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SPHR Questions - Part 81

Jenny Clarke

Sun, 09 Nov 2025

1. Which of the following are employed by the organization, available on short notice, and called to work only when they are needed?

A) On-call workers
B) Independent contractors
C) Intern
D) Seasonal workers



2. Which of the following creates a variety of affirmative action obligations for employers with federal government contracts?

A) Department of Labor (DOL)
B) Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP)
C) Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
D) Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA)



3. Which of the following types of interview is structured to cover specific areas related to the job requirements?

A) Stress interview
B) Patterned interview
C) Panel interview
D) Structured interview



4. Which of the following is the correct definition of 'a major life activity' under the Americans with Disabilities Act?

A) Any activity that cannot be mitigated
B) A physical or mental impairment
C) A physical or mental impairment that require the use of supplemental medication or prosthetics
D) General activities and major bodily functions



5. Which of the following types of interview has a list of questions prepared in advance and is used for all candidates?

A) Panel interview
B) Structured interview
C) Stress interview
D) Patterned interview



1. Right Answer: A
Explanation: Answer option A is correct.Chapter: Workforce Planning and EmploymentObjective: Strategic Workforce Planning

2. Right Answer: D
Explanation: Answer option D is correct.Chapter: Workforce Planning and EmploymentObjective: Federal Employment Legislation

3. Right Answer: B
Explanation: Answer option B is correct.Chapter: Workforce Planning and EmploymentObjective: Staffing Programs

4. Right Answer: D
Explanation: Answer option D is correct.A major life activity under the ADA defines major life activities under two categories: general activities such as caring for oneself and major bodily functions such as breathing. A physical or mental impairment in and of itself does not constitute a disability (B, D) qualified for protection under the ADA. Mitigating factors (A) are considered if they allow an otherwise qualified individual to perform the essential functions of the job.Chapter: Workforce Planning and EmploymentObjective: Review Questions

5. Right Answer: B
Explanation: Answer option B is correct.Chapter: Workforce Planning and EmploymentObjective: Staffing Programs

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