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PHR Practice Test — 60 Questions (Free 25-Question Version)
Free 25-question diagnostic, then $5 for 5 full attempts · no signup
UniPrep2Go's free PHR practice test is a 25-question, 31-minute timed diagnostic with a free topic report and answer review — no email, no account. The full mock is 60 questions / 75 minutes on the $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (5 attempts on any mock).
The HRCI Professional in Human Resources (PHR) exam certifies operational HR knowledge including talent, employee relations, and compliance.
Official-source aligned. Topic weights, timing, and pass rules follow published HR Certification Institute — PHR outlines. Questions are original UniPrep2Go study aids — not leaked official items. Verify on the official site ↗
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- Questions
- 25 free · 60 full
- Time
- 31 min free · 75 min full
- UniPrep2Go readiness target
- 70%
- Domains
- 4
- Exam body
- HRCI
- Status
- Live · free 25-question / 31-minute diagnostic
Exam version & sources
HRCI Professional in Human Resources (PHR®)— what this product is (and isn't)
- Exam version
- Current HRCI PHR exam content outline — verify at hrci.org
- Official source
- HRCI PHR
- Last reviewed
- October 4, 2026
- What this covers
- 60-question timed diagnostic (75 min; free 25-question / 31-min version) across 4 topic areas, with topic scoring and answer review. Official form: 90 scored + 25 pretest (115 total).
- Pass rule
- Official exam: Scaled 500 (100–700). UniPrep2Go mock: 70% readiness target (not an official pass score).
- Does not replace
- Independent study aid — it does not replace official HR Certification Institute (HRCI) materials, practice exams, or required training.
US licensing & insurance · HRCI
PHR practice test
Free 25-question diagnostic · 31 min · full 60Q on Mock Pass
Sample PHR practice questions
These sample items mirror the domains in the timed PHR mock. Correct answers and explanations unlock inside the practice session.
Sample 1
Employees say posted internal jobs are already filled by the hiring manager's pick. What change actually makes internal mobility work at the practitioner level?
- A. Post real openings and stop managers from hiding roles
- B. Fill from manager referrals before any internal posting
- C. Cap transfers so high performers stay on current teams
- D. Go to the external market first to test the posted pay range
Sample 2
A line manager wants PDFs of every direct report's full personnel file for 'career talks,' including investigation memos and I-9 copies. What should HR release?
- A. The entire personnel file; any supervisor of record is entitled to every document stored in that file
- B. Job-related performance documents on a need-to-know basis, not investigations, medical notes, or I-9s
- C. I-9 copies and medical notes, but withhold performance reviews as too sensitive for line managers
- D. The full PDFs to the manager's personal email so the files can be read off-network at home
Sample 3
A company averaged 18 employees last year and sponsors a group health plan. After a termination, a manager tells HR to mail federal COBRA election notices. What is the correct response?
- A. Mail federal COBRA packets because every employer health plan is covered
- B. Mail COBRA only if the departing employee had at least five years of service
- C. Federal COBRA generally starts at 20 employees; check state mini-COBRA
- D. COBRA applies only to fully insured plans and never to self-funded group plans
Sample 4
An employee emails that they resign Friday. The supervisor wants badge access left on until the paycheck two weeks later. What should HR do?
- A. Reject the resignation until the employee provides two weeks of written notice
- B. Recode the separation as a for-cause firing so unemployment can be blocked
- C. Confirm Friday as the last day in writing and cut systems access that same day
- D. Accept the notice only verbally and leave badge access on through payday two weeks out
Sample 5
A finger is cleaned, bandaged, and the employee returns to full duty the same shift. No prescription, stitches, or lost time. Is this OSHA-recordable for a covered employer?
- A. Yes; any visible blood on a tool automatically becomes an OSHA recordable case under Part 1904
- B. Yes; every workers' compensation claim, even if later denied, must appear on the 300 log
- C. Yes; adhesive bandages count as medical treatment beyond first aid under OSHA recordkeeping rules
- D. Generally no; cleaning and a bandage without days away, restriction, or treatment beyond first aid stays first aid
What is the PHR exam?
The HRCI Professional in Human Resources (PHR) exam certifies operational HR knowledge including talent, employee relations, and compliance.
Administered by: HRCI (official site ↗)
Official format: Official HRCI PHR is 90 scored + 25 pretest questions in 2 hours (plus about 30 minutes administration) with a scaled pass of 500 (100–700). This UniPrep2Go session is a 60-question / 75-minute operational-HR diagnostic (free 25-question version) — not SPHR and not SHRM-CP.
Who this exam is for
HR generalists sitting PHR — not SPHR strategy candidates and not SHRM-CP candidates.
How to prepare
Start with this free timed diagnostic to see which PHR domains are weak, then review the published HR Certification Institute — PHR outline on the official site and drill missed topics with the linked Anki deck before exam day.
Confirm current fees, eligibility, and scheduling with HR Certification Institute — PHR before you book the real exam.
Topic outline
Core domains candidates usually study for PHR: Talent management, Employee relations, Compensation & benefits, Compliance & risk.
Talent management
Employee relations
Compensation & benefits
Compliance & risk
About this free PHR practice test
A timed 60-question / 75-minute diagnostic for HRCI PHR — talent, employee relations, compensation/benefits, and compliance. Official PHR is 90 scored + 25 pretest in 2 hours with a scaled pass of 500. This check is shorter. Planned 60-card Anki waitlist. Not SPHR and not SHRM-CP.
Built for: HR generalists sitting PHR — not SPHR strategy candidates and not SHRM-CP candidates.
Topics on this practice test: Talent management, Employee relations, Compensation & benefits, Compliance & risk.
