Online Access Free SHRM-CP Practice Test

Which of the following correlation coefficients would indicate the strongest relationship between two variables?

• A.0.1
• B.0
• C.+0.7
• D.0.9

As of July 24, 2009, the federal minimum wage was established at $7.25 per hour. Grace Clothing, a successful line of retail clothing stores located in California, will be hiring 10 new workers at minimum wage with the option for commission. California has a statewide minimum wage of $8.00 per hour, so the company owners have contacted human resources manager Edwina regarding the disparity in minimum wage pay at the state and federal level. Which statement below best quotes the policy Edwina would cite to help Grace Clothing resolve the difference?

• A.When a state minimum wage is higher than the federal minimum wage, the company is required to pay the state minimum over the federal minimum
• B.Grace Clothing is required to pay employees the lowest minimum wage of any state in the country, which is $5.15
• C.The size of Grace Clothing makes it exempt from minimum wage requirements, so the company has no obligation to follow either federal or state minimum wage
• D.When a federal minimum wage is lower than a state minimum wage, companies may use the federal minimum wage as their standard
• E.The presence of commission means that Grace Clothing can lower the minimum wage that it pays workers because the commission payments compensate for the lower minimum pay

OSHA 300 represents which of the following:

• A.Employee Privacy Case List
• B.Log of WorkRelated Injuries and Illnesses
• C.Summary of Workplace Problems
• D.Record of Employee Complaints and Referrals
• E.Injury and Illness Incident Report

With the training program described in question 6, the marketing research company also has budget constraints to consider. What is the human resources professional's role in budget and costs for this projected company activity?

• A.Research the cost of each testing program to eliminate any options that exceed the budget constraints of the company
• B.Assist in preparing a costanalysis review that will consider the expenses and benefits of each testing option
• C.Review options to determine if the company can utilize part of the testing program and avoid the full cost
• D.Recommend costcutting measures for other company activities to ensure that the necessary training can take place

Which of the following end results represents a way that a human resources professional can measure how the HR department is bringing value to a company?

• A.Increased expense within the human resources department
• B.A reduced level of outsourcing from a company
• C.An increased number of employee complaints indicating corporate problems
• D.The addition of new employees to the human resources department
• E.A reduced number of lawsuits against a company