As an HR Professional you need to be familiar with the Age Discrimination in Employment
Act 1967. What is the maximum age this act applies to people?

A.

There is no age limit in the act

B.

65

C.

70

D.

75

Gary is an HR Professional for his organization that has several federal contracts of
$100,000 or more. His organization, as required by VEVRAA, files what form by September
30 each year, which provides the details of the veterans employed by the federal
contractor?

A.

Gary must file the EEO-VETS form

B.

Gary must file the VEVRAA ACT-1 report

C.

Gary must file the EEO-1 report

D.

Gary must file the VETS-100 form

Which of the following is a term used to describe efforts made by a downsizing company to
help former employees through the transition to new jobs and help them re-orientate to the
job market?

A.

Duty of diligence

B.

Exit interview

C.

Utility function

D.

Outplacement

Your organization will be using the point factor technique in their evaluations of job
performance. You need to communicate what the point factor technique accomplishes as
you're the HR Professional for your organization. Which one of the following best describes
the point factor technique?

A.

Specific compensable factors are identified and then performance levels within the factors are documented.

B.

Specific compensable factors are identified and then performance levels within the
factors are weighted on importance to theemployee.

C.

Performance factors are identified by the employee and then performance levels within
the factors are weighted based on importance to the organization.

D.

Specific compensable factors are identified and then performance levels within the
factors are documented. The different factors and levels are weighted based on importance
to the organization.

Robert is the HR Professional for a construction company. He's working with several site
managers to communicate the requirements of OSHA reporting. Robert wants to convey
the requirements of OSHA's reporting for work-related injuries. Which one of the following
is the OSHA definition of a work-related injury?

A.

Any loss of life or limb resulting from an event in the work environment.

B.

Any wound or damage to the body resulting from anevent in the work environment.

C.

Any physical damage to one's body resulting from an event in the work environment.

D.

Any pain, suffering, or damage to a person as a result of working in an employee
position.

If a union wants to organize, it typically moves through five steps to the organizing process.
Which step of union organization would require the union to collect at least 30 percent of
signed authorization cards from employees?

A.

Confirm interest

B.

The campaign

C.

Make a connection

D.

Obtain recognition

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?

A.

Commissions, royalties, and tips

B.

Overtime

C.

Record keeping

D.

Minimum wage

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?

A.

FDIC

B.

Department of Labor

C.

IRS

D.

Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation

Your organization has created an affirmative action plan which includes an internal audit
and reporting system. According to the Department of Labor there are four actions which
should be included in the internal audit and reporting system to be effective. Which of the
following is not one of the Department of Labor recommended actions for the internal audit
and reporting system?

A.

Require internal reporting on a schedule basis as to thedegree to which equal employment opportunity and organizational objectives are attained.

B.

Monitor records of all personnel activity at all levels to ensure that nondiscriminatory
policy is enforced.

C.

Post the findings of the internal audit and reporting system for all employees to review.

D.

Review report resources with all levels of management.

Your organization is looking for methods to improve communication between the
management and the employees within the company. Which one of the following methods
is best described as a small but representative sampling of employees - led in a
conversation by a neutral moderator about an identified topic?

A.

Focus group

B.

Workshop

C.

Pilot group

D.

Brainstorming session

What is the time limit for filing a charge of discrimination with the EEOC?

A.

90 days

B.

60 days

C.

180 days

D.

30 days

Holly is an HR Professional for her organization and she's creating a new application for
employee candidates. On Holly's application form which item is allowed?

A.

Race

B.

Gender

C.

Request for background check

D.

Sexual orientation