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HRCI SPHR Exam
Senior Professional in Human Resources (Page 19 )

Updated On: 1-Feb-2026
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Which performance appraisal approach starts by identifying the most critical responsibilities and
correlates it to a particular type of behavior - where each identified responsibility and behavior are assessed for performance?

  1. BARS
  2. Results-based
  3. Comparative method
  4. Narrative method

Answer(s): A


Reference:

Professional in Human Resources Certification Guide, Sybex, ISBN: 978-0-470-43096-
5. Chapter 5: Human Resource Development. Official PHR and SPHR Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149-4, Section III, The US Body of Knowledge.
Chapter: Human Resource Development
Objective: Performance Appraisal



A manager always requires a female member of the project team to take the meeting minutes.
This is an example of what type of discrimination?

  1. Disparate impact
  2. Disparate treatment
  3. Sexual harassment
  4. Adverse impact

Answer(s): B


Reference:

Professional in Human Resources Certification Study Guide, Sybex, ISBN: 978-0-470- 43096-5. Chapter Four: Workforce Planning. Official PHR and SPHR Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149-4, Section III, The US Body of Knowledge.
Chapter: Human Resource Development
Objective: Unique Employee Needs



DRAG DROP
Drag and drop the compensations beside their corresponding descriptions.


  1. The Answer is Exhibit B.

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

See Exhibit C.
At the broadest level, compensation and benefits, also referred to as total rewards, can be described as an exchange of payment from an employer for the services provided by its employees. The components of total rewards package are as follows:
Chapter: Compensation and Benefits
Objective: Total Rewards Defined



Which of the following is the process of systematically determining a relative internal value of a job in an organization?

  1. Recruitment
  2. Ranking method
  3. Job evaluation
  4. Salary range

Answer(s): C


Reference:

"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Job_evaluation"
Chapter: Compensation and Benefits
Objective: Total Rewards Defined



As a Senior HR Professional, you should be familiar with intrinsic rewards and extrinsic rewards that your company provides for its employees. Which of the following is an example of an extrinsic reward?

  1. Satisfaction from challenging and exciting assignments
  2. Cash compensation
  3. Esteem from working with other talented people
  4. On-site cafeteria

Answer(s): C


Reference:

Professional in Human Resources Certification Study Guide, Sybex, ISBN: 978-0-470- 43096-5. Chapter Six: Total Rewards. Official PHR and SPHR Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149-4, Section III, The US Body of Knowledge.
Chapter: Compensation and Benefits
Objective: Total Rewards Defined



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