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HRCI PHR Exam
Professional in Human Resources (Page 4 )

Updated On: 11-Jan-2026
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Which of the following is a term used to describe efforts made by a downsizing company to help former employees through the transition to new jobs and help them re-orientate to the job market?

  1. Duty of diligence
  2. Exit interview
  3. Utility function
  4. Outplacement

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Outplacement is a term used to describe efforts made by a downsizing company to help former employees through the transition to new jobs and help them re-orientate to the job market. Answer option C is incorrect. The utility function is a term that describes the exact amount of risk an organization is willing to tolerate.
Generally, the higher the priority of the thing that the risk is affecting, the lower the risk tolerance. Answer option A is incorrect. The common law term duty of diligence describes an employee's responsibility to act with reasonable care and skill for the employer. This is part of the employee- employer payment contract.
Answer option B is incorrect. An exit interview is conducted by HR department before an employee leaves the company.



The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 identifies an individual with a disability, as a person who has one or more of the following characteristics except for which one?

  1. Has a record of such impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities
  2. Is regarded as having such impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities
  3. Is believed by employers that an individual having a physical or mental impairment substantially limits one or more major employment activities
  4. Has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

The basis of an individual with a disability is not left to the interpretation of the employer so this choice is incorrect.
Answer options D, A, and B are incorrect. These are valid statements based on the definitions provided in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.



As an HR Professional you should be familiar with OSHA forms for maintaining employee records. Which OSHA form is used to cover the what, how, when, where, and who or work-related injuries?

  1. Form 301
  2. Form 300
  3. Form 300A
  4. Form 3165

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Form 300 is OSHA's form that employers can use as a log book to document the how, what, when, where, and who of work-related injuries. The employer is obligated to complete this form within seven days of learning of a work-related injury. Answer option A is incorrect. OSHA form 301 is a form for work-related injuries or illnesses incidents. This form is to be kept by the employer for a minimum of five years following the year in which the incident occurred. Answer option C is incorrect. OSHA form 300A is used to record a numeric summary of all work-related injuries that have occurred in a work environment over the past year. The worksheet defines the incident, the number of employees affected, and the type of injuries and illness. Answer option D is incorrect. There's isn't a Form 3165, but there is 3165 Poster that defines employees' rights under OSHA.



John's organization has collected several applications for an employment position within his organization. The data collected from these applications must be kept secure and private, especially in light of the Privacy Act of what year?

  1. 1964
  2. 1968
  3. 1974
  4. 2007

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

The Privacy Act of 1974 requires organizations to keep EEO-related matters private. This law is designed to protect the information the candidate has given to the organization as part of the application for the employment position.
Answer options B, A, and D are incorrect. These are not valid years from the Privacy Act of 1974.



Your organization has decided to close one of the manufacturing plants, where it employs 250 employees. The closing is not a reflection of the employee's performance, but due to poor sales of the equipment the plant produces. What is the employer required to do for the employees in light of the plant closing?

  1. Offer a written notice of the plant closing at least 60 days prior to the closing date.
  2. Offer the employees an opportunity to resign from their position with two week severance pay.
  3. Offer the employees a transfer to other plants that will remain open.
  4. Offer the employees a final performance assessment.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

The only requirement the organization must fulfill is to offer, in writing, a notice of the plant closing at least 60 days prior to the closing event. Answer option C is incorrect. The organization is not required to offer job transfers. Answer option B is incorrect. The organization is not required to offer severance packages, though many organizations may. Answer option D is incorrect. The organization is not required to offer a final performance assessment for the employees.



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