HRCI aPHR - Practice Exam

Using multiple interviewers for one candidate decreases

potential for bias

An intranet is used to

serve as an information source for employees

A traditional 401(k) provides employees a means of contributing

pre-tax funds for retirement

Job rotation is a process of

moving an employee from one job to another

Which agency is responsible for enforcing and interpreting federal anti-discrimination laws?

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Which organizational function is responsible for making sure consumer product descriptions are accurate?

Marketing

An employee completes an I-9 form as part of what process?

On-boarding

What tool is used to correlate employee test scores and performance data?

Spreadsheet

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protects employees from being discriminated against because of their

national origin

A belief system that is used in making decisions and is built on commonly held principles is known as

core values

Individuals whose wages are above the maximum pay range for their position should

be ineligible for annual increases

The key consideration when managing a human resource information system (HRIS) is

maintaining privacy

An organization identifies and develops employees for key leadership positions using a

succession plan

A written complaint regarding perceived unfair treatment is known as a

grievance

What should be covered in an employee handbook

Safety procedures

Orientation provides an opportunity for an organization to communicate

safety procedures

What law was established to ensure that private pension plans meet minimum standards and provide participants with adequate information?

Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)

Garnishment is a court action in which an:

employer is required to set aside part of an employee's wages to pay a debt owed to a creditor

An organization's purpose is stated in its

mission

An organization's incentive award program should be based on

business objectives

A third-party organization which maintains responsibility, including pay and benefits, for employees who are hired out to other organizations, is referred to as

a staffing agency

According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), before a background check is completed, an organization must

obtain a written authorization from the applicant

What is prohibited when an organization is communicating with employees about its 401(k) plan

Specific investment advice

What kind of chart helps employees understand the reporting structure?

Organizational

What development program allows an employee to learn another employee's job while performing their own?

Cross-training

What document is referenced when investigating an employee complaint of a coworker's misconduct?

Disciplinary record

What is used to guide daily decision making when interpreting organizational policies and evaluating employee conduct?

Code of ethics

Failure to perform a background check or verify an applicant's references may result in

negligent hiring

What would an employer use to collect data about employee engagement?

Survey

Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) are valuable because they help

employees maintain good job performance by addressing personal problems

The combination of traditional and electronic training describes what kind of learning?

Blended

According to the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), management can take what action during an organizing attempt by a union?

Provide business-related reasons why a union is unnecessary

An employee privately alleges to a member of the human resources department that a supervisor has violated an employment law. The employee requests that no action be taken. Human resources' obligation is to the

organization because allegations must be investigated

Seasonal workers are classified as

temporary

When is an employee required to complete the IRS form W-4

Upon hire

What system is used to help organizational leaders make operational decisions?

Management information

What is necessary for a performance management system to be effective?

Established performance standards

What is a tool used by HR to assess why employees leave an organization?

Exit interview

Positive discipline focuses on the

employee's responsibility for correcting a problem

In the event of a Protected Health Information data breach, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires the responsible entity to

notify those affected

Who is allowed access to an employee's medical records during an emergency?

First aid personnel

What is the method of dividing tasks between employees?

Job sharing

What workplace practice combats employee burnout?

Flexible schedules

What type of analysis provides information on past employment patterns to predict future needs?

Trend

Timely completion of performance appraisals improves employee perceptions of:

fairness

The final stage of progressive discipline is:

termination

An organization provides consistent information about policies and procedures by

creating and distributing an employee handbook

Organizations can protect intellectual property and information by using

non-compete agreements

After a merger, an organization can

reduce costs by eliminating redundant job functions

Which document needs to be included in an employee file?

Form W-4