4 written · 4 oral · AD7

AD7 written and oral scenario pack

Eight realistic assignments. Each scenario defines the decision context, required product and evidence-based self-review.

Clock: Use the clock stated in the internal notice or invitation. These independent scenarios do not reproduce confidential Commission test material.

Written assignments

Analyse, decide, write

01Written assignments

Cross-DG implementation delay

Brief

A flagship initiative is six weeks behind. Three DGs dispute ownership, two milestones lack evidence and the Commissioner cabinet requests a decision note today.

Deliverable

Write a senior-management briefing that diagnoses causes, compares two recovery options and recommends accountable next steps.

Self-review

Separate facts from assumptions.
Show delivery, political and resource trade-offs.
Name owners, milestones and escalation triggers.

02Written assignments

Emergency coordination briefing

Brief

A service disruption affects several Member States. Technical facts are incomplete, public attention is rising and partner services use inconsistent figures.

Deliverable

Prepare a concise crisis briefing with verified position, coordination structure, immediate actions and update rhythm.

Self-review

Do not speculate.
Prioritise public harm and decision needs.
Create one authoritative facts and actions log.

03Written assignments

Resource reallocation decision

Brief

A directorate must absorb a 12% operational reduction while protecting two statutory deadlines and a new political priority.

Deliverable

Draft an options note comparing resource choices and recommend a sequenced delivery plan.

Self-review

Make constraints explicit.
Use transparent criteria.
State consequences of the preferred option.

04Written assignments

Consultation synthesis

Brief

A consultation produced conflicting input from administrations, industry, civil society and internal experts. Evidence quality varies.

Deliverable

Write a synthesis and recommendation that distinguishes consensus, disagreement, evidence gaps and follow-up.

Self-review

Represent minority evidence fairly.
Do not count submissions as proof.
Link recommendation to mandate and implementability.

Oral-board scenarios

Structure, present, defend

01Oral-board scenarios

Defend a recovery plan

Brief

Present the cross-DG delay recovery plan to a board that challenges feasibility and ownership.

Self-review

Lead with decision requested.
Use three evidence-backed messages.
Answer challenge before adding context.

02Oral-board scenarios

Stakeholder resistance

Brief

A key service rejects a shared control that your programme needs. Explain how you would rebuild agreement without surrendering accountability.

Self-review

Diagnose interests and constraints.
Offer a structured route to agreement.
Set a clear escalation boundary.

03Oral-board scenarios

Ethics under pressure

Brief

A senior colleague asks you to omit an adverse finding until after a political milestone.

Self-review

Protect accuracy and institutional duty.
Use proportionate challenge and escalation.
Preserve a factual record.

04Oral-board scenarios

Delivery under uncertainty

Brief

You inherit a visible programme with incomplete data, a fixed deadline and a tired team.

Self-review

Establish immediate control.
Prioritise risks and reversible decisions.
Show leadership, communication and team care.

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