HRCI aPHR - Practice Exam Graded A+
A third-party organization which maintains responsibility, including pay and benefits, for
employees who are hired out to other organizations, is referred to as - ANSWER-a
staffing agency
A traditional 401(k) provides employees a means of contributing - ANSWER-pre-tax
funds for retirement
A written complaint regarding perceived unfair treatment is known as a - ANSWER-
grievance
According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), before a background check is
completed, an organization must - ANSWER-obtain a written authorization from the
applicant
According to the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), management can take what
action during an organizing attempt by a union? - ANSWER-Provide business-related
reasons why a union is unnecessary
After a merger, an organization can - ANSWER-reduce costs by eliminating redundant
job functions
An employee completes an I-9 form as part of what process? - ANSWER-On-boarding
An employee privately alleges to a member of the human resources department that a
supervisor has violated an employment law. The employee requests that no action be
taken. Human resources' obligation is to the - ANSWER-organization because
allegations must be investigated
An intranet is used to - ANSWER-serve as an information source for employees
An organization identifies and develops employees for key leadership positions using a
- ANSWER-succession plan
An organization provides consistent information about policies and procedures by -
ANSWER-creating and distributing an employee handbook
An organization's incentive award program should be based on - ANSWER-business
objectives
An organization's purpose is stated in its - ANSWER-mission
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) are valuable because they help - ANSWER-
employees maintain good job performance by addressing personal problems
A third-party organization which maintains responsibility, including pay and benefits, for
employees who are hired out to other organizations, is referred to as - ANSWER-a
staffing agency
A traditional 401(k) provides employees a means of contributing - ANSWER-pre-tax
funds for retirement
A written complaint regarding perceived unfair treatment is known as a - ANSWER-
grievance
According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), before a background check is
completed, an organization must - ANSWER-obtain a written authorization from the
applicant
According to the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), management can take what
action during an organizing attempt by a union? - ANSWER-Provide business-related
reasons why a union is unnecessary
After a merger, an organization can - ANSWER-reduce costs by eliminating redundant
job functions
An employee completes an I-9 form as part of what process? - ANSWER-On-boarding
An employee privately alleges to a member of the human resources department that a
supervisor has violated an employment law. The employee requests that no action be
taken. Human resources' obligation is to the - ANSWER-organization because
allegations must be investigated
An intranet is used to - ANSWER-serve as an information source for employees
An organization identifies and develops employees for key leadership positions using a
- ANSWER-succession plan
An organization provides consistent information about policies and procedures by -
ANSWER-creating and distributing an employee handbook
An organization's incentive award program should be based on - ANSWER-business
objectives
An organization's purpose is stated in its - ANSWER-mission
Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) are valuable because they help - ANSWER-
employees maintain good job performance by addressing personal problems
