{"product_id":"phr-sphr-exam-for-dummies-with-online-practice-isbn-9781119724896","title":"PHR\/SPHR Exam For Dummies with Online Practice","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAce those challenging PHR and SPHR exams!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the competitive field of Human Resources, measurable demonstrations of credibility and commitment will get you ahead—and there's no better way to show your dedication than by adding the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) qualifications to your resume. Fail rates are high, but the right combination of knowledge and practice (and a little grit) will see you a pass with flying colors—which is where \u003ci\u003ePHR\/SPHR Exam For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e comes in!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn a friendly, step-by-step style, Sandra M. Reed, owner of the HR consulting firm epocHResources, takes the intimidation out of these challenging tests by letting you in on what to expect—as well as teaching you proven techniques for success. Work through the book's thorough content and subject review, sample questions, and suggested strategies, and then go online to find additional practice tests and more than 500 flashcards. With these resources, you can approach your exam with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eTake sample tests in the book and online\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFollow detailed answers and explanations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnow how the exam is scored\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStudy with more than 500 flashcards online\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you're a student or an experienced professional, \u003ci\u003ePHR\/SPHR Exam For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e will give you the power to pass—and pass well—and go on to achieve the successful HR career of your dreams!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond This Book 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with the PHR\/SPHR Exam 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Introducing the PHR\/SPHR Exam: Just the Basics, Please \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSummarizing the Certification Process 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePHR or SPHR: Which Exam is Right for You 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExam eligibility 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparing the two exams 9\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking your decision: Certification is a journey, not an event 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStill undecided? 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying for Your Exam 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompleting your application online 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScheduling the exam online 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing What to Expect on the Exams 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at the exams’ structure and types of questions 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGrasping how the exams are scored 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing to Tackle the Exam 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTackling the 24 Hours before, during, and after the Exam 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining the Core Subject Areas on the Exam 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePHR 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSPHR 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemembering the Core Knowledge Requirements 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding That You Can’t Be Taught the Exam 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Preparing for the Exam\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering Exam Weights by Functional Area 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePracticing for Results 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReaping the benefits from practice exams 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the right selection 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a Study Plan Strategy 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing organized keeps you focused 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWriting a study plan: The how-to 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmploying the Principles: Going Deeper 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHRCI’s suggested authors 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOnline business sites 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTechniques 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConsidering a Study Group: Yes or No? 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNoting the benefits of a study group 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying the challenges of a study group 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting the right group or exam prep class 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeeping your group on task 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAsking Your Employer to Pay for Certification 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Internet for Additional Resources 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFunctional Area 01 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFunctional Area 02 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFunctional Area 03 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFunctional Area 04 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFunctional Area 05 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying Core Knowledge 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSharing the value of diversity and inclusiveness 41\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying human relations 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing theories of motivation 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging enterprise risk 44\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComplying with safety standards in the workplace 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNavigating labor union implications 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Identifying the Question Types and Strategizing to Answer Them\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving a Plan to Answer the Questions 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterpreting the Content While Conquering the Form 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding how the questions are formed 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpotting the target: The correct answer 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNavigating the answer distractors 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing Special Circumstances 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManeuvering through the “best” pitfall 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with extremes — always, never, most, least 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with the unknown 62\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Surviving Test Day\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 65\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeading Up: The Days before the Test 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCramming: Yes or no? 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEyeing the lay of the land: The testing facilities 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFamiliarizing yourself with the testing environment 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Time is Here: Exam Day 67\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRemembering the ABCs of Exam Day 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAttitude: Believe that you can succeed 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreathing: It matters more than you may think 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConfidence: Expect success 69\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter the Test: What to Expect 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCompleting the survey 70\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting your results 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Managing the Basics: Pre-Test Fundamentals 73\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: Career Day: Life of a Certified HR Professional\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTracking Trends in Human Resources 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding educational trends 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eClarifying the role of HR 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the Statistics 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying who is certified and why this information is important 78\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeveraging the impact of certification on salary 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying Your Knowledge on the Job 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on staying relevant: Continuing your education 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDemonstrating knowledge: Positively impacting your employer 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstructively criticizing: What to do when you disagree 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Examining HRCI’s Glossary of Terms\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 85\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding How to Study 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Terms 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: The Ins and Outs of the PHR Exam 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: The Key to Success: PHR 01 Business Management\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 119\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEyeing the Exam Objectives 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponsibilities 119\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowledge 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on What You Need to Know about Business Management 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe playing field 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with other business functions 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablishing internal and external relationships 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHRCI’s Code of Ethical and Professional Responsibility 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRisk Management 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying U.S labor law 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTackling executive orders 129\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Data 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Finding Resources: PHR 02 Talent Planning and Acquisition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNoting What’s Important about Talent Planning and Acquisition 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponsibilities 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowledge 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing What Subjects to Study 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at the Life Cycle of the Employee 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a Recruiting Process 136\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting the Right Employees 137\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing pre-employment tests 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConducting interviews 139\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmployment offers 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe use of background checks 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparing Orientation to Onboarding 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognizing Common Reports and Tools 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEEO-1 reporting 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForm I-9 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecruiting analysis 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Sharpening Your Tools: PHR 03 Learning and Development\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 143\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying What’s Essential About Learning and Development 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponsibilities 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowledge 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining What You