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Senior Professional in Human Resources Questions 291–295 (page: 60)

Updated On: 9-Feb-2026

As a Senior HR Professional you often have to participate in strategic planning for your department and organization. Strategic planning has four phases to its completion. Which of the following is not one of the four phases of strategic planning?

  1. Close the strategic plan
  2. Establish a foundation for the strategy
  3. Develop the strategic plan
  4. Implement the strategic plan

Answer(s): A


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: Business Management and Strategy
Objective: Strategy



What term is assigned to an employee that makes a complaint about their employer to a federal agency claiming that illegal activity has occurred?

  1. Benedict
  2. Whistle-blower
  3. Reporter
  4. Scab

Answer(s): B


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: Business Management and Strategy
Objective: Corporate Governance



The Federal Labor Standards Act is something that all HR Professionals should be familiar with. This act clearly defines four areas that affect all employees. Which one of the following is not one of the four areas of employment covered by this act?

  1. Commissions, royalties, and tips
  2. Record keeping
  3. Overtime
  4. Minimum wage

Answer(s): A


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



The process of identifying risks and taking steps to minimize them is referred to as what?

  1. Qualitative analysis
  2. Risk management
  3. Liability management
  4. Risk assessment

Answer(s): B

Explanation:

Answer option B is correct. Risk management identifies areas of possible legal exposure for the organization and reduces those risks with preventive actions. Liability management (C) occurs after a liability is incurred, while risk management seeks to prevent liability. Qualitative analysis (A) covers several subjective tools for analysis. A risk assessment (D) is used to determine how likely it is that an identified risk will actually occur. See Chapters 2 and 8 for more information.
Chapter: Risk Management
Objective: Risk Management



Virginia is the HR Professional for her organization and she is reviewing the details of the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967. She tells John, one of her staff members, that the ADEA prohibits discrimination on the basis of age for employees and job applicants who are above a certain age. What age does the ADEA apply to employees and job applicants?

  1. 50 and above
  2. 40 and above
  3. 30 and above
  4. All people regardless of their age

Answer(s): B


Reference:

PHR Exam Prep, Pearson Education, ISBN: 978-0-7897-3677-2. Chapter Four:
Workforce Planning and Employment. Official PHR and SPHR Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149, Section III, The US HR Body of Knowledge.
Chapter: Workforce Planning and Employment
Objective: Federal Employment Legislation



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