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Professional in Human Resources

Last Update Nov 30, 2025
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Questions 1

A summary of an organization's financial investment in employees is demonstrated through a(n):

Options:

A.  

Signed offer letter

B.  

Human capital strategy

C.  

Annual wage statement

D.  

Total rewards statement

Discussion 0
Questions 2

The first step in reducing cyber liability is by:

Options:

A.  

Granting specific tiers of access

B.  

Signing a confidentiality agreement

C.  

Terminating employees in violation

D.  

Developing an acceptable use policy

Discussion 0
Questions 3

The best reason for a company to establish social media policies is to:

Options:

A.  

Monitor web surfing.

B.  

Promote compliance.

C.  

Advance new technologies.

D.  

Limit liability.

Discussion 0
Questions 4

A supervisor wants to terminate an employee with 10 years of service due to excessive absences. The employee has certification for intermittent leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for a chronic condition. The certification specifies an anticipated need for leave 1–3 days per month. The employee averages 6 days off per month and is close to exhausting the protected leave bank. A coworker provided to HR printouts of the employee’s social media page with photos of the employee on vacation while reporting time as protected leave.

Based on the difference between the anticipated need and actual leave taken, the employer should:

Options:

A.  

Request an updated certification.

B.  

Contact the employee’s physician for more information.

C.  

Require a secondary review of subsequent leave requests.

D.  

Require the employee to see a physician determined by the organization.

Discussion 0
Questions 5

When terminating an employee, how can an employer discourage a wrongful discharge lawsuit?

Options:

A.  

Engage in respectful and honest conversation.

B.  

Disclose merit and compensation increases.

C.  

Offer to provide a positive reference.

D.  

Review information on the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA).

Discussion 0
Questions 6

An organization considering implementing an employee wellness program can best minimize legal challenges by:

Options:

A.  

Retaining a third party to manage medical information

B.  

Requiring participants to complete a lifestyle questionnaire

C.  

Extending benefits to employees' dependents

D.  

Clearly stating the consequences of non-participation

Discussion 0
Questions 7

A supervisor wants to terminate an employee with 10 years of service due to excessive absences. The employee has certification for intermittent leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for a chronic condition. The certification specifies an anticipated need for leave 1–3 days per month. The employee averages 6 days off per month and is close to exhausting the protected leave bank. A coworker provided to HR printouts of the employee’s social media page with photos of the employee on vacation while reporting time as protected leave.

This employee has a documented serious health condition. The employer should first:

Options:

A.  

Review remote work options.

B.  

Engage in the interactive process.

C.  

Inform the employee’s supervisor.

D.  

Approve the reasonable accommodation.

Discussion 0
Questions 8

A manager choosing not to be involved in conflict resolution between employees demonstrates which of the following leadership styles?

Options:

A.  

Laissez-faire

B.  

Democratic

C.  

Transformational

D.  

Situational

Discussion 0
Questions 9

(Enter the answer as a numeric value.)

The annual yield ratio is 75%. If an organization interviews 16 candidates, it hires __________ of them.

Options:

Discussion 0
Questions 10

HR can best promote collaborative work environments by: (Select TWO options.)

Options:

A.  

Emphasizing individual recognition and reward systems

B.  

Facilitating cross-functional training and job rotation

C.  

Substituting face-to-face meetings with virtual technology

D.  

Scheduling mandatory meetings with informal agendas

E.  

Encouraging innovative solutions to challenges

Discussion 0
Questions 11

The primary role of the mediator in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is to:

Options:

A.  

Serve as a referee for the process.

B.  

Facilitate dialogue between the parties.

C.  

Develop a plan to prevent future issues.

D.  

Provide workable solutions to the issues.

Discussion 0
Questions 12

What factors are keys to a successful reduction in force (RIF) process?

Options:

A.  

Planning outplacement support and severance package contingencies

B.  

Planning for continuous operation of the organization and sustaining employee morale

C.  

Limiting the number of employees selected solely because of the positions held and hours worked

D.  

Having a release prepared by legal and requiring signatures from all employees involved

Discussion 0
Questions 13

Of the commonly cited reasons for employee turnover, which of the following issues would be the earliest contributor?

Options:

A.  

Inadequate opportunities for advancement

B.  

Inadequate orientation to the workplace

C.  

Lack of support from one’s supervisor

D.  

Dissatisfaction with work-life benefits

Discussion 0
Questions 14

Which of the following is an example of pay inversion?

Options:

A.  

Raising line wages to levels that exceed supervisory compensation

B.  

Compensating an equally qualified new employee significantly less than a current employee

C.  

Raising line wages by a greater percentage than executive wages

D.  

Compensating a new employee more than a current employee who is equally qualified

Discussion 0
Questions 15

According to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), eligible employees may take leave to:

Options:

A.  

Care for a live-in significant other.

B.  

Take a mother-in-law to chemotherapy.

C.  

Work and train with a therapy animal.

D.  

Bond with a recently adopted child.

Discussion 0
Questions 16

(Enter the answer as a numeric value.)

