PHR General 2

Question 1

Which federal law prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin?

Accepted Answer

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Answer

Fair Labor Standards Act

Answer

Occupational Safety and Health Act

Answer

National Labor Relations Act

Question 2

An employee requests FMLA leave. How many weeks of unpaid leave does the FMLA generally provide in a 12-month period?

Accepted Answer

12 weeks

Answer

6 weeks

Answer

10 weeks

Answer

16 weeks

Question 3

Which compensation approach pays employees based on the market rate for similar jobs at other organizations?

Accepted Answer

External competitiveness

Answer

Internal equity

Answer

Pay compression

Answer

Broadbanding

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of a job analysis?

Accepted Answer

To systematically gather information about job duties and requirements

Answer

To set the company budget

Answer

To terminate underperformers

Answer

To calculate turnover rates

Question 5

Under the FLSA, employees who are exempt from overtime must generally meet which test?

Accepted Answer

Salary basis and duties test

Answer

Tenure test

Answer

Seniority test

Answer

Headcount test

Question 6

Which selection tool measures whether applicants possess specific knowledge or skills required for a job?

Accepted Answer

Work sample or skills test

Answer

Cognitive ability test

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Polygraph

Answer

Credit check

Question 7

What does ADA require employers to provide to qualified individuals with disabilities, absent undue hardship?

Accepted Answer

Reasonable accommodation

Answer

Higher pay

Answer

Guaranteed promotion

Answer

Reduced work hours for all