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Question 21
Which law protects employees from being discriminated against due to their religious beliefs?
a) Fair Labor Standards Act
b) Civil Rights Act, Title VII
c) Age Discrimination in Employment Act
d) Family and Medical Leave Act
Correct Answer: b) Civil Rights Act, Title VII
Explanation: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination in employment based on religion, ensuring that employees are treated fairly regardless of their beliefs.
Question 22
What is the primary goal of performance appraisals in an organization?
a) To calculate employee wages
b) To evaluate and improve employee job performance
c) To provide health benefits to employees
d) To establish corporate culture
Correct Answer: b) To evaluate and improve employee job performance
Explanation: Performance appraisals assess an employee’s work and provide feedback aimed at improving their performance and aligning it with the organization’s goals.
Question 23
Which test is used to measure a candidate’s psychological traits to determine their suitability for a specific job?
a) Skills test
b) Cognitive ability test
c) Interest test
d) Personality test
Correct Answer: d) Personality test
Explanation: Personality tests assess an individual’s psychological traits, such as introversion or conscientiousness, to determine how well they fit with a particular job role or organizational culture.
Question 24
What is the primary purpose of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)?
a) To provide paid leave for employees
b) To offer employees unpaid leave for family or medical reasons
c) To ensure equal employment opportunities
d) To regulate employee retirement benefits
Correct Answer: b) To offer employees unpaid leave for family or medical reasons
Explanation: The FMLA provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave for family or medical reasons, ensuring job protection during their absence.
Question 25
Which type of performance appraisal involves employees receiving feedback from supervisors, peers, subordinates, and even customers?
a) Straight ranking
b) Graphic rating scale
c) 360-degree evaluation
d) Narrative method
Correct Answer: c) 360-degree evaluation
Explanation: The 360-degree evaluation collects performance feedback from multiple sources, including supervisors, peers, subordinates, and customers, providing a well-rounded assessment of employee performance.
Question 26
What is the purpose of “progressive discipline” in an organization?
a) To enforce workplace safety
b) To provide employees with opportunities to correct poor performance
c) To evaluate employee productivity
d) To increase employee salaries
Correct Answer: b) To provide employees with opportunities to correct poor performance
Explanation: Progressive discipline involves a series of corrective actions, allowing employees to improve their performance or behavior before more serious consequences, such as termination.
Question 27
What is the primary function of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
a) To provide financial benefits to disabled workers
b) To ensure that employees with disabilities have equal access to employment
c) To offer health insurance to disabled employees
d) To regulate workplace safety standards
Correct Answer: b) To ensure that employees with disabilities have equal access to employment
Explanation: The ADA prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations so they can perform their job duties.
Question 28
Which type of employment test measures how well an individual can learn or acquire new skills in a job?
a) Personality test
b) Cognitive ability test
c) Skills test
d) Physical test
Correct Answer: b) Cognitive ability test
Explanation: Cognitive ability tests assess an individual's potential to learn new skills and perform tasks related to the job, making them useful in predicting future job performance.
Question 29
What is a key benefit of a “realistic job preview” during the recruitment process?
a) It reduces the time needed to train new employees
b) It increases employee engagement
c) It provides candidates with an accurate picture of the job, both good and bad
d) It allows employees to negotiate better salaries
Correct Answer: c) It provides candidates with an accurate picture of the job, both good and bad
Explanation: A realistic job preview offers potential employees a clear understanding of the job’s challenges and benefits, helping to set accurate expectations and reduce turnover.
Question 30
What is the main focus of succession planning in HR?
a) Reducing employee turnover
b) Preparing for future leadership and critical role vacancies
c) Training employees for technical skills
d) Offering health benefits to employees
Correct Answer: b) Preparing for future leadership and critical role vacancies
Explanation: Succession planning focuses on identifying and developing employees to fill leadership and other critical positions when they become vacant, ensuring business continuity.
