PHR Free Practice Test

Mathematical forecasting is also known as quantitative forecasting. Which one of the following statements best describes mathematical forecasting techniques?

1. A. The predictor of future performance is risk analysis of possible outcome
2. B. The best predictor of future performance is statistical analysis of past performance result
3. C. The best predictor of future performance is structured reviews of current performanc
4. D. The best predictor of future performance is past performanc

Correct Answer: D

You are a HR Professional for your organization and you're coaching Thomas on human resources practices, particularly the role of the HR Professional in strategic planning. You tell Thomas the importance of vision, mission, and values of an organization. Thomas asks what the difference is between vision and mission. Which one of the following best describes the difference between vision and mission for an organization?

1. A. A vision is the purpose of a compan
2. B. A mission is the task the organization aims to accomplis
3. C. A vision describes thefuture of the organization while a mission describes the goals of the organizatio
4. D. A vision describes the organization's role, what the organization is, and what the organization may aspire to b
5. E. A mission describes what the organization will definitely becom
6. F. A vision describes an organization's role, what the organization is, and what theorganization wants to becom
7. G. A mission describes the organization's purpose for bein

Correct Answer: D

The JHG Company has used discriminatory hiring practices in the past but they adjusted their practices and are following federal laws now to ensure that fair hiring practices are met. However, the JHG Company has an employee referral program as a primary source to recruit new employees. What danger may the JHG Company be exposed to in this scenario?

1. A. Perpetuating past unintentional practices
2. B. Perpetuating past discrimination practices
3. C. Succumbing to an adverse impact
4. D. Not finding qualified racially diverse candidates

Correct Answer: B

A union is performing a jurisdictional strike in front of a construction site. What is a jurisdictional strike?

1. A. It is a strike through which the union seeks to pressurize an employer to assign a particular work to its members; rather than to members of other unions or to the non-union worker
2. B. It is a strike through which the union seeks to pressurize an employer to agree to the terms ofa new contract although there is already an approved contract in plac
3. C. It is a strike through which the union seeks to pressurize an employer to agree to the terms of a new contract because the current contract between the employer and the union has expire
4. D. It is a strike through which the union seeks to pressurize an employer to assign all work to its members, rather than to members of non-union worker

Correct Answer: A

There are seven stages of internal consulting that a HR Professional must be familiar with. Consider this scenario: Mark is a HR Professional for his organization. He is meeting with Tammy and Tammy's supervisor Eric to learn about a conflict between Tammy and Eric. Mark wants to understand both parties before addressing the scenario. Which of the seven stages is Mark, Tammy, and Eric participating in?

1. A. Developing recommendations
2. B. Implementing
3. C. Exploring the situation
4. D. Gaining agreement to the project plan

Correct Answer: C