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Key Facts: Adjoint Technique Territorial Exam

1 h

Specialty-based written admissibility paper

Décret n° 2007-108

< 5 / 20

Eliminatory mark on a mandatory test

Décret n° 2007-108, Art. 5

15 min

Duration of each external admission oral

CDG Exam Regulations

Category C

Territorial Civil Service (FPT) technical cadre

Décret n° 2006-1691

The Concours Adjoint Technique Territorial (Principal de 2e classe) recruits Category C technical civil servants through CDG/CIG sittings governed by a national framework. The external route has a 1-hour specialty paper and two 15-minute oral tests; internal and third routes include a practical trade test. This English MCQ bank is a cross-specialty study adaptation, not a format or practical simulation.

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1Under European standard EN ISO 20345, what protective features distinguish S3 class safety footwear from S1 class footwear for a municipal technical operative working on outdoor groundworks?

A.S3 footwear adds water penetration resistance (WRU/WPA) and a puncture-resistant midsole to the 200J toecap, antistatic properties, and energy-absorbing heel of S1

B.S3 footwear is made entirely of molded vulcanized rubber suitable for full immersion in liquid chemical vats

C.S3 footwear excludes the steel toecap to allow greater ankle flexibility during climbing tasks

D.S3 footwear provides dielectric insulation up to 20 kV for high-voltage live-line substation operations

Explanation: Standard EN ISO 20345 classifies safety footwear by protection level. S1 covers basic properties (200 Joule safety toecap, antistatic sole, hydrocarbon resistance, and heel energy absorption in dry environments). S3 incorporates all S1 properties plus water penetration and absorption resistance of the upper (WRU/WPA), a puncture-resistant midsole (P), and a cleated outsole, making it the standard choice for outdoor civil engineering, roadworks, and damp municipal sites.

2When inspecting chemical supplies in a municipal workshop, an adjoint technique identifies a container displaying the GHS03 pictogram (a flaming circle). What specific hazard does this pictogram identify?

A.Oxidizing substance (comburant) that can cause or contribute to the combustion of other materials

B.Self-reactive flammable gas that ignites spontaneously in contact with ambient air

C.Corrosive substance that causes chemical burns upon dermal contact

D.Pressurized gas cylinder subject to physical explosion under rapid heating

Explanation: The GHS03 pictogram (flame over a circle) designates oxidizing substances (comburants). Oxidizers do not necessarily burn by themselves, but they release oxygen or other oxidizing agents that vigorously stimulate or initiate the combustion of flammable materials. Standard flammable products bear the simple flame pictogram (GHS02).

3Under European REACH and CLP regulations, how many standardized sections compose a chemical Safety Data Sheet (FDS - Fiche de Données de Sécurité), and in which section are Personal Protective Equipment (EPI) recommendations located?

A.16 standardized sections; Section 8 (Contrôle de l'exposition / protection individuelle)

B.10 standardized sections; Section 4 (Premiers secours)

C.12 standardized sections; Section 6 (Mesures en cas de dispersion accidentelle)

D.20 standardized sections; Section 12 (Informations écologiques)

Explanation: Under REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (Annex II), a Safety Data Sheet (FDS) strictly comprises 16 mandatory standardized sections in a uniform order across the European Union. Section 8 is entitled 'Exposure controls/personal protection' (Contrôle de l'exposition / protection individuelle) and details occupational exposure limit values (VLEP) and required EPI (respiratory filters, glove materials, eye goggles).

4Why is it strictly prohibited in municipal cleaning depots to store or mix concentrated hydrochloric acid (acide chlorhydrique) with sodium hypochlorite bleach (eau de Javel)?

A.Their reaction releases toxic, suffocating chlorine gas (dichlore) that causes acute chemical pulmonary edema

B.Their combination triggers an endothermic freezing reaction that shatters storage bottles

C.Mixing them neutralizes the solution into non-biodegradable radioactive sludge

D.The mixture spontaneously forms metallic mercury vapors that corrode copper plumbing

Explanation: Mixing an acid such as hydrochloric acid (HCl) with sodium hypochlorite (NaClO, the active compound in bleach / eau de Javel) produces an immediate chemical reaction releasing toxic chlorine gas (Cl2, dichlore). Inhaling chlorine gas causes severe irritation of the respiratory tract, coughing, chemical burns, and potentially fatal acute pulmonary edema.

5According to ergonomic principles of manual handling (gestes et postures), what is the safest technique for an adjoint technique to lift a 20 kg bag of sand from ground level?

A.Bend the knees with feet spaced shoulder-width apart, keep the back straight, hold the load close to the body, and push upward using the legs without spinal torsion

B.Keep legs straight and knees locked while bending the torso at 90 degrees to lift using the lumbar spine

C.Twist the upper body briskly while lifting to transfer the weight directly onto the shoulder in one motion

D.Position both feet together, lean forward with curved shoulders, and jerk the load abruptly upward using forearm power

Explanation: Ergonomic guidelines (gestes et postures) require maintaining a stable stance with feet apart around the load, bending the knees while keeping the natural curvature of the spine (straight back), holding the load as close to the body's center of gravity as possible, and powering the vertical lift through the quadriceps and gluteal muscles rather than the lumbar vertebrae.

