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HRCI PHRca Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | HR Certification Institute (HRCI) |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Professional in Human Resources – California (PHRca) Exam |
| Exam Number: | PHRca |
| Passing Score: | Scaled score required (exact passing score not publicly disclosed) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years (recertification cycle) |
| Exam Price: | Approximately 395 USD (subject to change) |
| Exam Duration: | 120 (may vary by delivery format) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | SPHR PHR |
| Real Exam Qty: | Approximately 90–110 scored items plus additional unscored pretest items (varies) |
| Exam Format: | Proctored exam (test center or online proctoring where available), Multiple-choice, Computer-based testing |
| Recommended Training: | HRCI Official Certification Preparation Resources |
| Exam Registration: | HRCI PHRca Registration |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based exam delivered via test centers or online proctoring (availability depends on region and scheduling option) |
| Pre Condition: | Eligibility is experience-based; typically requires HR experience (approximately 1–4 years depending on education level and HR background) per HRCI eligibility framework |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.hrci.org/our-certifications/phrca |
HRCI PHRca Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Learning and Development | - Career development and performance improvement - Training program design and delivery |
| Talent Planning and Acquisition | - Recruitment and selection processes - Onboarding and workforce integration |
| Total Rewards (Compensation and Benefits) | - Benefits administration and compliance considerations - Compensation structures and pay programs |
| Employee Relations and Risk Management (California-specific employment law emphasis) | - Employee relations and workplace investigations - California employment law compliance and risk mitigation |
| Business Management | - Organizational structure and HR strategy alignment - Workforce planning and HR analytics fundamentals |
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Registration for the HRCI Professional in Human Resources - California exam costs Approximately 395 USD (subject to change), and passing requires Scaled score required (exact passing score not publicly disclosed). Retakes cost the full fee again, so gauge your readiness with the PracticeVCE practice engines before booking your seat.
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The PHRca exam is a HRCI certification exam validating the skills in the HRCI Professional in Human Resources - California syllabus shown above. It counts toward these credential paths: PHR, SPHR. Candidates at many career stages take it in 2026 to demonstrate verified capability. PracticeVCE prepares you with 250 practice questions in PDF, Desktop Test Engine, and Online Test Engine formats.
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The HRCI Professional in Human Resources - California exam contains Approximately 90–110 scored items plus additional unscored pretest items (varies) with 120 (may vary by delivery format) to complete them. Practicing under the same time constraint with the PracticeVCE Desktop Test Engine makes exam-day pacing feel rehearsed.
Eligibility is experience-based; typically requires HR experience (approximately 1–4 years depending on education level and HR background) per HRCI eligibility framework Since policies evolve, confirm the current requirements on the official HRCI exam page before you schedule.
HRCI recommends the following training for the HRCI Professional in Human Resources - California exam:
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The official HRCI Professional in Human Resources - California outline defines 5 domains, the three largest being Business Management, Talent Planning and Acquisition, and Learning and Development. The complete list is in the topics section above, and PracticeVCE's 250 practice questions address every domain.
HRCI Professional in Human Resources - California Sample Questions:
Your organizationis looking for methods to improve communication between the management and the employees within the company. Which one of the following methods is best described as a small but representative sampling of employees - led in a conversation by a neutral moderator about an identified topic?
- A. Focus group
- B. Pilot group
- C. Brainstorming session
- D. Workshop
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
Jan is the HRProfessional for your organization. An employee within the organization has filed a charge with the EEOC that discrimination has been done by your organization against her. The EEOC has investigated the case and has found that there is no reasonable causeagainst your company. The person filing the charge, however, still believes that discrimination has occurred. How long does this person have, to file a lawsuit against your company?
- A. Once the EEOC has found that there is no reasonable cause, the complainant can still file a lawsuit within 30 days of the EEOC's findings.
- B. Once the EEOC has found that there is no reasonable cause, the complainant cannot file a lawsuit to sue.
- C. Once the EEOC has found that there is no reasonable cause, the complainantcan still file a lawsuit within 90 days of the EEOC's findings.
- D. Once the EEOC has found that there is no reasonable cause, the complainant can still file a lawsuit within 180 days of the EEOC's findings.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
Which of the following Acts provides compensation for employees and contractors of the Department of Energy who were subjected to excessive radiation while producing and testing nuclear weapons?
- A. Drug-Free Workplace Act
- B. Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act
- C. Federal Employees Compensation Act
- D. Fair Labor Standards Act
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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Which of the following clause protects the employee's job and compensation in the event of a reorganization, acquisition, or merger, for a specifed period of time?
- A. Change of control
- B. Advice of counsel
- C. Termination clause
- D. Disability or death
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
The management and union are proceeding to an arbitration hearing that will be conducted by an arbitration panel. Which one of the following best describes the makeup of the arbitration panel?
- A. There are three arbitrators, one selected by the management, one selected by the union, and a neutral arbitrator whom bothmanagement and union approve of.
- B. There are three arbitrators, all of whom are selected by the party not bringing the grievance.
- C. There are three arbitrators all of whom must be approved to participate by the management and the union.
- D. There are three arbitrators all of whom are randomly selected to serve from a pool of pre-approved management andunion arbitrators.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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