PHR Free Practice Test

Herb is the HR Professional for his organization. He is preparing to hire a new employee, Hans, to the firm. Herb has asked Hans to agree, in writing, to mandatory arbitration as part of the employment offer. What does this agreement mean?

1. A. It means that Hans and the organization must settle all disputes, if any arise, through a neutral third party rather than through a lawsui
2. B. It means that Hans must file all legal complaints with the organization's attorney, before filing a lawsuit against the organizatio
3. C. It means that Herb's firm can research Hans to determine if he's had any lawsuit
4. D. It means that Hans cannot work for competitors without the written permission of theemploye

Correct Answer: A

Holly and Gary are HR Professionals in their organization and they're 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?

1. A. SWOT is an analysis to define the schedule, weaknesses, opportunities, and timetable of a project endeavo
2. B. SWOT is an analysis to define the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats an organization may fac
3. C. SWOT is an analysis to define the strengths, weaknesses, openness, and timeliness of an organizatio
4. D. SWOT is an analysis to define the seriousness, weaknesses, openness, and timetable of organizationdevelopmen

Correct Answer: B

You are a HR Professional for your organization. You have presented an idea to your staff. The staff members then discuss their ideas based on your presentation. All of the ideas are recorded and collectively ranked from most important to least important (or some other ordinal scale). Through this process a selection or forecast can be made for the organization. What forecasting technique have you used in this scenario?

1. A. Nominal group technique
2. B. Ratio analysis
3. C. Brainstorming
4. D. Delphi Technique

Correct Answer: A

There are four components of the HR Impact Model, which affect how a HR Professional may operate within a given environment. Which one of the following is NOT a component of the HR Impact Model?

1. A. Consultation
2. B. Client
3. C. Catalyst
4. D. Programs and processes

Correct Answer: B

You are a HR Professional for your organization and you're educating your staff on the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. Which one of the following statements about the Pregnancy Discrimination Act is not true?

1. A. Pregnancy related benefits cannot be limited to married employee
2. B. Employers must provide the same level of health benefits for spouses of male employees as they do for spouses of female employee
3. C. If an employer provides any benefits to workers on leave, the employer must provide the same benefits for those on leave for pregnancy-related condition
4. D. An employer is allowed to refuse to hire a pregnant woman because of the imminent time frame of the needed leave to deliver and care for the chil

Correct Answer: D