Practice Exam 1 — Competencies & People

Question 1. (KI) In the SHRM BASK, which behavioral competency cluster contains Business Acumen, Consultation, and Analytical Aptitude?

Question 2. (SJI) A hiring manager asks you to screen out applicants over age 50 because he wants a 'young, energetic team.' What is the BEST first action for the HR professional?

Question 3. (KI) Which functional area is grouped under the 'People' knowledge domain in the SHRM BASK 2024?

Question 4. (KI) A new-hire orientation program is BEST classified under which functional area?

Question 5. (SJI) Two of your best team members are in open conflict, and it is affecting the team's output. As the HR business partner, what is the MOST effective initial approach?

Question 6. (KI) 'eNPS' (employee Net Promoter Score) is most directly a metric within which functional area?

Question 7. (SJI) During a restructuring, senior leaders ask you to communicate that 'no jobs are at risk,' but you know layoffs are likely. What should the HR professional do?

Question 8. (KI) Which behavioral competency is MOST associated with acting as the organization's 'conscience' and building a culture of integrity and transparency?

Question 9. (SJI-SCP) The CEO wants a new total rewards strategy to 'attract top talent.' As a senior HR leader, what is the STRONGEST first step?

Question 10. (KI) A succession plan that identifies and develops internal candidates for critical roles falls PRIMARILY under which functional area?

Question 11. (SJI) An employee confides that a manager made a comment they found offensive but says 'please don't do anything.' What is the BEST HR response?

Question 12. (KI) Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of a job analysis?

Question 13. (SJI) A high performer threatens to quit unless promoted immediately, but they are not yet ready for the role. What is the MOST effective HR/manager response?

Question 14. (KI) 'Total Rewards' encompasses which of the following MOST completely?

Question 15. (SJI) A manager wants to reward the team with a bonus funded by cutting the training budget. As HR, what should you do FIRST?