PHR and SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification Complete Practice Tests 2018 Exams

1,000 challenging practice questions to prepare for the PHR and SPHR exams!

PHR/SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification Practice Tests is the ideal complement to the PHR/SPHR Study Guide, Fifth Edition, PHR/SPHR Deluxe Study Guide, Second Edition, and Review Guide. These self-study guides are intended for HR professionals seeking to validate their skills and knowledge acquired through years of practical experience, or for relative newcomers to the HR field looking to strengthen their resume. 

These Practice Tests were developed to help certification candidates prepare for these challenging exams, especially for those needing more practice to review or refresh their knowledge right before exam day. The book aligns with A Guide to the Human Resource Body of Knowledge™ (HRBoK™), which details the responsibilities of and knowledge needed by today's HR professionals. Practice Tests reflect the critical HR topics that you need to understand as you prepare for the PHR and SPHRexams.

•          Business Management and Strategy
•          Workforce Planning and Employment
•          Human Resource Development
•          Risk Management and more

Plus, you’ll get a year of FREE access to the interactive online learning environment and test bank, which includes full-length tests and practice exams—1,000 practice questions total!

Sandra M. Reed, SPHR, is a leading expert in the certification of human resource professionals with more than 20 years of practical experience. She is the author of the Official Guide to the Human Resource Body of Knowledge (HRBoK) and the 5th edition of the PHR/SPHR Professional in Human Resources Certification Study Guide. Sandra, owner of epocHResources is a sought-after, engaging facilitator of exam prep and leadership training. She holds her undergraduate degree in I-O Psychology, and has been SPHR certified since 2007.

Introduction xv

Part I Professional in Human Resources (PHR) 1

Chapter 1 PHR Practice Area 1: Business Management 3

Chapter 2 PHR Practice Area 2: Talent Planning & Acquisition 15

Chapter 3 PHR Exam: Learning and Development 39

Chapter 4 PHR Practice Area 4: Total Rewards 55

Chapter 5 PHR Exam: Employee and Labor Relations 73

Chapter 6 PHR Practice Exam 99

Part II Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) 127

Chapter 7 SPHR Exam: Leadership & Strategy 129

Chapter 8 SPHR Exam: Talent Planning & Acquisition 157

Chapter 9 SPHR Exam: Learning & Development 173

Chapter 10 SPHR Exam: Total Rewards 191

Chapter 11 SPHR Practice Area 5: Employee Relations and Engagement 203

Chapter 12 SPHR Practice Exam 219

Appendix Answers to Practice Test Questions 247

Index 361

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