HRCI HRCI Certifications SPHR Questions & Answers

• Question 591:

  An employee earning $22,500 per year supervises three employees and spends 35 hours per week on essential job duties that require discretion and independent judgment. Which of the following describes this employee?

  A. Exempt, based on the executive exemption test

  B. Exempt, based on the administrative exemption test

  C. Nonexempt, based on the salary basis requirement

  D. Nonexempt

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 592:

  Beth is a nonexempt employee and she earns $17.45 per hour in her job. She has worked 40 hours this week, but management has requested that Beth work seven more hours this weekend. What is the total payment, before taxes, that Beth will be due for her work this week?

  A. $820.15

  B. $698

  C. $1,230.22

  D. $881.22

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 593:

  Which of the following is described in the statement below?

  "If an employee is called by the employer for work and there is no work available, the employer may be required by state law or employment agreements to pay for a minimum number of hours of work."

  A. Reporting pay

  B. Hazard pay

  C. Gross pay

  D. Base pay

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 594:

  Your company would like to hire KJ, who is 17, for a summer job. How late can KJ work according to the Fair Labor Standards Act during the summer months?

  A. KJ can work until 7 PM during the summer.

  B. KJ can work until 9 PM during the summer.

  C. KJ can work until 6 PM during the summer.

  D. KJ can work until 8 PM during the summer.

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 595:

  The Hay System was developed in 1934 by Edward Hay and evaluates job using three factors. Which of the following factors is NOT one of the three elements of job evaluation of the Hay System?

  A. Knowledge

  B. Problem solving

  C. Accountability

  D. Experience

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 596:

  Which of the following is an example of an involuntary deduction an employer may be required to retain from an employee's pay?

  A. Tax levy

  B. Medicare

  C. State income tax

  D. Federal income tax

  Correct Answer: A

• Question 597:

  Gina is a receptionist for her company and she is a non-exempt employee. She works between the hours of 8AM and 5PM. During the day she is required to be at the front desk at all times, except for small breaks to use the restroom. Gina is often required by her company to remain at the desk for her lunch. When Gina has to eat her lunch at the front desk is she to be compensated for this time or not?

  A. No, because she is non-exempt

  B. No, because she is eating lunch

  C. Yes, because she is non-exempt

  D. Yes, because she is required to be at the desk

  Correct Answer: D

• Question 598:

  A manager always requires a female member of the project team to take the meeting minutes. This is an example of what type of discrimination?

  A. Disparate impact

  B. Disparate treatment

  C. Sexual harassment

  D. Adverse impact

  Correct Answer: B

• Question 599:

  Which of the following is the process of systematically determining a relative internal value of a job in an organization?

  A. Recruitment

  B. Ranking method

  C. Job evaluation

  D. Salary range

  Correct Answer: C

• Question 600:

  As a Senior HR Professional, you should be familiar with intrinsic rewards and extrinsic rewards that your company provides for its employees. Which of the following is an example of an extrinsic reward?

  A. Satisfaction from challenging and exciting assignments

  B. Cash compensation

  C. Esteem from working with other talented people

  D. On-site cafeteria

  Correct Answer: C