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Senior Professional in Human Resources Questions 166–170 (page: 35)

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026

Project management is a core activity in many organizations today. Which of the following statements best describes the process groups that comprise the project management lifecycle?

  1. The project management lifecycle is comprised of organizing, commanding, coordinating, and controlling.
  2. The project management lifecycle is comprised of launching, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing.
  3. The project management lifecycle is comprised of forming, storming, norming, performing, and adjourning.
  4. The project management lifecycle is comprised of initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing.

Answer(s): D


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: Core Knowledge Requirements for HR Professionals
Objective: Project Management Concepts



Sally is a new employee in your company and she's speaking with you about the direct and indirect compensation for her employment. You want to give Sally an example of an indirect compensation reward. Which of the following is an example of an indirect compensation?

  1. Bonuses
  2. Vacation
  3. Wages
  4. Salaries

Answer(s): B


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



What two elements does the formula in a defined benefit plan examine to determine the pension an employer may provide the employee?

  1. Hourly rate and length of service
  2. Salary and length of service
  3. Salary and income contribution
  4. Salary and overall performance

Answer(s): B


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



As a Senior HR Professional, you should be familiar with copyright laws when it comes to organizational development and the usage of materials. There are six categories of protected rights for creators protected by the copyright law. Which of the following is not one of the six categories?

  1. Right to duplicate the work
  2. Right to renew the copyright of the work
  3. Right to sell copies of the work
  4. Right to create derivative works

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Answer option B is correct. The six categories of protection of the work do not include the right to renew the copyright of the work. Copyrights last for the lifetime of the author plus 70 years. The six areas protected by copyright law are as follows:


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: Federal Employment Legislation



Your organization is aiming to reduce costs by stopping wastes in the production cycle. The company has created a plan that will reward employees 50 percent of the savings from the waste stoppage. What type of compensation plan is your organization offering to employees in this instance?

  1. This is an example of profit sharing
  2. This is an example of gainsharing
  3. This is an example of a team incentive
  4. This is an example of a short-term incentive

Answer(s): B


Reference:

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: Compensation and Benefits
Objective: Compensation



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