Need to Know for the Exam Regarding Learning and Development 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe design of training 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeveloping employees 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the most of data management 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: Paying Your Dues: PHR 04 Total Rewards \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e155\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying the Exam Objectives for Total Rewards 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponsibilities 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowledge 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTackling the Key Points about Total Rewards 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStructuring pay systems 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProcessing payroll 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting and Communicating Employee Benefits 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmployee Retirement Income and Security Act (ERISA) 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Older Workers Benefit Protection Act (OWBPA) 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSocial Security \u0026amp; Medicare 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorkers’ compensation 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFamily Medical Leave Act (FMLA) 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePatient Protection \u0026amp; Affordable Care Act 162\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking Advantage of Common Reports and Tools 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHidden paychecks 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBenefits surveys 163\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExempt checklists 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: Connecting the Dots: PHR 05 Employee and Labor Relations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 165\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNavigating Employee \u0026amp; Labor Relations 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponsibilities 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowledge 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing on What the Exam Covers in ELR 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining company culture and climate 167\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEarly engagement techniques 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding engagement through performance management 169\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying discipline and conducting separations 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Policies and Procedures to Communicate 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmployee handbooks and policy reviews 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon reports and tools 173\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Digging into the SPHR Exam 175\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: Building the Frame: SPHR 01 Leadership and Strategy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 177\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeadership \u0026amp; Strategy Exam Objectives 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponsibilities 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowledge 178\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDirecting Leadership and Strategy Initiatives 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Essence of Strategy 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBecoming a strategic partner 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterpreting strategic planning objectives 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the stages of planning 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Risk 184\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigning Interventions 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Change Strategies 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe three-stage model 185\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe eight-stage model 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe five-stage model 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDelivering through Technology 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing trends in HR information systems 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging the impact of data analytics 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding the pitfalls of social media 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding a virtual workplace 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting and implementing project management software 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalyzing with metrics 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eForecasting 191\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing scorecards 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: Bridging the Gap: SPHR 02 Talent Planning and Acquisition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 193\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreparing for Talent Planning and Acquisition 193\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponsibilities 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowledge 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDigging Deeper into the Exam Objectives 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorkforce Planning 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalyzing the labor market population 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConducting wage surveys 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSuccession and replacement plans 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOverseeing the Staffing Function 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmployer branding 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecruiting and selection 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelection 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntegrating New Talent 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEngaging Employees 200\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTermination in the Context of Talent Planning 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCorporate restructures 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMergers and acquisitions 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDivestitures 202\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: Shaping the Resources: SPHR 03 Learning and Development\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 205\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExamining What You Need to Know for the Exam 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponsibilities 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowledge of 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnalyzing Business Needs 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eActivating Training Systems 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInstructional design 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Learning and Development for Retention 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssessing talent 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating career paths 210\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAllocating resources 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: Harnessing the Value: SPHR 04 Total Rewards\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 213\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTotal Rewards Exam Objectives 213\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponsibilities 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowledge 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking Down the Content 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCategorizing Total Rewards 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding compensation strategies 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating the Framework 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJob analysis 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJob evaluation and pricing 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBenchmarking 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLegal issues 218\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShaping executive compensation 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding benefits systems 221\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: Building Relationships: SPHR 05 Employee Relations and Engagement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 225\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCharting Exam Content 225\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eResponsibilities 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowledge 226\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking the Case for Engagement 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJob attitudes 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePerformance feedback and recognition 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe importance of trust at work 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeparations as an experience point 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHuman resource leadership development 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: Employing Your Knowledge: Practice Exams 235\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Facing the Challenge: PHR Practice Exam\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 237\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswer Sheet for PHR Practice Exam 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Answers and Explanations to PHR Practice Exam\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 267\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswer Key for Practice Exam I 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Using Your Skill Set: SPHR Practice Exam\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 289\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswer Sheet for SPHR Practice Exam 291\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Answers and Explanations to SPHR Practice Exam\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 319\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAnswer Key for Practice Exam I 341\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 6: The Part of Tens 343\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 21: Ten PHR\/SPHR Exam Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 345\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSitting for the Wrong Exam 345\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderestimating Exam Preparation Time 346\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnlearning State-Specific Applications 347\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting Tripped Up: The Perils of Overthinking 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlaying the Guessing Game 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTrusting Your Instinct 348\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging Answers 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFocusing Too Much on the Clock 349\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging Distractions 350\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding Mind Tricks 351\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 22: Ten (or So) Study Tips for the Exam Bodies of Knowledge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 353\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing Organized and Planning 354\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Outlines 355\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing Online 356\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInterviewing Subject-Matter Experts 356\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePresenting Unfamiliar Exam Objectives 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComparing HR Best Practices to Your Work Experience 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscerning Action Objectives from Knowledge Objectives 357\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpacing Practice for Success 358\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing Where to Focus When Studying Labor Laws 358\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Federal Employment Law 361\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 369\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSandra M. 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