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HRCI SPHR Exam
Senior Professional in Human Resources (Page 3 )

Updated On: 12-Feb-2026
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This nonmathematical forecasting technique brings the participants together to share and discuss their ideas about the forecast. The ideas are then ranked based on the groups input. What technique is discussed?

  1. Management forecasts
  2. Delphi technique
  3. Nominal group technique
  4. Brainstorming

Answer(s): C

Explanation:

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: Core Knowledge Requirements for HR Professionals
Objective: Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis



Your organization offers an employees' retirement benefit program that is covered by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. The administrative responsibility for enforcement of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 is divided among three government agencies. Which one of the following is not a government agency that helps to enforce ERISA?

  1. IRS
  2. Department of Labor
  3. Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
  4. FDIC

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

PHR Exam Prep, Pearson Education, ISBN: 978-0-7897-3677-2. Chapter Six: Total Rewards. Official PHR and SPHR Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586- 44149-4, Section III, The US HR Body of Knowledge.
Chapter: Core Knowledge Requirements for HR Professionals
Objective: Employee Records Management



You are the HR Professional for your organization. You are discussing the status of your company's employees to determine who may be considered nonexempt versus exempt. Which one of the following types of employees can never be considered exempted from overtime provisions?

  1. Manual workers
  2. Sales people
  3. Managers
  4. Administrative assistants

Answer(s): A

Explanation:

PHR Exam Prep, Pearson Education, ISBN: 978-0-7897-3677-2. Chapter Six: Total Rewards. Official PHR and SPHR Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586- 44149-4, Section III, The US HR Body of Knowledge.
Chapter: Core Knowledge Requirements for HR Professionals
Objective: Employee Records Management



Holly and Gary are HR Professionals in their organization and they are working to develop the strategic plan for their organization. Holly and Gary are using SWOT analysis to help understand the needs of human, financial, technological, capital, and other aspects of their organization. What is SWOT?

  1. SWOT is an analysis to define the strengths, weaknesses, openness, and timeliness of an organization.
  2. SWOT is an analysis to define the schedule, weaknesses, opportunities, and timetable of a project endeavor.
  3. SWOT is an analysis to define the seriousness, weaknesses, openness, and timetable of organization development.
  4. SWOT is an analysis to define the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats an organization may face.

Answer(s): D

Explanation:

Answer option D is correct. SWOT is an analysis that can be used to determine the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.SWOT analysis is a strategic planning method used to evaluate the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats involved in a project or in a business venture. It involves specifying the objective of the business venture or project and identifying the internal and external factors that are favorable and unfavorable to achieving that objective. A SWOT analysis may be incorporated into the strategic planning model. It is a part of business policy that helps an individual or a company to make decisions. It includes the strategies to build the strength of a company and use the opportunities to make the company successful. It also includes the strategies to overcome the weaknesses of and threats to the company. Answer option A is incorrect. This is not a valid definition of SWOT so this choice is incorrect. Answer option B is incorrect. This is not a valid definition of SWOT so this choice is incorrect. Answer option C is incorrect. This is not a valid definition of SWOT so this choice is incorrect. Chapter: Core Knowledge Requirements for HR Professionals Objective: Environmental Scanning Concepts



There are many different types of organizations that people create to accomplish business goals. Which business organization has just one person who is responsible for all decisions in the business, retains all profits, and has unlimited personal liability for all business decisions?

  1. Partnerships
  2. Sole proprietorship
  3. Limited liability company
  4. Corporation

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

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: Business Management and Strategy
Objective: Organizations






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