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SPHR Practice Exam Questions with Answers Senior Professional in Human Resources Certification

Question # 6

Millie is an injured worker who has been back to work on modified duty for approximately 13 months. Which of the following return-to-work strategies would best help Millie get back to full duty?

A.

Paying to have her evaluated by an independent medical examiner

B.

Reasonably accommodating her into a more permanent position

C.

Terminating her employment as she is no longer qualified to do the work for which she was hired

D.

Continuing the modified duty assignment until she is released to full duty

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Question # 7

Your organization has created an affirmative action plan which includes an internal audit and reporting system. According to the Department of Labor there are four actions which should be included in the internal audit and reporting system to be effective. Which of the following is not one of the Department of Labor recommended actions for the internal audit and reporting system?

A.

Review report resources with all levels of management.

B.

Post the findings of the internal audit and reporting system for all employees to review.

C.

Monitor records of all personnel activity at all levels to ensure that nondiscriminatory policy is enforced.

D.

Require internal reporting on a schedule basis as to the degree to which equal employment opportunity and organizational objectives are attained.

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Question # 8

Which of the following groups have not been identified for protection under the Americans with Disabilities Act as it relates to substance abuse?

A.

Current abusers of alcohol

B.

Current users of legal drugs

C.

Current users of illegal drugs

D.

Recovering addicts

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Question # 9

Robert is the HR Professional for a construction company. He's working with several site managers to communicate the requirements of OSHA reporting. Robert wants to convey the requirements of OSHA's reporting for work-related injuries. Which one of the following is the OSHA definition of a work-related injury?

A.

Any physical damage to one's body resulting from an event in the work environment.

B.

Any pain, suffering, or damage to a person as a result of working in an employee position.

C.

Any wound or damage to the body resulting from an event in the work environment.

D.

Any loss of life or limb resulting from an event in the work environment.

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Question # 10

Within the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, there are rules for notifying employees of mass layoffs and plant closings. There are, however, three exceptions to the notification time limit. Which one of the following is a valid exception to the notification time limit for a plant closing?

A.

Natural disaster

B.

Death of business owner

C.

Acquisition of firm by competition

D.

Replacement of jobs from one state to another

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Question # 11

Which of the following provides an anonymous means by which employees can provide ideas for improvements to management?

A.

Suggestion box

B.

Task force

C.

Committees

D.

Work team

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Question # 12

Mike is the HR Professional for his organization and he's documenting the relationship of contractors and employees in the organization. Mike is focusing on the control aspects as provided by the Internal Revenue Service. What aspect of the contractor control aspect is best described as how the business pays the worker?

A.

Financial control

B.

Behavioral control

C.

Type of relationship

D.

Contractual relationship

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Question # 13

An organization is meeting with its key executives including Janice, an SPHR. In this meeting the organization is looking for direction on the company's strategy. Janice defines five stages of strategic planning for an organization. Which of the following is the correct order of strategic planning for most organizations?

A.

Pre-planning stage, formulate strategy, environmental scan, implement strategy, evaluate strategy and make adjustments

B.

Pre-planning stage, formulate strategy, environmental scan, implement strategy, evaluate strategy and make adjustments

C.

Pre-planning stage, environmental scan, formulate strategy, evaluate strategy and make adjustments, implement strategy

D.

Pre-planning stage, environmental scan, formulate strategy, implement strategy, evaluate strategy and make adjustments

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Question # 14

Mark is an HR Professional for his organization and he has been given the assignment to create an Affirmative Action Plan for his company. Mark will also be considered to be designated the responsibility for this Affirmative Action Plan. What does the designation of responsibility mean?

A.

It means that Mark will be the person that reports on the plan's implementation to management

B.

It means that Mark will be the person responsible for actually implementing the plan

C.

It means that Mark will be the person that reports on the plan's implementation to the Department of Labor

D.

It means that Mark will be the manager for all Affirmative Action scenarios and issues within his company

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Question # 15

Holly is a senior worker in her organization and she is a member of the union. Her position will be eliminated in sixty days and she will be released from the company. Rather than being unemployed, Holly asks the union to move her to a less senior position and release a junior employee. If the union agrees to this, what will this term be known as?

A.

Displacement

B.

Releasing

C.

Bumping

D.

Re-organization

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Question # 16

Holly and Gary are HR Professionals in their organization and they are working to develop the strategic plan for their organization. Holly and Gary are using SWOT analysis to help understand the needs of human, financial, technological, capital, and other aspects of their organization. What is SWOT?

A.

SWOT is an analysis to define the strengths, weaknesses, openness, and timeliness of an organization.

B.

SWOT is an analysis to define the schedule, weaknesses, opportunities, and timetable of a project endeavor.

C.

SWOT is an analysis to define the seriousness, weaknesses, openness, and timetable of organization development.

D.

SWOT is an analysis to define the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats an organization may face.

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Question # 17

The Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) requires which of the following?

A.

All contractors must list all job openings with state employment agencies.

B.

All employers must list all job openings with state employment agencies.

C.

State employment agencies must give preference to Vietnam veterans for senior-level management position referrals.

D.

State employment agencies must give preference to Vietnam veterans for positions lasting 3 days or longer.

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Question # 18

Which of the following are narrative methods of appraisal that require managers to describe the employee's performance?

Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

A.

Critical incident review

B.

Daily review

C.

Essay review

D.

Field review

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Question # 19

Fill in the blank with the appropriate approach.

A______________ approach fills corporate positions in the home country with expatriates, whereas management positions in the host country are filled by HCNs.

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Question # 20

Which of the following are the key components of gainsharing?

Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

A.

Employees and management work together for reviewing organizational performance.

B.

If the goals for improvements are met, employees and managers share the success.

C.

Managers and employees provide their part of salary for charity.

D.

The organization and the employees share the financial gains.

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Question # 21

As part of your implementation of a new course, you will deliver pilot programs to a small group of learners in your organization. Which of the following are the two types of pilot programs that an organization can use within ADDIE?

A.

Mock program and management-driven format

B.

Instructor-to-instructor format and instructor-to-peer format

C.

Identical program format and abbreviated program format

D.

Job-sampling program and abbreviated program format

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Question # 22

Holly is the HR Professional for her organization and she's examining the type of exemptions for computer employees. What is the minimum rate that the computer employee must earn to be considered exempt?

A.

$31.23 per hour

B.

$45.33 per hour

C.

$27.63 per hour

D.

$17.03 per hour

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Question # 23

As an HR Professional you should be familiar with OSHA forms for maintaining employee records. Which OSHA form is used to cover the what, how, when, where, and who or work-related injuries?

A.

Form 3165

B.

Form 300

C.

Form 301

D.

Form 300A

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Question # 24

Which of the following is additional pay for working in dangerous conditions?

A.

Reporting pay

B.

Base pay

C.

Hazard pay

D.

Gross pay

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Question # 25

As a Senior HR Professional, you must be familiar with certain legal terms, laws, and regulations that affect how you and others operate in the workplace. One term is protected class. Which of the following statements best describes a protected class?

A.

A group of people who share a common characteristic and who are protected from discrimination and harassment on the basis of that shared characteristic.

B.

A group of people who share a common characteristic and who are exempt from discrimination regulations on the basis of that shared characteristic.

C.

