aPHR Exam Training Practice Tests (HRCI Associate Professional in Human Resources)]

Question 1

Harold has heard that it is necessary to have a diversity management program under some new federal law. What would you tell Harold about that requirement?
Response:

A. There is no federal law requiring diversity management programs. Sophisticated employers are moving in that direction because it is the right thing to do and production results often improve. B. There is no law requiring diversity management programs, and employers should not consider moving toward such programs unless they are federal contractors. C. The new law will require diversity management programs only for employers that have federal contracts to provide goods or services to government agencies. D. The new law won't be effective until a year after it was passed. So, there is no immediate requirement for him to worry about.

Correct Answer: A

Question 2

Leslie is reviewing the list of interview questions the hiring manager has submitted. Which interview question on the hiring manager's list has the potential to be discriminatory under federal law?
Response:

A. "Do you have any relatives who work for our headquarters?" B. "Are you older than 18?" C. "Are you legally blind?" D. "The job requires you to lift a 30-pound package once a month and place it on a shelve in the supply closet. Can you do that?"

Correct Answer: C

Question 3

The following are not examples of unethical behavior:
Response:

A. Pilferage from employer supply cabinet B. Scanning a friend's time card when he will be late C. Playing Counter Strike: Global Offensive, a computer game, during coffee break D. Calling in sick and then playing a round of golf

Correct Answer: C

Question 4

Under which of the flexible staffing options would a professional employer organization (PEO) be most likely to provide temporary workers with benefits?
Response:

A. Outsources or managed services B. Master vendor contract C. Temp-to-lease arrangement D. Payrolling

Correct Answer: C

Question 5

Which of the following is not a pay differential?
Response:

A. Shift pay B. Hazard pay C. Base pay D. Overtime

Correct Answer: C

Question 6

The ADDIE model is an acronym that describes the five elements of __________ design.
Response:

A. Development B. Interactive C. Talent management D. Instructional

Correct Answer: D

Question 7

The two broad categories of reporting methods are:
Response:

A. Written and oral/visual B. Radio and Internet C. Senior executive and first-level supervisor D. Government and private sector

Correct Answer: A

Question 8

Which rating method or approach establishes standards based on job analysis and employee behaviors and then establishes point values associated with each criterion?
Response:

A. FPE B. Critical incident method C. Forced distribution method D. BARS

Correct Answer: D

Question 9

Your branch manager is given a set of effective sales traits and is being asked to rate his salespeople on each of them on a scale of 1, being unsatisfactory, to 5, which represents outstanding.
Which of the following does this appraisal method describe?
Response:

A. Behavior observation B. Graphic rating scale C. Paired comparison D. Forced distribution

Correct Answer: B

Question 10

A bonus paid to an employee based on his or her performance at the end of a period of time is referred to as Response:

A. Service-based B. Performance-based C. Formula-based D. Discretionary

Correct Answer: D

Question 11

When an employee complains about unfair treatment by the supervisor:
Response:

A. It should always be investigated as possible illegal discrimination. B. The HR department should soothe the emotional complaint and encourage the employee to go back to work and pay no attention to the treatment. C. The CEO should be notified that a lawsuit is not far behind. D. HR should suspend the supervisor for at least 2 days.

Correct Answer: A

Question 12

If you receive an anonymous tip that one of the company employees is stealing employee data for identify theft purposes, you should Response:

A. Notify senior management and begin an investigation B. Call the police and let them handle it C. Confront the employee to get their reaction D. Dismiss it as an unfounded story

Correct Answer: A

Question 13

Which term best describes the manner in which adults learn?
Response:

A. Pedagogy B. Emotional intelligence C. Andragogy D. Kinesthetic

Correct Answer: C

Question 14

The ABC Company owns a gold mine in the California mountains. It has only eight employees. The company is most certainly going to be governed by the federal law known as Response:

A. MSHA B. OSHA C. TEPA D. SBGP

Correct Answer: A

Question 15

HR certifications are:
Response:

A. Given credit toward an advanced degree B. Offered through testing by HRCI and SHRM C. Given no extra weight in employment decisions D. Going to be required by all employers in 10 years by federal law

Correct Answer: B

HRCI Associate Professional in Human Resources - aPHR Exam Practice Test