aPHR Trivia 4

Question 1

What federal law governs the administration of most private-sector employee benefit plans, including pension and health plans?

Accepted Answer

ERISA

Answer

The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) of 1974 sets minimum standards for most voluntarily established retirement and health benefit plans in private industry.

Question 2

Which recruitment sourcing strategy involves employees recommending qualified candidates from their personal networks?

Accepted Answer

Employee referral program

Answer

Employee referral programs incentivize current employees to recommend qualified candidates from their networks, often yielding faster and better-fit hires.

Question 3

What is the 'glass ceiling' as used in HR and workforce discussions?

Accepted Answer

An invisible barrier preventing minorities and women from advancing to senior positions

Answer

The glass ceiling refers to the invisible systemic barriers that prevent women and minority groups from rising to upper-level positions in organizations.

Question 4

Which type of training method places new employees alongside experienced workers to learn job tasks in the actual work environment?

Accepted Answer

On-the-job training (OJT)

Answer

On-the-job training (OJT) teaches employees skills and knowledge in the actual work setting under the guidance of experienced coworkers or supervisors.

Question 5

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), what must an employer provide to a qualified individual with a disability unless it causes 'undue hardship'?

Accepted Answer

Reasonable accommodation

Answer

The ADA requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations that enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions, absent undue hardship.

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aPHR Trivia 4