Practice Test- SHRM CP| 133 QUESTIONS| WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What is Human Capital Planning? Correct Answer: Human Capital planning is a systematic
process for identifying the resource pool and its capabilities to meet organization goals and
developing the strategies to meet the requirements to fulfill those goals. A Human Management
Capital plan is forward thinking; the questions asked look at the present and into the future.
What is an environmental scan and how does it pertain to strategic planning? Correct Answer:
An environmental scan has to do with the gathering of information that will help to project
company growth and development. An environmental scan helps a company to review historical
data to begin the process of preparing for expected or planned growth in the company.
Why do HR professionals need to understand the legal process? Correct Answer: Legislation
influences the relationship between employers and employees, and the human resources
professional is responsible for understanding this relationship. The legislation that will affect a
business often will affect the business's relationship with its employees.
What is the first step that must be taken for an idea to be presented as a bill to congress? Correct
Answer: When an idea for a bill originates from an individual or business outside of Congress,
the idea must first be submitted to a member of congress (or MOC). This MOC may be either a
senator or representative.
What is the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977? Correct Answer: Establishes the rules for
preventing bribery and penalizing occurrences of it within corporations that exist in several
countries.
What are the steps in the strategic planning process? Correct Answer: Environmental Scanning,
Formulating strategy, Implementing strategy, Making adjustments to strategy
Democratic Leadership Style: Correct Answer: a type of leadership style in which members of
the group take a more participative role in the decision-making process.
Coaching Leadership Style: Correct Answer: Coaching leaders are very effective in settings
where performance or results need improvement. They help others to advance their skills; they
build bench strength, and provide a lot of guidance. The coaching leadership style is most
effective when followers are more responsible, experienced, and agreeable.
Transactional Leadership Style: Correct Answer: a style of leadership that focuses on
supervision, organization, and performance; transactional leadership is a style of leadership in
which leaders promote compliance by followers through both rewards and punishments.
Transformational Leadership Style: Correct Answer: a style of leadership where a leader works
with subordinates to identify needed change, creating a vision to guide the change through
inspiration, and executing the change in tandem with committed members of a group.
, What standard budget responsibilities does HR have? Correct Answer: Payroll taxes, travel
expenses, repairs and maintenance, & employee benefits.
The FLSA retains a certification of age for all employees for how long? Correct Answer: Until
their employment is terminated.
When is a company required to pay their employee more than the federal minimum wage?
Correct Answer: When state minimum wage is higher than the federal minimum wage, the
company is required to pay the state minimum wage over the federal .
What is adverse impact? Correct Answer: The phrase adverse impact or unintentional
discrimination refers to the selection rate of the a protected class being less than 80% of the
selection rate of the highest group.
What's involved in the human resources professional's analysis of staffing needs? Correct
Answer: Create a list of necessary KSAs that will encourage company growth, Develop a list of
employees who might be ready for promotion, Consider various hiring options for any open
positions, as well as positions that will be open in the near future, and Review the results of past
hiring decisions to increase the potential success of future decisions.
Short-form Application Correct Answer: Consists of a pre-made form designed to obtain general
information. Short-form applications are best used for positions that do not require a large
number of specialized skills or for individuals within the organization, attempting to change
positions.
Long-form Application Correct Answer: Is a pre-made form designed to obtain a more in-depth
idea of an individual's skills or knowledge. A long form application is the most commonly used
general employment application.
General Employment Application Correct Answer: Requests information related to employment
history, education, and overall background.
Job-Specific Employment Application Correct Answer: Is used by organizations needing to fill
a large number of similar positions or hire individuals for similar positions on a regular basis.
Weighted Employment Application Correct Answer: Are forms requesting answers to questions
or information related to specific requirements necessary to perform the duties associated with
the position. Each requirement is then assigned a weight based on its importance to the position.
What are the HR professional's primary role in assisting a department with conducting an
effective interview? Correct Answer: To offer any requested advice on preparing for and setting
up interviews.
Contrast Bias Correct Answer: Unconsciously contrasting other candidates with the first
candidate interviewed.
