aPHR Trivia 5

Question 1

Which performance appraisal method gathers feedback about an employee from supervisors, peers, subordinates, and sometimes customers?

Accepted Answer

360-degree feedback

Answer

360-degree feedback collects performance input from multiple sources surrounding the employee, providing a comprehensive view of their behavior and impact.

Question 2

What does 'COBRA' stand for in the context of U.S. employee benefits law?

Accepted Answer

Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act

Answer

COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) allows employees and their dependents to continue group health coverage after qualifying events like job loss.

Question 3

What is the primary function of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB)?

Accepted Answer

Overseeing union elections and investigating unfair labor practice charges

Answer

The NLRB is an independent federal agency that conducts union elections and investigates and remedies unfair labor practices by employers and unions.

Question 4

Which HR concept refers to strategically identifying and developing internal employees to fill key leadership positions in the future?

Accepted Answer

Succession planning

Answer

Succession planning proactively identifies and develops internal candidates to fill critical leadership and key roles when vacancies arise.

Question 5

Under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which classes are protected from employment discrimination?

Accepted Answer

Race, color, religion, sex, and national origin

Answer

Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin; age and disability protections are addressed by separate laws.

aPHR - Associate Professional in Human Resources Practice Test

aPHR - Associate Professional in Human Resources Practice Test

aPHR Trivia 5