aPHR Associate Professional in Human Resources MCQ 2

Question 1

Which federal law prohibits employers with 15 or more employees from discriminating based on pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions?

Accepted Answer

Pregnancy Discrimination Act

Answer

The Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) of 1978 amended Title VII to prohibit sex discrimination based on pregnancy for employers with 15+ employees.

Question 2

An employee handbook provision stating 'employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time' primarily serves to:

Accepted Answer

Preserve employer flexibility to terminate without cause

Answer

At-will language in handbooks reinforces the employer's right to terminate employment at any time for any lawful reason without creating an implied contract.

Question 3

The 'beachhead' strategy in compensation refers to:

Accepted Answer

Leading the market to attract top talent in critical roles

Answer

A 'lead the market' or beachhead strategy positions compensation above the market rate to attract and retain top talent in key positions.

Question 4

Under the ADA, an employer is required to provide a reasonable accommodation unless it would cause:

Accepted Answer

Undue hardship to the business operations

Answer

The ADA requires reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would cause undue hardship, considering factors like cost and business impact.

Question 5

A structured behavioral interview technique asks candidates to describe past situations using which framework?

Accepted Answer

STAR

Answer

The STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) is used in behavioral interviews to elicit specific examples of past performance as predictors of future behavior.

aPHR - Associate Professional in Human Resources Practice Test

aPHR - Associate Professional in Human Resources Practice Test

aPHR Associate Professional in Human Resources MCQ 2