PHR Knowledge Check Exam Questions
& Answers
Which types of questions and items can you expect on the PHR® exam? - ANS-Multiple
choice, multiple response, fill in the blank, drag and drop, scenario
What are the areas of test specifications on the PHR® exam? - ANS-Responsibilities
and knowledge
What is the passing point for the PHR® exam? - ANS-500
Which HR functions are part of the Total Rewards functional area? - ANS-
Compensation and benefits
Which functional area has the most content? - ANS-Employee and labor relations
Which legislative branch of government consists of nine justices nominated by the
president? - ANS-Supreme Court
Which action is not a possibility in the EEOC complaint process? - ANS-EEOC decides
the charge
According to the ADA Amendments Act, or ADAAA, of 2008, which impairment is an
exception to the rules of construction? - ANS-Ordinary glasses or contact lenses
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, or FLSA, which category is not an exempt
employee category? - ANS-Clerical
When does the company need to complete Form 301, the Injury and Illness Incident
Report? - ANS-Within 7 days
Under the Consumer Credit Protection Act of 1968, what percentage of the employee's
pay should be withheld ? - ANS-25%
Which Act provides for compensation benefits for maritime workers? - ANS-Longshore
and harbor workers' compensation act (LHWCA)
A company with a federal government contract is unsure if it needs to comply with
affirmative action regulations. Based on Executive Order 11246, what is the contract
dollar amount in order for them to comply? - ANS-$10,000
, What is the minimum number of employees needed for a private employer to be subject
to the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, or COBRA? - ANS-20
What is the minimum number of employees needed for a private employer to be subject
to the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, or COBRA? - ANS-The clayton
act (1914), the sherman anti trust act (1890), and the securities and exchange act
(1934)
Which Act provided for Section 401(k) plans? - ANS-The revenue act (1978)
Which element of a business strategy covers the company's core purpose and focus
and its goals and philosophy? - ANS-Mission
Which type of business structure has one owner with full responsibility? - ANS-Sole
proprietorship
What is one of the two behavioral forms of competition? - ANS-Positive
Which business environmental sector focuses on banks, stock markets, and saving and
loans? - ANS-Financial sector
What are the three external business elements? - ANS-Competition, customers,
offerings
Under the SWOT analysis method, what does the O stand for? - ANS-Opportunities
What is not a common benefit of competition? - ANS-Take away jobs
What are two characteristics of a limited liability corporation (LLC)? - ANS-It has less
regulations and the taxes are paid by its owners
Which pre-1960 act provides protection for original inventions? - ANS-The U.S. Patent
Act
What are the internal assessment elements of a SWOT analysis? - ANS-Weaknesses
and strengths
Which type of business element is technology? - ANS-Structural
Suppliers, parts, and manufacturers are part of which environmental sector? - ANS-Raw
materials
Whistleblowing for the private sector is enforced by which authority? - ANS-
Occupational safety and health administration (OSHA)
& Answers
Which types of questions and items can you expect on the PHR® exam? - ANS-Multiple
choice, multiple response, fill in the blank, drag and drop, scenario
What are the areas of test specifications on the PHR® exam? - ANS-Responsibilities
and knowledge
What is the passing point for the PHR® exam? - ANS-500
Which HR functions are part of the Total Rewards functional area? - ANS-
Compensation and benefits
Which functional area has the most content? - ANS-Employee and labor relations
Which legislative branch of government consists of nine justices nominated by the
president? - ANS-Supreme Court
Which action is not a possibility in the EEOC complaint process? - ANS-EEOC decides
the charge
According to the ADA Amendments Act, or ADAAA, of 2008, which impairment is an
exception to the rules of construction? - ANS-Ordinary glasses or contact lenses
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, or FLSA, which category is not an exempt
employee category? - ANS-Clerical
When does the company need to complete Form 301, the Injury and Illness Incident
Report? - ANS-Within 7 days
Under the Consumer Credit Protection Act of 1968, what percentage of the employee's
pay should be withheld ? - ANS-25%
Which Act provides for compensation benefits for maritime workers? - ANS-Longshore
and harbor workers' compensation act (LHWCA)
A company with a federal government contract is unsure if it needs to comply with
affirmative action regulations. Based on Executive Order 11246, what is the contract
dollar amount in order for them to comply? - ANS-$10,000
, What is the minimum number of employees needed for a private employer to be subject
to the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, or COBRA? - ANS-20
What is the minimum number of employees needed for a private employer to be subject
to the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, or COBRA? - ANS-The clayton
act (1914), the sherman anti trust act (1890), and the securities and exchange act
(1934)
Which Act provided for Section 401(k) plans? - ANS-The revenue act (1978)
Which element of a business strategy covers the company's core purpose and focus
and its goals and philosophy? - ANS-Mission
Which type of business structure has one owner with full responsibility? - ANS-Sole
proprietorship
What is one of the two behavioral forms of competition? - ANS-Positive
Which business environmental sector focuses on banks, stock markets, and saving and
loans? - ANS-Financial sector
What are the three external business elements? - ANS-Competition, customers,
offerings
Under the SWOT analysis method, what does the O stand for? - ANS-Opportunities
What is not a common benefit of competition? - ANS-Take away jobs
What are two characteristics of a limited liability corporation (LLC)? - ANS-It has less
regulations and the taxes are paid by its owners
Which pre-1960 act provides protection for original inventions? - ANS-The U.S. Patent
Act
What are the internal assessment elements of a SWOT analysis? - ANS-Weaknesses
and strengths
Which type of business element is technology? - ANS-Structural
Suppliers, parts, and manufacturers are part of which environmental sector? - ANS-Raw
materials
Whistleblowing for the private sector is enforced by which authority? - ANS-
Occupational safety and health administration (OSHA)
