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_______________________________________________________________________________ SPHR Certification Practice Test 2 Practice Questions 1. Why is an understanding of the legal process so valuable for the human resources professional? a. Human resources professionals are the ones responsible for contacting members of Congress in the event that legislation should be proposedb. The business world is increasingly involved with the legislative process, and the human resources professional is a companys outside contact for legislationc. Understanding the legislative process is essential for small businesses to become corporationsd. Legislation influences the relationship between employers and employees, and the human resources professional is responsible for understanding this relationshipe. Human resources professionals are expected to function as lobbyists to Congress should legislation need to be enacted 2. Which of the following is not involved in the human resources professionals analysis of staffing needs? a. Create a list of necessary KSAs that will encourage company growthb. Develop a list of employees who might be ready for promotionc. Review the economic situation to consider any changes to the companys hiring policyd. Consider various hiring options for any open positions, as well as positions that will be open in the near futuree. Review the results of past hiring decisions to increase the potential success of future decisions 3. Which of the following is not a part of the four categories of intervention, as defined by Thomas Cummings and Christopher Worley in their book Organization Development and Change? a. Techno-structuralb. Human resource managementc. Change managementd. Strategice. Human process 4. Which of the following is not a piece of legislation that covers employee deferred compensation programs? a. Family Medical and Leave Actb. Retirement Equity Actc. Small Business Job Protection Actd. Older Worker Benefit Protection Acte. Pensio