aPHR Trivia 2

Question 1

Which federal law requires employers with 50 or more employees to provide up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year for qualifying family and medical reasons?

Accepted Answer

FMLA

Answer

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993 mandates up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for eligible employees at covered employers.

Question 2

What is the term for the systematic process of defining the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a job?

Accepted Answer

Job analysis

Answer

Job analysis is the systematic process of collecting information about a job's duties, responsibilities, required skills, and working conditions.

Question 3

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), what is the standard overtime threshold — how many hours worked in a workweek triggers overtime pay for non-exempt employees?

Accepted Answer

40 hours

Answer

The FLSA requires non-exempt employees to receive overtime pay at 1.5 times their regular rate for all hours worked beyond 40 in a single workweek.

Question 4

Which type of interview format uses a predetermined set of questions asked in the same order to every candidate?

Accepted Answer

Structured interview

Answer

A structured interview uses standardized, pre-planned questions asked consistently to all candidates, improving reliability and legal defensibility.

Question 5

What does the acronym 'KSA' stand for in HR and job analysis contexts?

Accepted Answer

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Answer

KSAs — Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities — are the core competencies and attributes that job applicants must possess to perform a job successfully.

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