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HRCI PHR Exam
Professional in Human Resources (Page 16 )

Updated On: 11-Jan-2026
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As an HR Professional you should be familiar with the terminology, practices, and rules governing unions and management in the bargaining process. What is the zipper clause in regard to negotiations?

  1. Items in a management-union contract can be "zipped" open and closed as often as necessary.
  2. Management is locked out of union meetings.
  3. Management and union representations are locked out of union employee meetings.
  4. Items in a management-union contract are "zipped" closed, once the agreement is signed by both parties.

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Once management and union are in agreement with the terms of the contract and they sign the agreement, new demands or negotiations are not allowed. The contract is zipped closed for its duration.
Answer option C, B, and A are incorrect. These are'nt valid definitions of the zipper clause.



Beth works for the HJR Corporation and she feels that she has been discriminated against by her supervisor. Beth would like to file a charge with the EEOC but she's afraid of the repercussions and she doesn't want her identity exposed. Beth asks a lawyer to file the charge for her so she can remain anonymous. Is this legal?

  1. It depends on the state where the charge is being filed, as some states allow anonymous filings while others do not.
  2. No, the person who has been discriminated against must file her own charge.
  3. No, the person who files the charge cannot remain anonymous.
  4. Yes, the person who files the charge can have someone else file the charge on their behalf to protect their identity.

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Beth can allow someone else to file the charge on her behalf to remain anonymous and protect her identity and repercussions that may happen.
Answer option B is incorrect. This answer is not correct as Beth can have someone else file the charge for her.
Answer option C is incorrect. Beth can remain anonymous in the charge filing process. Answer option A is incorrect. The EEOC is a federal organization and overrides state laws in regard to discrimination filings.



OSHA has identified six standards that apply to almost all general industry employers. All of the following are standards as defined by OSHA that apply to employers except for which one?

  1. Emergency action plan standard
  2. Equity pay standard
  3. Exit routes standard
  4. Fire safety standard

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Payment of employees is not something covered by OSHA so this choice is incorrect. The six standards as defined by OSHA are hazard communication standard, emergency action plan standard, fire safety standard, exit routes standard, walking/working surfaces standard, and the medical and first aid standard.
Answer option C is incorrect. The exit routes standard is one of the six standards defined by OSHA. Answer option D is incorrect. The fire safety standard is one of the six standards defined by OSHA. Answer option A is incorrect. The emergency action plan standard is one of the six standards defined by OSHA.



As an HR Professional you must be familiar with the strategic business management of your organization. Henry Fayol identified five functions of business management which still apply to businesses today. Which one of the following answers correctly identifies the five functions of a manager?

  1. Prevoyance, to command, to execute, to close, and to control
  2. Prevoyance, to organize, to command, to coordinate, and to control
  3. To plan, to organize, to control, to propose, and to close
  4. Initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

The five functions of a manager, according to Henry Fayol are prevoyance, to organize, to command, to coordinate, and to control. Note that prevoyance means to plan. Answer option C is incorrect. These aren't the five correct functions of a manager- to propose and to close aren't valid answers.
Answer option A is incorrect. To execute and to close are not valid functions of a manager. Answer option D is incorrect. Initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing are the generally accepted process groups of the project management lifecycle, but not a manager's function.



Robert is the HR Professional for his organization. June, Robert's supervisor, assigns Robert for completing and filing the EEO-1 Report for the organization. What is the EEO-1 Report?

  1. It is a report that all employers with at least 100 employees must submit to the Department of Labor. It defines the total number of employees the organization employs.
  2. It is a report that all employers must submit to the Department of Labor defining the race, social security identification number, and income of all employees in the organization.
  3. It is a report that all employers with at least 100 employees must submit to the Department of Labor. It defines the total number of employees by job category, ethnicity, race, and gender the organization employs.
  4. It is a report that all employers must submit to the Department of Labor defining the race and income of all employees in the organization.

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

The EEO-1 Report must be submitted to the EEOC and the Department of Labor by September 30 of each year for companies with 100 employees or more. This report defines the number of employees, their job categories, and provides a breakdown of race, ethnicity, and gender of the employees in the organization.
Answer option D is incorrect. Only organizations with 100 or more employees are required to submit the report.
Answer option A is incorrect. The report defines race, ethnicity, and gender of all employees, not just total number of employees. Answer option B is incorrect. The report does not include the social security information or income of the employees.



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