SHRM-CP PRACTICE EXAM | Actual Questions And Answers
Latest Updated 2026/2027 (Graded A+)
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1) A specialized field which works on engineering the work environment is: A. industrial existentialism.
B. ergonomics. C. environmentalism. D. engineering design
- ✔✔B. ergonomics.
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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
- ✔✔B. in an unstructured interview, the interviewer can ask follow-up questions and pursue
points of interest as they develop
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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.
- ✔✔B. there is usually high employee turnover following repatriation
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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
- ✔✔A. check and verify the inspector's credentials
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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
- ✔✔C. Cost-benefit analysis
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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
- ✔✔C. Making the work process more efficient and less fatiguing
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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
, - ✔✔C. Search through performance appraisal files and personnel records to learn reasons
for job turnover within the company.
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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
- ✔✔C. interview
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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
- ✔✔A. critical incident
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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
- ✔✔D. Taft-Hartley Act
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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
- ✔✔D. progressive discipline has been applied consistent with policy and past practice
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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
- ✔✔A. Employee discounts on employer goods or services
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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
- ✔✔B. the toxicity level
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14) Which type of organizational structure creates a dual chain of command? A. Line and staff B.
Functional C. Matrix D. Vertical
- ✔✔C. Matrix
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15) The use of an aptitude test in the selection process best predicts: A. skill level B. job knowledge C.
manual dexterity D. training performance
- ✔✔D. training performance
Latest Updated 2026/2027 (Graded A+)
•
1) A specialized field which works on engineering the work environment is: A. industrial existentialism.
B. ergonomics. C. environmentalism. D. engineering design
- ✔✔B. ergonomics.
•
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
- ✔✔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.
- ✔✔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
- ✔✔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
- ✔✔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
- ✔✔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
, - ✔✔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
- ✔✔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
- ✔✔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
- ✔✔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
- ✔✔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
- ✔✔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
- ✔✔B. the toxicity level
•
14) Which type of organizational structure creates a dual chain of command? A. Line and staff B.
Functional C. Matrix D. Vertical
- ✔✔C. Matrix
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15) The use of an aptitude test in the selection process best predicts: A. skill level B. job knowledge C.
manual dexterity D. training performance
- ✔✔D. training performance
