SPHR

SPHR practice questions, page 12 of 27, with answer review and explanations.

Question 56

The Hay System was developed in 1934 by Edward Hay and evaluates job using three factors. Which of the following factors is NOT one of the three elements of job evaluation of the Hay System?

  1. Knowledge
  2. Problem solving
  3. Accountability
  4. Experience

Question 57

Which of the following is an example of an involuntary deduction an employer may be required to retain from an employee's pay?

  1. Tax levy
  2. Medicare
  3. State income tax
  4. Federal income tax

Question 58

Which of the following is described in the statement below? "If an employee is called by the employer for work and there is no work available, the employer may be required by state law or employment agreements to pay for a minimum number of hours of work."

  1. Reporting pay
  2. Hazard pay
  3. Gross pay
  4. Base pay

Question 59

An employee earning $22,500 per year supervises three employees and spends 35 hours per week on essential job duties that require discretion and independent judgment. Which of the following describes this employee?

  1. Exempt, based on the executive exemption test
  2. Exempt, based on the administrative exemption test
  3. Nonexempt, based on the salary basis requirement
  4. Nonexempt

Question 60

Beth is a nonexempt employee and she earns $17.45 per hour in her job. She has worked 40 hours this week, but management has requested that Beth work seven more hours this weekend. What is the total payment, before taxes, that Beth will be due for her work this week?

  1. $820.15
  2. $698
  3. $1,230.22
  4. $881.22