Worldatwork T4 Exam Practice Test Instant Access

Question 1

Which of the following variables offers the most likely explanation for the decrease in popularity of "defined benefit plans" by employers in Canada?

AThey provided poor returns on pension plan investments, and longevity of employees increased.

BDefined benefit plans are simply not popular among employees.

CThey help organizations plan more accurately; hence, they make it easier to fund these liabilities.

DEmployers believe defined contribution plans are much more unpredictable from a funding perspective.

Answer : A

Question 2

Which of the following activities should be conducted during the implementation step of the communication campaign?

AIdentify objectives

BEvaluate success

CDetermine the budget

DGauge audience reaction and feedback

Answer : D

Question 3

Which of the following statements relating to the notion of pay for knowledge is true?

AThere is little empirical evidence supporting the validity of competency-based pay models.

BCompetency-based pay models are usually associated with operational level roles.

CPay for knowledge requires very detailed job descriptions for every role in an organization.

DPay for knowledge fits well with classical management styles, requiring employee flexibility in skill sets.

Answer : A

Question 4

Which of the following refers to job evaluation?

Adetermining how well a job is performed

Bsurveying the market

Cranking all jobs according to their value to the firm

Destablishing the skill level of each employee

Answer : C

Question 5

Why is it important to be aware of organizational changes when managing a communication campaign?

ABecause any significant change will require a new campaign

BBecause the success of any communication campaign relies upon a lack of change

CBecause they may result in changes to the campaign, timeline or budget

Answer : C

Question 6

When should the communication campaign be evaluated?

AImmediately following the creation of the campaign

BWhenever the data is available to the communications team

CAfter the initial rollout and again four to six months later

DWhen financial resources become available

Answer : C

Question 7

As a general rule, organizations using a high-involvement managerial strategy use indirect pay as a way to encourage which of the following relationships?

Aemployer-community relationship

Bemployee-task relationship

Cemployer-employee relationship

Demployer-union relationship

Answer : C

Worldatwork Strategic Communication in Total Rewards T4 Exam Practice Test