HRCI- SPHR EXAM LATEST 2023-2024 WITH 300+
REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES|ALREADY GRADED A
The international gas utility company for which you direct HR does not have an
organized health and safety program for its workers. What should be your first
step?
A. Focus on becoming compliant with international, federal, state, and local safety
standards.
B. Identify the employees who are most at risk and begin safety efforts with them.
C. Obtain approval for a company-wide incentive program based on zero accidents
or injuries.
D. Meet with the workers' compensation brokers to assess the costs of lack of a
safety program.
See the answer - ANSWER- B. RATIONALE: In this high-risk industry, it would
be prudent for human resources to begin building a safety program for those
workers who are most at risk. This effort may include data collection, incentives,
and compliance efforts as part of the overall intervention strategy.
The food distribution center for which you work has seen an increase in the
number of loading-dock workers reporting ankle injuries. What strategy would be
most effective to reduce or eliminate the risk?
A. Require employees to wear high-top steel-toed work boots.
B. Review the injury records for patterns of unsafe behaviors.
C. Conduct a root-cause analysis with a committee made up of dock workers.
D. Ask the occupational clinic to come in and provide safety training. - ANSWER-
C. . RATIONALE: Any time there is an increase in injuries and accidents, HR
should take the time to analyze for root causes. From this, hazard abatement
strategies may be developed and could include new personal protective
equipment requirements or worker training.
The major Internet provider for which you are the VP of human resources has just
experienced the largest customer and employee data breach in the history of the
United States. In an effort to comply with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC), you should first do what?
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,A. Evaluate the areas where the company's data is still at risk for hackers
B. Research credit monitoring services to offer affected individuals.
C. Wait to notify investors until the executive team can sell their shares of
company stock.
D. Assess the depth of the data breach and notify investors as soon as is
practicable. - ANSWER- D. . RATIONALE: When a data breach of this
magnitude occurs, it is important for HR to help the company respond in
accordance with governing agencies but also in a manner that protects the interests
of both the company and the affected individuals.
Which of the following are examples of the physical assets that must be secured to
prevent a cybersecurity attack?
A. The employees
B. The buildings
C. The workstations
D. The power lines - ANSWER- C.
RATIONALE: Physical assets such as workstations and servers can be tracked
and monitored as part of a company's efforts to prevent cyberattacks on sensitive
company and customer data.
Establishing a hierarchy of assets helps companies do what when it comes to data
protection?
A. Identify priorities when it comes to building a robust data security program
B. Determine what skills in data security personnel to hire for
C. Write policies that protect critical assets
D. Purchase external layers of protections, making the data harder to breach -
ANSWER- A.
RATIONALE: Establishing a hierarchy of assets helps a company craft an
effective data security program. Building controls for these assets may include
policies, practices, and the deployment of internal and external resources, but it
will be difficult to know where to deploy the resources without understanding what
is most at risk/important.
The hospital for which you work has hired an outside agency to staff the parking
lot security posts. The guard works only at night and is unsupervised. Recently
there has been a rash of attacks in the area against security guards in general. What
steps should you take to protect this contingent worker from becoming a victim of
workplace violence?
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,A. Allow him to carry his personal gun while on duty.
B. Install security cameras that are monitored from the inside.
C. Make a business case to the board of directors that this post should have two
workers at all times.
D. Ask the employment agency to cover the costs of additional security
recommendations. - ANSWER- B.
RATIONALE: In this case, a team approach may work to help minimize an act
of workplace violence. Security cameras can act as a deterrent to crime. Having the
cameras internally monitored increases the ability for a quick response should an
event occur.
A major sandwich restaurant hires 15-year-old workers to operate a meat slicer.
This may violate which of the following?
A. The Food and Drug Administration
B. Food Safety Management
C. The Fair Labor Standards Act
D. The Occupational Safety and Health Act - ANSWER- C.
RATIONALE: The Fair Labor Standards Act addresses more than just legal
compensation; it also limits the type of work that may be done by minors. In this
example, a meat slicer is considered a hazardous job and is therefore prohibited for
workers between the ages of 14 and 15.
An employee has shared with her manager that she has been prescribed medicine
for her bipolar disorder. Which labor laws may need to be considered on her
behalf?
