aPHRi Mock up Questions - 19-20

Aug 25, 2026

Mock interview and HR assessment questions covering structured interviewing, cost-per-hire calculations, job specification scope, cross-training, variable pay types, and workplace risk management. The set also evaluates organizational structure chain of command, progressive discipline for repeat policy violations, job grade grouping within pay structures, and employee handbook content describing company operations, rules, and pay information. Designed to test recognition of key HR concepts and apply definitions accurately.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages20

Reading Time50 min

AccessFree to download

Practice Questions

Structured Interview & Job Concepts

Compensation & Hiring Metrics

Training & Rewards

Workplace Safety & Organization Design

Discipline & Employee Policies

ihrci.org # 19. A structured interview is where: a) two ormore interviewers in the room b) the reaction to an assumed situation c) the past achievements d) the same set of questions Your Answer [d]Correct Correct Answer [d] Explanation A structured interview is where the same set of questions is asked to each candidate,with little varianceexcept for potentially different follow up questions.Astructured interview is helpful in comparing candidatesin an apples-to-apples way since you are asking allcandidates the same questions. Close Scanned with CamScanner # 18. A company spent 25,000 to hire 5 managers.The costper hire was: | a) | 2500 | | --- | --- | | b) | 12500 | | c) | 25000 | | d) | 5000 | Your Answer [d]Correct Correct Answer [d] # Explanation Cost per Hire($)=[Total External Costs]+[Total InternalCosts]/Total Number of Hires.Thus,the cost per hire ofthis case was:25,000/5=5,000 Close Scanned with CamScanner # 14. Ajob specification is: a) a detailed description of the job b) a list ofjob qualifications c) the description of ajob that is used by anemployment agency d) usually several pages in length Your Answer [b]Correct Correct Answer [b] # Explanation Ajob specification is limited to listingjob qualificationsonly.A job specification is not a long or detaileddescription of the job that is used by an employmentagency,making those choices incorrect. Close Scanned with CamScanner 13. A training method that teach employees the skills andresponsibilities of other positions in different functionsis called: a) case study b)multi-source feedback c) cross training d) role play Your Answer [c]Correct Correct Answer [c] Explanation Cross-training enables a staff member to learn how toexecute specific tasks by working with another staffmemberfor a set period of time. Close Scanned with CamScanner ihrci.org 11. Which of the following is a variable pay? a)Medical insurance b)Sales commission c)Guaranteed bonus d)Merit pay Your Answer [b]Correct Correct Answer [b] Explanation Variable pay is the portion of compensation determinedby employee performance.When employees hit theirgoals,variable payment is provided as a type of bonus,otherwise known as incentive pay or commission. Close Scanned with CamScanner 10. Employee health and safety is classified as (a): a) total rewards b)emergency plan c)risk management d)security control Your Answer [c]Correct Correct Answer [c] Explanation Risk management in the workplace is a process toensure employee health and safety.The process has theobjective of eliminating or minimising the risk of harmwhich people may be exposed to at a workplace or fromwork activities. Close m Scanned with CamScanner ihrci.org # 8. Which of the following organization structure have the clearest chain of command? | a) | Flat | | --- | --- | | b) | Matrix | | c) | Line | | d) | Hybrid | Your Answer [c]Correct Correct Answer [c] # Explanation Line organization is the basic framework for the wholeorganization.It represents a direct vertical relationshipthrough which authority flows.This is the simplest andoldest,known as chain of command or scalar principle.The authority flows from top to the lower levels. Close Scanned with CamScanner 5. What is the best way to handle an employee who repeats violating the policies? a)Wellness program b)Performance Review c)Progressive discipline d) Outplacement Your Answer [c]Correct Correct Answer [c] Explanation Progressive discipline is the process of usingincreasingly severe steps or measures when anemployee fails to correct a problem after being given areasonable opportunity to do so. Close Scanned with CamScanner 1. are grouping differentjobs in the same levelwith the same value within the organization. a)P

FAQs

What defines a structured interview?

A structured interview uses the same set of questions for each candidate, with limited variance, sometimes allowing different follow-up questions.

How do you calculate cost per hire in the example?

Cost per hire equals total external costs plus total internal costs divided by the total number of hires; in the example it is 25,000/5 = 5,000.

What is the purpose of a risk management process for employee health and safety?

It is a workplace process intended to eliminate or minimize the risk of harm to people exposed through work activities.

Aug 25, 2026

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