Question 31
What is the main objective of a job evaluation process in an organization?
a) To measure employee satisfaction
b) To determine the relative worth of a job within the organization
c) To evaluate an employee’s performance
d) To develop training programs
Correct Answer: b) To determine the relative worth of a job within the organization
Explanation: Job evaluations assess the value of a job relative to other positions in the organization, helping to establish fair compensation and pay structures.
Question 32
What is the primary goal of labor unions in the workplace?
a) To promote employee engagement
b) To negotiate wages, working conditions, and benefits for employees
c) To enforce workplace safety laws
d) To provide health benefits to employees
Correct Answer: b) To negotiate wages, working conditions, and benefits for employees
Explanation: Labor unions represent employees in negotiations with management, advocating for better wages, benefits, and working conditions to improve employee welfare.
Question 33
What is a “hostile work environment” as defined by the EEOC?
a) When an employee faces unwelcome conduct based on a protected characteristic
b) When an employee is given unreasonable deadlines
c) When an employee works long hours
d) When an employee is transferred to another department
Correct Answer: a) When an employee faces unwelcome conduct based on a protected characteristic
Explanation: A hostile work environment occurs when an employee experiences unwelcome conduct, such as harassment or discrimination, based on protected characteristics like race or gender, making it difficult for them to work.
Question 34
What is the key advantage of internal recruitment?
a) It increases workplace diversity
b) It reduces hiring costs and time
c) It eliminates the need for training new employees
d) It ensures fresh perspectives in the company
Correct Answer: b) It reduces hiring costs and time
Explanation: Internal recruitment promotes from within, reducing the need for extensive recruitment efforts and allowing the organization to leverage employees who are already familiar with company processes.
Question 35
Which type of compensation involves paying employees based on the amount of work they complete rather than the hours worked?
a) Hourly wage
b) Salary
c) Piecework pay
d) Stock options
Correct Answer: c) Piecework pay
Explanation: Piecework pay compensates employees based on their output or the number of tasks completed, rather than a fixed hourly wage or salary, incentivizing higher productivity.
Question 36
What is the purpose of an “interest test” in the selection process?
a) To evaluate job-related skills
b) To assess a candidate’s enthusiasm for the job
c) To determine if a candidate has the personality traits required for the job
d) To measure a candidate’s intellectual curiosity and motivation in a specific field
Correct Answer: d) To measure a candidate's intellectual curiosity and motivation in a specific field
Explanation: Interest tests evaluate whether a candidate’s curiosity and motivation align with the job, helping determine if they are a good fit for the role.
Question 37
What is the main focus of ergonomics in job design?
a) Improving employee job satisfaction
b) Reducing physical strain and workplace injuries
c) Simplifying tasks to improve efficiency
d) Enhancing workplace diversity
Correct Answer: b) Reducing physical strain and workplace injuries
Explanation: Ergonomics focuses on designing jobs and workspaces that reduce physical strain on workers, minimizing the risk of injury and improving overall workplace safety.
Question 38
What is the purpose of “job rotation” in workforce development?
a) To reduce employee turnover
b) To prevent job burnout and increase skill variety
c) To improve employee compensation
d) To ensure that all employees are paid equally
Correct Answer: b) To prevent job burnout and increase skill variety
Explanation: Job rotation involves moving employees between different roles or tasks, preventing job burnout by keeping work varied and enhancing employees’ skills in multiple areas.
Question 39
What is the primary focus of “job analysis” in HR management?
a) Setting employee performance goals
b) Determining the training needs of employees
c) Identifying the key duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for a job
d) Measuring employee job satisfaction
Correct Answer: c) Identifying the key duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for a job
Explanation: Job analysis involves collecting information about a job’s tasks, responsibilities, and required qualifications, providing a foundation for recruitment, selection, and training.
Question 40
What is the primary goal of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)?
a) To regulate overtime pay and working hours
b) To protect employees’ rights to organize and form unions
c) To establish minimum wage laws
d) To enforce workplace safety standards
Correct Answer: b) To protect employees’ rights to organize and form unions
Explanation: The NLRA guarantees employees the right to form unions, engage in collective bargaining, and take collective action, such as strikes, to improve working conditions.
