PHR HRCI Exam Questions and Free Practice Test

Question 25

Pat is interviewing Sammy for a job in his organization. During the interview, Pat asks Sammy for a dinner date. Sammy refuses his offer, but thanks him. Pat tells Sammy that a dinner date would be beneficial to the job selection. Sammy still refuses the dinner date. Based on this conversation, Pat decides not to hire Sammy for the position. This is an example of what type of sexual harassment?

A. Covert

B. Quid Pro Quo

C. Contingent

D. Hostile Work Environment

Correct Answer:B

Question 26

As an HR Professional, you are required to post an OSHA poster in a conspicuous place that is easily visible to employees. What OSHA poster lists each of the employee's rights?

A. OSHA 3165 poster

B. OSHA 5613 poster

C. OSHA 5131 poster

D. OSHA 3615 poster

Correct Answer:A

Question 27

Amy is a sales person for your company and she earns her pay based on commission. Amy's pay is known as variable pay or what other term?

A. Fixed pay

B. Commission only

C. Base pay

D. At risk pay

Correct Answer:D

Question 28

What act prohibits discrimination on the basis of physical and mental disabilities?

A. ADEA of 1967

B. Rehabilitation Act of 1973

C. VEVRAA of 1974

D. IRCA of 1986

Correct Answer:B

Question 29

Diane is the HR Professional for her organization and she's examining the ranges for the compensation levels of her company. Which one of the following statements best describes what a range for compensation is?

A. A range specifies the lowest/minimum and the highest/maximum compensation rates for which positions with each grade are federally mandated that employees be pai

B. A range specifies the lowest/minimum and the highest/maximum compensation rates for which positions with each grade are generally pai

C. A rangespecifies the lowest/minimum and the highest/maximum compensation rates for the worth of responsibilitie

D. A range specifies the lowest/minimum and the highest/maximum value for which employees are generally paid through incentive

Correct Answer:B

Question 30

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?

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

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

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

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

Correct Answer:C

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