HRCI HRCI Certifications SPHR Questions & Answers

• Question 551:

  Stress is often a significant issue in workplaces. Author Ravi Tangri asserts that stress costs organizations up to $300 billion per year. Which one of the following stresses is the largest contributor to organizational cost of waste?

  A. Workplace accidents

  B. Turnover

  C. Absenteeism

  D. Drug plan costs

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 552:

  Under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994, what is the minimum number of days an employee must be gone from their position to be offered COBRA-like health coverage?

  A. 30 days

  B. 60 days

  C. 120 days

  D. 240 days

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 553:

  An organization has over 5,000 employees who are members of a union. The employees, however, are no longer happy with the union's performance and they would like to decertify the union from their representation. Who will decertify the union in this instance?

  A. The union official if fifty percent of the employees sign off on the decertification

  B. The National Labor Relations Board

  C. Management of the employees

  D. The employees

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 554:

  You are the HR Professional for your organization and you've identified a risk event. The risk event can be mitigated by purchasing an insurance to protect the organization. You've also identified that the probability of the risk event is only 20 percent. If management doesn't want to purchase the insurance to mitigate the risk event, what other choice do they have to respond to the event by using an out-of- pocket payment if the event actually occurs?

  A. Transference

  B. Mitigation

  C. Sharing

  D. Acceptance

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 555:

  Lucas has asked his manager to take time off from work because of a holiday his religion celebrates. Fran agrees but tells Lucas that he will be inspecting his project work to ensure that the work is accurate and not suffering because of the requested time off. This is an example of what?

  A. Perpetuating past discrimination

  B. Religious persecution in the workforce

  C. Disparate treatment

  D. Quality control

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 556:

  One type of risk, HR Professionals must be aware of and combat is job stress. Which of the following is the best definition of job stress?

  A. Stress is the degree of physical, emotional, and mental strain upon a worker from the demands and constraints of employment.

  B. Stress is the lack of exercise, sleep, and good diet combined with work demands that are beyond the scope of a person's capabilities.

  C. Stress is a harmful physical and emotional response that occurs when the requirements of the job don't match the capabilities, resources, or needs of the worker.

  D. Stress is pressure from requirements in a workplace that are beyond the scope of job satisfaction.

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 557:

  Which of the following contains legal provisions for giving compensation to surviving dependents if a work- related injury or illness results in the employee's death?

  A. OSHA

  B. BLBA

  C. FECA

  D. FLSA

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 558:

  Beth is a HR Professional for her organization and she's discussing the risk of growing her organization's business. What is risk and why would it be considered in HR for organizational growth?

  A. Risk is an uncertain event or condition that can have a positive or negative effect on the goals of an organization.

  B. Risk is an adverse event that can halt, hinder, or hurt the objectives of a business.

  C. Risk is a negative event that an organization must consider when adding new employees to grow a company.

  D. Risk is an uncertain event or condition that may help or hinder an organization. Adding employees can help positive risks or amplify negative risk events.

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 559:

  The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 grants employees the right to do all of the following except which one?

  A. Be advised of potential safety hazards.

  B. Speak privately to an OSHA inspector during an inspection.

  C. Observe the employer when measuring and monitoring workplace hazards.

  D. View detailed reports of all workplace accidents.

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 560:

  As an HR Professional you must be familiar with several acts of congress, laws, and regulations that address risks in the workplace. Which of the following laws was the first to establish consistent safety standards for workers?

  A. USA Patriot Act

  B. Mine Safety and Health Act

  C. Occupational Safety and Health Act

  D. Homeland Security Act

  Correct Answer: C