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PHR (Professional in Human Resources) Practice Questions

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Business Management

A primary role of HR in an organization is to:

  1. AManage IT systems
  2. BAlign people practices with business strategy and ensure complianceCorrect
  3. CSet product prices
  4. DOnly process payroll

Why: HR partners with the business on strategy, people, and compliance.

Learning & Development

Effective onboarding aims to:

  1. AReduce engagement
  2. BIntegrate new hires and help them become productiveCorrect
  3. CDelay productivity
  4. DReplace training entirely

Why: Onboarding helps new employees integrate and reach productivity sooner.

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PHR (Professional in Human Resources) Practice Questions, by the numbers.

SectionsBusiness Management · Talent Planning & Acquisition · Learning & Development · Total Rewards · Employee & Labor Relations
Our bank20 questions · updated August 2026Written from HRCI
LanguagesEnglish
SourceHRCI
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