HRCI PHR Practice Test - Questions Answers, Page 4

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Question 31

On November 13, 2000 CFR Part 60-2 was revised to address affirmative action to make the rules more accessible and easier to implement. Which of the following statements is not part of this significant update to the Affirmative Action program in CFR Part 60-2?
Reduced the number of additional required elements of the written Affirmative Action Plan from 10 to 4
Reaffirmed that affirmative action isn't to establish quotes, but to create goals
Granted employers with fewer than 100 employees, permission to prepare a job group analysis that uses EEO-1 categories as job groups
Workforce analysis was replaced with a one-page organizational profile
The update to CFR Part 60-2 was revised and allowed employers with fewer than 150 employees, not 100, permission to prepare a job group analysis that uses EEO-1 categories as job groups.
Answer options D, B, and A are incorrect. These statements are part of the CFR Part 60-2 revision.
Question 32

Herb is the HR Professional for his organization. He is preparing to hire a new employee, Hans, to the firm. Herb has asked Hans to agree, in writing, to mandatory arbitration as part of the employment offer. What does this agreement mean?
It means that Hans and the organization must settle all disputes, if any arise, through a neutral third party rather than through a lawsuit.
It means that Hans must file all legal complaints with the organization's attorney, before filing a lawsuit against the organization.
It means that Herb's firm can research Hans to determine if he's had any lawsuits.
It means that Hans cannot work for competitors without the written permission of the employer.
Mandatory arbitration helps the organization avoid lawsuits, should any arise, between the employee and the employer, by agreeing up-front to settle potential disagreements through an arbitrator versus a lawsuit.
Answer option D is incorrect. This answer describes a non-compete agreement.
Answer option C is incorrect. This isn't a valid answer for the mandatory arbitration agreement.
Answer option B is incorrect. Hans doesn't need to file legal complaints with his employer under this agreement. The agreement means that Hans and the employer will settle the problem without a lawsuit.
Question 33

As an HR Professional, you should be familiar with OSHA rules, standards, and regulations. Should an organization violate an OSHA standard, there are often penalties that the employer must pay. What is the maximum fine an employer may face for a deliberate and intentional violation of an OSHA standard?
Question 34

An organization would like to bid on a project, but they don't have enough employees available to complete the work. The organization approaches a competitor with the opportunity to partner on the project to win the work. What type of risk response is used in this instance?
Question 35

Robert is the HR Professional for his organization and he's speaking with the federation chairman about the labor and the direction of unions. What is a federation?
Question 36

As an HR Professional you should be familiar with the terminology, practices, and rules governing unions and management in the bargaining process. There are three primary types of bargaining that management and unions participate in. Which one of the following bargaining types aims to generate a variety of options before settling on one?
Question 37

As an HR Professional you must recognize and be aware of several pieces of legislation that affect your performance as an HR Professional. What term describes the illegal agreement of the management to give an individual a job, as long as the person does not join or be involved with a labor union?
Question 38

Which one of the following presents the seven stages of internal consulting in the correct order?
Question 39

The Equal Pay Act of 1963 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in the payment of wages or benefits, to men and women who perform substantially equal work for the same employer, in the same establishment, and under similar working conditions. The law defined substantial equality of job content on four factors. Which one of the following is not one of the four factors this law defines?
Question 40

Which of the following is the process of constantly working with employees to enhance their ability to perform their jobs productively?
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