Senior Professional in Human Resources - International (SPHRi) Free Practice Test

Question 1

To find further cost savings, the VP of HR wants to eliminate the benefits and perquisites that employees rarely use. The company has not been tracking usage dat a.
How should she go about determining which ones are underutilized?

A. Review statistical data on what company benefits employees generally use and do not use.

B. Conduct a company-wide employee survey.

C. Conduct interviews with individual employees.

D. Review stay and exit interviews to determine which benefits are most frequently and

Correct Answer: B

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Question 2

What is the primary dif ference between coaching and mentoring?

A. Coaching is usually used in the case of pending, or as a result of , a disciplinary action.

B. Coaching is more instructional with job-related training.

C. Coaching is generally used for a specif ic reason-either to prepare an individual for a new

D. Coaching is generally conducted in a one-on-one setting.

Correct Answer: C

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Question 3

Which of the following might be an example of transactional leadership?

A. A manager allows employees to determine where they fit best within the department and

B. A manager sets monthly goals for his department and of fers motivational rewards to

C. A manager has a series of tasks that need to be completed and assigns each employee a task

D. A manager takes the time to sit down with each employee and assist him in utilizing

Correct Answer: B

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Question 4

A company is planning to redesign its organizational structure. What is one of HR's responsibilities during this process?

A. Analyze organizational problems through structural diagnosis.

B. Develop succession plans for all key positions.

C. Develop the company's pay structure, and set pay rates for all positions.

D. Lead a workforce committee on organizational change.

Correct Answer: A

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Question 5

What does PEST stand for in relation to analysis framework?

A. Political, economic, social, technological

B. Pop culture, economy, strategy, technology

C. Political, environmental, social, technological

D. Political, electronic, social, taxation

Correct Answer: A

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Question 6

Which of the following best explains workers' compensation laws regarding an employer's responsibility?

A. Employers are responsible for any work-related injuries or health problems.

B. Employers may utilize federal aid for most work-related injuries and problems that

C. Employers are responsible for any health problems that an employee develops while

D. Employers do nothave to assume responsibility for employee problems unless the

Correct Answer: A

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Question 7

If the leave is foreseeable but the employee fails to provide his employer with appropriate advance notice, for how long after the start of the leave may the employer delay the employee's FMLA coverage?

A. 15 days

B. 45 days

C. 60 days

D. 30 days

Correct Answer: D

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Question 8

As part of his new job in the finance department, Julian is taught to use a new accounting program. However, he finds that he does not of ten need to use this program in his work So, although he quickly attains decent competence with the program, he does not make much progress thereafter. Which style of learning curve illustrates this situation?

A. Positively accelerating

B. Plateau

C. S-shaped

D. Negatively accelerating

Correct Answer: B

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