A group of people who do not share a common characteristic and who are not protected from discrimination and harassment on the basis of that shared characteristic.

D.

A group of people who share a race and who are protected from discrimination and harassment on the basis of that race.

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Question # 26

What is the compa-ratio for an employee that earns $75,000 per year, but the midpoint for the role is $85,000 per year?

A.

88 percent

B.

113 percent

C.

$10,000 difference

D.

1:88

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Question # 27

It's important for an instructor to have clarity of presentation. Which of the following statements is an example of clarity of presentation?

A.

Use real-world examples for the learning process.

B.

Provide refreshments for the classroom participants.

C.

Host the learning session in the morning.

D.

Adjust the lights for optimal learning.

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Question # 28

You are the HR Professional for your organization. You are discussing the status of your company's employees to determine who may be considered nonexempt versus exempt. Which one of the following types of employees can never be considered exempted from overtime provisions?

A.

Manual workers

B.

Sales people

C.

Managers

D.

Administrative assistants

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Question # 29

Nancy is creating training manual for her organization. She wants to use a photo as the course cover, but you think the photo is likely protected under copyright laws. How long does copyright protection last for photos?

A.

The lifetime of the photographer

B.

The lifetime of the photographer, plus 50 years

C.

The lifetime of the photographer, plus 70 years

D.

100 years from the date the photo was taken

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Question # 30

As an HR Professional, you must be familiar with many laws and the process of how laws come into existence. One type of law is an administrative law. Which of the following is NOT an example of an administrative law?

A.

Agency rules and regulations

B.

Executive orders

C.

Agency orders

D.

Corporate governance

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Question # 31

As an HR Professional you must recognize, and be aware of several pieces of legislation that affects your performance as an HR Professional. Which one of the following acts exempted labor unions and agricultural organizations from The Sherman Antitrust Act?

A.

The Clayton Act

B.

The Railway Labor Act

C.

The National Industrial Recovery Act

D.

The National Labor Relations Act

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Question # 32

Kelly's organization has posted a new job opening for their organization. This job opening is for a woman to be the restroom attended, for all women's restrooms and locker rooms, in their organization. Kelly believes, however, that the requirement for the applicant to be a female is a violation of the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Which one of the following is the best answer for this scenario?

A.

The sex of applicants is excluded from the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

B.

This is an example of a violation of the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

C.

This is an example of an exception by bona fide occupational qualification to the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

D.

This is not a violation of the Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 because there is an equal paying and titled job for the men's restroom and locker rooms in the company

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Question # 33

Each collective bargaining agreement outlines the process to file a grievance. Most agreements define a four-step approach to the grievance procedure. During which one of the following steps of the grievance procedure, might the president of the local union meet with the manager of the plant at which the employee with the grievance works?

A.

Initiate the complaint

B.

Escalate the complaint internally

C.

Reach the highest level of internal escalation

D.

Participate in binding arbitration

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Question # 34

A manager always requires a female member of the project team to take the meeting minutes. This is an example of what type of discrimination?

A.

Disparate impact

B.

Disparate treatment

C.

Sexual harassment

D.

Adverse impact

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Question # 35

What act prohibits discrimination on the basis of physical and mental disabilities?

A.

ADEA of 1967

B.

Rehabilitation Act of 1973

C.

VEVRAA of 1974

D.

IRCA of 1986

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Question # 36

Which of the following functional areas covers activities related to planning for and managing entry into and exit from the organization to meet changing business needs?

A.

Workforce Planning and Employment

B.

Business Management and Strategy

C.

Human Resource Development

D.

Employee and Labor Relations

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Question # 37

What law requires organizations to pay their non-exempt employees one and one half times the regularly hour wage for work that exceeds 40 hours in one week?

A.

Davis Bacon Act

B.

Service Contract Act

C.

Walsh Healy Public Contracts Act

D.

Fair Labor Standards Act

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Question # 38

An organization has over 5,000 employees who are members of a union. The employees, however, are no longer happy with the union's performance and they would like to decertify the union from their representation. Who will decertify the union in this instance?

A.

The union official if fifty percent of the employees sign off on the decertification

B.

The National Labor Relations Board

C.

Management of the employees

D.

The employees

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Question # 39

According to Knowles, there are five key assumptions about how adults learn. One of the assumptions is the learner's readiness to learn. Which of the following statements is best associated with the assumption of the learner's readiness to learn?

A.

What I learn today will help me solve problems at my workplace tomorrow.

B.

I've got lots of valuable experience that I want to draw upon to help me as I learn.

C.

I'm ready to learn this because what I learn will help me function better in some way.

D.

I understand why I need to learn this.

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Question # 40

When an individual files a charge of discrimination with the EEOC against an employer, what will the EEOC do?

A.

The EEOC will investigate the claim by inspecting the employer's place of business.

B.

The EEOC will create a hearing with the complainant and the employer to investigate the charge.

C.

The EEOC will send the employer a letter informing them of the charge.

D.

The EEOC will visit the employer to inform them of the charge.

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Question # 41

Which of the following is a term used to describe efforts made by a downsizing company to help former employees through the transition to new jobs and helps them re-orientate to the job market?

A.

Utility function

B.

Outplacement

C.

Duty of diligence

D.

Exit interview

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Question # 42

Rex is the Senior HR Professional for his organization and he's working with Jan, an HR Professional, in an exercise for a project team. The exercise gives the project team members assignments to do collectively and individually to construct a game. What type of organizational development activity is this?

A.

Team building

B.

Total Quality Management

C.

Implementation theory

D.

Human process intervention

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Question # 43

Mary is in an interview with the BAH Company and she asks the company about the stability of the company and its future plans. Tom, the interviewer, assures Mary that the company is solid and has long-term plans for growth and opportunity. Tom, however, knows that the plant and position that Mary is interviewing for will be closed in six months. Tom offers Mary the position of plant manager because he needs someone to manage the facility until they close the plant, but he doesn't tell Mary of his plans. This is an example of which of the following?

A.

Defamation

B.

Fraudulent misrepresentation

C.

Constructive discharge

D.

Respondeat superior

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Question # 44

An emphasis on bilingual safety communication represents which of the following OSH objectives?

A.

Requirement for enrollment in the voluntary protection program

B.

Compliance with a model program

C.

An emphasis on safety training required under OSHA's general industry standard

D.

An outreach objective of OSHA's Diverse Workforce strategy

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Question # 45

Which of the following Acts provides benefits to coal miners?

A.

Black Lung Benefits Act

B.

Federal Employees Compensation Act

C.

Occupational Safety and Health Act

D.

Sarbanes-Oxley Act

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Question # 46

A union philosophy statement may have all of the following except which?

A.

A description of what a union cannot do for the employees

B.

Factual statements about the disadvantages of unions in the labor/management relationship

C.

A statement of the company's desire to remain union free

D.

A promise of extended benefits if the company remains union free

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Question # 47

Which of the following requires employees to act within the authority granted by the employer?

A.

Duty of diligence

B.

Due process

C.

Duty of loyalty

D.

Duty of obedience

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Question # 48

Which of the following is an action taken by the employer to stop employees from working?

A.

Calling conference

B.

Security checks

C.

Strike

D.

