HRCI HRCI Certifications SPHR Questions & Answers

• Question 181:

  Which of the following employment visas is used for temporary agricultural worker?

  A. H-2B

  B. H-2A

  C. H-3

  D. J-1

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 182:

  Please refer to the following table for this question. A company advertised for 100 sales representative positions. They received 650 applications and hired the 100 employees as follows:

  

  In which groups has adverse impact occurred?

  A. Caucasian and Black

  B. Hispanic and Caucasian

  C. Native American and Black

  D. Hispanic and Native American

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 183:

  Which of the following are employed by the organization, available on short notice, and called to work only when they are needed?

  A. On-call workers

  B. Independent contractors

  C. Intern

  D. Seasonal workers

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 184:

  Which of the following creates a variety of affirmative action obligations for employers with federal government contracts?

  A. Department of Labor (DOL)

  B. Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP)

  C. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

  D. Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA)

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 185:

  Which of the following types of interview is structured to cover specific areas related to the job requirements?

  A. Stress interview

  B. Patterned interview

  C. Panel interview

  D. Structured interview

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 186:

  Which of the following is the correct definition of "a major life activity" under the Americans with Disabilities Act?

  A. Any activity that cannot be mitigated

  B. A physical or mental impairment

  C. A physical or mental impairment that require the use of supplemental medication or prosthetics

  D. General activities and major bodily functions

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 187:

  Which of the following types of interview has a list of questions prepared in advance and is used for all candidates?

  A. Panel interview

  B. Structured interview

  C. Stress interview

  D. Patterned interview

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 188:

  Which of the following decisions result in a workforce reduction or transfer of employees to other jobs?

  A. Offshoring

  B. Workforce expansion

  C. Corporate restructuring

  D. Workforce reduction

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 189:

  Which of the following tests is used to determine whether candidates are physically capable of performing specific job duties?

  A. Physical assessment test

  B. Aptitude test

  C. Cognitive Ability Test

  D. Integrity test

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 190:

  Which of the following is not a BFOQ?

  A. A lingerie catalog hires only female models.

  B. A synagogue hiring a new rabbi requires that the rabbi be Jewish.

  C. A swimming club requires that the men's changing-room attendant be male.

  D. A retail store in a predominantly Asian neighborhood advertises for Asian clerks.

  Correct Answer: D