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HRCI-PHRCA Real Exam Questions

The Professional in Human Resources - California

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Question 1 Single choice

As an HR Professional you must recognize and be aware of several pieces of legislation that affect your performance as an HR Professional.

What term describes the illegal agreement of the management to give an individual a job,as long as the person does not join or be involved with a labor union?

  1. A

    Yellow dog contract

  2. B

    Scab

  3. C

    Shill contract

  4. D

    Non-union agreement

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Correct answer: A

Question 2 Single choice

Under OSHA regulations, employers do not have the right to do which of the following?

  1. A

    Request a variance to an OSHA standard while waiting for repairs

  2. B

    Consult with OSHA to correct hazards without fear of a citation and penalty

  3. C

    File a Notice of Contest within 30 days of the citation

  4. D

    Refuse to allow an OSHA inspector on the premises

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Correct answer: C

Question 3 Single choice

"When the workplace is permeated with discriminatory intimidation, ridicule and insult that is sufficiently severe or pervasive to alter the conditions of the victim's employment and create an abusive working environment, Title VII is violated."
This is a statement made with regard to which of the following sexual-harassment court cases?

  1. A

    Harris v. Forklift Systems, Inc.

  2. B

    Faragher v. City of Boca Raton

  3. C

    Burlington Industries v. Ellerth

  4. D

    Oncale v. Sundowner Offshore Services

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Correct answer: A

Question 4 Single choice

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 washired 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.

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Correct answer: A

Question 5 Single choice

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 intrinsic reward?

  1. A

    Cash compensation

  2. B

    Satisfaction from challenging and exciting assignments

  3. C

    On-site cafeteria

  4. D

    Esteem from working with other talented people

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Correct answer: B

Question 6 Single choice

If an employer ignores stress in employees what symptom are employees likely to develop?

  1. A

    De-motivation

  2. B

    Burnout

  3. C

    Tumors

  4. D

    Turnover

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Correct answer: B

Question 7 Single choice

HR Professionals must recognize types of unlawful discrimination to be in compliance with US law. One type of discrimination is disparate treatment.

Which one of the following is the best definition of disparate treatment?

  1. A

    When an employer treats all applicants the same regardless of their race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, or military or veteran status.

  2. B

    When an employer creates a quid pro quo status based on an employee's rebuttal of unwelcome sexual advances.

  3. C

    When an employer treats a candidate differently based on the person's race, color, sex,religion, national origin, age, disability, or military or veteran status

  4. D

    When an employee treats other employees differently based on their past work efforts.

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Correct answer: C

Question 8 Single choice

During a representation election, votes can be challenged by whom?

  1. A

    By management or the union before the votes are cast

  2. B

    By management only

  3. C

    By the union only

  4. D

    By management or the union at any time

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Correct answer: A

Question 9 Single choice

An organization would like to bid on a project, but they don't have enough employees available to complete the work. The organization approaches a competitor with the opportunity to partner on the project to win the work.

What type of risk response is used in this instance?

  1. A

    Sharing

  2. B

    Mitigation

  3. C

    Enhancing

  4. D

    Transference

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Correct answer: A

Question 10 Single choice

An employee-assistance plan will not assist employees with what?

  1. A

    Outplacement counseling

  2. B

    Substance abuse

  3. C

    Gambling problems

  4. D

    Legal assistance

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Correct answer: C