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Free SHRM-CP Practice Test
Free 25-question diagnostic, then $5 for 5 full attempts · no signup
UniPrep2Go's free SHRM-CP 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 SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) exam certifies HR professionals on people, organization, and workplace knowledge with behavioral competencies.
Official-source aligned. Topic weights, timing, and pass rules follow published SHRM outlines. Questions are original UniPrep2Go study aids — not leaked official items. Verify on the official site ↗
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SHRM-CP Practice Test
Free 25-question diagnostic · 31 min · full 60Q on Mock Pass
Sample SHRM-CP practice questions
These sample items mirror the domains in the timed SHRM-CP mock. Correct answers and explanations unlock inside the practice session.
Sample 1
A new HR coordinator is paired for a year with a senior HR manager from another division who offers career advice and guidance. What is this arrangement called?
- A. Mentoring, a longer-term relationship focused on career growth
- B. Coaching, a short-term focus on a specific skill with the direct manager
- C. Cross-training, teaching the coordinator backup duties for coverage
- D. Job rotation, moving the coordinator through different HR roles
Sample 2
An employee has worked 14 months for a company with 80 employees within 75 miles and logged 1,400 hours in the past 12 months. She asks about leave for her own surgery. What should HR conclude?
- A. She is not eligible, because she needs 1,500 hours in the past year
- B. She is eligible for up to 12 workweeks of job-protected FMLA leave
- C. She is not eligible, because the FMLA requires 24 months of service
- D. She is eligible for up to 26 workweeks of leave for her surgery
Sample 3
A manager wants to require a college degree for a customer-support role that current high performers do without one. What should HR advise?
- A. Base requirements on essential job skills; an unneeded degree adds disparate-impact risk
- B. Add the degree requirement, since a degree generally raises the quality of new hires
- C. Let each recruiter decide, case by case, whether to apply the new degree requirement to candidates
- D. Add the degree requirement but waive it for candidates referred by current employees
Sample 4
An employee says her supervisor changed her schedule to undesirable shifts the week after she reported a safety hazard. What should HR treat as the priority issue?
- A. A performance concern to address in her next review cycle
- B. A scheduling preference that falls within the supervisor's discretion
- C. Possible retaliation for protected activity, which needs prompt review
- D. A personality conflict between the two that is best handled through peer mediation
Sample 5
A hiring manager wants an offer letter to say the job offers 'permanent employment after a 90-day probation.' What should the HR generalist recommend?
- A. Keep the phrase, because completing a probationary period is what ends at-will status
- B. Replace 'permanent' with 'guaranteed' so the letter sounds more formal
- C. Keep the phrase but add that it applies to full-time employees
- D. Remove the phrase and keep an at-will statement to avoid an implied contract
What is the SHRM-CP exam?
The SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) exam certifies HR professionals on people, organization, and workplace knowledge with behavioral competencies.
Administered by: SHRM (official site ↗)
Official format: Timed multiple-choice knowledge assessment; verify the current official outline with SHRM.
Who this exam is for
Candidates preparing for SHRM-CP who want a timed diagnostic with topic-level feedback.
How to prepare
Start with this free timed diagnostic to see which SHRM-CP domains are weak, then review the published SHRM outline on the official site and drill missed topics with the linked Anki deck before exam day.
Confirm current fees, eligibility, and scheduling with SHRM before you book the real exam.
Topic outline
Core domains candidates usually study for SHRM-CP: People, Organization, Workplace, Behavioral competencies.
People
Organization
Workplace
Behavioral competencies
About this free SHRM-CP Practice Test
60-question SHRM-CP readiness check (free 25-question version) with topic scoring. Use this timed practice test as a baseline before exam day or before drilling the linked Anki deck — start with the free 25-question / 31-minute diagnostic.
Built for: Candidates preparing for SHRM-CP who want a timed diagnostic with topic-level feedback.
Topics on this practice test: People, Organization, Workplace, Behavioral competencies.
- 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 SHRM-CP Anki waitlistSHRM-CP Practice Test — quick answers
What is the SHRM-CP exam?
The SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) exam certifies HR professionals on people, organization, and workplace knowledge with behavioral competencies.
Is this an official SHRM-CP exam?
No. This UniPrep2Go readiness check is independent practice — not official exam material from SHRM.
Is there a free SHRM-CP 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 SHRM-CP 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 SHRM-CP 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. Mapped to SHRM themes. Independent UniPrep2Go readiness check — not an official exam.
Why is the free SHRM-CP 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.
More FAQAdditional format, scoring, and disclaimer questions
- What do I get for $5?
- The UniPrep2Go Mock Pass: 5 full timed attempts on any UniPrep2Go mock, including the 60-question SHRM-CP 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 SHRM-CP 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 SHRM-CP Practice Test?
- Candidates preparing for SHRM-CP who want a timed diagnostic with topic-level feedback.
- Where can I take a SHRM-CP Practice Test online?
- UniPrep2Go hosts the Free SHRM-CP Practice Test at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/shrm-cp-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 bank: 120 questions (30 per topic), reviewed and expanded 2026-10-14; each timed attempt draws 60.