PHRi Free Practice Test

A Product Manager travels 2 weeks every month to the Asia office on business. The other 2 weeks of the month, she works at the U.S. based headquarters. She gets compensated in U.S. dollars. While in Asia, she works with the respective Engineering team to define specifications that will meet customer expectations. Which of the following describes her work situation?

1. A. Localized transfers
2. B. Extended business travel
3. C. Third country national
4. D. Short-term assignments

Correct Answer: B

Henry is the HR Professional for his organization and he's discussing the status of Amy's employment. Amy earns $87,500 per year and receives a paycheck via direct deposit every two weeks. Amy was hired under the offer of a salary position, but she feels that she is working far more than the agreed 40 hours per week. Based on these scenarios, do you believe Amy is exempt or non-exempt?

1. A. Amy is exempt because she is paid on a salary basis.
2. B. Amy is not exempt because she is working more than ten percent of her total agreed hours per week.
3. C. Amy is exempt because she earns more than $1,000 per week.
4. D. Amy is not exempt because she is offered bonuses as part of her pay.

Correct Answer: A

Which of the following are narrative methods of appraisal that require managers to describe the employee's performance? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose three.

1. A. Daily review
2. B. Field review
3. C. Essay review
4. D. Critical incident review

Correct Answer: BCD

Yolanda is an HR Professional for her organization that has 250 employees. Yolanda is working with Thomas, a manager in the company. Thomas reports that Carrie, one of his staff members, will be leaving the organization for a leave absence due to a pregnancy issue. Thomas wants to know if he can terminate Carrie's employment because she won't be able to complete her work due to the pregnancy issue. What's the best answer for this scenario?

1. A. Yolanda should tell Thomas that Carrie must return to work within 28 days or the organization can assume that Carrie has resigned.
2. B. Yolanda should tell Thomas that Carrie's employment can be terminated as pregnancy issues are not allowable time away from the organization.
3. C. Yolanda should tell Thomas that Carrie's employment can be terminated as the organization does not meet the Pregnancy Discrimination Act with 500 minimum employees.
4. D. Yolanda should tell Thomas that Carrie must be treated the same way as any other temporarily disabled employee.

Correct Answer: D

You are the HR Professional for your organization and you're working with the management to define the role of contractors versus employees in your organization. According to the Internal Revenue Service, there are three categories of control that help determine whether a person is a contractor or an employee. Which one of the following is not one of the three levels of control as defined by the IRS for employee versus contractor?

1. A. Financial control
2. B. Locale of work performed
3. C. Behavioral control
4. D. Type of relationship

Correct Answer: B