Guidance to clear nke , training vs self study groups. The National Knowledge Exam® (NKE) assesses your understanding of HR knowledge and skills. After you have passed the exam, you are considered a candidate for certification.

1. Guidance to
clear the CPHR
NKE
Training
v/s
Self Study Groups www.sbmc.co.in

2. Parul Malik- CPHR, SHRM-SCP
Education
Parul holds a Masters in Business Administration, Specialising in Human Resource Management from
Management Development Institute, Gurgaon. She has completed Graduation with a B.E. in Electrical
engineering from Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh.
Professional
Certification
Parul Is CPHR, SHRM-SCP Certified.
Professional
Experience and
Areas of
expertise
Parul has close to 8 years of experience, working across multiple domains in HR as a consultant with
Ernst & Young . She has also worked in strategic HR management with RSA Group . Parul Specialises
in competency based development and talent Management . She has trained over 200 senior
employees at various organizations. She has developed several soft skills training programs for new
managers . She has also developed tools for leadership assessment centers.
Parul is now a full time corporate trainer with www.sbmc.co.in. Parul is dedicated to the success of her
students and focuses on systematic and planned development with rich training content.

3. Parul Malik- CPHR, SHRM-SCP
Professional
Experience and
Areas of
expertise
Anyone who is familiar with Parul will know that training is not just another job for her . She is
passionate about helping others develop and succeed.She packs her trainings with rich results oriented
content. Her trainings are aimed to make a difference and follow simple and systematic approach to
relate to her audience well. Having the cracked the CPHR exam successfully in her first attempt with
flying colours, parul is dedicated to help others in the HR community to achieve their goals as well.She
has trained numerous students who went on to successfully complete their certifications. Parul is a
sought after trainer for CPHR coaching . Her participant success rate is high. As a part of SBMC, she
had developed the study and practice material for students after extensive research

4. The NKE Exam tests your academic knowledge and skills across 9 key competency areas
• Questions : The NKE is comprised of 160 questions including 10 questions which are added to the
exam to allow new questions to be pre-tested..
• Duration : Exam writers have 3 hours and 15 minutes to complete the 160 questions on the NKE.
• Format : The questions are multiple choice. Each question has 4 answer choices of which only one
is correct
• Scoring : Raw scores ( as determined from an approved answer key ) are then scaled to a
distribution that ranges from 200 to 800, with the criterion-referenced passing standard anchored at
500 . There is no negative marking- https://cphrbc.ca/cphr/become-a-cphr/faq-2/exam-scoring/.
About The National Knowledge Exam

5. Question Content : Functional
Dimensions
Strategy 11%
Professional Practice 12%
Engagement 11%
Workforce Planning and Talent
Management
11%
Employee & Labour Relations 11%
Total Rewards 11%
Learning and Development 11%
Health, Wellness, and Safe Workplace 11%
HR Metrics, Reporting and Financial
Management
11%

6. • Identify your knowledge gaps by assessing your knowledge of the CPHR Competency Framework.
• Take the sample exam on the CPHR Canada website
• Review the study materials listed on the CPHR Canada website
• Create a learning plan designed to fill the knowledge gaps.
• Secure good textbooks for those areas where there are knowledge gaps.
Preparation Tips

7. • Categorizing ideas
• Cues and key words
• Attention to detail
• Understand concepts
• Make good notes
Preparation Tips – How to study

8. • Simulate the Exam
• Spaced Practice
• Remain calm – curb your anxiety
• Pace yourself
• Make good notes
• Don’t skip too many questions
Preparation Tips – Practice tests
• Read the questions carefully
• Note key words
• Differentiate between correct and nearly
correct statements
• Eliminate the obviously wrong choices
• What if more than one answer seems
correct ?

9. How SBMC can help
you
Pass the
National Knowledge Exam® (NKE)
02

10. While self study is very important in any field of academics, professional coaching can help you get an edge
over others in a very quick time frame. at SBMC, we offer :
>> Focussed study material
>> Expert Coaching from CPHR Certified trainers
>> Successful and proven study plans. You only need to study
>> Good conceptual clarity along with ample study material.
>> Expert guidance on exam strategies
>> Extensive discussions on practice test answers
Group study Vs Professional
coaching

11. Sarah is the sole survivor in her department of a merger that resulted in all of her coworkers being
transferred or taking early retirement.Although Sara'’ pay is competititve, The transfers and retirements
were handled in a humane manner, and sarah has been given a written job contract for 5 years, she is
strongly thinking about quitting. Which driver of retention is lacking in this case ?
A. Values and culture
B. Career Planning
C. Work Life balance
D. Employee Relationship
Group study Vs Professional
coaching

12. Sarah is the sole survivor in her department of a merger that resulted in all of her coworkers being
transferred or taking early retirement.Although Sara'’ pay is competititve, The transfers and retirements
were handled in a humane manner, and sarah has been given a written job contract for 5 years, she is
strongly thinking about quitting. Which driver of retention is lacking in this case ?
A. Values and culture
B. Career Planning
C. Work Life balance
D. Employee Relationship
Group study Vs Professional
coaching

13. Amanda is annoyed. She has been informed by her supervisor that from now on she will be getting
feedback reports on the quality and quantity of her output, and that she will be directly responsible for
evaluating her own work and correcting errors. previously her supervisor had done this. Amanda believes
that she deserves a raise since she will be doing her Boss' work? Amanda is experiencing Job-
A. Rotation
B. Enrichment
C. Enlargement
D. Enhancement
Group study Vs Professional
coaching

14. Amanda is annoyed. She has been informed by her supervisor that from now on she will be getting
feedback reports on the quality and quantity of her output, and that she will be directly responsible for
evaluating her own work and correcting errors. previously her supervisor had done this. Amanda believes
that she deserves a raise since she will be doing her Boss' work? Amanda is experiencing Job-
A. Rotation
B. Enrichment
C. Enlargement
D. Enhancement
Group study Vs Professional
coaching

15. Assessment Centers are used primarily for determining
A. Technical Expertise
B. Professional Aptitude
C. Leadership Skills
D. Management Potential
Group study Vs Professional
coaching

16. Assessment Centers are used primarily for determining
A. Technical Expertise
B. Professional Aptitude
C. Leadership Skills
D. Management Potential
Group study Vs Professional
coaching

17. About SBMC
• Established in 2004.
• Pioneer in Training ,
Recruiting, Payroll Temporary
staffing .
• CPHR BC & YK ASIA Center
• Trained +6000 students

18. https://cphrbc.ca/about-cphrbc/contact-us/

19. The National Knowledge Exam® Prep -SBMC
Live Classes –
weekdays and
weekends
Training Material
– approved by
CPHR
Question bank
+2000 MCQ
1000 Flash
Cards
Glossary
Trainers -CPHR
Certified

20. Special offer for students attempting exam in
June, 2020
Fast track full package :
> 15 day crash course
> Study Material
> Doubt clearing session
> Practice test and discussion
Test Package :
> Practice tests
> Test discussion
> One doubt clearing session
> One exam strategy session
Interested students may contact SBMC for further
details

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