{"id":18797,"date":"2015-08-24T21:23:46","date_gmt":"2015-08-24T21:23:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=18797"},"modified":"2026-05-11T14:22:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T19:22:11","slug":"phr-practice-test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/phr-practice-test\/","title":{"rendered":"PHR<sup>&reg;<\/sup> Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Start a free PHR<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> practice test for the HRCI<sup>\u00ae<\/sup> Professional in Human Resources exam. Practice HR operations, employee relations, talent acquisition, total rewards, and business management questions.<\/p>\n<p>Click the \u201cStart Test\u201d button above to begin your free PHR practice test! These practice questions will give you a better idea of what to study for your exam.<\/p>\n<div class=\"buttonlinks\">\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/phr?utm_source=academy&amp;utm_medium=button&amp;utm_campaign=academy-mu-ads&amp;utm_content=phr-test\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Course Button', 'Course Click', 'PHR Course Click']);\">PHR Online Course<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/phr\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Guide Button', 'Guide Click', 'PHR Guide Click']);\">PHR Study Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/phr\/\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Flashcard Button', 'Flashcard Button Click', 'PHR Flashcard Click']);\">PHR Flashcards<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"PHR_Question_of_the_Day\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>PHR Question of the Day<\/h2>\n<div class=\"klaviyo-form-QV6awJ\"><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"PHR_Exam_Eligibility\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>PHR Exam Eligibility<\/h2>\n<p>In order to apply for the PHR certification, you must meet one of the following requirements for education and experience:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have a minimum of four years of experience in a professional Human Resources position, as well as a high school diploma<\/li>\n<li>Have a minimum of two years of experience in a professional Human Resources position, as well as a Bachelor&#8217;s degree<\/li>\n<li>Have at least one year of experience in a professional Human Resources position, as well as a Master&#8217;s degree or higher<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"PHR_Exam_Outline\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>PHR Exam Outline<\/h2>\n<p>The PHR exam contains 115 multiple-choice questions, 25 of which are unscored, and you will be given 2 hours to complete the exam. The 25 unscored questions are called &#8220;pretest&#8221; questions, and these are used by the test administrators to evaluate questions for future versions of the exam. When taking the exam, you will not know which questions are pretest questions.<\/p>\n<p>The questions are split into seven functional areas.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PHR-Exam-Outline-01.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-214796\" role=\"img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PHR-Exam-Outline-01.svg\" alt=\"exam outline for the PHR exam, which contains 115 questions and has a time limit of 2 hours\" width=\"533.6\" height=\"520.95\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-top: -0.5em;\">1. Business Management (14%)<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Interpreting and applying information related to the business environment and the industry\u2019s best practices<\/li>\n<li>Understanding what role cross-functional stakeholders play in the company<\/li>\n<li>Recommending and implementing the best practices to mitigate risks with lawsuits or internal or external threats<\/li>\n<li>Determining the significance of data when recommending strategies and policies<\/li>\n<li>Reinforcement of the core values about the ethical and behavioral expectations of the company<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>2. Workforce Planning and Talent Acquisition (14%)<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Understanding the federal laws and the organizational policies your company must adhere to about ethical hiring practices<\/li>\n<li>Developing and implementing sourcing methods and techniques<\/li>\n<li>Managing the talent acquisition lifecycle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>3. Learning and Development (10%)<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Administering learning and development programs to achieve desired outcomes<\/li>\n<li>Implementing and evaluating career development and training programs<\/li>\n<li>Providing relevant data to contribute to succession planning discussions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>4. Total Rewards (15%)<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Managing compensation-related information and supporting payroll issue resolution<\/li>\n<li>Implementing and promoting awareness of non-cash rewards<\/li>\n<li>Implementing benefit programs<\/li>\n<li>Administering federally compliant compensation and benefit programs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>5. Employee Engagement (17%)<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Advising on functional effectiveness at each stage of the employee lifecycle<\/li>\n<li>Supporting the implementation and communication of organizational programs<\/li>\n<li>Supporting the organization\u2019s performance management strategy<\/li>\n<li>Supporting and encouraging performance activities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary>6. Employee and Labor Relations (20%)<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: 0.5em;\">\n<li>Understanding programs, US federal laws, and regulations to promote diversity, inclusion, equity, and outreach<\/li>\n<li>Supporting programs related to health, safety, security, and privacy laws and regulations<\/li>\n<li>Interpreting organizational policies and procedures<\/li>\n<li>Supporting the resolution of employee complaints, conflicts, and concerns<\/li>\n<li>Promoting tools for facilitating positive employee and labor relations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n<details class=\"togglelist\">\n<summary style=\"margin-bottom: 1em;\">7. HR Information Management (10%)<\/summary>\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: circle; margin-top: -0.5em;\">\n<li>Managing HR database content and technology<\/li>\n<li>Communicating information from HR databases<\/li>\n<li>Maintaining security best practices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check Out Mometrix's PHR Study Guide<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get practice questions, video tutorials, and detailed study lessons<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/phr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Study Guide<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/studyguides\/phr\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"184\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/phr-27940.jpg\" alt=\" Study Guide\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Registration\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Registration<\/h2>\n<p>To register for the PHR exam, you will need to create an account on the HRCI website and submit your application, along with the $100 application fee.<\/p>\n<p>Once your application is approved, you will need to schedule your exam and pay the $395 examination fee. This exam may be taken in-person at a testing center or remotely.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Test_Day\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Test Day<\/h2>\n<p>This is a computer-based exam that can be completed at a testing center, home, or office.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Inperson_Testing\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>In-person Testing<\/h3>\n<p>You should arrive at the testing center 15-30 minutes before your exam is scheduled to begin. When you arrive, you will be asked to present a valid, government-issued photo ID. Failure to arrive on time or present a valid form of identification will result in your exam being canceled.<\/p>\n<p>Once you are checked in, you will be asked to leave all personal items in a small locker outside the testing room. This includes items such as your cell phone, bags, coats, and food.<\/p>\n<p>Before the exam begins, you will be given a tutorial of the computer system so you can become familiar with how everything works.<\/p>\n<p>Once the exam has begun, you are allowed to take a restroom break. However, the timer will not be stopped, and you aren&#8217;t allowed to take a break to smoke, eat, or consult study materials.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Remote_Testing\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Remote Testing<\/h3>\n<p>You should log in to your account about 30 minutes prior to your scheduled exam time. Once you sign in, you will be asked to show a valid, government-issued photo ID to the webcam so the proctor can compare it to your face and their records. You will then be asked to scan your room with your webcam.<\/p>\n<p>Once the proctor has determined you are ready, the exam will begin.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Scoring\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Scoring<\/h2>\n<p>The test is scored based on the Angoff method. Instead of each question being assigned several points, the questions are posted a value according to the difficulty of the questions. A panel of experts determines what value each question will be given. The 25 ungraded questions on your exam will be used by the board of experts to determine the difficulty and weight of the questions so they can be used in future exams.<\/p>\n<p>With this system, you cannot simply say that you need to get a specific number of questions correct because each question&#8217;s value is different. A score scale of 100 to 700 is established to use in grading, and you must achieve a final scaled score of no less than 500 to pass the exam.<\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/phr\/\" class=\"mobile-ad\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Mobile Ad', 'Mobile Click', 'PHR Mobile Click']);\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/PHR-Mobile-Ad.webp\" alt=\"Ad for a Mometrix online course\" width=\"353\" height=\"354\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<h2 id=\"PHRCourse\" class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"PHR_Online_Prep_Course\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>PHR Online Prep Course<\/h2>\n<p>If you want to be fully prepared, Mometrix offers an <strong>online PHR prep course<\/strong> designed to give you everything you need to succeed!<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s what you&#8217;ll find in the PHR course:<\/p>\n<div class=\"mocblurb\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"moclessons\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocpqs\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocflash\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocmoney\"><\/li>\n<li class=\"mocmobile\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Everyone learns differently, so we&#8217;ve tailored the PHR online prep course to ensure every learner has what they need to prepare for the PHR exam.<\/p>\n<p>Click below to check it out!<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/university\/phr\/?utm_source=academy&amp;utm_medium=button&amp;utm_campaign=academy-mu-ads&amp;utm_content=phr\" class=\"class_names\" style=\"color:black;\" onclick=\"_paq.push(['trackEvent', 'Course Button', 'Course Click', 'PHR Course Click']);\"><button class=\"buttontranscript\">Start Your PHR Online Course<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sg-box-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"sg-box-title\">Check Out Mometrix's PHR Flashcards<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Get complex  subjects broken down into easily understandable concepts<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"sg-box-button blue-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/hrci\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Your Flashcards<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flashcardsecrets.com\/hrci\/\">\n\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/PHR.png\" alt=\" Flashcards\">\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"Study_Tips\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Study Tips<\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"How_to_Study_Effectively\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>How