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What is Human Capital Planning? Correct Answer: Human Capital planning is a systematic
process for identifying the resource pool and its capabilities to meet organization goals and
developing the strategies to meet the requirements to fulfill those goals. A Human Management
Capital plan is forward thinking; the questions asked look at the present and into the future.
What is an environmental scan and how does it pertain to strategic planning? Correct Answer:
An environmental scan has to do with the gathering of information that will help to project
company growth and development. An environmental scan helps a company to review historical
data to begin the process of preparing for expected or planned growth in the company.
Why do HR professionals need to understand the legal process? Correct Answer: Legislation
influences the relationship between employers and employees, and the human resources
professional is responsible for understanding this relationship. The legislation that will affect a
business often will affect the business's relationship with its employees.
What is the first step that must be taken for an idea to be presented as a bill to congress? Correct
Answer: When an idea for a bill originates from an individual or business outside of Congress,
the idea must first be submitted to a member of congress (or MOC). This MOC may be either a
senator or representative.
What is the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977? Correct Answer: Establishes the rules for
preventing bribery and penalizing occurrences of it within corporations that exist in several
countries.
What are the steps in the strategic planning process? Correct Answer: Environmental Scanning,
Formulating strategy, Implementing strategy, Making adjustments to strategy
Democratic Leadership Style: Correct Answer: a type of leadership style in which members of
the group take a more participative role in the decision-making process.
Coaching Leadership Style: Correct Answer: Coaching leaders are very effective in settings
where performance or results need improvement. They help others to advance their skills; they
build bench strength, and provide a lot of guidance. The coaching leadership style is most
effective when followers are more responsible, experienced, and agreeable.
Transactional Leadership Style: Correct Answer: a style of leadership that focuses on
supervision, organization, and performance; transactional leadership is a style of leadership in
which leaders promote compliance by followers through both rewards and punishments.
Transformational Leadership Style: Correct Answer: a style of leadership where a leader works
with subordinates to identify needed change, creating a vision to guide the change through
inspiration, and executing the change in tandem with committed members of a group.
, What standard budget responsibilities does HR have? Correct Answer: Payroll taxes, travel
expenses, repairs and maintenance, & employee benefits.
The FLSA retains a certification of age for all employees for how long? Correct Answer: Until
their employment is terminated.
When is a company required to pay their employee more than the federal minimum wage?
Correct Answer: When state minimum wage is higher than the federal minimum wage, the
company is required to pay the state minimum wage over the federal .
What is adverse impact? Correct Answer: The phrase adverse impact or unintentional
discrimination refers to the selection rate of the a protected class being less than 80% of the
selection rate of the highest group.
What's involved in the human resources professional's analysis of staffing needs? Correct
Answer: Create a list of necessary KSAs that will encourage company growth, Develop a list of
employees who might be ready for promotion, Consider various hiring options for any open
positions, as well as positions that will be open in the near future, and Review the results of past
hiring decisions to increase the potential success of future decisions.
Short-form Application Correct Answer: Consists of a pre-made form designed to obtain general
information. Short-form applications are best used for positions that do not require a large
number of specialized skills or for individuals within the organization, attempting to change
positions.
Long-form Application Correct Answer: Is a pre-made form designed to obtain a more in-depth
idea of an individual's skills or knowledge. A long form application is the most commonly used
general employment application.
General Employment Application Correct Answer: Requests information related to employment
history, education, and overall background.
Job-Specific Employment Application Correct Answer: Is used by organizations needing to fill
a large number of similar positions or hire individuals for similar positions on a regular basis.
Weighted Employment Application Correct Answer: Are forms requesting answers to questions
or information related to specific requirements necessary to perform the duties associated with
the position. Each requirement is then assigned a weight based on its importance to the position.
What are the HR professional's primary role in assisting a department with conducting an
effective interview? Correct Answer: To offer any requested advice on preparing for and setting
up interviews.
Contrast Bias Correct Answer: Unconsciously contrasting other candidates with the first
candidate interviewed.
