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QUESTION: 131 Exam Topic: 2, Volume B

You are the HR Professional for the HJN Company and you've been tasked with addressing stress in the workplace. You reference the NIOSH book "Stress at Work" to learn there are six primary categories of stress in the workplace. Which category of stress is best described as lack of family- friendly policies?

Career concerns
Task design
Management style
Work roles

Answer(s): C

Reference:

Professional in Human Resources Certification Guide, Sybex, ISBN: 978-0-470-43096-
5. Chapter 5: Human Resource Development. Official PHR and SPHR Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149-4, Section III, The US Body of Knowledge.
Chapter: Risk Management
Objective: Risk Assessment

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QUESTION: 132 Exam Topic: 2, Volume B

You have been hired as a consultant for the HJN Company to help them in their strategic planning. They have asked you to help them create goals for the company. You recommend that the meeting participants use the SMART approach to goal setting. What is SMART?

It is a goal setting technique that defines the characteristics of a goal as Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Realistic, and Time-based.
It is a goal setting technique that defines the characteristics of a goal as Schedule, Monetary, Action-oriented, Risk, and Time-based.
It is a goal setting technique that defines the characteristics of a goal as Specific, Monitored, Accountable, Realistic, and Time-based.
It is a goal setting technique that defines the characteristics of a goal as Specific, Measurable, Action-oriented, Risk, and Tested.

Answer(s): A

Reference:

Professional in Human Resources Certification Study Guide, Sybex, ISBN: 978-0-470- 43096-5. Chapter Four: Workforce Planning and Employment. Official PHR and SPHR
Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149-4, Section III, The US Body of Knowledge.
Chapter: Business Management and Strategy
Objective: Organizations

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QUESTION: 133 Exam Topic: 2, Volume B

You work for a manufacturing facility that deals with many different types of chemicals. Some of the chemicals in the workplace can be dangerous and require special training to transport or utilize the chemicals. You notice that some of the chemicals, that aren't necessarily dangerous, do not have a material safety data sheet affixed. Does the lack of material safety data sheet represents a risk-related problem?

No - if there is a large material safety data sheet for all chemicals above the area where the chemicals are stored.
Yes - your company must create and affix a material safety data sheet for all chemicals.
No - only dangerous materials must have the material safety data sheet.
Yes - the manufacturer of the chemicals is required to affix a material safety data sheet to the chemicals.

Answer(s): D

Reference:

Professional in Human Resources Certification Guide, Sybex, ISBN: 978-0-470-43096-
5. Chapter 5: Human Resource Development. Official PHR and SPHR Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149-4, Section III, The US Body of Knowledge.
Chapter: Risk Management
Objective: Risk Management

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QUESTION: 134 Exam Topic: 2, Volume B

OSHA may inspect a workplace at any time. The purpose of these inspections is to maintain safety for all workers. OSHA has established five priorities for workplace inspections. Which one of the following statements is the correct order of most important OSHA priorities to least important OSHA priorities?

Imminent danger, planned inspections in high-hazard industries, employee complaints, catastrophes and fatal accidents, follow-up inspections
Imminent danger, catastrophes and fatal accidents, planned inspections in high-hazard industries, follow-up inspections, and employee complaints
Imminent danger, catastrophes and fatal accidents, employee complaints, planned inspections in high-hazard industries, follow-up inspections
Imminent danger, catastrophes and fatal accidents, planned inspections in high-hazard industries, employee complaints, and follow-up inspections

Answer(s): C

Reference:

PHR Exam prep, Pearson Education, ISBN: 978-0-7897-3677-2. Chapter 8: Risk Management. Official PHR and SPHR Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1- 586-44149-4, Section III, The US HR Body of Knowledge.
Chapter: Risk Management
Objective: Risk Assessment

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QUESTION: 135 Exam Topic: 2, Volume B

As an HR Professional you should be familiar with the terminology, practices, and rules governing unions and management in the bargaining process. There are three primary types of bargaining that management and unions participate in. Which of the following bargaining types is considered to be the most combative?

Good faith bargaining
Interest-based bargaining
Distributive bargaining
Integrative bargaining

Answer(s): C

Reference:

PHR Exam Prep, Pearson Education, ISBN: 978-0-7897-3677-2. Chapter Seven:
Employee and Labor Relations. Official PHR and SPHR Certification Guide, HR Certification Institute, ISBN: 978-1-586-44149-4, Section III, The US HR Body of Knowledge.
Chapter: Employee and Labor Relations
Objective: Union Organization

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HRCI SPHR Exam (page: 27)
HRCI Senior Professional in Human Resources
Updated on: 09-Feb-2026