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1. California law prohibits smoking in all places of employment except:
A. medical research facilities if smoking is integral to research being conduct-
ed.
B. 85% of the guestroom accommodations in a hotel, motel, or similar transient
lodging establishment.
C. cabs or motortrucks where all occupants are smoking.
D. residential care facilities.: medical research facilities if smoking is integral to research being
conducted.
2. If an employer disagrees with an initial determination regarding an
unem- ployment claim, the employer:
A. must complete a Form DE2063.
B. may appeal the claim to EDD.
C. may file a temporary injunction to stop benefit payment.
D. has no further recourse.: may appeal the claim to EDD.
Justification: If an employer in California disagrees with an initial determination regarding an
unemployment claim, they have the right to appeal the decision to the California Employment
Development Department (EDD). This is part of the due process that ensures both employers and
employees have a voice in unemployment claims.
3. If a nonexempt technical worker is required to work through one 30-minute
lunch break, how much compensation must be paid?
A. 30 minutes of base pay and 30 minutes of regular pay
B. 30 minutes of base pay and 1 hour of regular pay
C. 30 minutes of pay at the overtime rateterm-3
B.1 hour of pay at the overtime rate: 30 minutes of base pay and 1 hour of regular pay
4. Drug testing of a current employee may be permitted when the:
A. employee's breath smells like alcohol.
B. employee is considered for a promotion.
C. employee is absent for more than 2 weeks.
D. employee is seriously injured on the job.: D. employee is seriously injured on the job.
Justification: Generally, employers have broad discretion to require drug testing following a workplace
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accident, especially if there's a reasonable suspicion that the accident may have been related to drug use
or impairment. Drug testing may be a part of the investigation into the accident and can help ensure
safety in the workplace.
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5. Which statement is correct with regard to an employer's notations on a
job candidate's application form?term-3
A. They must be initialed by the applicant.
B. They must be written in ink.
C. They must not be open to misinterpretation.
D. They must not be kept for more than 30 days.: C. They must not be open to
misinterpreta- tion.
Justification: Notations on a job candidate's application should be clear, concise, and not subject to
misinterpretation. This is to prevent any miscommunication or misinterpretation that could lead to
potential legal issues, including claims of discrimination or unfair hiring practices.
6. According to the California Labor Commission, which of the following is a
permissible wage deduction for an exempt employee?
A. Reducing an employee's wages in full-day increments for excessive
absen- teeism
B. Deducting vacation advances at termination
C. Reducing an employees salary for absences due to a workers comp injury
D. Deducting a required state garnishment: D. Deducting a required state garnishment
Justification: According to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and California law, employers are permitted
to make certain deductions from an employee's pay, even if they are exempt. This includes deductions
required by law, such as state or federal taxes, social security, or court-ordered garnishments.
7. For purposes of disability insurance in California, a "disability" is defined as:
A. a physical or mental condition which results in an individual being unable to
perform his or her regular or customary work.
B. a physical condition which results in an individual being unable to
perform his or her regular or customary work.
C. a physical or mental condition, except alcoholism, which results in an indi-
vidual being unable to perform his or her regular or customary work.
D. a physical or mental condition which results in an individual being unable to
perform any work without a reasonable accommodation.: a physical or mental
condition which results in an individual being unable to perform his or her regular or customary
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work.
1. California law prohibits smoking in all places of employment except:
A. medical research facilities if smoking is integral to research being conduct-
ed.
B. 85% of the guestroom accommodations in a hotel, motel, or similar transient
lodging establishment.
C. cabs or motortrucks where all occupants are smoking.
D. residential care facilities.: medical research facilities if smoking is integral to research being
conducted.
2. If an employer disagrees with an initial determination regarding an
unem- ployment claim, the employer:
A. must complete a Form DE2063.
B. may appeal the claim to EDD.
C. may file a temporary injunction to stop benefit payment.
D. has no further recourse.: may appeal the claim to EDD.
Justification: If an employer in California disagrees with an initial determination regarding an
unemployment claim, they have the right to appeal the decision to the California Employment
Development Department (EDD). This is part of the due process that ensures both employers and
employees have a voice in unemployment claims.
3. If a nonexempt technical worker is required to work through one 30-minute
lunch break, how much compensation must be paid?
A. 30 minutes of base pay and 30 minutes of regular pay
B. 30 minutes of base pay and 1 hour of regular pay
C. 30 minutes of pay at the overtime rateterm-3
B.1 hour of pay at the overtime rate: 30 minutes of base pay and 1 hour of regular pay
4. Drug testing of a current employee may be permitted when the:
A. employee's breath smells like alcohol.
B. employee is considered for a promotion.
C. employee is absent for more than 2 weeks.
D. employee is seriously injured on the job.: D. employee is seriously injured on the job.
Justification: Generally, employers have broad discretion to require drug testing following a workplace
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accident, especially if there's a reasonable suspicion that the accident may have been related to drug use
or impairment. Drug testing may be a part of the investigation into the accident and can help ensure
safety in the workplace.
,HRCI PHRca Practice Test - Timed FullQuestion
5. Which statement is correct with regard to an employer's notations on a
job candidate's application form?term-3
A. They must be initialed by the applicant.
B. They must be written in ink.
C. They must not be open to misinterpretation.
D. They must not be kept for more than 30 days.: C. They must not be open to
misinterpreta- tion.
Justification: Notations on a job candidate's application should be clear, concise, and not subject to
misinterpretation. This is to prevent any miscommunication or misinterpretation that could lead to
potential legal issues, including claims of discrimination or unfair hiring practices.
6. According to the California Labor Commission, which of the following is a
permissible wage deduction for an exempt employee?
A. Reducing an employee's wages in full-day increments for excessive
absen- teeism
B. Deducting vacation advances at termination
C. Reducing an employees salary for absences due to a workers comp injury
D. Deducting a required state garnishment: D. Deducting a required state garnishment
Justification: According to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and California law, employers are permitted
to make certain deductions from an employee's pay, even if they are exempt. This includes deductions
required by law, such as state or federal taxes, social security, or court-ordered garnishments.
7. For purposes of disability insurance in California, a "disability" is defined as:
A. a physical or mental condition which results in an individual being unable to
perform his or her regular or customary work.
B. a physical condition which results in an individual being unable to
perform his or her regular or customary work.
C. a physical or mental condition, except alcoholism, which results in an indi-
vidual being unable to perform his or her regular or customary work.
D. a physical or mental condition which results in an individual being unable to
perform any work without a reasonable accommodation.: a physical or mental
condition which results in an individual being unable to perform his or her regular or customary
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work.