6Under French labor law applicable to public agents (Code du travail, Article R. 4541-9), what is the standard statutory maximum individual load limit that an adult male worker may handle regularly without specific occupational medical clearance?

A.55 kg, unless occupational-health fitness is recognized, with an absolute ceiling of 105 kg

B.10 kg (with a hard ceiling of 15 kg)

C.40 kg (with a hard ceiling of 75 kg)

D.60 kg (with no ceiling if the worker wears a lumbar belt)

Explanation: Article R. 4541-9 states that a worker may not routinely carry loads above 55 kg unless occupational-health fitness has been recognized, and may never be required to carry more than 105 kg. These ceilings do not replace the employer's duty to avoid manual handling and reduce risk with organizational and mechanical measures.

7Under French health and safety regulations governing work at height (Décret n° 2004-924), under what conditions may a standard ladder or stepladder (escabeau / échelle) be used as a workstation?

A.It cannot be used as a workstation by default; it is strictly an access means unless a technical impossibility exists or risk assessment shows minimal risk for short-duration, non-repetitive light work

B.It is the preferred workstation for all tasks up to 6 meters in municipal maintenance

C.It may be used freely as a permanent workstation provided the operative wears athletic footwear

D.It can be used as a workstation only if tied with rope to an electrical conduit

Explanation: Under Décret n° 2004-924 (codified in Articles R. 4323-62 et seq. of the Code du travail), ladders, stepladders, and step stools are legally defined as access equipment, not workstations. Their use as a work station is strictly prohibited unless a technical impossibility prevents collective protection equipment (such as scaffolding or a PIRL) or when risk assessment establishes that the risk is negligible and the task is of short duration and non-repetitive.

8On a mobile scaffold (échafaudage roulant) erected for building maintenance, what mandatory safety element prevents tools, mortar, and materials from accidentally falling off the edge of the working platform onto passers-by below?

A.The toe-board (plinthe de butée) fitted along exposed platform edges

B.The diagonal stabilization outrigger (stabilisateur)

C.The castor wheel foot brake (frein de roue)

D.The intermediate guardrail bar (sous-lisse)

Explanation: The toe-board at platform level helps prevent tools and materials from being kicked or sliding off an exposed edge. Under the general French guardrail rule, the plinthe is typically 10 to 15 cm high; the key tested here is its function, not an inaccurate universal minimum of 15 cm.

9Why is an Individual Light Rolling Platform (PIRL - Plateforme Individuelle Roulante Légère) preferred over a traditional stepladder (escabeau) for changing light fittings at a height of 2.80 meters in a school gymnasium?

A.It provides integrated collective protection with rigid perimeter guardrails, toe-boards, and outriggers, allowing hands-free work in safety

B.It eliminates the need for electrical isolation during luminaire wiring replacements

C.It weighs less than 3 kg and can be carried with one hand up a spiral staircase

D.It operates on pneumatic hydraulic jacks requiring no manual unfolding

Explanation: A PIRL (governed by French standard NF P 93-353 for heights up to 2.5 m - 3 m) provides a secure, enclosed working platform with surrounding rigid guardrails (lisses, sous-lisses, plinthes) and stabilizing outriggers. This gives the operative complete collective protection against falls, freeing both hands to perform electrical or technical tasks safely.

10Under French electrical standard NF C 18-510, what work is a non-electrician adjoint technique holding an electrical habilitation symbol 'B0' authorized to carry out?

A.Non-electrical work (such as painting, masonry, or cleaning) in low-voltage electrical premises or near energized equipment under specified safety rules

B.Replacement of three-phase industrial circuit breakers and busbar wiring in a distribution board

C.Full live-line maintenance and testing on high-voltage 20 kV transformer bushings

D.Issuance of formal consignation lockout certificates to contractor electricians

Explanation: In standard NF C 18-510, 'B' indicates low voltage (Basse Tension, <= 1000 V AC), and the index '0' denotes non-electrical work (travaux d'ordre non électrique). An agent holding a B0 habilitation is trained to recognize electrical hazards and can safely perform non-electrical tasks (painting, cleaning, masonry repairs) inside electrical rooms or in proximity to energized parts, but cannot perform electrical wiring, component changes, or lockouts.

About the Adjoint Technique Territorial Exam

The Concours d'Adjoint Technique Territorial — Principal de 2e classe recruits Category C technical personnel into France's Territorial Civil Service. Centres de Gestion and CIGs organize sittings within the national statutory framework across nine specialties: building/public works/VRD; natural and green spaces; mechanics/electromechanics; catering; environment/hygiene; communication and entertainment; logistics/security; arts and crafts; and vehicle driving. External candidates take a specialty-based written paper and two oral tests; internal and third-route candidates also face hands-on practical assessment. This bank samples transferable safety, technical-document, calculation, trade, and territorial-service knowledge across specialties and does not claim to reproduce one chosen option.

