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SPHR Questions - Part 9
1. As an HR Professional you must be familiar with several acts of congress, laws, and regulations that address risks in the workplace. Which of the following laws was the first to establish consistent safety standards for workers?
A) USA Patriot Act
B) Mine Safety and Health Act
C) Occupational Safety and Health Act
D) Homeland Security Act
2. As an HR Professional you should be familiar with OSHA forms for maintaining employee records. OSHA form 301 is used to document the incident that caused the work-related injury or illness. How long is an organization required to keep the form on record?
A) One year from the date of the incident
B) 90 days following the year of the incident
C) Five years following the year of the incident
D) Three years following the year of the incident
3. Lucas has asked his manager to take time off from work because of a holiday his religion celebrates. Fran agrees but tells Lucas that he will be inspecting his project work to ensure that the work is accurate and not suffering because of the requested time off. This is an example of what?
A) Perpetuating past discrimination
B) Religious persecution in the workforce
C) Disparate treatment
D) Quality control
4. One type of risk, HR Professionals must be aware of and combat is job stress. Which of the following is the best definition of job stress?
A) Stress is the degree of physical, emotional, and mental strain upon a worker from the demands and constraints of employment.
B) Stress is the lack of exercise, sleep, and good diet combined with work demands that are beyond the scope of a person's capabilities.
C) Stress is a harmful physical and emotional response that occurs when the requirements of the job don't match the capabilities, resources, or needs of the worker.
D) Stress is pressure from requirements in a workplace that are beyond the scope of job satisfaction.
5. Which of the following contains legal provisions for giving compensation to surviving dependents if a work-related injury or illness results in the employee's death?
A) OSHA
B) BLBA
C) FECA
D) FLSA
A) USA Patriot Act
B) Mine Safety and Health Act
C) Occupational Safety and Health Act
D) Homeland Security Act
2. As an HR Professional you should be familiar with OSHA forms for maintaining employee records. OSHA form 301 is used to document the incident that caused the work-related injury or illness. How long is an organization required to keep the form on record?
A) One year from the date of the incident
B) 90 days following the year of the incident
C) Five years following the year of the incident
D) Three years following the year of the incident
3. Lucas has asked his manager to take time off from work because of a holiday his religion celebrates. Fran agrees but tells Lucas that he will be inspecting his project work to ensure that the work is accurate and not suffering because of the requested time off. This is an example of what?
A) Perpetuating past discrimination
B) Religious persecution in the workforce
C) Disparate treatment
D) Quality control
4. One type of risk, HR Professionals must be aware of and combat is job stress. Which of the following is the best definition of job stress?
A) Stress is the degree of physical, emotional, and mental strain upon a worker from the demands and constraints of employment.
B) Stress is the lack of exercise, sleep, and good diet combined with work demands that are beyond the scope of a person's capabilities.
C) Stress is a harmful physical and emotional response that occurs when the requirements of the job don't match the capabilities, resources, or needs of the worker.
D) Stress is pressure from requirements in a workplace that are beyond the scope of job satisfaction.
5. Which of the following contains legal provisions for giving compensation to surviving dependents if a work-related injury or illness results in the employee's death?
A) OSHA
B) BLBA
C) FECA
D) FLSA
1. Right Answer: C
Explanation: Answer option C is correct.The Occupational Safety and Health Act, 1970, was the first law to address occupational safety risks in the workplace. This act is also known as OSHA.Answer option A is incorrect. The USA Patriot Act, 2001, addresses national security against terrorism.Answer option B is incorrect. The Mine Safety and Health Act, 1977, addresses safety specifically of workers in mines.Answer option D is incorrect. Homeland Security Act, 2002, addresses awareness and prevention for American's security.Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149-4, Section III, The US HR Body of Knowledge.Chapter: Risk Management -Objective: Risk Assessment
2. Right Answer: C
Explanation: Answer option C is correct.OSHA Form 301 is an injury and illness incident report that employers are required to keep on file for five years following the year of the injury.Answer option A is incorrect. Employers are obligated to keep the form on file for five years following the year of the injury.Answer option B is incorrect. Employers are obligated to keep the form on file for five years following the year of the injury.Answer option D is incorrect. Employers are obligated to keep the form on file for five years following the year of the injury.Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149-4, Section III, The US HR Body of Knowledge.Chapter: Risk Management -Objective: Risk Assessment
3. Right Answer: C
Explanation: Answer option C is correct.Fran should not inspect Lucas' work just because he has asked for time off based on a religious holiday.Answer option A is incorrect. There's no evidence of past historical discrimination in this example.Answer option B is incorrect. This isn't a valid answer for the question as any discrimination based on religion falls into disparate discrimination.Answer option D is incorrect. Quality control does inspect the quality of the work, but it's equal for all project deliverables, not just the deliverables tied to Lucas and his request for time off for the religious holiday.Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149, Section III, The US HR Body of Knowledge.Chapter: Risk Management -Objective: Risk Assessment
4. Right Answer: C
