Exam Code: PHR (Practice Exam Latest Test Questions VCE PDF)
Exam Name: Professional in Human Resources
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Q81. Your organization is likely to be purchased by a competitor. The Management has asked you, in confidence, to complete environmental scanning to determine the effects of the purchase on your organization's culture, customers, and employees. What is environmental scanning?
A. Environmental scanning is a review of the opportunities and threats that a condition may have on an organization.
B. Environmental scanning is the process of assessing the effects of an organization change on both macro and micro elements in an organization.
C. Environmental scanning is a review of the cultural achievability of a new project, organizationalchange, or market influence on at least three factors in an organization.
D. Environmental scanning is an internal review of an external catalyst.
Answer: A
Q82. Which of the following are types of training evaluation? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.
A. Testing
B. Behavior
C. Learning
D. Reaction
E. Results
Answer: B,C,D,E
Q83. 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. Has a record of such impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities
B. Is regarded as having such impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities
C. Is believed by employers that an individual having a physical or mental impairment substantially limitsone or more major employment activities
D. Has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities
Answer: C
Q84. 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. An organization can fire employees if they're members of aunion.
B. Union conducts the hiring process for an organization.
C. Employees are not required to join a union to work.
D. Employees must join the union in order to work.
Answer: C
Q85. As an HR Professional you need to be familiar with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act 1967. What is the maximum age this act applies to people?
A. There is no age limit in the act
B. 65
C. 70
D. 75
Answer: A
Q86. The Federal Labor Standards Act is something that all HR Professionals should be familiar with. This act clearly defines four areas that affect all employees. Which one of the following is not one of the four areas of employment covered by this act?
A. Commissions, royalties, and tips
B. Overtime
C. Record keeping
D. Minimum wage
Answer: A
Q87. You are the HR Professional for your organization and you have been asked to hire a project manager. The average market salary for the project management position, you have available is $87,500. Which one of the following salaries would be indicative of lagging the market?
A. $79,000
B. $101,000
C. $87,500
D. $88,000
Answer: A
Q88. Consider your role as a HR Professional in your organization. In your duties you're to keep abreast of market trends, practices in HR, employee attitudes, and your business needs. What component of the HR Impact Model is addressed in this situation?
A. Programs and processes
B. Policies and procedures
C. Catalyst
D. Consultation
Answer: C
Q89. Fran is a HR Professional for her organization and she is interviewing applicants for a warehouse position. One of the candidates has written on his application that he speaks Spanish. Fran interviews this candidate in Spanish and interviews all other candidates in English. This is an example of what?
A. Disparate treatment
B. Disparate impact
C. Accommodation
D. Perpetuating past discrimination
Answer: A
Q90. Holly is an HR Professional for her organization and she's creating a new application for employee candidates. On Holly's application form which item is allowed?
A. Race
B. Gender
C. Request for background check
D. Sexual orientation
Answer: C
Q91. 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 help them re-orientate to the job market?
A. Duty of diligence
B. Exit interview
C. Utility function
D. Outplacement
Answer: D
Q92. Beth is a HR Professional for her organization and she's discussing the risk of growing her organization's business. What is risk and why would it be considered in HR for organizational growth?
A. Risk is an uncertain event or condition that may help or hinder an organization. Adding employees can help positive risks or amplify negativerisk events.
B. Risk is an adverse event that can halt, hinder, or hurt the objectives of a business.
C. Risk is a negative event that an organization must consider when adding new employees to grow a company.
D. Risk is an uncertain event or conditionthat can have a positive or negative effect on the goals of an organization.
Answer: A
Q93. Amy is a sales person for your company and she earns her pay based on commission. Amy's pay is known as variable pay or what other term?
A. Fixed pay
B. Commission only
C. Base pay
D. At risk pay
Answer: D
Q94. Which of the following are non-monetary rewards that a company can provide to its employees?
A. Recognition
B. Opportunity to learn
C. Flexible hours
D. Cash compensation
Answer: A,B,C
Q95. Mathematical forecasting is also known as quantitative forecasting. Which one of the following statements best describes mathematical forecasting techniques?
A. The predictor of future performance is risk analysis of possible outcomes.
B. The best predictor of future performance is statistical analysis of past performance results.
C. The best predictor of future performance is structured reviews of current performance.
D. The best predictor of future performance is past performance.
Answer: D
Q96. You have just hired a job candidate for a position in your company. You are now required by the Immigration and Control Act of 1986, to complete an employment eligibility form to verify the new employee's eligibility to work in the United States. Within how many days must you complete this form?
A. 3 days
B. 30 days
C. 7 days
D. 10 days
Answer: A