Professional in Human Resources - International

Here you have the best HRCI PHRi practice exam questions

You have 193 total questions across 39 pages (5 per page)
These questions were last updated on February 17, 2026
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Question 1 of 193

Which of the following is most likely to reduce the risks of negligent hiring?

Behavioral interviews

Background screening

Pre-employment drug tests

Verification of past employment

Question 2 of 193

Which of the following are forms of phased retirement? (Choose two.)

Question 3 of 193

Which compensation strategy is used when employee salaries are at the median of the market?

Meet the market

Lag the market

Lead the market

Pay-for-performance

Question 4 of 193

Which of the following scenarios creates a situation where employees are more likely to join a union?

An organization increases employer benefit contributions.

Economic downturn requires management to lay off employees.

First-line supervisors are unresponsive to employees’ concerns.

Inconsistent communication takes place between staff and management.

Question 5 of 193

An employer contemplating a reduction in force to reduce costs may decide instead to temporarily force employees to take unpaid time-off. This is referred to as a:

layoff.

furlough.

hiring freeze.

leave of absence.

About the HRCI PHRi Certification Exam

About the Exam

The HRCI PHRi (Professional in Human Resources - International) validates your knowledge and skills. Passing demonstrates proficiency and can boost your career prospects in the field.

How to Prepare

Work through all 193 practice questions across 39 pages. Focus on understanding the reasoning behind each answer rather than memorizing responses to be ready for any variation on the real exam.

Why Practice Exams?

Practice exams help you familiarize yourself with the question format, manage your time, and reduce anxiety on the test day. Our PHRi questions are regularly updated to reflect the latest exam objectives.