Exam sponsor: Centres de Gestion (CDG) et CIG de la Fonction Publique Territoriale. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Under Decree no. 2007-108, the external route has a 1-hour written series of questions based on a text, tables, graphs, diagrams, or figures related to the chosen specialty (coefficient 2). Its admission phase has a 15-minute technical interview in the selected option (coefficient 3) and a 15-minute interview on hygiene and safety and the territorial institutional environment (coefficient 2). The internal and third routes include a practical test lasting 1 to 4 hours, according to specialty, followed by a 15-minute oral.

Time Limit

External route: 1-hour written paper plus two 15-minute oral tests; internal and third routes: 1-hour written paper, 1-to-4-hour practical test, and 15-minute oral

Passing Score

Rank-based placement on a liste d'aptitude; under Decree no. 2007-108, a mark below 5/20 on a mandatory test is eliminatory

Exam / Certification Fees

Free / No examination fee

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

30%

Workplace Health, Safety & Environmental Protection

Personal protective equipment (EPI), chemical hazard pictograms, safety data sheets (FDS), ergonomics, manual load limits, working at heights, electrical safety clearance, and waste separation

25%

Technical Documentation, Plan Reading & Applied Calculations

Site plans, cross-sections, elevation blueprints, scale factor interpretation, area/volume formulas, unit conversions (litres, m³, kg, bar), and material dosage calculations

25%

Core Technical Trades, Equipment & Maintenance

General building maintenance, plumbing basics, electrical fundamentals, green space tools and safety, collective catering sanitation (HACCP), and preventative equipment servicing

20%

Territorial Public Service Environment & Agent Obligations

Structure of French local authorities (communes, départements, régions, EPCI), public property care, civil service obligations under the CGFP (neutrality, obedience, reserve), and safety signage

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What You Need to Know

Passing score: Rank-based placement on a liste d'aptitude; under Decree no. 2007-108, a mark below 5/20 on a mandatory test is eliminatory
Assessment: Under Decree no. 2007-108, the external route has a 1-hour written series of questions based on a text, tables, graphs, diagrams, or figures related to the chosen specialty (coefficient 2). Its admission phase has a 15-minute technical interview in the selected option (coefficient 3) and a 15-minute interview on hygiene and safety and the territorial institutional environment (coefficient 2). The internal and third routes include a practical test lasting 1 to 4 hours, according to specialty, followed by a 15-minute oral.
Time limit: External route: 1-hour written paper plus two 15-minute oral tests; internal and third routes: 1-hour written paper, 1-to-4-hour practical test, and 15-minute oral
Exam / certification fees: Free / No examination fee Official sources

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Adjoint Technique Territorial: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master workplace health and safety symbols: memorize GHS chemical hazard pictograms, mandatory PPE signs (blue circles), warning signs (yellow triangles), and prohibition signs (red circles with slash)

2Practice applied trade calculations: surface area of rectangles, trapezoids, and circles; volumes of trenches and cylinders; percentage mixtures; and unit conversions between metric units

3Learn the core HACCP rules for public catering: temperature thresholds for cold chain (0-3°C for minced meat, max 4°C for dairy) and hot holding (minimum 63°C), as well as allergen identification

4Review the hierarchy of safety prevention principles under the French Labour Code (Articles L. 4121-1 et seq.): prioritize eliminating risks at the source and collective protection over individual PPE

5Understand the key obligations of territorial civil servants: hierarchical obedience (unless clearly illegal and gravely compromising public interest), professional discretion, and secularism (laïcité)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Concours d'Adjoint Technique Territorial Principal de 2e classe?

It is a competitive entrance examination for the French Territorial Civil Service (Category C) organized by Centres de Gestion (CDG) to recruit permanent technical workers for municipal services, schools, parks, road maintenance, and public catering.

What are the trade specialties available in this competition?

The nine specialties are: Bâtiment, travaux publics, voirie et réseaux divers; Espaces naturels, espaces verts; Mécanique, électromécanique; Restauration; Environnement, hygiène; Communication, spectacle; Logistique et sécurité; Artisanat d'art; and Conduite de véhicules. Each specialty contains selectable options.

What happens during the written admissibility test?

The written test lasts 1 hour and consists of a series of questions based on a text, tables, graphs, diagrams, or figures related to the specialty chosen at registration. The national decree does not prescribe it as a universal QCM or one shared syllabus across all options.

What are the eligibility requirements for the external competition?

Candidates must hold French or EU citizenship, enjoy civic rights, have a clean criminal record compatible with public service, and hold a Level 3 technical qualification (CAP or BEP) in a relevant trade, or equivalent recognized professional experience.

What is the scoring and passing threshold?

Any mark strictly below 5 out of 20 on the written admissibility test is eliminatory. Laureates who pass both admissibility and admission are registered on a territorial liste d'aptitude valid nationwide.