Lockout

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Question # 49

An employee with a bachelor's degree, an employee who speaks English as a second language, and an individual over the age of 40 are all examples of what?

A.

A diverse work group

B.

Effective knowledge management programs

C.

Non-discriminatory hiring practices

D.

Protected class groups

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Question # 50

According to the OSHA inspection priorities, which type of workplace hazard receives first priority for an inspection?

A.

Imminent danger

B.

Programmed high-hazard inspections

C.

Catastrophes and fatal accidents

D.

Employee complaints

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Question # 51

Which of the following requires an employee to act with reasonable care and skill in the course of performing work for the employer?

A.

Due process

B.

Duty of diligence

C.

Duty of obedience

D.

Duty of loyalty

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Question # 52

A key consideration for courts in cases involving workplace searches is which of the following?

A.

Whether the employee had a reasonable expectation of privacy

B.

Whether the employer had a policy regarding workplace searches

C.

How the employer handled similar situations in the past

D.

The specific laws of the state where the employer is conducting business

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Question # 53

A union philosophy statement may have all of the following except which?

A.

A statement of the company's desire to remain union free

B.

A promise of extended benefits if the company remains union free

C.

A description of what a union cannot do for the employees

D.

Factual statements about the disadvantages of unions in the labor/management relationship

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Question # 54

Which of the following Acts establishes mandatory safety and health standards for mine operators and monitors operations throughout the United States?

A.

FLS act

B.

SBREF act

C.

OSH act

D.

MSH act

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Question # 55

Which of the following addresses the way a physical environment is designed and how efficient and safe that design is for the people in that environment?

A.

Ergonomics

B.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

C.

Drug-Free Workplace Act

D.

Mine Safety and Health Act (MSHA)

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Question # 56

Which of the following has established standards for personal protective equipment (PPE)?

A.

Drug-Free Workplace Act

B.

Mine Safety and Health Act (MSHA)

C.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

D.

Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

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Question # 57

If employees no longer want the union to represent them, they may petition the NLRB for which of the following?

A.

Statutory bar

B.

Decertification

C.

Deauthorization

D.

Contract bar

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Question # 58

Drag and drop the types of Qualified Deferred Compensation Plans that correspond to their descriptions.

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Question # 59

Employee pension rights are protected by which of the following acts or regulations?

A.

The Sherman Antitrust Act

B.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Act

C.

Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act

D.

Executive Order 11246

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Question # 60

Which of the following provides an informal setting for a group of employees to meet with their manager to learn more about the company?

A.

Brown-bag lunch program

B.

Department staff meetings

C.

Work team

D.

Word of mouth

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Question # 61

Which of the following Acts applies to children in the workforce?

A.

Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

B.

Drug-Free Workplace Act

C.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

D.

Mine Safety and Health Act (MSHA)

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Question # 62

Which of the following Acts is used to ensure the safety of workers in coal and other mines?

A.

Sarbanes-Oxley Act

B.

Mine Safety and Health Act

C.

Drug-Free Workplace Act

D.

Occupational Safety and Health Act

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Question # 63

Which of the following is an example of a reference guide?

A.

An employee handbook

B.

An SOP

C.

A policy manual

D.

A troubleshooting manual

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Question # 64

John is the HR Professional for his organization. He is interviewing Sally for a sales position, and he has asked Sally to provide an instance of how she worked with a tough customer in the past, how she resolved the situation, and what the outcome of the experience was. This is what type of interviewing technique?

A.

Prescreen interview

B.

Stress interview

C.

Behavior-based interview

D.

Directive interview

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Question # 65

A manager must choose someone to work over the weekend shift over a national holiday. He decides that Mary should work the weekend shift because she is from India and likely doesn't celebrate the national holiday. This is an example of what type of discrimination?

A.

This is not discrimination, but selective scheduling

B.

Adverse political capital

C.

Disparate impact

D.

Disparate treatment

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Question # 66

The Taft-Hartley Act, also known as the Labor Management Relations Act, addressed unions and engaged in certain types of secondary boycotts. What is a secondary boycott?

A.

It is two or more boycotts by two or more union-backed organizations against one company.

B.

It is an effort to convince others to stop doing business with a particular organization that is the subject of a primary boycott.

C.

It is an effort to create more than one boycott on an organization, on two or more revenue streams.

D.

It is additional boycotts against companies that do business with a company which the union is boycotting.

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Question # 67

You are leading a brief presentation for your company about the ERISA program your company participates in. What is ERISA used for?

A.

It allows private organizations to create investments for workers in profit-sharing plans

B.

It protects the interests of those who participate in employee benefit plans

C.

It protects private organizations that have profit sharing plans for employee compensation

D.

It protects the workers of employee compensation plans

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Question # 68

Which of the following is the amount of compensation that the employer and the employee agree will be paid for the performance of particular duties?

A.

Performance-based pay

B.

Seniority-based compensation

C.

Pay differential

D.

Base pay

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Question # 69

Which of the following is developed over centuries as a result of legal decisions made by judges in individual cases?

A.

Comparable worth

B.

Compensable factors

C.

Common law doctrine

D.

Compulsory arbitration

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Question # 70

An organization is considering services it can successfully provide to its customers. One of the services, however, is deemed to be difficult to offer with a high degree of certainty of success. The organization has decided not to offer the service because of the risk in offering the service, and failing. What risk response is used in this scenario?

A.

Sharing

B.

Transference

C.

Mitigation

D.

Avoidance

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Question # 71

Which of the following is a form of principled bargaining in which the parties look at all the issues and are able to make mutually agreeable trade-offs between those issues?

A.

Interest-based bargaining

B.

Integrative bargaining

C.

Parallel bargaining

D.

Single-unit bargaining

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Question # 72

Which of the following occurs when an employer makes untrue promises or claims to a candidate?

A.

Lockout

B.

Constructive discharge

C.

Fraudulent misrepresentation

D.

Involuntary exit

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Question # 73

As an SPHR, you are to participate in enterprise risk management. Risk is an uncertain event or condition that may have a positive or negative effect on the enterprise. In HR, what is the first action you must do to participate in enterprise risk management?

A.

Determine your responsibilities as the risk owner.

B.

Identify the risk events.

C.

Identify the effects of the risk events.

D.

Mitigate the risk events.

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Question # 74

What term is used to describe the values, worth, work ethics, attitude, and collective sense of an identity in an organization?

A.

Organizational persona

B.

Organizational politics

C.

Organizational branding

D.

Organizational culture

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Question # 75

Your organization is comprised of various functional units, such as sales, marketing, IT, and manufacturing. When projects are created in this structure, the project team members often come from all functional areas of the organization and may work on several projects at a time. What type of organization structure are you likely operating within?

A.

Blended

B.

Projectized

C.

Functional

D.

Matrix

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Question # 76

Shelly is a graphic designer in your company and she has been called to military duty. While she is on duty you learn that Shelly has been moonlighting graphic design for other companies. Because she has been moonlighting while on military leave from your employment, are you required to reinstate her upon her pending return from military duty?

A.

Yes, the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 allows military personnel to moonlight during off-duty hours.

B.

No, moonlighting constitutes other employment so the original employer is not obligated to reinstate her.

C.

No, moonlighting is a breach of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994, as military personnel are to be on employment leave and not generate an income other than what their military duty provides. The employer is therefore exempt from the reinstatement obligations.

