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SPHR Questions - Part 11
1. When designing new seminars and learning programs with ADDIE, you should often use SMART for learning objectives. What does SMART mean?
A) Scalable, Measurable, Activities, Realistic, Tested
B) Scalable, Measurable, Action-oriented, Reviewed, Time-bound
C) Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Realistic, Tested
D) Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Realistic, Time-bound
2. Which of the following are established by Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938?Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.(Select 3answers)
A) Criteria for exempt and nonexempt employees
B) Health insurance requirement
C) Laws for protecting American children against labor exploitation
D) Minimum wage requirement
3. As a Senior HR Professional, you must be familiar with certain legal terms, laws, and regulations that affect how you and others operate in the workplace.Basically, there are three types of discrimination that can happen in the workforce. Which of the following is NOT one of the three discrimination types?
A) Adverse political capital
B) Perpetuating past discrimination
C) Disparate treatment
D) Disparate impact
4. Safety in the workplace is directly linked to security of the workplace. When completing a risk assessment of the workplace and its security, there are four general categories of organizational assets that are measured for impact of identified risks. Which of the following is not one of the four asset categories that are analyzed for impact in the workplace security?
A) Physical
B) Financial
C) Media
D) Human
5. What is the purpose of the OSHA consulting service?
A) Helps employers identify the OSHA standards that apply to their workplace
B) Acts as a one-time service
C) Does not require compliance with OSHA standards
D) Fines employers for violating OSHA safety standards
A) Scalable, Measurable, Activities, Realistic, Tested
B) Scalable, Measurable, Action-oriented, Reviewed, Time-bound
C) Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Realistic, Tested
D) Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Realistic, Time-bound
2. Which of the following are established by Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938?Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.(Select 3answers)
A) Criteria for exempt and nonexempt employees
B) Health insurance requirement
C) Laws for protecting American children against labor exploitation
D) Minimum wage requirement
3. As a Senior HR Professional, you must be familiar with certain legal terms, laws, and regulations that affect how you and others operate in the workplace.Basically, there are three types of discrimination that can happen in the workforce. Which of the following is NOT one of the three discrimination types?
A) Adverse political capital
B) Perpetuating past discrimination
C) Disparate treatment
D) Disparate impact
4. Safety in the workplace is directly linked to security of the workplace. When completing a risk assessment of the workplace and its security, there are four general categories of organizational assets that are measured for impact of identified risks. Which of the following is not one of the four asset categories that are analyzed for impact in the workplace security?
A) Physical
B) Financial
C) Media
D) Human
5. What is the purpose of the OSHA consulting service?
A) Helps employers identify the OSHA standards that apply to their workplace
B) Acts as a one-time service
C) Does not require compliance with OSHA standards
D) Fines employers for violating OSHA safety standards
1. Right Answer: D
Explanation: Answer option D is correct.SMART means Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Realistic, Time-bound. SMART can be used for goal setting, learning objectives, and project management objectives.Answer option A is incorrect. Scalable, Activities, and Tested aren't part of SMART.Answer option B is incorrect. Scalable isn't part of SMART.Answer option C is incorrect. Tested isn't part of SMART.Reference: Professional in Human Resources Certification Guide, Sybex, ISBN: 978-0-470-43096-5. Chapter 5: Human Resource Development. Official PHR andSPHR Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149-4, Section III, The US Body of Knowledge.Chapter: Human Resource DevelopmentObjective: Talent Management
2. Right Answer: A
Explanation: Answer options D, C, and A are correct.The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938 established the following:1. Minimum wage requirement2. Laws for protecting American children against labor exploitation3. Criteria for exempt and nonexempt employeesAnswer option B is incorrect. Health insurance requirement are not established by FLSA.Reference: 'http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_Labor_Standards_Act'Chapter: Compensation and BenefitsObjective: Compensation
3. Right Answer: A
Explanation: Answer option A is correct.Adverse political capital is not a type of discrimination, but describes politics that may not work in a person's favor within an organization.Answer option C is incorrect. Disparate treatment is a type of discrimination, so this choice is not correct.Answer option D is incorrect. Disparate impact is a type of discrimination, so this choice is not correct.Answer option B is incorrect. Perpetuating past discrimination is a type of discrimination, so this choice is not correct.Reference: Professional in Human Resources Certification Study Guide, Sybex, ISBN: 978-0-470-43096-5. Chapter Four: Workforce Planning. Official PHR andSPHR Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149-4, Section III, The US Body of Knowledge.Chapter: Workforce Planning and EmploymentObjective: Federal Employment Legislation
4. Right Answer: C
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 andSPHR Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149-4, Section III, The US Body of Knowledge.Chapter: Risk Management -Objective: Risk Identification
5. Right Answer: A
Explanation: Answer option A is correct.OSHA consultants provide free services to assist employers in identifying workplace hazards and the standards that apply in their workplaces. The consulting service requires employers to abate any hazards that are identified during the consultation but does not fine them for violations. To receive a free consultation, employers must agree to advise OSHA of changes in operating processes that may require additional consultations. See Chapter 8 for more information.Chapter: Risk Management -Objective: Risk Assessment
Explanation: Answer option D is correct.SMART means Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Realistic, Time-bound. SMART can be used for goal setting, learning objectives, and project management objectives.Answer option A is incorrect. Scalable, Activities, and Tested aren't part of SMART.Answer option B is incorrect. Scalable isn't part of SMART.Answer option C is incorrect. Tested isn't part of SMART.Reference: Professional in Human Resources Certification Guide, Sybex, ISBN: 978-0-470-43096-5. Chapter 5: Human Resource Development. Official PHR andSPHR Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149-4, Section III, The US Body of Knowledge.Chapter: Human Resource DevelopmentObjective: Talent Management
2. Right Answer: A
Explanation: Answer options D, C, and A are correct.The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938 established the following:1. Minimum wage requirement2. Laws for protecting American children against labor exploitation3. Criteria for exempt and nonexempt employeesAnswer option B is incorrect. Health insurance requirement are not established by FLSA.Reference: 'http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_Labor_Standards_Act'Chapter: Compensation and BenefitsObjective: Compensation
3. Right Answer: A
Explanation: Answer option A is correct.Adverse political capital is not a type of discrimination, but describes politics that may not work in a person's favor within an organization.Answer option C is incorrect. Disparate treatment is a type of discrimination, so this choice is not correct.Answer option D is incorrect. Disparate impact is a type of discrimination, so this choice is not correct.Answer option B is incorrect. Perpetuating past discrimination is a type of discrimination, so this choice is not correct.Reference: Professional in Human Resources Certification Study Guide, Sybex, ISBN: 978-0-470-43096-5. Chapter Four: Workforce Planning. Official PHR andSPHR Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149-4, Section III, The US Body of Knowledge.Chapter: Workforce Planning and EmploymentObjective: Federal Employment Legislation
4. Right Answer: C
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 andSPHR Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149-4, Section III, The US Body of Knowledge.Chapter: Risk Management -Objective: Risk Identification
5. Right Answer: A
Explanation: Answer option A is correct.OSHA consultants provide free services to assist employers in identifying workplace hazards and the standards that apply in their workplaces. The consulting service requires employers to abate any hazards that are identified during the consultation but does not fine them for violations. To receive a free consultation, employers must agree to advise OSHA of changes in operating processes that may require additional consultations. See Chapter 8 for more information.Chapter: Risk Management -Objective: Risk Assessment
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