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HRCI SPHR Exam
Senior Professional in Human Resources (Page 7 )

Updated On: 12-Feb-2026
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What act prohibits discrimination on the basis of physical and mental disabilities?

  1. ADEA of 1967
  2. Rehabilitation Act of 1973
  3. VEVRAA of 1974
  4. IRCA of 1986

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



You are a HR Professional for your organization and your supervisor is asking you about the details of the Civil Rights Act of 1991, and what it means to your company. He wants to know what the total damages could be if an organization is found liable by a jury trial. What is the maximum amount that could be awarded to a victim of discrimination if the organization is found liable?

  1. $50, 000
  2. $300, 000
  3. $500, 000
  4. There is no limited amount as the jury can determine damages

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



As a Senior HR Professional, you must be familiar with certain legal terms, laws, and regulations that affect how you and others operate in the workplace. One term is protected class. Which of the following statements best describes a protected class?

  1. A group of people who share a common characteristic and who are protected from discrimination and harassment on the basis of that shared characteristic.
  2. A group of people who share a common characteristic and who are exempt from discrimination regulations on the basis of that shared characteristic.
  3. A group of people who do not share a common characteristic and who are not protected from discrimination and harassment on the basis of that shared characteristic.
  4. A group of people who share a race and who are protected from discrimination and harassment on the basis of that race.

Answer(s): A


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: Workforce Planning and Employment
Objective: Federal Employment Legislation



A church has announced a position for a new minister. One of the requirements of the new minister, however, is that this person be a member of the faith of the church that is hiring. This is an example of which of the following in regard to Title VII?

  1. Piece-rate system
  2. Violation of the Title VII requirements not to discriminate employment based on religion
  3. Bona fide occupational qualification
  4. Violation of Title VII religious requirements for employment

Answer(s): C


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: Workforce Planning and Employment
Objective: Federal Employment Legislation



What type of analysis in an Affirmative Action Plan would create an organizational chart that includes information about incumbents' race, gender, and wages?

  1. Job Group Analysis
  2. Availability Analysis
  3. Utilization Analysis
  4. Workforce Analysis

Answer(s): D


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: Workforce Planning and Employment
Objective: Federal Employment Legislation






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