Free PHR: Professional in Human Resources Exam Questions and Answers

Last updated: September 13, 2026

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1. Question #1

   As an HR Professional you should be familiar with the terminology, practices, and rules governing unions and management in the bargaining process. What is the zipper clause in regard to negotiations?

   • A. Management and union representations are locked out of union employee meeting
   • B. Items in a management-union contract can be "zipped" open and closed as often as necessar
   • C. Management is locked out of union meeting
   • D. Items in a management-union contract are "zipped" closed, once the agreement is signed by both partie
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2. Question #2

   During the organization of a union, it's possible that the union will gain recognition from the management. The management is then obliged to give the NLRB a list of employees who are eligible to vote in the unionization election. What is the name of the list of such employees called?

   • A. Candidate List
   • B. Union prospectus List
   • C. Excelsior List
   • D. Constituent List
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3. Question #3

   Pat is interviewing Sammy for a job in his organization. During the interview, Pat asks Sammy for a dinner date. Sammy refuses his offer, but thanks him. Pat tells Sammy that a dinner date would be beneficial to the job selection. Sammy still refuses the dinner date. Based on this conversation, Pat decides not to hire Sammy for the position. This is an example of what type of sexual harassment?

   • A. Covert
   • B. Contingent
   • C. Quid Pro Quo
   • D. Hostile Work Environment
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4. Question #4

   You are a HR Professional for your organization. You and your supervisor are reviewing the EEO reporting requirements for your company to comply with the reports your firm should file. Which report is collected on odd-number of years from state and local governments?

   • A. EEO-4 Report
   • B. EEO-1 Report
   • C. EEO-3 Report
   • D. EEO-5 report
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5. Question #5

   You are completing a Form I-9 with a newly hired employee. Which one of the following documents is not allowed as a proof of identity and employment eligibility for the newly hired employee?

   • A. Unexpired reentry permit
   • B. Expired US passport
   • C. Certificate of naturalization
   • D. Driver's license
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6. Question #6

   As an HR Professional you must be familiar with several different lawsuits and their affect on human resource practices today. What legal case found that a test that has an adverse impact on a protected class is still lawful as long as the test can be shown to be valid and job related?

   • A. McDonnell Douglas Cor
   • B. Washington versus Davis, 1976
   • C. versus Green, 1973
   • D. Griggs versus Duke Power, 1971
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7. Question #7

   Your organization has decided to close one of the manufacturing plants, where it employs 250 employees. The closing is not a reflection of the employee's performance, but due to poor sales of the equipment the plant produces. What is the employer required to do for the employees in light of the plant closing?

   • A. Offer the employees a final performance assessmen
   • B. Offer a written notice of the plant closing at least 60 days prior to the closing dat
   • C. Offer the employees a transfer to other plants that will remain ope
   • D. Offer the employees an opportunity to resign from their position with two week severance pa
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8. Question #8

   An organization would like to bid on a project, but they don't have enough employees available to complete the work. The organization approaches a competitor with the opportunity to partner on the project to win the work. What type of risk response is used in this instance?

   • A. Enhancing
   • B. Transference
   • C. Sharing
   • D. Mitigation
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9. Question #9

   The GHF Corporation is looking to hire four software developers. The average pay for software developers, with the desired skill set, is $76,000. The GHF Corporation believes that by offering $80,000 for the starting salary they'll attract better performers than their competitors. What is this scenario an example of?

   • A. Leading the market
   • B. Matching the market
   • C. Beating the market
   • D. Lagging the market
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10. Question #10

    As an HR Professional, you must recognize and be aware of several pieces of legislation that affect your performance as an HR Professional. The National Labor Relations Board identified five categories of unfair labor practices. Which one of the following is not one of the five categories of unfair labor practices?

    • A. To dominate or interfere with the formation or administration of a labor organizatio
    • B. To interfere, restrain, or coerce employees in the exercise of their rights to engage in concerted or union activities or refrain from the
    • C. To discriminate against employees for engaging in concerted or union activities or refraining from the
    • D. To refuse individuals to organize and meet for the potential labor union creation proces
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