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PHR Certification Classes Practice Questions

PHR Online Course and Practice Questions — Shopping around for PHR certification classes? Before you commit, try these free practice questions. They cover Business Management, Talent Planning, Learning and Development, Total Rewards, Employee Relations, and compliance, so you can see where PHR courses would help you most. Every question comes with a full explanation.

115
Total Questions
3 hours
Time Limit
Scaled score of 500 out of 700
Passing Score
$395 (+ $100 application fee)
Registration Fee

Free Sample Questions

Here are 5 free sample questions from our full bank of 550+ PHR Certification Classespractice questions. Try them out below — click "Show Answer" to reveal the correct response and explanation.

1

A company's board is reviewing its strategic plan. Which of the following is the HR function's MOST valuable contribution to that process?

AApproving the annual marketing budget
BNegotiating contracts with outside vendors
CAssessing whether current workforce capabilities can support the strategic goals and recommending gaps to close
DSelecting the accounting software the finance team will use
2

A hiring manager says a recent job posting drew very few qualified applicants. Which action should the HR professional take FIRST?

AReview the job requirements and sourcing channels to see whether they match the target talent pool
BLower the pay range immediately
CRemove all education and experience requirements
DCancel the requisition for six months
3

A training manager wants to know whether a new customer service course actually changed how employees handle calls on the job. Which level of Kirkpatrick's evaluation model does this question address?

ALevel 1 - Reaction
BLevel 2 - Learning
CLevel 4 - Results
DLevel 3 - Behavior
4

An employer wants to base its pay structure on the relative worth of jobs inside the organization, using factors such as skill, effort, responsibility, and working conditions. Which method is being described?

AMarket pricing
BJob evaluation using a point-factor method
CBroadbanding
DSkill-based pay
5

A nonexempt employee regularly works 46 hours in a single workweek. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, how many of those hours must be paid at the overtime rate of at least one and one-half times the regular rate?

A6
B46
C8
D0, because overtime is based on daily hours

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About the PHR Certification Classes

Format & Structure

Total Questions
115
Time Limit
3 hours
Format
Computer-based multiple choice

Scoring & Cost

Passing Score
Scaled score of 500 out of 700
Registration Fee
$395 (+ $100 application fee)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to take PHR certification classes to qualify?

No. HRCI doesn't require you to complete any specific course before you sit for the PHR. What it does require is professional HR experience combined with your education level. PHR certification classes are optional, though plenty of candidates find the structure helpful.

Are PHR classes worth the money?

It depends on how you learn. If you need deadlines, an instructor, and a study group to stay on track, a paid course can be well worth it. If you're disciplined and already work across most HR functions, free practice questions plus a good study guide may be plenty. Many people mix the two.

What topics do PHR courses usually cover?

Most PHR courses follow the HRCI content outline. That includes Business Management, Talent Planning and Acquisition, Learning and Development, Total Rewards, and Employee and Labor Relations, plus the compliance rules that run through all of them. A good course also builds in practice questions and timed review sessions.

How long do PHR classes take to finish?

Self-paced online options can be finished in a few weeks if you push hard. Instructor-led PHR classes often run 8 to 12 weeks, which lines up with the study window most successful candidates report. Pick a schedule you can actually keep up with.

Can I pass the PHR with an online course alone?

Maybe, but we wouldn't count on it. Courses teach concepts, yet passing comes from applying them to scenario questions. Plan on doing lots of practice questions on top of your course, and review every explanation, even for the ones you got right.

How many questions are on the PHR and what score passes?

The PHR has 115 questions, and 90 of them are scored. The rest are pretest items HRCI is trying out for future forms. You need a scaled score of 500 out of 700 to pass, and you get 3 hours to finish.

How much does the PHR cost on top of a course?

HRCI charges a $100 application fee plus a $395 testing fee, so $495 total before any prep materials. Course prices vary a lot, from under a hundred dollars for self-paced options to well over a thousand for live programs. Ask your employer about reimbursement before you pay.

What should I do after finishing my PHR course?

Take full-length timed practice sets and track which content areas keep tripping you up. Go back to those topics rather than rereading everything. Schedule the real assessment while the material is still fresh, ideally within a few weeks of finishing your course.

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