HRCI aPHR - Practice Exam

HRCI aPHR - Practice Exam Using multiple interviewers for one candidate decreases - ANS - potential for bias An intranet is used to - ANS - serve as an information source for employees A traditional 401(k) provides em ...

HRCI aPHR - Practice Exam Using multiple interviewers for one candidate decreases - ANS - potential for bias An intranet is used to - ANS - serve as an information source for employees A traditional 401(k) provides employees a means of contributing - ANS - pre-tax funds for retirement Job rotation is a process of - ANS - moving an employee from one job to another Which agency is responsible for enforcing and interpreting federal anti-discrimination laws? - ANS - Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Which organizational function is responsible for making sure consumer product descriptions are accurate? - ANS - Marketing An employee completes an I-9 form as part of what process? - ANS - On-boarding What tool is used to correlate employee test scores and performance data? - ANS - Spreadsheet Title VII of the Civil Rights Act protects employees from being discriminated against because of their - ANS - national origin A belief system that is used in making decisions and is built on commonly held principles is known as - ANS - core values Individuals whose wages are above the maximum pay range for their position should - ANS - be ineligible for annual increases The key consideration when managing a human resource information system (HRIS) is - ANS - maintaining privacy An organization identifies and develops employees for key leadership positions using a - ANS - succession plan A written complaint regarding perceived unfair treatment is known as a - ANS - grievance What should be covered in an employee handbook - ANS - Safety procedures Orientation provides an opportunity for an organization to communicate - ANS - safety procedures What law was established to ensure that private pension plans meet minimum standards and provide participants with adequate information? - ANS - Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) Garnishment is a court action in which an: - ANS - employer is required to set aside part of an employee's wages to pay a debt owed to a creditor An organization's purpose is stated in its - ANS - mission An organization's incentive award program should be based on - ANS - business objectives A third-party organization which maintains responsibility, including pay and benefits, for employees who are hired out to other organizations, is referred to as - ANS - a staffing agency According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), before a background check is completed, an organization must - ANS - obtain a written authorization from the applicant What is prohibited when an organization is communicating with employees about its 401(k) plan - ANS - Specific investment advice What kind of chart helps employees understand the reporting structure? - ANS - Organizational What development program allows an employee to learn another employee's job while performing their own? - ANS - Cross-training What document is referenced when investigating an employee complaint of a coworker's misconduct? - ANS - Disciplinary record What is used to guide daily decision making when interpreting organizational policies and evaluating employee conduct? - ANS - Code of ethics Failure to perform a background check or verify an applicant's references may result in - ANS - negligent hiring What would an employer use to collect data about employee engagement? - ANS - Survey Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) are valuable because they help - ANS - employees maintain good job performance by addressing personal problems The combination of traditional and electronic training describes what kind of learning? - ANS - Blended According to the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), management can take what action during an organizing attempt by a union? - ANS - Provide business-related reasons why a union is unnecessary An employee privately alleges to a member of the human resources department that a supervisor has violated an employment law. The employee requests that no action be taken. Human resources' obligation is to the - ANS - organization because allegations must be investigated Seasonal workers are classified as - ANS - temporary When is an employee required to complete the IRS form W-4 - ANS - Upon hire What system is used to help organizational leaders make operational decisions? - ANS - Management information What is necessary for a performance management system to be effective? - ANS - Established performance standards What is a tool used by HR to assess why employees leave an organization? - ANS - Exit interview Positive discipline focuses on the - ANS - employee's responsibility for correcting a problem In the event of a Protected Health Information data breach, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires the responsible entity to - ANS - notify those affected Who is allowed access to an employee's medical records during an emergency? - ANS - First aid personnel What is the method of dividing tasks between employees? - ANS - Job sharing What workplace practice combats employee burnout? - ANS - Flexible schedules What type of analysis provides information on past employment patterns to predict future needs? - ANS - Trend Timely completion of performance appraisals improves employee perceptions of: - ANS - fairness The final stage of progressive discipline is: - ANS - termination An organization provides consistent information about policies and procedures by - ANS - creating and distributing an employee handbook Organizations can protect intellectual property and information by using - ANS - non-compete agreements After a merger, an organization can - ANS - reduce costs by eliminating redundant job functions Which document needs to be included in an employee file? - ANS - Form W-4