HRCI SPHR Exam Questions

Question 6 of 33

Your company is a government contractor with a current project of $250,000. As the Senior HR Professional you've been asked how the Walsh Healy Public

Contracts Act will affect your organization. What is the Walsh Healy Public Contracts Act?

A.

This act requires government contractors with contracts over $100,000 to pay their employees the prevailing wage for their local areas as established by the Secretary of Labor.

B.

This act requires government contractors in states that have minimum wages set higher than federal minimum wage act to abide by the state minimum wage requirements.

C.

This act requires government contractors in states that have minimum wages set higher than federal minimum wage act to abide by the state minimum wage requirements unless the workers do not live in the state where the contracted work is being performed.

D.

This act requires government contractors with contracts over $10,000 to pay their employees the prevailing wage for their local areas as established by the

Correct Answer: D

The correct answer is that the Walsh Healy Public Contracts Act requires government contractors with contracts over $10,000 to pay their employees the prevailing wage for their local areas as established by the Secretary of Labor. This legislation is aimed at ensuring workers involved in federal government contracts receive fair compensation, aligned with the prevailing local wages for similar work.

Question 7 of 33

Beth is a nonexempt employee and she earns $17.45 per hour in her job. She has worked 40 hours this week, but management has requested that Beth work seven more hours this weekend. What is the total payment, before taxes, that Beth will be due for her work this week?

A.

$820.15

B.

$698

C.

$1,230.22

D.

$881.22

Correct Answer: D

Beth receives $17.45 for each of her regular 40 hours, totaling $698. For overtime, she gets 1.5 times her regular rate, which equals $26.175 per hour. Working 7 overtime hours earns her $183.225. Therefore, her total payment, before taxes, is $698 + $183.225, which equals $881.22.

Question 8 of 33

Which of the following are the benefits of gainsharing programs?

Each correct answer represents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.

A.

Aligns employees to organizational goals

B.

Helps the organization to achieve improvement in key performance measures

C.

Enhances the focus and awareness of employees

D.

Employees are paid on the basis of group performance rather than individual performan

Correct Answer: ABCD

The benefits of gainsharing programs include aligning employees to organizational goals, helping the organization achieve improvement in key performance measures, and enhancing the focus and awareness of employees. Additionally, employees in gainsharing programs are paid on the basis of group performance rather than individual performance. This promotes collaboration and teamwork, as all employees have a shared interest in the organization's success. Thus, all four options (A, B, C, and D) are correct.

Question 9 of 33

What is the compa-ratio for an employee that earns $75,000 per year, but the midpoint for the role is $85,000 per year?

A.

88 percent

B.

113 percent

C.

$10,000 difference

D.

1:88

Correct Answer: A

The compa-ratio is calculated by dividing the employee's salary by the midpoint for the role. In this case, the employee earns $75,000 per year, and the midpoint for the role is $85,000 per year. The formula is: (Employee Salary / Midpoint) * 100. Therefore, the compa-ratio is (75000 / 85000) * 100 = 88 percent. This indicates that the employee’s salary is 88 percent of the midpoint salary.

Question 10 of 33

which one?

A.

Be advised of potential safety hazards.

B.

Speak privately to an OSHA inspector during an inspection.

C.

Observe the employer when measuring and monitoring workplace hazards.

D.

View detailed reports of all workplace accidents.

Correct Answer: A

Employees have the right to be informed of potential safety hazards in the workplace. This ensures that they are aware of and can take necessary precautions regarding workplace dangers. Viewing detailed reports of all workplace accidents is not typically a standard right for employees as these reports may contain sensitive information. Therefore, being advised of potential safety hazards is the most appropriate answer.