to Study Effectively<\/h3>\n<p>Your success on PHR test day depends not only on how many hours you put into preparing but also on whether you prepared the right way. It\u2019s good to check along the way to see whether your studying is paying off. One of the most effective ways to do this is by taking PHR practice tests to evaluate your progress. Practice tests are useful because they show exactly where you need to improve. Every time you take a free PHR exam practice test, pay special attention to these three groups of questions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The questions you got wrong<\/li>\n<li>The ones you had to guess on, even if you guessed right<\/li>\n<li>The ones you found difficult or slow to work through<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This will show you exactly what your weak areas are and where you need to devote more study time. Ask yourself why each of these questions gave you trouble. Was it because you didn\u2019t understand the material? Was it because you didn\u2019t remember the vocabulary? Do you need more repetitions on this type of question to build speed and confidence? Dig into those questions and figure out how you can strengthen your weak areas as you go back to review the material.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Answer_Explanations\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Answer Explanations<\/h3>\n<p>Additionally, many PHR practice tests have a section explaining the answer choices. It can be tempting to read the explanation and think that you now have a good understanding of the concept. However, an explanation likely only covers part of the question\u2019s broader context. Even if the explanation makes sense, go back and investigate every concept related to the question until you\u2019re positive you have a thorough understanding.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Comprehend_Each_Topic\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Comprehend Each Topic<\/h3>\n<p>As you go along, keep in mind that the PHR practice test is just that: practice. Memorizing these questions and answers will not be very helpful on the actual test because it is unlikely to have any of the same exact questions. If you only know the right answers to the sample questions, you won\u2019t be prepared for the real thing. Study the concepts until you understand them fully, and then you\u2019ll be able to answer any question that shows up on the test.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Strategy_for_PHR_Practice\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>Strategy for PHR Practice<\/h3>\n<p>When you\u2019re ready to start taking practice tests, follow this strategy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Remove Limitations.<\/strong> Take the first test with no time constraints and with your notes and PHR study guide handy. Take your time and focus on applying the strategies you\u2019ve learned.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Time Yourself.<\/strong> Take the second practice test \u201copen book\u201d as well, but set a timer and practice pacing yourself to finish in time.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Simulate Test Day.<\/strong> Take any other practice tests as if it were test day. Set a timer and put away your study materials. Sit at a table or desk in a quiet room, imagine yourself at the testing center, and answer questions as quickly and accurately as possible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Keep Practicing.<\/strong> Keep taking practice tests on a regular basis until you run out of practice tests or it\u2019s time for the actual test. Your mind will be ready for the schedule and stress of test day, and you\u2019ll be able to focus on recalling the material you\u2019ve learned.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"pt-page\"><span id=\"FAQs\" class=\"m-toc-anchor\"><\/span>FAQs<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-list\">\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How long is the PHR exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The time limit for this exam is 2 hours.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How many questions are on the PHR exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>There are 115 questions on this exam.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">What is the passing score for the PHR exam?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>To pass this exam, you need a scaled score of at least 500.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"qa_wrap\">\n<div class=\"q_item text_bold\">\n<h4 class=\"letter\">Q<\/h4>\n<p style=\"line-height: unset;\">How much does the PHR exam cost?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"a_item\">\n<h4 class=\"letter text_bold\">A<\/h4>\n<p>The examination fee is $395.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"author\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\"author-bio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"author-image\" height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"Headshot of Mometrix associate Peter Rench.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Peter-Rench-scaled.webp\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p class=\"author-name\">By <span itemprop=\"name\">Peter Rench<\/span><\/p><div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Peter Rench joined Mometrix in 2009 and serves as Vice President of Product Development, responsible for overseeing all new product development and quality improvements. Mr. Rench, a National Merit Scholar, graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a minor in mathematics from Texas A&amp;M University.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"editor\" itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" class=\"author-bio\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"author-image\" height=\"127\" width=\"127\" alt=\"Aaron Lanni profile pic\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/image_2024-12-11_124906662.png\"><div class=\"author-text\"><p class=\"author-name\">Edited by <span itemprop=\"name\">Aaron Lanni<\/span><\/p><div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Aaron is the content manager and lead editor for Mometrix Academy. 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