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  1. An HR director is designing a total rewards strategy. Which component is considered a non-monetary element of total rewards?

    Answer: Recognition programs

    Recognition programs are non-monetary rewards that contribute to employee engagement and satisfaction without direct financial cost to the employee.

  2. Under ERISA, a 401(k) plan fiduciary has a duty of loyalty, meaning the fiduciary must:

    Answer: Act solely in the interest of plan participants and beneficiaries

    ERISA's duty of loyalty requires fiduciaries to act solely in the interest of plan participants and beneficiaries, prioritizing their financial interests.

  3. A structured behavioral interview is most effective at predicting future job performance because it:

    Answer: Uses consistent, job-relevant questions based on past behavior

    Structured behavioral interviews use standardized, job-related questions about past behavior, which is the strongest predictor of future performance.

  4. Which of the following best describes 'disparate impact' under employment law?

    Answer: A neutral policy that disproportionately affects a protected group

    Disparate impact occurs when a facially neutral employment practice disproportionately excludes members of a protected class without business justification.

  5. An organization wants to reduce voluntary turnover. Which intervention is most directly supported by exit interview data?

    Answer: Targeting specific root causes identified by departing employees

    Exit interviews provide qualitative insight into why employees leave, allowing HR to address specific, evidence-based causes of voluntary turnover.

  6. The SHRM Competency Model identifies which of the following as a behavioral competency?

    Answer: Ethical practice

    Ethical practice is a behavioral competency in the SHRM BoCK, reflecting the expectation that HR professionals model integrity and accountability.

  7. When conducting a job analysis, which method involves having job incumbents record their daily tasks and time allocation in a structured log?

    Answer: Diary/log method

    The diary/log method requires employees to document their activities over time, providing detailed data on task frequency and duration.