Explanation: Answer option C is correct.This definition of stress is from the NIOSH booklet 'Stress at Work' and it's the best definition given of stress in the workplace. The HR Professional must be aware of stress and the risk it introduces to the workplace.Stress is harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of the job do not match the capabilities, resources, or needs of the worker.Answer option A is incorrect. This is a good definition of stress, but it doesn't address the capabilities, resources, or needs of the employee.Answer option B is incorrect. Poor diet, lack of exercise, and lack of sleep may contribute to stress, but this isn't always the case.Answer option D is incorrect. This is a good definition of stress, but it's not as robust as the definition from the NIOSH booklet 'Stress at Work.'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 Assessment
5. Right Answer: C
Explanation: Answer option C is correct.Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA) is a law that provides rules for compensation benefits to federal employees for work-related injuries or illnesses.FECA contains legal provision for giving compensation to their surviving dependents if a work-related injury or illness results in the employee's death.Answer option A is incorrect. OSHA stands for Occupational Safety and Health Administration. OSHA is an agency of the United States Department of Labor. It was created by Congress of the United States under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, signed by President Richard M. Nixon, on December 29, 1970. Its mission is to prevent work-related injuries, illnesses, and occupational fatality by issuing and enforcing standards for workplace safety and health. The agency is headed by a Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor. OSHA issues guidelines and regulations for the safe use of a computer.Answer option B is incorrect. The Black Lung Benefits Act (BLBA) is a law that provides benefits to coal miners who have been disabled by pneumoconiosis as a result of their work in the mines. Benefits are also paid to surviving dependents if the miner dies from the disease.Answer option D is incorrect. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) defines a list of jobs not suitable for children between the ages of 16 and 18.Chapter: Risk Management -Objective: Risk Assessment
Explanation: Answer option C is correct.The Occupational Safety and Health Act, 1970, was the first law to address occupational safety risks in the workplace. This act is also known as OSHA.Answer option A is incorrect. The USA Patriot Act, 2001, addresses national security against terrorism.Answer option B is incorrect. The Mine Safety and Health Act, 1977, addresses safety specifically of workers in mines.Answer option D is incorrect. Homeland Security Act, 2002, addresses awareness and prevention for American's security.Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149-4, Section III, The US HR Body of Knowledge.Chapter: Risk Management -Objective: Risk Assessment
2. Right Answer: C
Explanation: Answer option C is correct.OSHA Form 301 is an injury and illness incident report that employers are required to keep on file for five years following the year of the injury.Answer option A is incorrect. Employers are obligated to keep the form on file for five years following the year of the injury.Answer option B is incorrect. Employers are obligated to keep the form on file for five years following the year of the injury.Answer option D is incorrect. Employers are obligated to keep the form on file for five years following the year of the injury.Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149-4, Section III, The US HR Body of Knowledge.Chapter: Risk Management -Objective: Risk Assessment
3. Right Answer: C
Explanation: Answer option C is correct.Fran should not inspect Lucas' work just because he has asked for time off based on a religious holiday.Answer option A is incorrect. There's no evidence of past historical discrimination in this example.Answer option B is incorrect. This isn't a valid answer for the question as any discrimination based on religion falls into disparate discrimination.Answer option D is incorrect. Quality control does inspect the quality of the work, but it's equal for all project deliverables, not just the deliverables tied to Lucas and his request for time off for the religious holiday.Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149, Section III, The US HR Body of Knowledge.Chapter: Risk Management -Objective: Risk Assessment
4. Right Answer: C
Explanation: Answer option C is correct.This definition of stress is from the NIOSH booklet 'Stress at Work' and it's the best definition given of stress in the workplace. The HR Professional must be aware of stress and the risk it introduces to the workplace.Stress is harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of the job do not match the capabilities, resources, or needs of the worker.Answer option A is incorrect. This is a good definition of stress, but it doesn't address the capabilities, resources, or needs of the employee.Answer option B is incorrect. Poor diet, lack of exercise, and lack of sleep may contribute to stress, but this isn't always the case.Answer option D is incorrect. This is a good definition of stress, but it's not as robust as the definition from the NIOSH booklet 'Stress at Work.'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 Assessment
5. Right Answer: C
Explanation: Answer option C is correct.Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA) is a law that provides rules for compensation benefits to federal employees for work-related injuries or illnesses.FECA contains legal provision for giving compensation to their surviving dependents if a work-related injury or illness results in the employee's death.Answer option A is incorrect. OSHA stands for Occupational Safety and Health Administration. OSHA is an agency of the United States Department of Labor. It was created by Congress of the United States under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, signed by President Richard M. Nixon, on December 29, 1970. Its mission is to prevent work-related injuries, illnesses, and occupational fatality by issuing and enforcing standards for workplace safety and health. The agency is headed by a Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor. OSHA issues guidelines and regulations for the safe use of a computer.Answer option B is incorrect. The Black Lung Benefits Act (BLBA) is a law that provides benefits to coal miners who have been disabled by pneumoconiosis as a result of their work in the mines. Benefits are also paid to surviving dependents if the miner dies from the disease.Answer option D is incorrect. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) defines a list of jobs not suitable for children between the ages of 16 and 18.Chapter: Risk Management -Objective: Risk Assessment
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