Free SPHR sample questions

Correct answer: Specific compensable factors are identified and then performance levels within the factors are documented. The different factors and levels are weighted based on importance to the organization.

Explanation: Answer option C is correct. The point factor technique identifies point of performance based on importance to the organization. Within each point, levels of performance are created. Both levels and points are then weighted based on most important to least important, to determine overall performance of each employee. Answer options B, D, and A are incorrect. These are not valid definitions of the point factor technique. -- Reference: PHR Exam Prep, Pearson Education, ISBN: 978-0-7897-3677-2. Chapter Six: Total Rewards. Official PHR and SPHR Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149-4, Section III, The US HR Body of Knowledge. Chapter: Compensation and Benefits Objective: Compensation

Correct answer: An outreach objective of OSHA's Diverse Workforce strategy

Explanation: Answer option D is correct. Raising awareness about safety and health is the responsibility of employers covered by all standards. Providing safety and health information in a language all employees can understand is part of the Diverse Workforce Limited Proficiency Outreach strategy. It is not specifically required by its own standard, nor is it an element of creating a model program (B) or enrolling in a VPP. Employers are however required to effectively communicate the safety rules to all employees. Chapter: Risk Management Objective: Review Questions

Correct answer: Media

Explanation: Answer option C is correct. Media is not one of the four categories of workplace safety that is assessed. The four categories are financial, physical, human, and information. Answer options B, A, and D are incorrect. Financial, physical, and human are among the four assessed categories of risk. -- Reference: Professional in Human Resources Certification Guide, Sybex, ISBN: 978-0-470-43096-5. Chapter 5: Human Resource Development. Official PHR and SPHR Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149-4, Section III, The US Body of Knowledge. Chapter: Risk Management Objective: Risk Identification

Correct answer: No, because temporary employees do not have reinstatement rights.

Explanation: Answer option A is correct. Temporary employees do not have reinstatement rights under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994. Answer option B is incorrect. Temporary employees do not have reinstatement rights, but non-temporary employees do have reinstatement rights. Answer option C is incorrect. The 90-day notice is not a valid measurement for reinstatement of temporary personnel. Answer option D is incorrect. This isn't a valid statement as the act doesn't require an employer to reinstate temporary workers. -- Reference: Professional in Human Resources Certification Guide, Sybex, ISBN: 978-0-470-43096-5. Chapter 7: Employee and Labor Relations. Official PHR and SPHR Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149-4, Section III, The US Body of Knowledge. Chapter: Employee and Labor Relations Objective: Federal Employment Legislation

Correct answer: Form 300

Explanation: Answer option B is correct. Form 300 is OSHA's form that employers can use as a log book to document the how, what, when, where, and who of work-related injuries. The employer is obligated to complete this form within seven days of learning of a work-related injury. Answer option C is incorrect. OSHA form 301 is a form for work-related injuries or illnesses incidents. This form is to be kept by the employer for a minimum of five years following the year in which the incident occurred. Answer option D is incorrect. OSHA form 300A is used to record a numeric summary of all work-related injuries that have occurred in a work environment over the past year. The worksheet defines the incident, the number of employees affected, and the type of injuries and illness. Answer option A is incorrect. There's isn't a Form 3165, but there is 3165 Poster that defines employees' rights under OSHA. -- Reference: PHR Exam prep, Pearson Education, ISBN: 978-0-7897-3677-2. Chapters: Risk Management. Official PHR and SPHR Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149-4, Section III, The US HR Body of Knowledge. Chapter: Risk Management Objective: Risk Assessment

Correct answer: Occupational Safety and Health Act

Explanation: Answer option A is correct. Chapter: Risk Management Objective: Risk Assessment

Correct answer: Whistle-blower protection

Explanation: Answer option D is correct. Whistleblower standards protect an employee's right to file a complaint to OSHA about a workplace safety or health hazard. It is considered a basic employee right granted under the OSH act in 1970. Emergency action (A) is a type of plan required by OSHA, and the general duty clause (C) states that employers have a general duty to provide a safe and healthy workplace for employees. Chapter: Risk Management Objective: Review Questions

Correct answer: Risk transfer

Explanation: Answer option C is correct. Chapter: Risk Management Objective: Risk Management

Correct answer: Black Lung Benefits Act

Explanation: Answer option A is correct. Chapter: Risk Management Objective: Risk Management

Correct answer: Decertification

Explanation: Answer option B is correct. The NLRB will conduct a decertification election if the employees present a petition signed by 30 percent of the employees in the bargaining unit. Management may not participate in or encourage employees to circulate the petition or provide any support in the process. Doing so is considered an unfair labor practice. A union can be deauthorized (C) if employees want to remove a union security clause, such as dues check-off. If there is a valid CBA in place (D), the NLRB will not direct an election. The NLRA prohibits an election if one took place during the preceding 12 months (A). Chapter: Employee and Labor Relations Objective: Review Questions