Agencies may use the full range of assessment options when examining for supervisory competencies. For example, agencies may require applicants to provide written responses to address the competencies; answer a set of on-line questions in the application process; undergo a structured interview; or use any other appropriate assessment.
For more information refer to the Delegated Examining Operations Handbook (DEOH) and the Assessment Decision Guide on OPM's website
http://www.opm.gov/. The Assessment Decision Guide is located at
http://apps.opm/ADT/Content.aspz?page=TOC&JScript=1.