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Human Resources Specialist Practice Test

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15 multiple-choice questions on human resources specialist knowledge, safety and vocabulary. Submit to see your score and explanations, or open any question’s answer as you go. Nothing is saved or shared.

Question 1 of 15When must an employee complete Section 1 of Form I-9?
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Answer: No later than the first day of work. Section 1 is due by the first day of employment.

Question 2 of 15Within how many business days must the employer complete Section 2?
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Answer: 3. Within three business days of the start date.

Question 3 of 15The FLSA governs:
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Answer: Minimum wage and overtime. The Fair Labor Standards Act covers wage and hour rules.

Question 4 of 15Structured interviews:
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Answer: Use the same job-related questions for all candidates. Consistency improves fairness and accuracy.

Question 5 of 15Which law requires reasonable accommodations for disabilities?
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Answer: ADA. The Americans with Disabilities Act.

Question 6 of 15Which term matches this definition: “An online federal system some employers use to confirm work eligibility.”
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Answer: E-Verify. E-Verify: An online federal system some employers use to confirm work eligibility.

Question 7 of 15What does “Structured interview” mean?
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Answer: Asking all candidates the same job-related questions with a scoring rubric.. Structured interview: Asking all candidates the same job-related questions with a scoring rubric.

Question 8 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Americans with Disabilities Act: requires reasonable accommodations.”
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Answer: ADA. ADA: Americans with Disabilities Act: requires reasonable accommodations.

Question 9 of 15What does “Open enrollment” mean?
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Answer: The annual period when employees choose benefits.. Open enrollment: The annual period when employees choose benefits.

Question 10 of 15Which term matches this definition: “A federal law allowing continued health coverage after leaving a job.”
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Answer: COBRA. COBRA: A federal law allowing continued health coverage after leaving a job.

Question 11 of 15What does “At-will employment” mean?
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Answer: Employment that either party may end at any time for lawful reasons.. At-will employment: Employment that either party may end at any time for lawful reasons.

Question 12 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Whether an employee is exempt from overtime under the FLSA.”
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Answer: Exempt vs. non-exempt. Exempt vs. non-exempt: Whether an employee is exempt from overtime under the FLSA.

Question 13 of 15What does “Onboarding” mean?
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Answer: The process of integrating a new hire into the organization.. Onboarding: The process of integrating a new hire into the organization.

Question 14 of 15Which term matches this definition: “Fair Labor Standards Act: sets minimum wage, overtime and exempt status rules.”
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Answer: FLSA. FLSA: Fair Labor Standards Act: sets minimum wage, overtime and exempt status rules.

Question 15 of 15What does “Form I-9” mean?
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Answer: The federal form verifying identity and employment authorization for every new hire.. Form I-9: The federal form verifying identity and employment authorization for every new hire.

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