A. The Americans with Disabilities Act
B. The Occupational Safety and Health Act
C. The Drug-Free Workplace Act D. Both A and B - ANSWER- A.
RATIONALE: Mental illnesses are generally covered under the Americans with
Disabilities Act and apply to employers with 15 or more employees. This employee
may need to be reasonably accommodated as a result of her disability.
A winery employs hundreds of seasonal, temporary workers that are processed
through a staffing agency. Many of them will be working with hazardous
chemicals. Which of the following should you do first to comply with OSHA's
hazard communication standard?
A. Ask the temporary agency to provide general hazardous material-handling
training.
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, B. Ensure that the same protections offered to regular workers are offered to
temporary workers.
C. Ask the agency to come inspect the facility to ensure it is a safe work
environment.
D. Communicate with the agency regarding what types of protection will be
needed. - ANSWER- D.
RATIONALE: Both the host company and the staffing agency have
responsibilities to ensure the safety of individuals who will be working with
hazardous materials. Communicating with the agency allows for a coordination of
effort, including the need for protection, training, and verifying that the workers
are going to a safe workplace.
A software developer in the Midwest has decided to offer voluntary microchipping
of their employees. The chips will be medically inserted into the individual's right
hand and will allow employees to open doors, clock in, and even make purchases
in the company cafeteria. What type of data is being collected?
A. Biometric
B. Personal C. Identity
D. Medical - ANSWER- C.
RATIONALE: There are several different ways information can be collected,
stored, and eventually utilized in a 21st-century workplace. In this example, the
company is using microchips to identify employees.
Using the information from the previous question, what type of risk is the
microchipping employer exposed to?
A. Identity theft
B. Privacy concerns
C. Health risks
D. All of the above - ANSWER- D.
RATIONALE: With implantable technology, there are several types of risk that an
employer may need to take steps to minimize. The capabilities and design of the
microchip must be reviewed to ensure it does not send information about an
employee, unlawfully track employee movements, or cause infection or other
health issues.
Which of the following mitigation efforts will improve data security?
A. Purchasing EPL insurance
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REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES|ALREADY GRADED A
The international gas utility company for which you direct HR does not have an
organized health and safety program for its workers. What should be your first
step?
A. Focus on becoming compliant with international, federal, state, and local safety
standards.
B. Identify the employees who are most at risk and begin safety efforts with them.
C. Obtain approval for a company-wide incentive program based on zero accidents
or injuries.
D. Meet with the workers' compensation brokers to assess the costs of lack of a
safety program.
See the answer - ANSWER- B. RATIONALE: In this high-risk industry, it would
be prudent for human resources to begin building a safety program for those
workers who are most at risk. This effort may include data collection, incentives,
and compliance efforts as part of the overall intervention strategy.
The food distribution center for which you work has seen an increase in the
number of loading-dock workers reporting ankle injuries. What strategy would be
most effective to reduce or eliminate the risk?
A. Require employees to wear high-top steel-toed work boots.
B. Review the injury records for patterns of unsafe behaviors.
C. Conduct a root-cause analysis with a committee made up of dock workers.
D. Ask the occupational clinic to come in and provide safety training. - ANSWER-
C. . RATIONALE: Any time there is an increase in injuries and accidents, HR
should take the time to analyze for root causes. From this, hazard abatement
strategies may be developed and could include new personal protective
equipment requirements or worker training.
The major Internet provider for which you are the VP of human resources has just
experienced the largest customer and employee data breach in the history of the
United States. In an effort to comply with the Securities and Exchange
Commission (SEC), you should first do what?
1
,A. Evaluate the areas where the company's data is still at risk for hackers
B. Research credit monitoring services to offer affected individuals.
C. Wait to notify investors until the executive team can sell their shares of
company stock.
D. Assess the depth of the data breach and notify investors as soon as is
practicable. - ANSWER- D. . RATIONALE: When a data breach of this
magnitude occurs, it is important for HR to help the company respond in
accordance with governing agencies but also in a manner that protects the interests
of both the company and the affected individuals.
Which of the following are examples of the physical assets that must be secured to
prevent a cybersecurity attack?
