Question 1

You are developing a new seminar for your organization and you're meeting with John, the Manufacturing Manager, about the seminar. You are asking questions to John such as why the course is needed, what problem the course should solve, and what the current level of competence the participants have about the course topic. What component of ADDIE are you performing?

Accepted Answer

A)   Development
B)   Analysis
C)   Aptitude
D)   Investigate B

Question 2

OSHA may inspect a workplace at any time. The purpose of these inspections is to maintain safety for all workers. OSHA has established five priorities for workplace inspections. Which one of the following statements is the correct order of most important OSHA priorities to least important OSHA priorities?

Accepted Answer

A)   Imminent danger, planned inspections in high-hazard industries, employee complaints, catastrophes and fatal accidents, follow-up inspections
B)   Imminent danger, catastrophes and fatal accidents, planned inspections in high-hazard industries, follow-up inspections, and employee complaints
C)   Imminent danger, catastrophes and fatal accidents, employee complaints, planned inspections in high-hazard industries, follow-up inspections
D)   Imminent danger, catastrophes and fatal accidents, planned inspections in high-hazard industries, employee complaints, and follow-up inspections C

Question 3

Rex is the Senior HR Professional for his organization and he's working with Jan, an HR Professional, in an exercise for a project team. The exercise gives the project team members assignments to do collectively and individually to construct a game. What type of organizational development activity is this?

Accepted Answer

A)   Team building
B)   Total Quality Management
C)   Implementation theory
D)   Human process intervention A

Question 4

The Fair Labor Standards Act does provide some instances of when travel time is payable to nonexempt employees. Which of the following is an example of a nonexempt employee being reimbursed for travel time?

Accepted Answer

A)   A plumber who is traveling between job sites
B)   An employee who must travel to the worksite for overtime work
C)   A daily train commute from the employee's home to the city
D)   An airplane pilot who is waiting for a customer to fly

Question 5

Your organization has employed a temporary worker for a position in your company. During employment the individual has been called to military duty. Under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 are you obligated to reinstate the individual upon his return from duty?

Accepted Answer

A)   No, because temporary employees do not have reinstatement rights.
B)   No, because once an employee leaves, you are not obligated to reinstate them.
C)   Yes, if they have been working as a temporary employee for more than 90 days.
D)   Yes, the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 requires it.

Question 6

In which of the following types of interview does the interviewer ask broad questions and allow the candidate to guide the conversation?

Accepted Answer

A)   Structured interview
B)   Nondirective interview
C)   Stress interview
D)   Panel interview

Question 7

Which of the following are the key components of gainsharing? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

Accepted Answer

A)   Employees and management work together for reviewing organizational performance.
B)   If the goals for improvements are met, employees and managers share the success.
C)   Managers and employees provide their part of salary for charity.
D)   The organization and the employees share the financial gains.

Question 8

The concept _________ reviews processes to eliminate waste, relies on teamwork, and involves all members of the organization in meeting customer needs.

Accepted Answer

A)   Time management
B)   Balancing stakeholder
C)   Information sharing
D)   Total Quality Management

Question 9

All of the following reasons for termination of an employee are examples of wrongful termination except for which one?

Accepted Answer

A)   Violation of company policy
B)   Being a member of a protected class
C)   Whistleblower
D)   Filing a worker's compensation claim

Question 10

You have been asked to complete an HR audit of your organization. Which of the following is NOT a tool or technique that's appropriate for an HR audit?

Accepted Answer

A)   Checklists
B)   Questionnaires of employees and management
C)   Classroom training
D)   Surveys

Question 11

One type of risk, HR Professionals must be aware of and combat is job stress. Which of the following is the best definition of job stress?

Accepted Answer

A)   Stress is the degree of physical, emotional, and mental strain upon a worker from the demands and constraints of employment.
B)   Stress is the lack of exercise, sleep, and good diet combined with work demands that are beyond the scope of a person's capabilities.
C)   Stress is a harmful physical and emotional response that occurs when the requirements of the job don't match the capabilities, resources, or needs of the worker.
D)   Stress is pressure from requirements in a workplace that are beyond the scope of job satisfaction.

