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Senior Professional in Human Resources (Page 21 )

Updated On: 5-Mar-2026
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Which of the following contains legal provisions for giving compensation to surviving dependents if a work-related injury or illness results in the employee's death?

  1. OSHA
  2. BLBA
  3. FECA
  4. FLSA

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Answer option C is correct. Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA) is a law that provides rules for compensation benefits to federal employees for work-related injuries or illnesses. FECA contains legal provision for giving compensation to their surviving dependents if a work-related injury or illness results in the employee's death. Answer option A is incorrect. OSHA stands forOccupational Safety and Health Administration. OSHA is an agency of the United States Department of Labor. It was created by Congress of the United States under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, signed by President Richard M. Nixon, on December 29, 1970. Its mission is to prevent work-related injuries, illnesses, and occupational fatality by issuing and enforcing standards for workplace safety and health. The agency is headed by a Deputy Assistant Secretary of Labor. OSHA issues guidelines and regulations for the safe use of a computer. Answer option B is incorrect. The Black Lung Benefits Act (BLBA) is a law that provides benefits to coal miners who have been disabled by pneumoconiosis as a result of their work in the mines. Benefits are also paid to surviving dependents if the miner dies from the disease. Answer option D is incorrect. The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) defines a list of jobs not suitable for children between the ages of 16 and 18.
Chapter: Risk Management
Objective: Risk Assessment



Richard, who works at the customer service counter in an auto-supply store, told his manager that because of chronic back pain, it is difficult for him stand for long periods and asked for an accommodation. The manager isn't sure, based on the essential job functions, how an accommodation can be provided. You advise the manager to begin the interactive process with the employee. What should the manager do to begin this process?

  1. Ask Richard how his back was injured.
  2. Provide a stool for Richard to use at the counter.
  3. Ask Richard whether he has any suggestions for an accommodation.
  4. Ask Richard to meet with HR to resolve the problem.

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

Answer option C is correct. To assess the reasonableness of a requested accommodation, employers should ask employees to describe their limitations, how those limitations affect their performance of essential job functions, and whether they have suggestions for an accommodation that would allow them to perform the functions. See Chapter 8 for more information.
Chapter: Risk Management
Objective: Risk Management



You are the HR Professional for your organization and you've identified a risk event. The risk event can be mitigated by purchasing an insurance to protect the organization. The purchase of the insurance policy is what type of risk response?

  1. Avoidance
  2. Transference
  3. Acceptance
  4. Sharing

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Answer option B is correct. Transference doesn't make the risk go away, but it transfers the risk to a third party, usually for a fee. Purchasing insurance is an example of transference.
Transference
Transference is a strategy to mitigate negative risks or threats. In this strategy, consequences and the ownership of a risk is transferred to a third party. This strategy does not eliminate the risk but transfers responsibility of managing the risk to another party. Insurance is an example of transference.


Reference:

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



Stress is often a significant issue in workplaces. Author Ravi Tangri asserts that stress costs organizations up to $300 billion per year. Which one of the following stresses is the largest contributor to organizational cost of waste?

  1. Workplace accidents
  2. Turnover
  3. Absenteeism
  4. Drug plan costs

Answer(s): A


Reference:

PHR Exam prep, Pearson Education, ISBN: 978-0-7897-3677-2. Chapter 8: Risk Management. Official PHR and SPHR Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1- 586-44149-4, Section III, The US HR Body of Knowledge.
Chapter: Risk Management
Objective: Risk Management



CORRECT TEXT
Under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994, what is the minimum number of days an employee must be gone from their position to be offered COBRA-like health coverage?

  1. 30 days
  2. 60 days
  3. 120 days
  4. 240 days

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

Answer option A is correct.
For leave greater than 30 days and less than 240 days, the employer must offer COBRA-like health coverage at the request of the employee.
Answer option B is incorrect. The COBRA-like health coverage begins on day 30, not 60. Answer option C is incorrect. The COBRA-like health coverage begins on day 30, not 120. Answer option D is incorrect. The COBRA-like health coverage begins on day 30, not 240. 240 days is actually the maximum days the employee is eligible for coverage.


Reference:

Professional in Human Resources Certification Guide, Sybex, ISBN: 978-0-470-43096-
5. Chapter 7: Employee and Labor Relations. Official PHR and SPHR Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149-4, Section III, The US Body of Knowledge.
Chapter: Employee and Labor Relations
Objective: Federal Employment Legislation



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