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HRCI PHR Exam
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Updated On: 11-Jan-2026
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What is the time limit for filing a charge of discrimination with the EEOC?

  1. 90 days
  2. 60 days
  3. 180 days
  4. 30 days

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

The individual filing the claim has 180 days from the date of the alleged violation. In some instances the 180-day limitation may be extended
to 300 days if the charge is covered by a state or local anti-discrimination law. Answer option D is incorrect. The limit is 180 days, not 30 days. Answer option B is incorrect. The limit is 180 days, not 60 days. Answer option A is incorrect. The limit is 180 days, not 90 days.



As an HR Professional you should be familiar with the terminology, practices, and rules governing union-based strikes. What term is assigned to a group of employees who are not directly affected by a group of striking employees, but they choose not to cross a picket line of strike?

  1. Common situs picketing
  2. Scabs
  3. Sympathy strike
  4. Wildcat strikes

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

A sympathy strike occurs when non-striking workers don't cross the picket line of striking workers. Answer option B is incorrect. The term scab is a derogative term by which picketers often call workers who cross the picket line. Answer option A is incorrect. The common situs picketing happens when members of a picketing labor union picket a workplace in which multiple employers work. This could include employers who the picketers don't have a disagreement with. Answer option D is incorrect. A wildcat strike is when a collective bargaining agreement restricts strikes, but workers strike anyway.



Which of the following are the benefits of gainsharing programs? Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose three.

  1. Aligns employees to organization goals
  2. Employees are paid on the basis of group performance rather than individual performance
  3. Enhances employees focus and awareness
  4. Helps organization to achieve improvement in key performance measures

Answer(s): A,C,D

Explanation:

Following are the benefits of gainsharing programs:
1. Aligns employees to organization goals
2. Helps organization to achieve improvement in key performance measures
3. Enhances employees focus and awareness
Answer option B is incorrect. This is a disadvantage of gainsharing programs.



Robert is the HR Professional for a construction company. He's working with several site managers to communicate the requirements of OSHA reporting. Robert wants to convey the requirements of OSHA's reporting for work-related injuries. Which one of the following is the OSHA definition of a work-related injury?

  1. Any loss of life or limb resulting from an event in the work environment.
  2. Any wound or damage to the body resulting from an event in the work environment.
  3. Any physical damage to one's body resulting from an event in the work environment.
  4. Any pain, suffering, or damage to a person as a result of working in an employee position.

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

OSHA's definition of a work related injury is broad and defined as "any wound or damage to the body resulting from an event in the work environment." Answer option A is incorrect. OSHA covers more injuries than just the loss of life or limb. Answer option C is incorrect. While this statement is in the spirit of OSHA requirements, it is not the exact definition from OSHA.
Answer option D is incorrect. OSHA doesn't use the terminology of pain, suffering, or damage, but rather defines wounds and damage.



The management and union are proceeding to an arbitration hearing that will be conducted by an arbitration panel. Which one of the following best describes the makeup of the arbitration panel?

  1. There are three arbitrators all of whom are randomly selected to serve from a pool of pre- approved management and union arbitrators.
  2. There are three arbitrators all of whom must be approved to participate by the management and the union.
  3. There are three arbitrators, one selected by the management, one selected by the union, and a neutral arbitrator whom both management and union approve of.
  4. There are three arbitrators, all of whom are selected by the party not bringing the grievance.

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

An arbitration hearing by a panel typically uses three arbitrators. One arbitrator is selected by the management, one by the union, and one is approved by both management and union. Answer option D is incorrect. The three arbitrators are not selected by just one party. Answer option B is incorrect. Management gets to approve one arbitrator, the union gets to approve one arbitrator, and both parties approve the neutral arbitrator. Answer option A is incorrect. The arbitrators are not randomly selected.



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