An employer onboards 150 employees. The new hire turnover rate is __________% if 30 individuals from this group are terminated within the first 90 days.

Options:

Discussion 0
Questions 17

What is the primary cause for a failing mentorship program?

Options:

A.  

Complicated design

B.  

Cost of administration

C.  

Lack of sustainability and scalability

Discussion 0
Questions 18

Interactive computer lessons combined with teleconferences and traditional classroom instruction is an example of:

Options:

A.  

Distance learning

B.  

Strategic training

C.  

Simulations training

D.  

Blended learning

Discussion 0
Questions 19

What is the best tool to use when creating a list of skills for a specific role?

Options:

A.  

Job analysis

B.  

Job description

C.  

Competency model

D.  

Questionnaire

Discussion 0
Questions 20

A primary benefit of an effective onboarding program is that it:

Options:

A.  

Increases the organization's headcount

B.  

Encourages management involvement and feedback

C.  

Establishes alignment between the work and organizational mission

D.  

Allows management an opportunity to assess employee performance

Discussion 0
Questions 21

A total rewards approach works successfully when:

Options:

A.  

The organization is recognized as a "best place to work."

B.  

HR delivers the rewards to employees.

C.  

Significant effort is put forth by managers.

D.  

Outside consultants handle the transition.

Discussion 0
Questions 22

The best measure of an outplacement program’s success is the:

Options:

A.  

Usage ratio of services.

B.  

Number of individuals hired into new jobs.

C.  

Retention rate of remaining employees.

D.  

Cost to offer the services.

Discussion 0
Questions 23

An organization may remotely review documents that prove identity and eligibility to work in the United States (US) when the:

Options:

A.  

Employee is a remote worker.

B.  

Employer participates in E-Verify.

C.  

Employer is multistate with at least 50 workers.

D.  

Employee is located more than 50 miles from the worksite.

Discussion 0
Questions 24

Terminated employees who are successful in winning wrongful discharge claims typically prove that they were denied:

Options:

A.  

Manager discretion

B.  

Fair discipline

C.  

Due process

D.  

Proper notification

Discussion 0
Questions 25

A tight labor market is most likely to increase an organization’s concern about:

Options:

A.  

Too many applicants.

B.  

Union organization.

C.  

Onboarding practices.

D.  

Succession planning.

Discussion 0
Questions 26

In order to be successful, HR projects require:

Options:

A.  

That the project demonstrates corporate social responsibility.

B.  

A strong link between the strategic plan and the project.

C.  

Synergies between cross-functional units within the department.

D.  

Limiting the scope and range to show return on investment (ROI).

Discussion 0
Questions 27

The most effective employment brands:

Options:

A.  

Focus on retention rather than recruitment

B.  

Focus on recruitment rather than retention

C.  

Encompass the entire employment life cycle

D.  

Vary throughout the year with the hiring cycle

Discussion 0
Questions 28

Which of the following promotes an effective coaching relationship? (Select TWO options.)

Options:

A.  

Preparing for the session and eliminating interruptions

B.  

Addressing performance issues in a team environment

C.  

Listening carefully to the employee’s challenges

D.  

Ensuring accuracy of training materials

E.  

Engaging in social activities outside of work

Discussion 0
Questions 29

An employer can regulate the off-duty activities of an employee when the conduct is:

Options:

A.  

Connected to a legitimate business interest

B.  

Nonintrusive on the privacy of the employee

C.  

Considered as essential to the employee’s best interests

D.  

An outcome of a private business transaction

Discussion 0
Questions 30

The best data to review when improving organizational culture is:

Options:

A.  

Individual attendance

B.  

Employee feedback

C.  

Team performance

D.  

Leadership goals

Discussion 0
Questions 31

During the military leave, the organization may:

Options:

A.  

Require the employee to use all accrued paid time off (PTO)

B.  

Allow the employee to use any available sick time

C.  

Withhold an organization-wide pay raise

Discussion 0
Questions 32

In an employer emergency action plan, required items include procedures:

Options:

A.  

To account for all employees after evacuation.

B.  

For installing and maintaining safety equipment.

C.  

To dispose of used Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

D.  

For compensating nonexempt workers during emergencies.

Discussion 0
Questions 33

The safest HR practice in preventing defamation charges from employment verifications is to provide:

Options:

A.  

Attendance records.

B.  

Dates of employment.

C.  

Reasons for termination.

D.  

Documented performance.

Discussion 0
Questions 34

An organization has 39 full-time employees (FTE) and 25 part-time employees all working at the same location. The spouse of an employee in a lawfully recognized common-law marriage was diagnosed with an illness that requires extensive care. The employee requests Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leave to begin immediately. The employee has been working full time for 10 months and worked 1,300 hours during that period. Six years ago, the employee worked for this employer for 3 months.

According to the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), this organization is:

Options:

A.  

Not exempt; it employs 50 or more employees.

B.  

Required to comply; it has at least 25 full-time employees.

C.  

Not required to comply; it does not employ 50 full-time employees.

D.  

Exempt; part-time employees are only considered one-half of a full-time employee.

Discussion 0