Online Access Free aPHR Practice Test

A(n) _______________ system is a productivity-based system in which an employee is paid for each unit of production.
Response:

• A.Incentive
• B.Merit
• C.Results-oriented
• D.Piece-rate

Collective bargaining agreements are contracts between a union and an employer.
Response:

• A.Yup. They are written expressions of a set of workplace rules and benefits the employer will provide in exchange for employee work performance.
• B.Nope. They are guidelines only. The union will work out any deviations in the grievance process.
• C.Hmmm. Maybe. If the agreement says it is a contract, then it is a contract. If it doesn't claim to be a contract, then it isn't.
• D.Arrrrggggg. Never. If the employer tells the union it isn't going to enter into a contract, then the agreement is only an informal set of working rules.

A job offer letter should be sent to a selected candidate immediately after:
Response:

• A.Both parties verbally agree to any relocation expenses
• B.The hiring decision is made
• C.Both parties review the employment contract
• D.All contingencies are addressed

The training specialist at a chain of retail stores is conducting a training evaluation after the new customer service VIP training that took place last quarter.
He is analyzing data from observations, interviews, tests, and surveys to assess whether new skills were successfully transferred to the job by the trainees.
The analysis he is completing is an example of what type of evaluation?
Response:

• A.Reaction
• B.Results
• C.Behavior
• D.Learning on the job

Leslie has been promoted to the HR Operations team for her company. Her job role will involve compliance with laws including:
Response:

• A.Equal and fair housing
• B.Equal opportunity and affirmative action
• C.Dental administration and support
• D.Healthy menu planning for employers