HRCI PHRca Exam Practice Test Instant Access

Question 1

As an HR Professional you must recognize and be aware of several pieces of legislation that affect your performance as an HR Professional. What term describes the illegal agreement of the management to give an individual a job, as long as the person does not join or be involved with a labor union?

AYellow dog contract

BScab

CShill contract

DNon-union agreement

Answer : A

Question 2

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

AAn increase in requests for copies of the employee handbook

BThe use of union terms at an all-employee meeting

CAn increase in employee groupings in the parking lot

DAn employee complaining of harassment by a co-worker

Answer : D

Answer option D is correct. Unusual activity related to employee meetings (C), complaints against supervisors, the sudden use of union terms (B), and an increased interest in employee benefits (A) are all signs of potential union activity.

Chapter: Employee and Labor Relations

Objective: Review Questions

Question 3

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?

ADuty of diligence

BExit interview

CUtility function

DOutplacement

Answer : D

Question 4

Diane is the HR Professional for her organization and she's examining the ranges for the compensation levels of her company. Which one of the following statements best describes what a range for compensation is?

AA range specifies the lowest/minimum and the highest/maximum compensation rates for which positions with each grade are federally mandated that employees be paid.

BA range specifies the lowest/minimum and the highest/maximum compensation rates for which positions with each grade are generally paid.

CA range specifies the lowest/minimum and the highest/maximum compensation rates for the worth of responsibilities.

DA range specifies the lowest/minimum and the highest/maximum value for which employees are generally paid through incentives.

Answer : B

Question 5

Which of the following are types of training evaluation? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

ATesting

BBehavior

CLearning

DReaction

EResults

Answer : B, C, D, E

Question 6

An effective safety and health-management plan does not include which of the following?

ASenior management support

BActive hazard-prevention program

CRegular OSHA inspections

DOngoing worksite analysis

Answer : C

Answer option C is correct. OSHA inspections are conducted at the request of an employee based on a safety violation, as a preprogrammed high-hazard inspection, or on a random basis. The four characteristics of a safety and health-management plan are senior management support (A), ongoing worksite analysis (D), active hazard-prevention and -control programs (B), and ongoing safety and health training.

Chapter: Risk Management

Objective: Review Questions

Question 7

As a HR Professional you must understand the laws and regulations, which affect employee compensation. Which of the following was the first to address sanitary working conditions?

AWalsh-Healey Public Contracts Act

BPortal-to-Portal Act

CDavis-Bacon Act

DFair Labor Standards Act

Answer : A

HRCI Professional in Human Resources - California PHRca Exam Practice Test