Free HRCI SPHRi Practice Test & Real Exam Questions

Exam Code/Number: SPHRi
Exam Name/Title: Senior Professional in Human Resources - International
Certification Provider: HRCI
Corresponding Certification: HRCI Certification

Exam Questions: 291
Updated On: Oct 02, 2026

Question #1

When conducting a strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) analysis, what portion may be accomplished by a political, economic, social and technological (PEST) analysis?

A. Strengths and weaknesses

B. Opportunities and threats

C. Strengths and opportunities

D. Weaknesses and threats

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Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

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Question #2

The Williamson Company is using the paired comparison method to appraise performance. There are seven people in the sales job group. With how many people will each member of this group be compared?

A. One

B. Six

C. Two

D. Seven

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Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

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Question #3

Which of the following best explains workers' compensation laws regarding an employer's responsibility?

A. Employers are responsible for any work-related injuries or health problems.

B. Employers do nothave to assume responsibility for employee problems unless the

C. Employers may utilize federal aid for most work-related injuries and problems that

D. Employers are responsible for any health problems that an employee develops while

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Correct Answer: A Vote an answer

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Question #4

Which of the following organizations must complete an annual EEO survey?

A. A university with two hundred employees

B. A federal subcontractor with ten employees

C. A local government with fif ty employees

D. A bank with one hundred employees

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Correct Answer: D Vote an answer

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Question #5

Which of the following is the best definition of an employer's brand?

A. The total rewards philosophy for a company

B. The human resources policy of marketing the company to prospective employees

C. The public relations strategvr for a company/s success

D. A clear portrayal of the company's identity

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Correct Answer: D Vote an answer

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Question #6

Which of the following is not considered a bottom-up method of communication delivery?

A. Staff meetings

B. Company-wide letters

C. Open-door policy

D. Webcasts

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Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

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Question #7

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was added to ERISA to do which of the following?

A. Forbid any discrimination based on pre-existing health problems or conditions.

B. Ensure that all employers are responsible for covering minimum health conditions among

C. Link ERISA to COBRA to protect any employees that are covered under COBRA guidelines.

D. Establish new guidelines for employee health insurance programs within organizations.

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Correct Answer: A Vote an answer

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Question #8

Helena is the human resources prof essional for a large legal firm. The upper management is interested in polling employees about ideas for improvements, but the firm has a solid hierarchy in place. As a result, many of the lower-level employees have confided in Helena that they do not feel comfortable speaking up. Which of the following ideas might Helena recommend to allow employees to voice their opinions without fear of upsetting higher-ranking employees?

A. Focus group

B. Suggestion box

C. Email

D. Brown bag lunch

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Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

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Question #9

Which of the following is a primary reason for the failure of total quality management programs?

A. Failure to use ISO 9000 standards

B. Overemphasis on core objectives

C. Inability to identif y the advantages of change

D. Micromanaging by employees at all levels of the organizational hierarchy

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Correct Answer: C Vote an answer

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Question #10

During succession planning, a human resources prof essional may categorize employees as all of the following EXCEPT:

A. Employees who are ready for a new position in the company

B. No employee is necessary because the position is now obsolete

C. Employees who show indications that he or she is ready for a promotion

D. Employees who fulfill all of the requirements of the position

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Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

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Question #11

Which of the following retention strategies would be most effective for a human resources prof essional to leverage in an effort to reduce the turnover rates of valuable seasoned employees?

A. Remote work

B. Streamlined onboarding

C. Job description review

D. Internal mobility

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Correct Answer: D Vote an answer

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Question #12

Which is a step that is NOT a part of the evidence-based decision-making (EBDM) process?

A. Ask for factual feedback from stakeholders.

B. Consider the opinions of applicable subject matter experts (SMEs).

C. Gather evidence from internal and external sources.

D. Identif y and frame the situation.

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Correct Answer: B Vote an answer

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