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Senior Professional in Human Resources Questions and Answers

Question 1

The type of market characterized by identifying and designing products or services for a small profitable marketplace segment is:

Options:

A.

Independent

B.

Differentiated

C.

Niche

D.

Demographic

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Question 2

A pregnant employee in a manufacturing plant discloses the pregnancy on the first day of employment. The employee works an overnight shift and does not have an accommodation request. The employee is observed getting sick in the bathroom during the lunch break. The supervisor contacts HR for guidance. HR should advise the supervisor to:

Options:

A.

Send the employee home and require a medical release to return

B.

Allow the employee to return to work when they have recovered

C.

Move the employee into a role which requires little movement

D.

Have another female employee accompany them to the restroom

Question 3

The employer cannot terminate or otherwise discipline the employee for organizing efforts because the:

Options:

A.

employee's actions took place outside of the workplace

B.

employee has the right to try to form a union in the workplace

C.

union has already collected the requisite number of signatures

D.

union might retaliate and ask employees to strike in sympathy

Question 4

The primary reason organizations develop reward strategies is to:

Options:

A.

Reduce conflicting incentives

B.

Realize cost savings and benefits

C.

Improve opportunities for achieving business goals

D.

Strengthen customer loyalty and commitment

Question 5

In compensation system development, internal equity conflicts directly with which other element?

Options:

A.

Recruitment efforts

B.

Employee satisfaction

C.

Market competitiveness

D.

Procedural fairness

Question 6

In the absence of ethics programs, employees are most likely to make decisions based on:

Options:

A.

Their history with the organization

B.

Pressure from customers and clients

C.

The negative consequences of non-compliance

D.

Observing how peers and superiors behave

Question 7

An organization's employment brand is primarily driven by:

Options:

A.

External influences

B.

Client satisfaction

C.

Internal factors

D.

Financial benchmarks

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the process of identifying personal development needs that involves input from co-workers, subordinates, and superiors?

Options:

A.

Performance appraisal

B.

Progressive discipline

C.

Peer review

D.

Multirater feedback

Question 9

An organization receives the following job analysis results. Which of the following actions should the organization implement to improve job satisfaction? (Select TWO options.)

Dimension (Score 1–5, 5 being high)

Skill Variety: 3

Task Identity: 2

Task Significance: 4

Autonomy: 2

Feedback: 3

Options:

A.

Offer a rotation program

B.

Implement a mentoring program

C.

Align to the mission and strategy

D.

Expand the position's scope and depth

E.

Increase individual latitude and discretion

Question 10

Which of the following is the purpose of the business impact analysis when creating a business continuity plan?

Options:

A.

To evaluate the potential effects of a disruption to an organization’s critical business operations

B.

To identify time-sensitive or critical business functions, processes, and associated resources

C.

To determine the impact of data loss or plan for data backup in the event of hardware failure

D.

To establish a public relations communication plan in the event of an emergency

Question 11

During an I-9 audit, the following errors are discovered: three I-9 forms for current employees cannot be located, two forms are missing the employer signature, and all forms are maintained in a shared, unlocked file cabinet.

Completion of new I-9 forms for the three employees whose forms cannot be located will:

Options:

A.

reduce the penalty by half

B.

sufficiently correct the error

C.

mandate a minimum penalty

D.

demonstrate a good faith effort

Question 12

An organization allows employees to access the Internet on their workstations for limited personal use. An employee is suspected of excessive Internet use during work hours, including reading personal email. The best course of action for the employer is to:

Options:

A.

Monitor the employee's personal email

B.

Review the employee's Internet history

C.

Restrict Internet access

D.

Terminate the employee

Question 13

Business plans support organizational decisions when they are used as a:

Options:

A.

Market-defining guideline

B.

Guiding and supporting document

C.

Narrative nonfinancial strategy

D.

Snapshot of financial goals

Question 14

The most effective talent management strategy in the growth phase of an organization's lifecycle is to:

Options:

A.

Attract candidates with critical skill sets

B.

Resolve employee complaints

C.

Strengthen total rewards offerings

D.

Encourage employee advancement

Question 15

The most significant benefit of measuring the results of a training program is knowing:

Options:

A.

How the training affected organizational performance

B.

How the training changed the participant’s behavior

C.

That the participant was satisfied with the training

D.

That the participant actually learned a new skill

Question 16

An HR director decided not to interview a qualified applicant because of personal knowledge that the applicant's family has a history of cancer. The director's decision created an alternative risk of:

Options:

A.

Genetic discrimination

B.

FMLA violation

C.

Negligent hiring

D.

Adverse impact

Question 17

Which of the following is best used to identify development needs that support employment forecasting strategies?

Options:

A.

Performance evaluation

B.

Engagement surveys

C.

Succession planning

D.

Workforce planning

Question 18

Based on the results of a general abilities test below, which of the following decisions should the organization make"?

Options:

A.

Use the test for skills assessments.

B.

Avoid using the test for all positions.

C.

Use the test for performance reviews.

D.

Avoid using the test for leadership positions

Question 19

In designing a total compensation strategy, organizations should first consider:

Options:

A.

The use of consultants to advise HR on the proper strategy to use

B.

Pay rates and the cost of current health and welfare plans

C.

The total rewards system used by major competitors

D.

A plan to support overall goals and objectives

Question 20

Which of the following is a diversity strategy that attempts to embrace and leverage all employee differences to benefit an organization?

Options:

A.

Affirmative action

B.

Awareness

C.

Equal opportunity

D.

Inclusion

Question 21

An employee with previously good attendance and performance reviews is exhibiting increased incidences of tardiness, absenteeism, and mistakes. The manager suspects that the employee may have a drinking problem. In investigating this situation, the first consideration is to:

Options:

A.