D.

Yes, moonlighting is another form of employment, but you are required to reinstate her if her income from moonlighting is less than what she would have earned without the military duty.

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Question # 77

Holly is the Senior HR Professional for her organization and she needs to address the use of video cameras in the workplace. In Holly's company, surveillance cameras are used as an anti-theft deterrent and as a means of employee safety in case of violence, theft, or attack. What portion of a conflict of interest statement should Holly address for the use of video surveillance cameras?

A.

Personal use of company assets

B.

Conflicts of interests

C.

Confidentiality

D.

Workplace privacy

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Question # 78

Arbitrators chosen by all parties to resolve any disputes arising between them in the future are known as what?

A.

Compulsory arbitrators

B.

Tripartite arbitrators

C.

Permanent arbitrators

D.

Ad hoc arbitrators

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Question # 79

Nancy is an HR Professional who likes to use directive interviews when interviewing prospective employees. Which one of the following is most indicative of a directive interview?

A.

Nancy has a predefined set of interview questions that she may, or may not ask of all candidates.

B.

Nancy has a predefined set of interview questions that she will ask of all candidates.

C.

Nancy allows the candidate to guide some of the interview, but keeps the interview within boundaries of a defined set of questions.

D.

Nancy allows the candidate to guide the interview and offer as much information as possible about the candidate's experience and qualifications.

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Question # 80

An organization would like to hire a 15-year old for some duties in their business. Which one of the following rules would be breaking the requirements of the child labor provisions of the FLSA?

A.

4 hours per school day

B.

Non-school hours only

C.

18 hours per school week

D.

8 hours in a non-school day

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Question # 81

Human resources is often seen as a three-dimensional component of an organization. Which dimension of human resources focuses on long-term, future-focused approach to the methods to achieve human resource and organizational goals?

A.

Strategic

B.

Administrative

C.

Organizational

D.

Operational

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Question # 82

As an HR Professional, you need to be familiar with learning concepts. One such concept is orientation to learning. Which of the following statements best describes orientation to learning?

A.

What I learn today needs to be able to help me solve problems in the workplace tomorrow.

B.

I am an adult, I can direct myself.

C.

Learning is hard work and time-exhaustive.

D.

I am a worker and what I learn must work in the real world.

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Question # 83

You are the HR Professional for your organization. You have just hired a new employee for your company. What form are you and the newly hired employee required to complete to show the employee's identity and eligibility to work in the United States?

A.

IRCA-00

B.

I-9

C.

1099

D.

IRCA-86

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Question # 84

As an HR Professional, you should be familiar with OSHA rules, standards, and regulations. Should an organization violate an OSHA standard, there are often penalties that the employer must pay. What is the maximum fine an employer may face for a deliberate and intentional violation of an OSHA standard?

A.

$70,000

B.

$50,000

C.

$10,000

D.

$100,000

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Question # 85

Frank is an employee at the HBF Corporation, and he has recently been terminated because of poor company income. Frank visits the company's blog and saw a comment from his manager, which says, "We had to let Frank go today because he kept screwing up sales order. He's incompetent!" This is an example of which one of the following?

A.

Termination evidence

B.

Freedom of speech

C.

Libel

D.

Slander

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Question # 86

One of the requirements of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 is that employers must grant a leave of absence for military service. Typically, how long must an employer grant leave to the individual for military service?

A.

Seven years

B.

Five years

C.

One year

D.

Two weeks

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Question # 87

Organizations must assess the safety of their workplaces and consider the ability of a business to continue despite risk impact. When assessing business continuity risks, the HR Professional must consider several different types of disasters, their probability, and impact on an organization. What category of disaster is best described as acts of terrorism, major thefts, sabotage, or labor disputes?

A.

Organized or deliberate disruptions

B.

Environmental disasters

C.

System failures

D.

Serious information security incidents

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Question # 88

What component of the strategic planning process is responsible for creating the company's vision statement?

A.

Formulate strategy stage

B.

Pre-planning stage

C.

Implement strategy stage

D.

Environmental scan stage

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Question # 89

You are the HR Professional for your organization and you've identified a risk event. The risk event can be mitigated by purchasing an insurance to protect the organization. The purchase of the insurance policy is what type of risk response?

A.

Avoidance

B.

Transference

C.

Acceptance

D.

Sharing

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Question # 90

Your organization is looking for methods to improve communication between the management and the employees within the company. Which one of the following methods is best described as a small but representative sampling of employees - led in a conversation by a neutral moderator about an identified topic?

A.

Pilot group

B.

Focus group

C.

Workshop

D.

Brainstorming session

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Question # 91

Your company would like to hire KJ, who is 17, for a summer job. How late can KJ work according to the Fair Labor Standards Act during the summer months?

A.

KJ can work until 7 PM during the summer.

B.

KJ can work until 9 PM during the summer.

C.

KJ can work until 6 PM during the summer.

D.

KJ can work until 8 PM during the summer.

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Question # 92

What plan captures and projects how human resources will contribute to achieving the organization's strategic plan?

A.

Human capital management plan

B.

HR Staffing Plan

C.

Resource Development Plan

D.

Change management plan

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Question # 93

As a Senior HR Professional you should be familiar with employment laws and their effect on your company. What did the lawsuit Payne v. The Western & Atlantic Railroad Company establish?

A.

Employment at will

B.

Employers could be liable for sexual harassment of its employees

C.

Employers could be liable for the actions of its employees

D.

A company couldn't coerce an employee to commit a crime to retain employment

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Question # 94

This nonmathematical forecasting technique brings the participants together to share and discuss their ideas about the forecast. The ideas are then ranked based on the groups input. What technique is discussed?

A.

Management forecasts

B.

Delphi technique

C.

Nominal group technique

D.

Brainstorming

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Question # 95

There is a document the federal government has created that you would like to use in your training class. You'll be teaching how the form is designed, its purpose, and what all parts of the form provide. The form will be included in your overhead presentation, in the course manual, and as a handout in the classroom. Is this legal?

A.

No, the form is protected from copyright infringement.

B.

No, the form can be shown in the overhead presentation, but not distributed or photocopied.

C.

Yes, the form can be distributed with a fee to the federal government for access to the form.

D.

Yes, work created by the federal government is in the public domain.

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Question # 96

You need to participate in enterprise risk management and complete an HR-audit. Which of the following is the best definition of an HR-audit in regard to risk management?

A.

Identify the total number of employees in the organization

B.

Identify the competency of employees in each areas of the organization

C.

Identify the total number of employees by years of employment in the organization and verify their experience, education, and skills

D.

Identify the HR areas that may be out of compliance with legal requirements

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Question # 97

As a Senior HR Professional, you should be familiar with the Balanced Scorecard. Which perspective of the Balanced Scorecard describes the criticality of customer focus and customer satisfaction?

A.

Learning and growth

B.

Business process

C.

Customer

D.

Financial

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Question # 98

Safety in the workplace is directly linked to security of the workplace. When completing a risk assessment of the workplace and its security, there are four general categories of organizational assets that are measured for impact of identified risks. Which of the following is not one of the four asset categories that are analyzed for impact in the workplace security?

Physical

Financial

Media

Human

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Question # 99

There are four levels of evaluation according to Kirkpatrick's Theory. Which of the following is NOT one of the four levels of evaluation?

