Associate Professional in Human Resources – International (aPHRi)
Practise the five aPHRi functional areas of foundational HR. Every option is explained with its source.
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- 500 questions in the bank
- 90 questions in 105 minutes per site supplementary practice session
- 24 flashcards
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A company is shifting from product sales to long-term service contracts. Experienced service-technician turnover is 25%, and loss of site-specific expertise is disrupting service continuity. Which HR priority best supports the new strategy?
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Scaled score 100–700; a scaled score of at least 500 passes. No raw percentage is published. This is your practice accuracy. It cannot be converted to the exam’s scaled score or used to determine whether you pass.
What you get
- 500questions in the bankPractise with the answer shown right away, or sit a full timed mock
- 5unitsSplit by the exam syllabus
- 24flashcardsTo lock in terms and definitions
- 53quick review pointsEach unit in a few key lines
Unit map
- 01HR Operations30 questions
- 02Recruitment and Selection20 questions
- 03Compensation and Benefits13 questions
- 04Human Resource Development and Retention9 questions
- 05Employee Relations, Health, and Safety18 questions
Exam facts
Associate Professional in Human Resources – International (aPHRi) — Number of questions: 90 questions. Exam time: 105 minutes. Pass mark: Scaled score 100–700; a scaled score of at least 500 passes. No raw percentage is published. Exam fee: Exam fee USD 300 + application fee USD 100. Source: HRCI (Last verified: 2026-11-06). Question bank: A site supplementary practice session of 90 questions in 105 minutes with a result for every unit, plus 500 explained questions across 5 units, every option explained, a review of your mistakes, and two ways to practise: see the answer right away, or sit a full timed mock. Free questions: a 10-question diagnostic test covering the main units, no sign-up; at the end you get your score and your weakest units.
- Exam language
- Arabic or English
- Number of questions
- 90 questions Source
- Exam time
- 105 minutes Source
- Pass mark
- Scaled score 100–700; a scaled score of at least 500 passes. No raw percentage is published. Source
- Exam fee
- Exam fee USD 300 + application fee USD 100 Source
- Results
- At a test centre you receive a results report on site; online-proctored candidates can see the result in their HRCI account about an hour after the session. Source
- Retakes
- Wait 90 days after an unsuccessful attempt. Without Second Chance Insurance, reapply and pay all fees again. Source
- Validity
- Valid for three years; renew with 45 HR recertification credits or by retaking the exam. Source
Last verified: 2026-11-06
Where other sources differ
- HRCI publishes percentage weights for the five functional areas, not item counts. Unit counts here are practice allocations based on those weights.
- The real exam may include multiple-response, fill-in-the-blank, drag-and-drop and scenario items. This practice bank uses four-option single-answer questions only.
- aPHRi is for HR practice outside the United States. Questions give the applicable local rule in the scenario when a legal fact matters.
How to register
- Create an HRCI account and submit the aPHRi application online. No HR experience is required.
- Pay the USD 100 application fee and the USD 300 exam fee. Use the name on your government-issued ID.
- After approval, schedule within 180 days with Pearson VUE, at a test centre or online through OnVUE.
Exam body
HRCI: Official website: HRCI
Study guides
Frequently asked questions
Is aPHRi the same as aPHR?
No. aPHR is for HR roles in the United States. aPHRi covers HR practice outside the United States and is also offered in Arabic.
Can I try aPHRi questions for free?
Yes. Free questions: a 10-question diagnostic test covering the main units, no sign-up; at the end you get your score and your weakest units. The free practice test page lists the same questions with answers and an explanation for every option. The rest of the questions and the full mock exams come with a pass from SAR 26.
What makes this aPHRi question bank different?
Question bank: A site supplementary practice session of 90 questions in 105 minutes with a result for every unit, plus 500 explained questions across 5 units, every option explained, a review of your mistakes, and two ways to practise: see the answer right away, or sit a full timed mock. Every question is reviewed and referenced, ready to practise on your phone. Try the free questions and read the explanations before buying full access.
Do I need HR experience to take aPHRi?
No. HRCI describes aPHRi as a knowledge-based credential with no HR experience requirement.
Is this an official site, and how do I pay?
It is an independent site, not part of Qiyas or any government body, and every question is reviewed before it is published. You pay once, with no automatic renewal, through Waffo Pancake (the merchant of record) by Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay or Google Pay, and your statement shows "WAFFO". If you were charged twice or the pass did not open, email support@saudiexams.com.
Study material sample: HR Operations
Summary
HR Operations is the largest area (33% of scored items). It covers how HR supports strategy and culture, keeps records lawful and confidential, uses data and HR technology, documents jobs and reporting lines, and communicates clearly.
What the exam focuses on
- Link an HR task to the organization's mission, values or goal before choosing an action.
- Know the common HR metrics (turnover, time to fill, cost per hire, absence rate) and how to calculate them from given data.
- Separate what belongs in a job description, a policy, a procedure and an employee file.
Common traps
- Confidential does not mean hidden from everyone: share personal data only with people who have a business need to know.
- A metric needs a stated denominator and period; a larger count can still be a lower rate.
- Medical records are kept separate from the general personnel file.
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- aPHRi is international: do not assume one country's thresholds unless the question states the jurisdiction.
Try the flashcards
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Turnover rate formula?
Separations ÷ average headcount × 100 for the same period.
Policy vs procedure?
Policy = the rule and intent; procedure = the steps to apply it.
Where are medical records kept?
In a separate, restricted file, not the general personnel file.
Best chart for a trend over 12 months?
A line chart.
What does a matrix structure create?
Dual reporting to a functional and a project manager.
Who stays accountable when HR outsources payroll?
The organization and its HR function.
Why you can trust these questions
- Published questions: 500. We reviewed every one before publishing it: the answer, the explanation of each option and the source.
- Exam facts last checked against the organiser’s website: 2026-11-06. We check them again every three months and two weeks before each test.
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