Question 12

What is an Excelsior list?

Accepted Answer

A)   A list of all employees in the bargaining unit provided by the union to the employer within 7 days of the scheduling of an election by the NLRB
B)   A list of all employees in the bargaining unit provided by the employer to the union within 7 days of the scheduling of an election by the NLRB
C)   A list of the employees who do not want the union to represent them
D)   A list of the employees who have signed authorization cards for the union

Question 13

What type of analysis in an Affirmative Action Plan would create an organizational chart that includes information about incumbents' race, gender, and wages?

Accepted Answer

A)   Job Group Analysis
B)   Availability Analysis
C)   Utilization Analysis
D)   Workforce Analysis

Question 14

Which of the following includes payments made to employees that are associated with wages and salaries?

Accepted Answer

A)   Non-monetary compensation
B)   Monetary compensation
C)   Direct compensation
D)   Extrinsic reward

Question 15

As an HR Professional you should be familiar with the terminology, practices, and rules governing union-based strikes. What is the ally doctrine?

Accepted Answer

A)   A union may expand upon its primary picketing activity to include employers who are allies of the primary employer.
B)   A union may serve as an ally to another striking union by allowing their members to join the picket against the primary employer.
C)   A secondary boycott occurs when a union tries to compel an employer.
D)   Employers cannot force friends, colleagues, and family members into joining a union picket. Allies of the picketing union can allow allies into the picket line.

Question 16

As an HR Professional you must be familiar with particular labor-based acts of congress. One such act is the Taft-Hartley Act which addressed right-to-work states and unions. What does right-to-work states mean for unions and employees?

Accepted Answer

A)   An organization can fire employees if they're members of a union.
B)   Union conducts the hiring process for an organization.
C)   Employees are not required to join a union to work.
D)   Employees must join the union in order to work.

Question 17

Jan is the HR Professional for your organization. An employee within the organization has filed a charge with the EEOC that discrimination has been done by your organization against her. The EEOC has investigated the case and has found that there is no reasonable cause against your company. The person filing the charge, however, still believes that discrimination has occurred. How long does this person have, to file a lawsuit against your company? Once the EEOC has found that there is no reasonable cause, the complainant cannot file a lawsuit to sue.

Accepted Answer

A)   Frederick Herzberg
B)   Once the EEOC has found that there is no reasonable cause, the complainant can still file a lawsuit within 180 days of the EEOC's findings.
C)   Once the EEOC has found that there is no reasonable cause, the complainant can still file a lawsuit within 90 days of the EEOC's findings.
D)   Once the EEOC has found that there is no reasonable cause, the complainant can still file a lawsuit within 30 days of the EEOC's findings.within 30 days of the EEOC's findings.

Question 18

An entitlement culture is appropriate for a business that needs what type of workforce?

Accepted Answer

A)   One that has a line of sight to retirement
B)   One that continues to show productivity increases over time
C)   One that has a skill set that's in high demand
D)   One that is highly competitive in completing daily assignments

Question 19

Robert is the HR Professional for his organization. June, Robert's supervisor, assigns Robert for completing and filing the EEO-1 Report for the organization. What is the EEO-1 Report?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is a report that all employers with at least 100 employees must submit to the Department of Labor. It defines the total number of employees the organization employs.
B)   It is a report that all employers must submit to the Department of Labor defining the race, social security identification number, and income of all employees in the organization.
C)   It is a report that all employers with at least 100 employees must submit to the Department of Labor. It defines the total number of employees by job category, ethnicity, race, and gender the organization employs.
D)   It is a report that all employers must submit to the Department of Labor defining the race and income of all employees in the organization.

Question 20

Which of the following processes requires job evaluators to compare the value of jobs to one another?

Accepted Answer

A)   Job evaluation
B)   Classification method
C)   Job sharing
D)   Ranking method

Exam 3: Senior Professional in Human Resources