A.

Behavior

B.

Reaction

C.

Confirmation

D.

Learning

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Question # 100

Which of the following is a productivity type of statistical HR measurement?

A.

Revenue per employee

B.

Job satisfaction

C.

Turnover and retention

D.

Cost per hire

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Question # 101

Part of organizational development is a commitment to quality. What quality control tool shows categories of failures from largest to smallest in a bar chart?

A.

Histogram chart

B.

Control chart

C.

Pareto chart

D.

Fishbone diagram

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Question # 102

As an HR Professional you should be familiar with the terminology, practices, and rules governing unions and management in the bargaining process. There are three primary types of bargaining that management and unions participate in. Which of the following bargaining types is considered to be the most combative?

A.

Good faith bargaining

B.

Interest-based bargaining

C.

Distributive bargaining

D.

Integrative bargaining

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Question # 103

What type of dispute resolution believes that conflict is good and is used to resolve long-standing, deep-rooted conflicts within an organization?

A.

Alternative dispute resolution

B.

Constructive confrontation

C.

Arbitration

D.

Mediation

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Question # 104

Check the different types of workers that correspond to their worker categories.

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Question # 105

As an HR Professional, you must recognize and be aware of several pieces of legislation that affect your performance as an HR Professional. The National Labor Relations Board identified five categories of unfair labor practices. Which one of the following is not one of the five categories of unfair labor practices?

A.

To interfere, restrain, or coerce employees in the exercise of their rights to engage in concerted or union activities or refrain from them.

B.

To refuse individuals to organize and meet for the potential labor union creation process.

C.

To dominate or interfere with the formation or administration of a labor organization.

D.

To discriminate against employees for engaging in concerted or union activities or refraining from them.

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Question # 106

n the concept of the glass ceiling there are three types of barriers that may prevent women and minorities from reaching senior levels of an organization. Which barrier is related to limited educational opportunities?

A.

Cognizant barriers

B.

Societal barrier

C.

Internal structure barriers

D.

Governmental barriers

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Question # 107

Your organization has decided to implement a suggestion box for employees to anonymously voice their opinions about issues and concerns within the organization. While this approach is good, what must management do with these suggestions for employees to see the value?

A.

Read the suggestions.

B.

Discuss the suggestions.

C.

Post the suggestions for everyone to see.

D.

Act on the suggestions quickly.

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Question # 108

Which of the following is used to determine current market trends and competition for different skills and knowledge and to assist the employer in setting pay levels?

A.

Base pay

B.

Gross pay

C.

Salary survey

D.

Job evaluation

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Question # 109

Project management is a core activity in many organizations today. Which of the following statements best describes the process groups that comprise the project management lifecycle?

A.

The project management lifecycle is comprised of organizing, commanding, coordinating, and controlling.

B.

The project management lifecycle is comprised of launching, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing.

C.

The project management lifecycle is comprised of forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning.

D.

The project management lifecycle is comprised of initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing.

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Question # 110

As an HR Professional you must be familiar with several laws and pieces of legislation that affects your practices. What act makes it illegal to discriminate against older workers with respect to benefits or to target older workers for layoffs?

A.

HIPAA

B.

OASDI

C.

MHPA

D.

OWBPA

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Question # 111

A statement of cash flows is a financial report that tells you which of the following?

A.

Where the money used to operate the business came from

B.

The financial condition of the business at a specific point in time

C.

How much money is owed to the company by its customers

D.

The financial results of operations over a period of time

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Question # 112

Validity demonstrates a clear relationship between performance on the selection procedure and performance on the job. There are three cases for interview question validity. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

A.

Questions are based on job analysis.

B.

Questions prompt for answers that are systematically related to a specific job.

C.

Questions prompt for answers that provide evidence about important job-related skills.

D.

Questions prompt for stories of past experience in different types of jobs.

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Question # 113

You are the HR Professional for your company in a manufacturing facility that operates in a 24-7 format. What work shift in this type of operation is considered the swing shift?

A.

4PM to 12AM

B.

All weekend shifts of 12 hours or longer

C.

8AM to 4PM

D.

12AM to 8AM

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Question # 114

As a Senior HR Professional you often need to advice management on how best to communicate with employees. One approach you recommend for manager is to give employees access to decision makers to provide support, answer questions, and provide feedback. What communication model are you recommending in this instance?

A.

Open-door policy

B.

Management by walking around

C.

Brown-bag lunches

D.

Department staff meetings

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Question # 115

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 prohibits employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of pregnancy, child birth, or other related medical conditions. This law affects organizations having what minimum number of employees?

A.

All organizations with employees must abide by this law

B.

This law only addresses federal government employees

C.

Organizations with 100 or more employees

D.

Organizations with 15 or more employees

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Question # 116

As an HR Professional, you are required to post an OSHA poster in a conspicuous place that is easily visible to employees. What OSHA poster lists each of the employee's rights?

A.

OSHA 3165 poster

B.

OSHA 5131 poster

C.

OSHA 5613 poster

D.

OSHA 3615 poster

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Question # 117

Which of the following ensures that employees in different locations are paid at rates competitive in the labor market for specific jobs and locations?

A.

Geographic pay

B.

Reporting pay

C.

Gross pay

D.

Call-back pay

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Question # 118

A high-involvement organization is an example of what type of OD intervention?

A.

Strategic

B.

Techno-structural

C.

Human resource management

D.

Human process

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Question # 119

Fran is the HR Professional for her organization and she's working with a new recruit in the HR department. Fran wants to explain the role of HR to the new recruit. Which of the following statements most accurately describes the role of an HR in an organization?

A.

The role of HR is evolving into one that provides legal and operational services for the entire organization.

B.

The role of HR is evolving into one that provides administrative and operational services for the entire organization.

C.

The role of HR is evolving into one that provides strategic, administrative, and operational services for the entire organization.

D.

The role of HR is evolving into one that provides cultural awareness, administrative, and functional services for the entire organization.

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Question # 120

Which of the following is not a sign of union organizing activity by employees?

A.

An increase in requests for copies of the employee handbook

B.

The use of union terms at an all-employee meeting

C.

An increase in employee groupings in the parking lot

D.

An employee complaining of harassment by a co-worker

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Question # 121

As an HR Professional you should be familiar with the terminology, practices, and rules governing union-based strikes. An organization utilizes union labor and non-union labor in their operations. The union goes on a strike; so the organization shifts work to the non-union labor to offset the effects of the strike. If the union labor decides to picket the operations of the non-union labor, what term is assigned to this process?

A.

Double Breasting Picketing

B.

Common situs picketing

C.

Wildcat strikes

D.

Sympathy strike

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Question # 122

Which of the following collects data from employers throughout the United States in order to put this information on its website?

A.

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)

B.

National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)

C.

Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP)

D.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

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Question # 123

The motivation theory that suggests people are motivated by the reward they will receive when they succeed and that they weigh the value of the expected reward against the effort required to achieve it is known as what?

A.

Vroom's expectancy theory

B.

McGregor's Theory X and Theory Y

C.

McClelland's acquired needs theory

D.

