PHR (Professional in Human Resources) Practice Questions — All Questions

A primary role of HR in an organization is to:

• a.Only process payroll
• b.Align people practices with business strategy and ensure compliance✓
• c.Set product prices
• d.Manage IT systems

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

An HR policy handbook mainly serves to:

• a.Communicate consistent expectations and rules to employees✓
• b.Replace all managers
• c.Set the marketing budget
• d.Eliminate the need for laws

Handbooks set consistent expectations and help ensure fair, compliant treatment.

Which U.S. law broadly prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin?

• a.FLSA
• b.OSHA
• c.Title VII of the Civil Rights Act✓
• d.FMLA

Title VII prohibits discrimination based on those protected characteristics.

HR metrics such as turnover rate are used to:

• a.Replace strategy
• b.Set stock prices
• c.Avoid compliance
• d.Measure and improve people outcomes✓

HR metrics inform decisions and track workforce health.