PHRCA EXAM NEWEST ACTUAL EXAM ALL 400
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED CORRECT SOLUTIONS
WITH EXPLANATIONS LATEST 2024-2025
Elmer has recently joined a Rastafarian religious group, in which smoking marijuana accompanied
by Bible study is considered a sacrament. If Elmer tests positive for THC on a random drug test
administered by his employer (a 20-employee company), can the employer terminate his
employment?
a. No, if this sacrament is a required tenet of the faith, because the employer must reasonably
accommodate required religious observances
b. No, marijuana use is likely a protected disability under medical marijuana law
c. No, unless Elmer’s job is safety-sensitive, because the test violated his privacy
d. No, because California employers have a duty to accommodate drug rehabilitation
The correct answer is C. Random drug testing for non-safety-sensitive positions generally violate
protected privacy interests.
All of the following individuals are covered under worker's compensation in California except:
a. independent contractors
b. temporary staff workers
c. illegal or undocumented workers
d. police officers
The correct answer is A. "Any person who is working for the employer is presumed to be covered unless
they are specifically excluded by law. They are: independent contractors, self-employed individuals,
volunteers participating in sporting or recreational events without compensation, volunteers for public
agencies or non-profit organizations, deputy clerks and sheriffs appointed without compensation and
certain out-of-state peace officers".
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What is the lead state agency for emergency information?
a. State Services for Employers in Emergencies (SSEE)
b. State Emergency Hotline (SEH)
c. Mayor's Office of Regional Assistance (MORA)
d. Governor's Office of Emergency Services (OES)
The correct answer is D. 01 Cal/OSHA Requirements continued: Emergency Action Plan., pg. 21
Which of the following describes an alternative workweek?
a. An employee who work 4 hours per day for 7 days
b. An employee who works 10 hours as a receptionist and 5 hours as a server
c. An employee who works each day from 2pm-4pm, then 8pm-10pm
d. An employee who work 4, 10-hour days
The correct answer is D. One form of an alternative work week is a 4-day, 10-hour workweek.
Which class of employees would typically be considered exempt?
a. Waitress
b. Chief Financial Officer
c. Human Resource Generalist
d. Shuttle Driver
The correct answer is B. The Chief Financial Officer is exempt due to the Executive rule.
How many employees must an employer have in order to be covered by the anti-discrimination
provisions of the FEHA?
a. 1
b. 5
c. 15
d. 50
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The correct answer B. The anti-discrimination provisions of the FEHA apply to employers with 5 or more
employees.
Which of the following website features is likely required by California law, if an organization uses
its website to seek information (such as employment applications) from website visitors?
a. a policy against pop-ups or cookies
b. an anti-harassment policy
c. a privacy policy
d. a policy prohibiting disclosure of the information gathered
The correct answer is C. The use of a website to seek information from visitors likely triggers the
California Online Privacy Protection Act, which includes a requirement that the website post a privacy
policy.
When an employer uses an outside agency to perform a background check, which of the following
steps is NOT always required?
a. Obtain written consent in advance for the first background check report
b. Provide the applicant with a copy of the report within three (3) days of receipt
c. Obtain written consent in advance for a second background check report
d. Provide written advance notice that the report may contain information about applicant's
character, reputation, personal characteristics, and mode of living
The correct answer is B. Under California’s ICRAA, an employer is required to provide an applicant with
an opportunity to request a copy of any report obtained by a third-party background check service, but the
employer is not always required to provide such a report to the applicant, as the applicant might elect not
to request the report. A checkbox can be used for the applicant to indicate whether they are making such a
request. When requested, the report must be provided within three (3) business days of the employer’s
receipt of the report from the provider. Note that answer (b) does not indicate any adverse employment
action has been taken based on the report, only that the report has been received. Each of the other
answers states an item that is always required by the ICRAA when an employer uses an outside agency to
perform a background check.
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California imposes what limitation on new child bonding leave?
a. Bonding leave time must be completed within 12 weeks from the start of the leave.
b. Parents who work for the same employer must be married to be eligible for leave
c. Unmarried parents who work for the same employer can take a combined total of 24 weeks of
leave
d. Request for new child bonding leave must be initiated 14 days in advance
The correct answer is C. "Parents (married or unmarried) and registered domestic partners who work for
the same employer are limited to a combined total of 24 weeks of CFRA for new child bonding. This is a
new change from the past when, only parents who are married and who work for the same employer were
required to combine the 12 weeks of FMLA leave. Therefore, married and unmarried parents have the
same leave entitlements under California and federal law."
Violations of California child labor laws are punishable by:
a. significant fines and possible jail timeb. mandatory supervisor training regarding hiring minorsc.
automatic revocation of an organization's license to do businessd. no jail time, but employer must
terminate the minor's employment
The correct answer is A. Child labor violations can result in significant files and possible jail time. The
relevant Body of Knowledge core concept is that child labor law violations are serious and California
employers should exercise due diligence to avoid them.
Workers in California restaurants under the age of 16 are not permitted to work in which of the
following cooking areas?
a. Soda fountain
b. Lunch counter
c. Snack bar
d. Baking area
The correct answer is D. The answer to this question can only be found by checking the list of hazardous
occupations for children under the age of 16, which is a long list.
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