Adams' equity theory

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Question # 124

Within the first 90 days of his employment, a security guard physically assaulted an alleged shoplifter. Upon investigation, it was found that he had been previously convicted of a violent crime, but the employer failed to conduct a background check. This is an example of which of the following?

A.

A violation of the Privacy Act of 1974

B.

A criminal act

C.

Failure to report

D.

Negligent hiring

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Question # 125

Fill in the blank with the appropriate qualitative analysis technique.

The_____________ group technique is a structured meeting format designed to elicit participation from all members of the group in order to arrive at the best possible solution to the problem at hand.

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Question # 126

Which of the following decisions result in a workforce reduction or transfer of employees to other jobs?

A.

Offshoring

B.

Workforce expansion

C.

Corporate restructuring

D.

Workforce reduction

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Question # 127

Which of the following tests is used to determine whether candidates are physically capable of performing specific job duties?

A.

Physical assessment test

B.

Aptitude test

C.

Cognitive Ability Test

D.

Integrity test

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Question # 128

Which of the following communicates the executive team's expectations for the way the organization conducts business?

A.

Reengineering

B.

Corporate values statement

C.

Mission statement

D.

SWOT analysis

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Question # 129

Which of the following is NOT a types of partnership arrangements?

A.

Joint venture

B.

Limited profit partner

C.

General partnership

D.

Limited partnership

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Question # 130

The concept _________ reviews processes to eliminate waste, relies on teamwork, and involves all members of the organization in meeting customer needs.

A.

Time management

B.

Balancing stakeholder

C.

Information sharing

D.

Total Quality Management

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Question # 131

Which of the following departments of an organization develops new products and redesigns old ones to meet changing market demands?

A.

Information Technology

B.

Finance

C.

Accounting

D.

Research and Development

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Question # 132

Which of the following is a practice of forecasting possible risks to the organization and taking steps to mitigate their impact on operations?

A.

Applicant tracking systems

B.

HR audit

C.

Timekeeping

D.

Enterprise risk management

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Question # 133

Which of the following addresses illegal immigration into the United States?

A.

Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)

B.

Black Lung Benefits Act (BLBA)

C.

Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA)

D.

Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)

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Question # 134

Which of the following tests is also known as honesty test?

A.

Personality test

B.

Integrity test

C.

Aptitude test

D.

Cognitive Ability Test

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Question # 135

Which of the following types of interview has a list of questions prepared in advance and is used for all candidates?

A.

Panel interview

B.

Structured interview

C.

Stress interview

D.

Patterned interview

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Question # 136

Which of the following is the correct definition of “a major life activity” under the Americans with Disabilities Act?

A.

Any activity that cannot be mitigated

B.

A physical or mental impairment

C.

A physical or mental impairment that require the use of supplemental medication or prosthetics

D.

General activities and major bodily functions

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Question # 137

Which of the following is not a BFOQ?

A.

A lingerie catalog hires only female models.

B.

A synagogue hiring a new rabbi requires that the rabbi be Jewish.

C.

A swimming club requires that the men's changing-room attendant be male.

D.

A retail store in a predominantly Asian neighborhood advertises for Asian clerks.

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Question # 138

Mark made a federal complaint against what he believes was illegal activity in the workplace to a federal agency. Now Mark's employer has reduced his work hours dramatically and Mark believes it is revenge for the federal complaint he made. What term describes the type of evidence Mark must have to file another complaint against the company that has affected his employment?

A.

Ad hoc

B.

Written and compiled

C.

Pure

D.

Prima facie

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Question # 139

Please refer to the following table for this question. A company advertised for 100 sales representative positions. They received 650 applications and hired the 100 employees as follows:

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In which groups has adverse impact occurred?

A.

Caucasian and Black

B.

Hispanic and Caucasian

C.

Native American and Black

D.

Hispanic and Native American

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Question # 140

Your organization uses the balanced scorecard to assess overall performance within the company. Which of the following is the correct definition of components in the balanced scorecard method?

A.

Financial results, competition results, key internal processes, and how people are hired and trained to achieve organizational goals

B.

Financial results, customer results, key internal processes, and how people are hired and trained to achieve organizational goals

C.

Value of stock results, customer results, key internal communications, and how people are hired and trained to achieve organizational goals

D.

Financial results, competitor results, key internal communication, and how people are hired and trained to achieve organizational goals

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Question # 141

Why is a job analysis important?

A.

It allows for proper training and development of key personnel.

B.

It provides the supervisory responsibilities necessary to accomplish organizational goals.

C.

It ensures compliance with EEO laws.

D.

It provides the foundation from which all other HR activities are designed.

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Question # 142

Which of the following is the middle value when values are arranged from high to low?

A.

Mode

B.

Average

C.

Median

D.

Mean

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Question # 143

Which of the following organizational structures would be most effective for a company with three distinct commodities for sale?

A.

Functional structure

B.

Flat-line structure

C.

Divisional structure

D.

Product-based structure

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Question # 144

Which of the following occurs when two or more organizations are combined into a single entity?

A.

Workforce reduction

B.

Lockout

C.

Merger

D.

Reengineering

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Question # 145

Which of the following is used during the strategic planning process?

A.

PEST analysis

B.

SWOT analysis

C.

Qualitative analysis

D.

Quantitative analysis

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Question # 146

Which of the following is a basic principle behind job analysis?

A.

The analysis focuses on the job, not the person.

B.

The required qualifications should include everything the manager would like the employee to have.

C.

The analysis is limited to task inventories and questionnaires.

D.

The analysis focuses on the person doing the job, not the job.

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Question # 147

Which of the following creates a variety of affirmative action obligations for employers with federal government contracts?

A.

Department of Labor (DOL)

B.

Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP)

C.

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

D.

Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA)

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Question # 148

Ethics, offshoring, data security, and philanthropy are all examples of HR's role in which of the following functions?

A.

Workforce planning

B.

Technology development

C.

Corporate responsibility

D.

Strategic planning

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Question # 149

You are the senior HR Professional for your company. Management has asked you to identify how you'll measure results for human resources performance through one of four tactical accountability measures. Which of the following tactical accountability measures is not a valid measurement approach for HR performance?

A.

HR expenses as a percentage of operating expenses

B.

Ratio of management to HR staff

C.

HR expenses as a percent of total revenue

D.

Ratio of total employees to HR Staff

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Question # 150

Gathering information about employee attitudes and opinions through surveys and focus groups provides _______ employee levels of engagement.

A.

Insight into

B.

Intuition about

C.

Instruction for

D.

Individual measurement of

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Question # 151

The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 identifies an individual with a disability, as a person who has one or more of the following characteristics except for which one?

A.

Is regarded as having such impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities

B.

Has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities

C.

Has a record of such impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities

D.

Is believed by employers that an individual having a physical or mental impairment substantially limits one or more major employment activities

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Question # 152

Electronic storage of records must include specific controls to ensure which of the following?

A.

Online retrievability on demand

B.

No unauthorized access

C.

Ease of use

D.

Collaboration with an HRIS system

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Question # 153

On November 13, 2000 CFR Part 60-2 was revised to address affirmative action to make the rules more accessible and easier to implement. Which of the following statements is not part of this significant update to the Affirmative Action program in CFR Part 60-2?

A.

Reaffirmed that affirmative action isn't to establish quotes, but to create goals

B.

Workforce analysis was replaced with a one-page organizational profile

C.

