CPRP Personnel & Human Resources 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Family and Medical Leave Act

Answer

The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993 entitles eligible employees to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year.

Question 2

In parks and recreation, a 'span of control' refers to:

Accepted Answer

The number of employees a single supervisor can effectively manage

Answer

Span of control is the number of subordinates a supervisor can effectively manage, typically ranging from 5 to 12 in recreation settings.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of an employee probationary period in parks and recreation agencies?

Accepted Answer

To allow the employer to assess whether the new hire meets performance expectations

Answer

A probationary period gives supervisors an opportunity to evaluate new employees' performance before confirming permanent employment status.

Question 4

Which type of interview format uses standardized questions based on real past behavior to predict future job performance?

Accepted Answer

Behavioral interview

Answer

Behavioral interviews ask candidates to describe specific past experiences using the STAR method, based on the principle that past behavior predicts future performance.

Question 5

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, which category of parks and recreation workers must receive overtime pay for hours worked beyond 40 per week?

Accepted Answer

Non-exempt hourly employees

Answer

Non-exempt employees under the FLSA must receive overtime pay at 1.5 times their regular rate for hours worked over 40 in a workweek.

CPRP - Certified Park and Recreation Professional Practice Test

CPRP - Certified Park and Recreation Professional Practice Test

CPRP Personnel & Human Resources 2