aPHR Associate Professional in Human Resources MCQ 3

Question 1

The FLSA classifies employees as exempt from overtime requirements if they meet tests related to salary level, salary basis, and:

Accepted Answer

Job duties

Answer

The FLSA three-part exemption test requires meeting the salary level ($684/week), salary basis, and duties tests — all three must be satisfied for exemption.

Question 2

A company's practice of posting all open positions internally before recruiting externally is an example of which staffing strategy?

Accepted Answer

Promote-from-within strategy

Answer

A promote-from-within strategy prioritizes internal candidates for open roles, boosting morale and retention while leveraging existing organizational knowledge.

Question 3

Under Title VII, which defense allows an employer to discriminate based on religion, sex, or national origin when it is essential to normal business operations?

Accepted Answer

Bona fide occupational qualification (BFOQ)

Answer

BFOQ is a narrow defense allowing employers to use otherwise-prohibited characteristics when essential to performing the job, such as hiring actors of a specific gender for certain roles.

Question 4

Which training method involves employees learning by performing tasks under the guidance of an experienced colleague in the actual work environment?

Accepted Answer

On-the-job training (OJT)

Answer

On-the-job training places employees in real work situations to learn by doing, guided by a mentor or experienced coworker, making learning immediately applicable.

Question 5

An organization's total compensation package that includes wages, benefits, work-life programs, and recognition is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

Total rewards

Answer

Total rewards encompasses all financial and non-financial elements an employer offers, including base pay, incentives, benefits, development opportunities, and work environment.

aPHR - Associate Professional in Human Resources Practice Test

aPHR - Associate Professional in Human Resources Practice Test

aPHR Associate Professional in Human Resources MCQ 3