NORTH CAROLINA SHRM-CP EXAM – QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
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Core Domains
* HR Competencies
* Employee Relations
* Talent Acquisition
* Compensation and Benefits
* Organizational Development
* Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
* U.S. Employment Law and Compliance
* Risk Management
Introduction
*The North Carolina SHRM-CP exam is designed to validate the proficiency of HR profess
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
Question 1
Which of the following best describes the "at-will" employment doctrine as generally
,applied in North Carolina?
A. Employers must provide a reason for termination if the employee has completed a
probationary period.
B. Employers may terminate an employee for any reason, provided it is not illegal or
prohibited by contract.
C. Employees are entitled to a notice period of at least two weeks before involuntary
termination.
D. Termination is only permitted if there is documented evidence of misconduct or poor
performance.
🟢 B. Option
🔴 RATIONALE: North Carolina is an at-will employment state, meaning either the
employer or employee can terminate the relationship at any time for any legal reason or
no reason at all.
Question 2
A high-performing employee requests a reasonable accommodation under the ADA.
What is the first step HR should take?
A. Deny the request if it creates an undue hardship on the department.
B. Initiate an interactive process to identify the limitations and potential accommodations.
C. Require the employee to provide a complete copy of their medical records.
D. Consult with legal counsel before speaking to the employee.
🟢 B. Option
🔴 RATIONALE: The ADA mandates an interactive process to identify reasonable
,accommodations; documentation should be limited to the specific limitations and
requested accommodation, not full medical records.
Question 3
Which federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related
medical conditions?
A. Equal Pay Act
B. Fair Labor Standards Act
C. Pregnancy Discrimination Act
D. Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
🟢 C. Option
🔴 RATIONALE: The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) is an amendment to Title VII
of the Civil Rights Act and explicitly prohibits discrimination based on pregnancy,
childbirth, or related conditions.
Question 4
An organization decides to shift from a traditional hierarchical structure to a flatter, more
agile model. This is an example of:
A. Organizational development
B. Risk management
C. Strategic outsourcing
D. Workforce planning
🟢 A. Option
, 🔴 RATIONALE: Organizational development (OD) focuses on improving organizational
effectiveness and health through planned interventions and structural changes.
Question 5
Under the FLSA, which of the following employees is most likely to be classified as
exempt?
A. A warehouse worker paid hourly
B. A payroll clerk paid hourly
C. An HR manager earning a salary who manages two or more employees
D. A customer service representative who follows a strictly defined script
🟢 C. Option
🔴 RATIONALE: Exempt status under the FLSA typically requires meeting both a salary
threshold and a duties test, which includes executive, administrative, or professional
responsibilities.
Question 6
What is the primary purpose of a Job Analysis?
A. To determine the salary range for a new position.
B. To identify the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for a specific role.
C. To evaluate the performance of current incumbents.
D. To recruit for the next fiscal year.
🟢 B. Option
🔴 RATIONALE: Job analysis is the systematic process of gathering information about a
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES 2026 Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF.
Core Domains
* HR Competencies
* Employee Relations
* Talent Acquisition
* Compensation and Benefits
* Organizational Development
* Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
* U.S. Employment Law and Compliance
* Risk Management
Introduction
*The North Carolina SHRM-CP exam is designed to validate the proficiency of HR profess
SECTION ONE: QUESTIONS 1–100
Question 1
Which of the following best describes the "at-will" employment doctrine as generally
,applied in North Carolina?
A. Employers must provide a reason for termination if the employee has completed a
probationary period.
B. Employers may terminate an employee for any reason, provided it is not illegal or
prohibited by contract.
C. Employees are entitled to a notice period of at least two weeks before involuntary
termination.
D. Termination is only permitted if there is documented evidence of misconduct or poor
performance.
🟢 B. Option
🔴 RATIONALE: North Carolina is an at-will employment state, meaning either the
employer or employee can terminate the relationship at any time for any legal reason or
no reason at all.
Question 2
A high-performing employee requests a reasonable accommodation under the ADA.
What is the first step HR should take?
A. Deny the request if it creates an undue hardship on the department.
B. Initiate an interactive process to identify the limitations and potential accommodations.
C. Require the employee to provide a complete copy of their medical records.
D. Consult with legal counsel before speaking to the employee.
🟢 B. Option
🔴 RATIONALE: The ADA mandates an interactive process to identify reasonable
,accommodations; documentation should be limited to the specific limitations and
requested accommodation, not full medical records.
Question 3
Which federal law prohibits discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related
medical conditions?
A. Equal Pay Act
B. Fair Labor Standards Act
C. Pregnancy Discrimination Act
D. Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act
🟢 C. Option
🔴 RATIONALE: The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) is an amendment to Title VII
of the Civil Rights Act and explicitly prohibits discrimination based on pregnancy,
childbirth, or related conditions.
Question 4
An organization decides to shift from a traditional hierarchical structure to a flatter, more
agile model. This is an example of:
A. Organizational development
B. Risk management
C. Strategic outsourcing
D. Workforce planning
🟢 A. Option
, 🔴 RATIONALE: Organizational development (OD) focuses on improving organizational
effectiveness and health through planned interventions and structural changes.
Question 5
Under the FLSA, which of the following employees is most likely to be classified as
exempt?
A. A warehouse worker paid hourly
B. A payroll clerk paid hourly
C. An HR manager earning a salary who manages two or more employees
D. A customer service representative who follows a strictly defined script
🟢 C. Option
🔴 RATIONALE: Exempt status under the FLSA typically requires meeting both a salary
threshold and a duties test, which includes executive, administrative, or professional
responsibilities.
Question 6
What is the primary purpose of a Job Analysis?
A. To determine the salary range for a new position.
B. To identify the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for a specific role.
C. To evaluate the performance of current incumbents.
D. To recruit for the next fiscal year.
🟢 B. Option
🔴 RATIONALE: Job analysis is the systematic process of gathering information about a
