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

A primary role of HR in an organization is to:

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

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.Eliminate the need for laws
• c.Set the marketing budget
• d.Replace all managers

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

Title VII prohibits discrimination based on those protected characteristics.

HR metrics such as turnover rate are used to:

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

HR metrics inform decisions and track workforce health.