Conduct “for cause” substance testing and refer to the EAP

B.

Evaluate the employee’s conduct and behavior against performance and disciplinary standards

C.

Verify that the employee has signed an acknowledgment of receipt of organizational policies

D.

Conduct co-worker and supervisor interviews related to the employee’s behavior

Question 22

Assessing alignment between the organization's vision and HR processes can best be achieved by:

Options:

A.

Engaging with stakeholders

B.

Conducting exit interviews

C.

Coordinating an external audit

D.

Requiring compliance monitoring

Question 23

The success of employee wellness programs in decreasing healthcare costs is most dependent on:

Options:

A.

the participation of high-risk employees

B.

follow-up case management

C.

consistent employee satisfaction

D.

frequent communication of risk factors

Question 24

In assessing training, the three broad areas of measurement that are most important to management are cost, change, and:

Options:

A.

Participation

B.

Satisfaction

C.

Usefulness

D.

Impact

Question 25

The most desired outcome in mergers and acquisitions (MandA) is:

Options:

A.

increased market share

B.

reduced operating costs

C.

enhanced brand strength

D.

greater industry influence

Question 26

An HR director has been hired by a high-technology business that has been growing at a rapid rate. There are 300 professional employees in manufacturing and 80 in clerical and laboratory support. There has been no formal human resource function in the past, with each department head controlling the hiring, salary adjustments, and other details. There are no established working hours except for non-exempt employees and the work environment is very informal in dress and supervisory relationships. The president wants the new director to identify the key areas of importance. Which of the following should be done first if the president indicated a desire to establish a formal pay program?

Options:

A.

Conduct wage surveys

B.

Establish bonus policies

C.

Prepare job descriptions

D.

Develop a point factor job evaluation rating system

Question 27

The most effective way an organization can optimize Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) controls is to:

Options:

A.

Manually track compliance to avoid data reliability issues

B.

Ensure that procedures are in place to prevent policy deviations

C.

Require vendors to maintain distinct compliance processes

D.

Direct all feedback through a single channel to ensure awareness

Question 28

Key factors that contribute to a successful restructuring of the HR function include:

Options:

A.

Cost control and accountability

B.

Business focus and benchmarking

C.

Process design and customer focus

D.

Service improvement and communication

Question 29

From a training perspective, the primary concern of an external growth strategy is to:

Options:

A.

Measure productivity results

B.

Develop employees’ team-building skills

C.

Determine the capabilities of employees in acquired organizations

D.

Establish a creative organizational culture

Question 30

What can an employer legally do when a union approaches employees about forming a bargaining unit?

Options:

A.

Promise a pay increase

B.

Ask employees how they will vote

C.

Tell employees the cost of union dues

D.

Speak with employees at their homes

Question 31

During mergers and acquisitions (MandA), an executive is likely to be protected financially with a:

Options:

A.

Leveraged buyout

B.

Divestiture strategy

C.

Golden parachute

D.

Stock option

Question 32

The most effective corporate social responsibility (CSR) program is one that:

Options:

A.

Is tied to the organization's strategic plan

B.

Creates increased visibility for the organization

C.

Operates independent of the organization's bottom line

D.

Requires involvement of the organization's line management

Question 33

The most important consideration when designing a total rewards program is that:

Options:

A.

Flexibility, rather than business alignment, is key

B.

Long-term incentives limit motivation

C.

Benefits programs need to meet stated return on investment

D.

Recruitment and retention are the program objectives

Question 34

Which of the following presents the greatest difficulty in using a profit-sharing plan as a means of rewarding employees?

Options:

A.

Payout levels can be supported effectively only at large organizations

B.

Employees may feel disconnected from factors that contribute to organizational success

C.

Compensation managers may have difficulty determining criteria for the plan

D.

Rewards for financial success are most effective for executive-level employees

Question 35

During integration following an acquisition, which of the following are the most critical HR actions? (Select TWO options.)

Options:

A.

Ensure the retention of key talent

B.

Prioritize strategic growth initiatives

C.

Identify key policies and procedures

D.

Plan system and personnel data migration

E.

Determine organizational design and structure

Question 36

Which of the following reward strategies improve employee retention? (Select TWO options)

Options:

A.

Linking rewards to performance

B.

Designing fair reward allocation systems

C.

Making rewards meaningful and unique

D.

Ensuring clear communication of rewards to employees

E.

Providing reward programs to enhance work-life balance

Question 37

The most critical security factor HR should consider before posting an organizational chart on its intranet is the:

Options:

A.

Privacy of employees who prefer less exposure

B.

Ability to keep the information current and accurate

C.

Morale of employees on the bottom of the chart

D.

Ability to protect the information from unauthorized sources

Question 38

The primary reason that organizations outsource training initiatives is that:

Options:

A.

Managers believe that external trainers are more credible

B.

External trainers can provide improved subject-matter expertise

C.

Employees are provided with external networking opportunities

D.

Feedback on external trainers is more objective

Question 39

The main objective of team coaching is to:

Options:

A.

Accelerate development

B.

Foster improved collaboration

C.

Encourage cross-functional learning

D.

Create peer mentoring opportunities

Question 40

When administering layoffs, which of the following is the most important factor in mitigating risk?

Options:

A.

Historical wrongful terminations

B.

Performance indicators

C.

Disparate impact analyses

D.

Financial objectives

Question 41

Which of the following strategies is used to connect executive performance to organization objectives?

Options:

A.

Stock options

B.

Signing bonuses

C.

Golden parachute

D.

Customized benefits

Question 42

Which of the following is the most important way to engage employees early in their careers?

Options:

A.

Ensure they meet as many people as possible

B.

Require them to participate in an extensive onboarding program

C.

Assign them to quality projects that make an impact

D.

Focus their work on day-to-day, low-risk tasks to support learning

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