up to 20 minutes (coefficient 2), after 10 minutes of preparation on a short sanitary or social current-affairs text. For the internal route, the oral instead begins with a presentation of no more than 5 minutes based on the RAEP dossier.
Time limit: External route: written admissibility 1 h 30; admission interview up to 20 minutes after 10 minutes of preparation
Exam / certification fees: No fee is stated by the organizing establishment Official sources

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Adjoint Administratif Hospitalier: Suggested Study Strategy

1Practice French spelling and grammar drills: review pluralization rules for compound words, agreement of past participles with 'avoir' and reflexive verbs, and confusing homophones (ces/ses, c'est/s'est)

2Master essential healthcare arithmetic: mental calculations, proportions, rule of three, percentage co-payments (ticket modérateur), and calculating patient billing balances

3Learn the core structures of the French public hospital: the roles of the Directeur, the Directoire, the Conseil de surveillance, and the Commission Médicale d'Établissement (CME)

4Clearly distinguish professional secrecy (secret professionnel) from medical secrecy (secret médical): understand what administrative agents may and may not share regarding patient identity and medical diagnoses

5Review the French Patient Charter (Charte de la personne hospitalisée) and the core obligations of civil servants under the Code général de la fonction publique (CGFP)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Concours d'Adjoint Administratif Hospitalier?

It is a competitive entrance examination in the French Hospital Civil Service (FPH, Category C) recruiting permanent administrative personnel for public hospitals, CHUs, and residential healthcare establishments (EHPAD).

Which legal text governs the competition format and syllabus?

The examination format, jury composition, and syllabus are established nationally by the Arrêté du 26 décembre 2017, taken under Décret n° 2016-636 and Décret n° 2016-1704. Individual establishments open and organize sittings under that framework.

What does the written admissibility test consist of?

A single 1 hour 30 minute paper (coefficient 1) with two parts: answering 3 to 4 open questions based on a general text to evaluate comprehension and drafting, and completing an official QCM testing spelling, grammar, vocabulary, basic arithmetic, and logical reasoning.

What are the eligibility requirements for the external competition?

The external competition for the principal de 2e classe grade has no diploma requirement under the applicable special statute. Candidates must still satisfy the general legal conditions for appointment to the French public service.

What does an Adjoint Administratif Hospitalier do daily?

Daily duties include registering incoming patients at admissions (bureau des entrées), verifying health insurance rights and Carte Vitale data, billing hospital stays (forfait journalier, ticket modérateur), filing medical documentation, and answering inquiries from patients and families.