CPRP Personnel and Human Resources 4

Question 1

A recreation department is experiencing high turnover among seasonal staff. Which HR strategy would BEST address this issue long-term?

Accepted Answer

Implement an employee recognition and engagement program

Answer

Recognition and engagement programs improve job satisfaction, which reduces voluntary turnover among seasonal and permanent staff.

Question 2

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), what obligation does a public parks agency have when a qualified employee requests a schedule modification due to a disability?

Accepted Answer

Provide a reasonable accommodation unless it causes undue hardship

Answer

The ADA requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would cause undue hardship.

Question 3

Which approach to performance appraisal compares each employee to every other employee in the department to rank overall performance?

Accepted Answer

Paired comparison method

Answer

The paired comparison method ranks employees by comparing each person to every other individual, resulting in a performance ranking.

Question 4

Which federal agency enforces workplace safety regulations that apply to parks and recreation employees?

Accepted Answer

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Answer

OSHA sets and enforces workplace safety and health standards, including those applicable to parks and recreation employees.

Question 5

A parks agency is developing a succession plan for its department head position. Which action is the MOST important first step?

Accepted Answer

Identify high-potential internal candidates and their development needs

Answer

Succession planning begins with identifying internal candidates who have leadership potential and assessing their development gaps.

CPRP - Certified Park and Recreation Professional Practice Test

CPRP - Certified Park and Recreation Professional Practice Test

CPRP Personnel and Human Resources 4