SHRM-CP PREPARATION TEST 2026
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
● 2) A primary advantage of unstructured versus structured interviewing
techniques is that: A. structured interviews take less time B. in an
unstructured interview, the interviewer can ask follow-up questions and
pursue points of interest as they develop C. unstructured interviews are
in compliance with EEOC regulations, whereas structured interviews are
not D. unstructured interviews are more cost effective. Answer: B. in an
unstructured interview, the interviewer can ask follow-up questions and
pursue points of interest as they develop
● 3) A common repatriation problem for international companies is that:
A. repatriation usually precipitates employee grievances B. there is
usually high employee turnover following repatriation C. repatriated
employees usually demand significantly higher salaries D. repatriated
employees generally do not wish to return to the U.S.. Answer: B. there
is usually high employee turnover following repatriation
● 4) If an OSHA inspector shows up at the workplace, the first step an
HR professional should take is: A. check and verify the inspector's
credentials B. close the workplace and send the employees home C.
deny any violation noted by the inspector D. secure all health and safety
related company records in a locked location. Answer: A. check and
verify the inspector's credentials
,● 5) Comparing the expense of a program versus its projected and
identifiable results is using which planning technique? A. Zero-based
budgeting B. MBO C. Cost-benefit analysis D. Variable budgeting.
Answer: C. Cost-benefit analysis
● 6) Frederick Taylor is noted for his contribution to: A. performance
appraisal systems B. "humanizing" the workplace C. Making the work
process more efficient and less fatiguing D. Pension reform. Answer: C.
Making the work process more efficient and less fatiguing
● 7) An HR professional is investigating reasons for job turnover
among company employees moving from one job or department to
another. Which data collection method would provide the information
without interdepartmental conflicts? A. Surveys to all employees who
have changed positions within the last year. B. Group interviews with
employees and previous supervisors to discuss reasons for job changes.
C. Search through performance appraisal files and personnel records to
learn reasons for job turnover within the company. D. Questionnaires
distributed only to employees who have changed positions. Answer: C.
Search through performance appraisal files and personnel records to
learn reasons for job turnover within the company.
● 8) Of the following, the weakest tool for predicting an applicant's job
performance is the: A. application form B. proficiency test C. interview
D. prior work reference. Answer: C. interview
, ● 9) Keeping a record of all employees and listing significant successes
and failures of each describe which method? A. critical incident B. MBO
C. Essay form D. Field review. Answer: A. critical incident
● 10) Which of the following pieces of federal legislation is considered
pro management? A. Wagner Act B. National Industrial Recovery Act C.
Railway Recovery Act D. Taft-Hartley Act. Answer: D. Taft-Hartley Act
● 11) The most important element in defending an organization's
position in a disciplinary action is to demonstrate that: A. the employee
has been warned B. the employee knew the rules before the infraction C.
an example was needed to eliminate or reduce similar misbehavior D.
progressive discipline has been applied consistent with policy and past
practice. Answer: D. progressive discipline has been applied consistent
with policy and past practice
● 12) Which of the following would be considered nontaxable indirect
compensation? A. Employee discounts on employer goods or services B.
Employer-paid group-term life insurance over $50,000 C. Personal use
of a company car D. Severance pay. Answer: A. Employee discounts on
employer goods or services
● 13) The lowest dose level at which toxic effects of a material can be
demonstrated is called: A. the adverse impact level B. the toxicity level
C. the lethal level D. the just-toxic amount. Answer: B. the toxicity level
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
GRADED A+
● 2) A primary advantage of unstructured versus structured interviewing
techniques is that: A. structured interviews take less time B. in an
unstructured interview, the interviewer can ask follow-up questions and
pursue points of interest as they develop C. unstructured interviews are
in compliance with EEOC regulations, whereas structured interviews are
not D. unstructured interviews are more cost effective. Answer: B. in an
unstructured interview, the interviewer can ask follow-up questions and
pursue points of interest as they develop
● 3) A common repatriation problem for international companies is that:
A. repatriation usually precipitates employee grievances B. there is
usually high employee turnover following repatriation C. repatriated
employees usually demand significantly higher salaries D. repatriated
employees generally do not wish to return to the U.S.. Answer: B. there
is usually high employee turnover following repatriation
● 4) If an OSHA inspector shows up at the workplace, the first step an
HR professional should take is: A. check and verify the inspector's
credentials B. close the workplace and send the employees home C.
deny any violation noted by the inspector D. secure all health and safety
related company records in a locked location. Answer: A. check and
verify the inspector's credentials
,● 5) Comparing the expense of a program versus its projected and
identifiable results is using which planning technique? A. Zero-based
budgeting B. MBO C. Cost-benefit analysis D. Variable budgeting.
Answer: C. Cost-benefit analysis
● 6) Frederick Taylor is noted for his contribution to: A. performance
appraisal systems B. "humanizing" the workplace C. Making the work
process more efficient and less fatiguing D. Pension reform. Answer: C.
Making the work process more efficient and less fatiguing
● 7) An HR professional is investigating reasons for job turnover
among company employees moving from one job or department to
another. Which data collection method would provide the information
without interdepartmental conflicts? A. Surveys to all employees who
have changed positions within the last year. B. Group interviews with
employees and previous supervisors to discuss reasons for job changes.
C. Search through performance appraisal files and personnel records to
learn reasons for job turnover within the company. D. Questionnaires
distributed only to employees who have changed positions. Answer: C.
Search through performance appraisal files and personnel records to
learn reasons for job turnover within the company.
● 8) Of the following, the weakest tool for predicting an applicant's job
performance is the: A. application form B. proficiency test C. interview
D. prior work reference. Answer: C. interview
, ● 9) Keeping a record of all employees and listing significant successes
and failures of each describe which method? A. critical incident B. MBO
C. Essay form D. Field review. Answer: A. critical incident
● 10) Which of the following pieces of federal legislation is considered
pro management? A. Wagner Act B. National Industrial Recovery Act C.
Railway Recovery Act D. Taft-Hartley Act. Answer: D. Taft-Hartley Act
● 11) The most important element in defending an organization's
position in a disciplinary action is to demonstrate that: A. the employee
has been warned B. the employee knew the rules before the infraction C.
an example was needed to eliminate or reduce similar misbehavior D.
progressive discipline has been applied consistent with policy and past
practice. Answer: D. progressive discipline has been applied consistent
with policy and past practice
● 12) Which of the following would be considered nontaxable indirect
compensation? A. Employee discounts on employer goods or services B.
Employer-paid group-term life insurance over $50,000 C. Personal use
of a company car D. Severance pay. Answer: A. Employee discounts on
employer goods or services
● 13) The lowest dose level at which toxic effects of a material can be
demonstrated is called: A. the adverse impact level B. the toxicity level
C. the lethal level D. the just-toxic amount. Answer: B. the toxicity level