A. The employees
B. The buildings
C. The workstations
D. The power lines - ANSWER- C.
RATIONALE: Physical assets such as workstations and servers can be tracked
and monitored as part of a company's efforts to prevent cyberattacks on sensitive
company and customer data.
Establishing a hierarchy of assets helps companies do what when it comes to data
protection?
A. Identify priorities when it comes to building a robust data security program
B. Determine what skills in data security personnel to hire for
C. Write policies that protect critical assets
D. Purchase external layers of protections, making the data harder to breach -
ANSWER- A.
RATIONALE: Establishing a hierarchy of assets helps a company craft an
effective data security program. Building controls for these assets may include
policies, practices, and the deployment of internal and external resources, but it
will be difficult to know where to deploy the resources without understanding what
is most at risk/important.
The hospital for which you work has hired an outside agency to staff the parking
lot security posts. The guard works only at night and is unsupervised. Recently
there has been a rash of attacks in the area against security guards in general. What
steps should you take to protect this contingent worker from becoming a victim of
workplace violence?
2
,A. Allow him to carry his personal gun while on duty.
B. Install security cameras that are monitored from the inside.
C. Make a business case to the board of directors that this post should have two
workers at all times.
D. Ask the employment agency to cover the costs of additional security
recommendations. - ANSWER- B.
RATIONALE: In this case, a team approach may work to help minimize an act
of workplace violence. Security cameras can act as a deterrent to crime. Having the
cameras internally monitored increases the ability for a quick response should an
event occur.
A major sandwich restaurant hires 15-year-old workers to operate a meat slicer.
This may violate which of the following?
A. The Food and Drug Administration
B. Food Safety Management
C. The Fair Labor Standards Act
D. The Occupational Safety and Health Act - ANSWER- C.
RATIONALE: The Fair Labor Standards Act addresses more than just legal
compensation; it also limits the type of work that may be done by minors. In this
example, a meat slicer is considered a hazardous job and is therefore prohibited for
workers between the ages of 14 and 15.
An employee has shared with her manager that she has been prescribed medicine
for her bipolar disorder. Which labor laws may need to be considered on her
behalf?
A. The Americans with Disabilities Act
B. The Occupational Safety and Health Act
C. The Drug-Free Workplace Act D. Both A and B - ANSWER- A.
RATIONALE: Mental illnesses are generally covered under the Americans with
Disabilities Act and apply to employers with 15 or more employees. This employee
may need to be reasonably accommodated as a result of her disability.
A winery employs hundreds of seasonal, temporary workers that are processed
through a staffing agency. Many of them will be working with hazardous
chemicals. Which of the following should you do first to comply with OSHA's
hazard communication standard?
A. Ask the temporary agency to provide general hazardous material-handling
training.
3
, B. Ensure that the same protections offered to regular workers are offered to
temporary workers.
C. Ask the agency to come inspect the facility to ensure it is a safe work
environment.
D. Communicate with the agency regarding what types of protection will be
needed. - ANSWER- D.
RATIONALE: Both the host company and the staffing agency have
responsibilities to ensure the safety of individuals who will be working with
hazardous materials. Communicating with the agency allows for a coordination of
effort, including the need for protection, training, and verifying that the workers
are going to a safe workplace.
A software developer in the Midwest has decided to offer voluntary microchipping
of their employees. The chips will be medically inserted into the individual's right
hand and will allow employees to open doors, clock in, and even make purchases
in the company cafeteria. What type of data is being collected?
A. Biometric
B. Personal C. Identity
D. Medical - ANSWER- C.
RATIONALE: There are several different ways information can be collected,
stored, and eventually utilized in a 21st-century workplace. In this example, the
company is using microchips to identify employees.
Using the information from the previous question, what type of risk is the
microchipping employer exposed to?
A. Identity theft
B. Privacy concerns
C. Health risks
D. All of the above - ANSWER- D.
RATIONALE: With implantable technology, there are several types of risk that an
employer may need to take steps to minimize. The capabilities and design of the
microchip must be reviewed to ensure it does not send information about an
employee, unlawfully track employee movements, or cause infection or other
health issues.
Which of the following mitigation efforts will improve data security?
A. Purchasing EPL insurance
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