Granted employers with fewer than 100 employees, permission to prepare a job group analysis that uses EEO-1 categories as job groups

D.

Reduced the number of additional required elements of the written Affirmative Action Plan from 10 to 4

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Question # 154

Task identity, task significance, and feedback are all examples of what?

A.

Job enlargement

B.

Job enrichment

C.

Performance appraisal criteria

D.

Key productivity indicators

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Question # 155

James is a highly productive salesperson who is required to share a team bonus with his co-workers if certain sales goals are met each month. He is frustrated with this compensation structure, because he believes his teammates do not contribute as much as he does to the final numbers. This is an example of what?

A.

Pay disparity

B.

Procedural justice

C.

Distributive justice

D.

Wage inequity

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Question # 156

Which of the following moves an entire function out of the organization to be handled by a company specializing in the function?

A.

Corporate restructuring

B.

Outsourcing

C.

Payrolling

D.

Professional employer organization (PEO)

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Question # 157

Which of the following should be included in a supervisory training program?

A.

Rotation through various divisions

B.

Budgeting

C.

Conflict-resolution skills

D.

Internal controls

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Question # 158

Which of the following Acts provides protection to workers in the event of mass layoffs or plant closings?

A.

WARN

B.

BLBA

C.

FECA

D.

OSHA

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Question # 159

Which of the following factors can adversely affect transfer of training?

A.

The trainer's expertise

B.

A lack of job reinforcement

C.

The subject of the training

D.

Training Cost per Employee

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Question # 160

Which of the following Acts requires employers to pay nonexempt employees who perform regular duties before or after their regular hours or for working during their lunch period?

A.

Davis Bacon Act

B.

Portal to Portal Act

C.

Equal Pay Act (EPA)

D.

Service Contract Act

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Question # 161

As an HR Professional you must be familiar with several different lawsuits and their affect on human resource practices today. What did the legal case, the United Steelworkers of America versus Weber regard?

A.

The United States Supreme Court held that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 did bar employers from favoring women and minorities.

B.

The United States Supreme Court held that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 did not bar employers from favoring women and minorities.

C.

The United States Supreme Court held that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 did bar employers from using racial criteria as a method to determine workplace advancement.

D.

The United States Supreme Court held that the Civil Rights Act of 1964 did bar employers from favoring minorities, but could do gender based favor.

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Question # 162

e FLSA defined the maximum work week for nonexempt employees as _______ hours per week.

A.

36

B.

48

C.

40

D.

32

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Question # 163

What is the maximum working hours per week for nonexempt employees as defined in The Fair Labor Standards Acts?

A.

48

B.

40

C.

56

D.

60

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Question # 164

Which of the following is a requirement of the Uniform Guidelines on employee selection procedures?

A.

All selection tools must be job related and valid predictors of future success.

B.

Any selection tool that results in discrimination based on a protected class characteristic is unlawful.

C.

Internet recruiting efforts are excluded from applicant-tracking requirements.

D.

Application forms must be the same for all employment classifications within the organization.

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Question # 165

In which of the following types of interview does the interviewer ask broad questions and allow the candidate to guide the conversation?

A.

Structured interview

B.

Nondirective interview

C.

Stress interview

D.

Panel interview

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Question # 166

Which of the following is a process that occurs due to mergers, outsourcing or changing business needs?

A.

Outplacement

B.

Involuntary exit

C.

Voluntary exit

D.

Plant closing

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Question # 167

Which of the following Acts requires employers to provide 60 days' notice when 500 employees or 33 percent of the workforce are laid off?

A.

WARN act

B.

OSHA

C.

FLSA act

D.

VEVRA act

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Question # 168

A reduced FMLA leave schedule means which of the following?

  • Accurate records of time off are maintained.
  • The employee is absent from work multiple times for the same illness or injury.
  • The employee works fewer hours each day or week.
  • The employee's leave schedule is disruptive to the work schedule.
A.

Accurate records of time off are maintained.

B.

The employee is absent from work multiple times for the same illness or injury.

C.

The employee works fewer hours each day or week.

D.

The employee's leave schedule is disruptive to the work schedule.

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Question # 169

Roberta's company routinely tests all employees for illegal drug usage. Juan is refusing to participate in the drug test because he is an employee with a physical impairment that substantially limits his major life activities. Juan insists that the drug testing is a violation of the ADA's restrictions on medical examinations. Does the ADA prohibit illegal drug testing?

A.

Yes. All medical examinations are prohibited from employees covered by the ADA.

B.

No. The ADA does restrict medical examinations related to the disability, but not for tests for illegal drugs.

C.

No. The ADA does not restrict medical examinations as part of the law.

D.

Yes. All medical examinations are prohibited from employees that an employer has deemed a participant of the ADA program.

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Question # 170

A Total Rewards philosophy can help achieve an organization's strategic goals by doing which of the following?

A.

Attracting and retaining employees with the necessary KSAs

B.

Maintaining an entitlement culture

C.

Positioning the company to lead the competition for employees

D.

Establishing a pecking order for jobs in the organization

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Question # 171

Which of the following is designed to increase diversity in an organization?

A.

Technical training

B.

Diversity initiative

C.

Calling meetings

D.

Diversity training

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Question # 172

Which of the following tests is designed to measure an individual's knowledge and ability to apply skills in various areas, such as mathematics, typing, etc?

A.

Integrity test

B.

Personality test

C.

Aptitude test

D.

Cognitive Ability Test

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Question # 173

A ___________ learning curve begins slowly, with smaller learning increments, but increases in pace and with larger increments as learning continues.

A.

Negatively accelerating

B.

S-shaped

C.

Plateau

D.

Positively accelerating

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Question # 174

Which of the following interview questions is unlawful?

A.

Tell me about a time you disagreed with your boss about a course of action.

B.

Are you a U.S. citizen?

C.

If you were an animal, what kind of animal would you be?

D.

Any job offer made will be contingent on a medical exam. Are you willing to undergo one if we offer you the job?

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Question # 175

A company that wants to reduce the cost of its unemployment insurance should do which of the following?

Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

A.

Terminate employees who violate company policy

B.

Establish an effective performance-management program

C.

Aggressively fight unjustified claims for unemployment

D.

Enhance national productivity and competitive ability

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Question # 176

Wine Cellar Barrels recently became aware of several negative reviews online related to the company's customer service. Management has tasked HR with designing a strategic training initiative to address the interpersonal skills of the call center staff. HR's first step should be which of the following?

A.

Design the training.

B.

Conduct a needs assessment.

C.

Identify training participants.

D.

Schedule the training.

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Question # 177

Which of the following diagrams is also known as fishbone diagram?

A.

Scatter diagram

B.

Ishikawa diagram

C.

Pareto diagram

D.

Cause and effect diagram

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Question # 178

Which of the following types of evaluations are designed to identify what the participants want, know, and need?

A.

Reaction summaries

B.

Trainer evaluations

C.

Summative evaluations

D.

Formative evaluations

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Question # 179

Professionals, craft workers, and laborers/helpers have what in common?

A.

They are all examples of protected-class individuals.

B.

They are all job categories on the EEO-1 report.

C.

They are all classifications for defining exempt workers.

D.

They are all examples of types of labor unions.

