Question 1

Which of the following includes any costs the organization incurs for the benefit of employees, such as all forms of cash compensation?

Accepted Answer

Monetary compensation refers to all forms of cash compensation that an organization provides to its employees, including salaries, wages, bonuses, and other financial benefits.

Question 2

What is the maximum working hours per week for nonexempt employees as defined in The Fair Labor Standards Acts?

Accepted Answer

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets the standard workweek at 40 hours for nonexempt employees, after which overtime pay is required.

Question 3

Tax withholding is to the _______________ stage of the employment life cycle as COBRA benefits are to the ____________ stage of the employment life cycle.

Accepted Answer

Tax withholding occurs at the beginning of employment, while COBRA benefits are relevant at the ending stage when employment is terminated.

Question 4

For which of the following is "the highest standards of care and professionals in a legal context" a key component?

Accepted Answer

Fiduciary responsibility involves a legal obligation to act in the best interest of another party, requiring the highest standards of care and professionalism.

Question 5

Which of the following is the enforcement agency for civil rights?

Accepted Answer

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the primary federal agency responsible for enforcing civil rights laws against workplace discrimination.

Question 6

Which of the following identifies individuals within the organization who have the talent and ability to move into management and executive positions?

Accepted Answer

A succession plan is a strategy used by organizations to identify and develop internal personnel with the potential to fill key leadership positions in the future.

Question 7

Which of the following types of interview is based on the premise that past behavior predicts future behavior?

Accepted Answer

Behavioral interviews are based on the premise that past behavior is the best predictor of future behavior, focusing on specific examples of past experiences.

Question 8

Which of the following collects data from employers throughout the United States in order to put this information on its website?

Accepted Answer

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) collects data from employers across the United States to provide information on employment, wages, and other labor market statistics on its website.

Question 9

In a self-audit of your employee's I-9 forms, several errors were found. These errors included incomplete sections, questionable documents accepted for verification, and over-documentation. Of the following corrective and prevention strategies, which should you recommend to your employer?

Accepted Answer

The answer of In a self-audit of your employee's I-9...

Question 10

Which of the following are hired only at times of the year when the workload increases?

Accepted Answer

Seasonal workers are hired during specific times of the year when there is an increase in workload, such as during holiday seasons or harvest periods.

Question 11

Which of the following is not required by IRCA?

Accepted Answer

IRCA does not require employers to maintain copies of the documents presented for employment eligibility, only to verify and record the information on the I-9 form.

Question 12

Molly is the Director of HR at a large multinational corporation. She extended the open enrollment period for benefits in order to accommodate her spouse, who needed a different plan. This is an example of what?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Molly is the Director of HR at...

Question 13

Which of the following is one that encourages individual employee self esteem?

Accepted Answer

Intrinsic rewards are those that come from within the individual, such as a sense of accomplishment or satisfaction. These rewards can help to boost individual employee self-esteem by providing a sense of purpose and value.

Question 14

Which of the following is the enforcement agency for compensation?

Accepted Answer

The Department of Labor (DOL) is the enforcement agency for compensation.

Question 15

A company that wants to reduce the cost of its unemployment insurance should do which of the following? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A company that wants to reduce the...

Question 16

The court case that identified adverse impact as an unlawful employment practice was which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Griggs v. Duke Power Co. was the landmark case that established the principle of adverse impact, ruling that employment practices must be related to job performance and not disproportionately exclude certain groups.

Question 17

Which of the following tests is used to determine whether candidates are physically capable of performing specific job duties?

Accepted Answer

A physical assessment test is specifically designed to evaluate whether candidates have the physical capabilities required to perform the duties of a particular job.

Question 18

Which of the following is an example of an intrinsic reward?

Accepted Answer

Intrinsic rewards are those that come from within the individual, such as the satisfaction of a job well done.

Question 19

Which of the following is not a BFOQ?

Accepted Answer

A BFOQ (Bona Fide Occupational Qualification) is a quality or an attribute that employers are allowed to consider when making decisions on the hiring and retention of employees. It is an exception to the general prohibition against discrimination. Options A, B, and C are examples of BFOQs because they are based on authenticity, privacy, or religious requirements. Option D, however, is based on customer preference and not a legitimate occupational qualification.

Question 20

Which of the following would be the best choice of a profit-sharing plan if the employer wishes to improve organizational productivity through shared management and employee efforts?

Accepted Answer

Gainsharing is a profit-sharing plan that is designed to improve organizational productivity through shared management and employee efforts.

Exam 3: Senior Professional in Human Resources