Free Practice Questions for Worldatwork GR1 Exam

Question 1

Which of the following is an organization's statement about what it wants to become?

ACorporate vision

BCorporate mission

CBusiness strategy

DHuman resources strategy

Correct Answer: A. Corporate vision

Question 2

What employee needs are most commonly addressed by work-life programs?

AFinancial

BIntrinsic

CRetirement

DInsurance

Correct Answer: B. Intrinsic

Question 3

What is a shared leave program?

AA contribution of money to a nonprofit entity where a company employee volunteers

BA donation of vacation time to others facing emergency situations

CAn arrangement to ensure adequate coverage of service during employees' vacations

DAn executive loan to worthy organizations for a period of time

Correct Answer: B. A donation of vacation time to others facing emergency situations

Question 4

Which of the following combines traditionally segregated time off and leave programs into one policy covering a single block of time?

APersonal leave

BSabbatical

CSeverance allowances

DPaid time off (PTO) bank

Correct Answer: D. Paid time off (PTO) bank

Question 5

Which of the following leads to the specific performance objectives for an organization?

APerformance standards

BHuman resources strategy

CPerformance measures

DBusiness strategy

Correct Answer: D. Business strategy

Question 6

Which of the following is typically considered a health care benefit?

ADefined benefit plan

BDeath benefits

CDefined contribution plan

DVision plan

Correct Answer: D. Vision plan

Question 7

What best defines career opportunities in relation to total rewards?

APlans for succession of roles and responsibilities of a particular position

BOpportunities that promote career moves into competing organizations

CPlans that may include advancement into more responsible positions within the organization

DOpportunities for employees to apply for open positions during a reduction in force

Correct Answer: C. Plans that may include advancement into more responsible positions within the organization

Question 8

Which of the following benefits are usually offered at the discretion of the employer?

ARetirement plans

BUnemployment insurance

CSocial security programs

DDisability (occupational)

Correct Answer: A. Retirement plans

Question 9

Which statement is most accurate regarding the performance management process?

AIt is a one-time event.

BManagers and supervisors should plan and measure performance without input or involvement from subordinates.

CPerformance standards should be loosely defined, allowing great latitude in measurement.

DMutual respect and trust should be the foundation of the relationship between managers and employees.

Correct Answer: D. Mutual respect and trust should be the foundation of the relationship between managers and employees.

Question 10

Which of the following best describes severance allowances?

AA portion of one's salary paid during reserve duty and military leave

BA practice of paying a lump sum to employees during a company shutdown

CA continuation of an employee's salary after termination

DA continuation of a portion of an employee's salary to a beneficiary after the death of an employee

Correct Answer: C. A continuation of an employee's salary after termination