HRCI PHRca Exam Practice Test Instant Access

Question 1

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?

AErgonomics

BFair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

CDrug-Free Workplace Act

DMine Safety and Health Act (MSHA)

Answer : A

Answer option A is correct.

Chapter: Risk Management

Objective: Risk Assessment

Question 2

Which of the following damages an individual's reputation in the community?

AQuid pro quo

BVicarious liability

CDefamation

DConstructive Discharge

Answer : C

Answer option C is correct.

Chapter: Employee and Labor Relations

Objective: Federal Employment Legislation

Question 3

Which of the following clause protects the employee's job and compensation in the event of a reorganization, acquisition, or merger, for a specifed period of time?

ATermination clause

BChange of control

CAdvice of counsel

DDisability or death

Answer : B

Question 4

Which of the following are the benefits of gainsharing programs? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose three.

AAligns employees to organization goals

BEmployees are paid on the basis of group performance rather than individual performance

CEnhances employees focus and awareness

DHelps organization to achieve improvement in key performance measures

Answer : A, C, D

Question 5

There are seven stages of internal consulting that an HR Professional must be familiar with. Consider this scenario: Frances has developed an HR training plan for her organization. The plan is comprehensive, aggressive, and will provide organizational development for all levels of employees in the company. Frances is presenting her plan to her organization's management. What level of internal consulting is Fran participating in?

AReviewing, transitioning, and evaluating the project

BGaining agreement to the project plan

CPresenting the findings and recommendations

DExploring the situation

Answer : B

Question 6

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?

AThere is no age limit in the act

B65

C70

D75

Answer : A

Question 7

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?

AA diverse work group

BEffective knowledge management programs

CNon-discriminatory hiring practices

DProtected class groups

Answer : A

Answer option A is correct. Diversity simply means ''the differences among people.'' Although diversity encompasses protected-class characteristics (D) and can be a measure of non-discriminatory hiring practices (C), it represents the differences of all employee behaviors and classifications. Knowledge management programs (B) refer to the ability of the employer to retain and apply the collective knowledge of their workers to achieve strategic aims.

Chapter: Employee and Labor Relations

Objective: Review Questions

HRCI Professional in Human Resources - California PHRca Exam Practice Test