- 60 timed multiple-choice questions
- 75-minute pacing target
- UniPrep2Go readiness target: 70% with topic breakdown
- Full answer review after you submit
Your first UniPrep2Go attempt is free: a 25-question timed diagnostic on any exam (Exam or Learn mode, no signup) with the full topic report. Full-length mocks and retakes run on a $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (Gumroad license key): 5 attempts on any mock. After your score, join the linked Anki deck waitlist for the .apkg when it ships.
Join the PHR Anki waitlistOfficial HRCI Professional in Human Resources (PHR®) facts
Structure and domain weights candidates verify against the certifying body before exam day.
The HRCI Professional in Human Resources (PHR) exam is 90 scored + 25 pretest questions in 2 hours (plus about 30 minutes administration) with a scaled pass of 500 (100–700). It is an operational HR credential. UniPrep’s check is a 60-question / 75-minute diagnostic (free 25-question version). Independent prep — not HRCI material. Not SPHR and not SHRM-CP.
- Questions
- 90 scored + 25 pretest (115 total)
- Time
- 2 hours exam time (+ ~30 minutes administration)
- Passing score
- Scaled 500 (100–700)
- Delivery
- Pearson VUE / OnVUE
- Administered by
- HR Certification Institute (HRCI)
Knowledge domains and weights
| Domain | Official weight |
|---|---|
| Talent / employee relations / total rewards / compliance | See current HRCI PHR outline |
| UniPrep buckets | Talent, employee-rel, comp-ben, compliance — 15 each |
What changed in the current exam cycle
- PHR is operational HR. SPHR is more strategic. SHRM-CP is a different certifier.
- UniPrep mock is 60Q / 75 min vs official 115 items / 2 hours.
High-yield facts (commonly tested)
- Official PHR: 90 scored + 25 pretest / 2h / scaled 500.
- UniPrep: 60Q / 75 min / 70% diagnostic.
- ≠ SPHR and ≠ SHRM-CP.
Verify current exam fees, scheduling, and administrative details at www.hrci.org/our-programs/our-certifications/phr. Independent study aid — not official exam material.
PHR practice test — quick answers
How many questions are on the PHR exam?
90 scored + 25 pretest in 2 hours, scaled pass 500. UniPrep’s check is 60 questions / 75 minutes (free 25-question version).
Is PHR the same as SHRM-CP or SPHR?
No. PHR is HRCI’s operational HR exam. SPHR is a different HRCI exam. SHRM-CP is SHRM. Use the mock that matches the body you registered with.
Is this an official PHR exam?
No. This UniPrep2Go readiness check is independent practice — not official exam material from HRCI. The matching Anki deck is planned, not a live product.
Is there a free PHR practice test?
Yes — your first UniPrep2Go attempt is free, and it can be this one: a 25-question / 31-minute timed diagnostic drawn by the same topic weights, a 70% readiness target, topic scoring, and a full answer review report. No signup, Exam or Learn mode. The full 60-question / 75-minute mock runs on the $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (5 attempts on any mock).
How many free attempts do I get on this PHR practice test?
One. Your first UniPrep2Go attempt is free: a 25-question timed diagnostic on any exam (Exam or Learn mode, no signup) with the full topic report. Full-length mocks and retakes run on a $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (Gumroad license key): 5 attempts on any mock. Every attempt ends with the full topic report and answer review — the report itself is never paywalled.
How many questions are on this free PHR practice test?
This UniPrep2Go practice test has 60 multiple-choice questions timed against a 75-minute target. The free first attempt is a 25-question / 31-minute diagnostic with the same topic weights; the full session runs on Mock Pass. Official HRCI PHR is 90 scored + 25 pretest questions in 2 hours (plus 30 minutes administration) with a scaled pass of 500 (100–700). This check is a shorter 60-question / 75-minute operational-HR diagnostic (free 25-question version) — not SPHR and not SHRM-CP. Independent UniPrep2Go practice — not HRCI material.
More FAQAdditional format, scoring, and disclaimer questions
- Why is the free PHR practice test 25 questions?
- It is a diagnostic: 25 questions drawn by the same topic weights as the full 60-question mock — enough to rank your weakest topics, short enough to finish in 31 minutes in one sitting. With 1–6 questions per topic it is a quick read, not a verdict; for a full-length timed score, run the 60-question / 75-minute mock.
- What do I get for $5?
- The UniPrep2Go Mock Pass: 5 full timed attempts on any UniPrep2Go mock, including the 60-question PHR session, in Exam or Learn mode. It is a one-time Gumroad license key that works on any device — no subscription. Every attempt ends with the full topic report and answer review.
- What score do you need on this PHR practice test?
- The pass target on this practice test is 70%. Your report also breaks down performance by topic so you can see weak areas before the real exam.
- Who should take this PHR practice test?
- HR generalists sitting PHR — not SPHR strategy candidates and not SHRM-CP candidates.
- Where can I take a PHR practice test online?
- UniPrep2Go hosts the PHR Practice Test — 60 Questions (Free 25-Question Version) at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/phr-hrci-readiness-check with a timed runner and full readiness report.
- Is this official exam material?
- No. This is an independent readiness diagnostic from UniPrep2Go. It is not official exam-board material and does not award certification or guarantee a passing score.
- What does the report show after the mock?
- Your report shows a pass/no-pass verdict with explanation, topic diagnosis, pacing notes, full question review with explanations, and a repair plan that links to the Anki deck waitlist for spaced-repetition practice when the .apkg ships.
- Where do the questions come from?
- Original UniPrep2Go local bank (Wave 3 quality).