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Question # 180

Before selecting an HRIS system, which of the following questions should be answered?

A.

All of the above.

B.

What information will be converted to the HRIS?

C.

Who will have access to the information stored in the HRIS?

D.

How will the HRIS be accessed?

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Question # 181

Which of the following focuses on preventive care and controlling health costs?

A.

Exclusive Provider Organization

B.

Health Maintenance Organization

C.

Physician Hospital Organization

D.

Preferred Provider Organization

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Question # 182

What common law term best describes an employee's obligation to act with reasonable care and skill for the employer?

A.

Duty of diligence

B.

Duty of obedience

C.

Duty of honor

D.

Duty of loyalty

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Question # 183

Which one of the following statements is true of a hostile work environment?

A.

Only a supervisor can create a hostile work environment.

B.

A grievance procedure/policy against discrimination protects employers from hostile work environment claims.

C.

When a single incident of unwanted touching occurs, a hostile work environment has been created.

D.

A hostile work environment may be created when an individual witnesses the ongoing harassment of a co-worker.

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Question # 184

Fred is a union employee who has been summoned by the management to an investigatory hearing regarding his conduct. Fred would like to have a union representative with him at the meeting. What is the name of the right that allows Fred to have a union representative with him at the meeting?

A.

Management Rights

B.

Weingarten Right

C.

Bumping Right

D.

Right of Way

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Question # 185

There are several union actions that are considered unfair labor practices. One such practice is that unions may require employers to pay for services that are not rendered. For example, a union cannot require an organization to continue to pay employees to do jobs that have been rendered obsolete by changes in the technology. Which of the following terms defines this unfair labor practice?

A.

Collusion

B.

Coercion

C.

Hot cargo agreement

D.

Featherbedding

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Question # 186

You are an HR Professional for your organization. You and your supervisor are reviewing the EEO reporting requirements for your company to comply with the reports your firm should file. Which EEO Report is a survey, collected every other year on even calendar years?

A.

EEO-4 Report

B.

EEO-5 Report

C.

EEO-1 Report

D.

EEO-3 Report

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Question # 187

The lawsuit Oncale v. Sundowner Offshore Service, Inc. is a unique sexual harassment case. What was the relevance of this case which makes it unique to human resource professional?

A.

It is a sexual harassment case that was brought about by a man being harassed by women.

B.

It is a sexual harassment case that was actually a fictitious account of harassment.

C.

It is the first sexual harassment case that awarded a woman over $1,000,000.

D.

It is a sexual harassment case that was brought about by a man being harassed by men.

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Question # 188

One aspect of organizational development is leadership development. According to Pano's model, there are five components needed to bridge the gap between management and leadership. Which component in Pano's Model of Leadership Development states that for you to lead, you must have the permission of the people whom you lead?

A.

Establish credibility

B.

It's not about you

C.

Commit to achieve

D.

Align people

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Question # 189

Which of the following union security clauses specifies that all employees must either join the union or pay union dues if they choose not to join the union?

A.

Maintenance of membership clause

B.

Closed shop

C.

Agency shop clause

D.

Union shop clause

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Question # 190

An organization would like to bid on a project, but they don't have enough employees available to complete the work. The organization approaches a competitor with the opportunity to partner on the project to win the work. What type of risk response is used in this instance?

A.

Enhancing

B.

Mitigation

C.

Transference

D.

Sharing

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Question # 191

As an HR Professional, you must be familiar with collective bargaining agreements and the process that rights are given, contracts, and union and management cooperation. With this in mind, what is a rights arbitration?

A.

It is a not a lawsuit, but a resolution of laws and their impact on existing contracts.

B.

It is a lawsuit between the collective management and the collective union.

C.

It is a formal hearing between the management and the union, to resolve grievances during the construction of a contract.

D.

It is a formal hearing between management and union members to resolve grievances during the administration of a contract.

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Question # 192

A corporation is a legal entity that has rights and obligations. The corporation has a responsibility to act in the best interests of its owners. What term describes the obligation of the corporation to act in the best interest of its shareholders?

A.

Fiduciary responsibility

B.

Ethical responsibility

C.

Mission statement

D.

Corporate charter

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Question # 193

Ned is an HR professional for his organization and he's analyzing how employees complete certain tasks on the assembly line. There have been some complaints and claims over the past few months of repetitive stress injuries and cumulative trauma injuries to employees on the assembly line. Ned is examining how the work is completed and looking for unnatural body movements by the workers. What is Ned actually studying?

A.

Job shadowing

B.

Ergonomics

C.

OSHA compliance

D.

Mitigation

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Question # 194

Which of the following points is important to effective lobbying: that is, attempting to influence or persuade an elected official to pass, defeat, or modify a piece of legislation?

A.

Learning how the legislative and political process works

B.

Beginning by using persuasion to convince the elected official to accept your position

C.

Making big financial contributions

D.

Letting the elected official choose a solution rather than present a proposal solution

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Question # 195

As a Senior HR Professional you often have to participate in strategic planning for your department and organization. Strategic planning has four phases to its completion. Which of the following is not one of the four phases of strategic planning?

A.

Close the strategic plan

B.

Establish a foundation for the strategy

C.

Develop the strategic plan

D.

Implement the strategic plan

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Question # 196

One of your employees has requested a leave from employment because of a call to military service. You are obligated to allow the leave, but it turns out that the military service was cancelled. Are you obligated to reemploy the individual under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994?

A.

Yes, if the company has a policy of re-hiring military personnel post-duty even if it is for less than one year.

B.

No, as this is one caveat to the law that allows employers to hire replacement employments for military personnel for up to one year when they are called away for military duty. Even if the duty is cancelled the employer must be able to retain business.

C.

No, because the individual requested leave, you do not have to accept the individual back for up to one year.

D.

Yes, the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 requires it.

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Question # 197

Which of the following is a communication that damages an individual's reputation in the community, preventing them from obtaining employment?

A.

Duty of loyalty

B.

Constructive discharge

C.

Defamation

D.

Gainsharing

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Question # 198

As an HR Professional you must be familiar with particular labor-based acts of congress. One such act is the Taft-Hartley Act which addressed right-to-work states and unions. What does right-to-work states mean for unions and employees?

A.

Employees are not required to join a union to work.

B.

Employees must join the union in order to work.

C.

Union conducts the hiring process for an organization.

D.

An organization can fire employees if they're members of a union.

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Question # 199

Jane is preparing for an interview process for an open position within her company. Jane has prepared several questions for the interview. In her questions, Jane is careful not to ask all of the following questions, except for which one?

A.

How many children do you have?

B.

Where are you from?

C.

What's your date of birth?

D.

Our hours are from 8 AM to 5 PM. Can you meet this requirement of the position?

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Question # 200

Jan is the HR Professional for her organization and she's meeting with the management to discuss the results of a balanced scorecard review. In particular, the management is asking Jan for her opinion how the organization can enhance organizational performance through education of the organization's employees. Which specific component of the balanced score is the management likely to be concerned with, in this scenario?

A.

Performance and retention

B.

Rewards and recognition

C.

Education and learning

D.

Learning and growth

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Question # 201

If an employer ignores stress in employees what symptom are employees likely to develop?

A.

Tumors

B.

Turnover

C.

Burnout

D.

De-motivation

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