SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
Practise HR knowledge and workplace decisions for the operational SHRM-CP level. Review every option and the supporting source.
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Reported scale: 120–200. Passing candidates receive 200; no raw percentage pass mark or conversion is given. This is your practice accuracy. It cannot be converted to the exam’s scaled score or used to determine whether you pass.
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- 670questions in the bankPractise with the answer shown right away, or sit a full timed mock
- 6unitsSplit by the exam syllabus
- 83flashcardsTo lock in terms and definitions
- 174quick review pointsEach unit in a few key lines
Unit map
- 01Leadership26 questions
- 02Business23 questions
- 03Interpersonal18 questions
- 04People26 questions
- 05Organization24 questions
- 06Workplace17 questions
Exam facts
SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) — Number of questions: 134 questions. Exam time: 220 minutes. Pass mark: Reported scale: 120–200. Passing candidates receive 200; no raw percentage pass mark or conversion is given. Calculator: On-screen calculator. Exam fee: Standard: USD 399 member / USD 499 nonmember. Next test: 1 December 2026 – 15 February 2027. Source: SHRM (Last verified: 2026-11-03). Question bank: A site supplementary practice session of 134 questions in 220 minutes with a result for every unit, plus 670 explained questions across 6 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
- 134 questions Source
- Exam time
- 220 minutes Source
- Pass mark
- Reported scale: 120–200. Passing candidates receive 200; no raw percentage pass mark or conversion is given. Source
- Calculator
- On-screen calculator Source
- Exam fee
- Standard: USD 399 member / USD 499 nonmember Source
- Results
- Preliminary result at the test center; official result normally after 2–3 weeks. Source
- Retakes
- Retake in a later testing window with a new application and the full exam fee. Source
- Validity
- Recertify every three years through 60 PDCs or retesting. Source
Last verified: 2026-11-03
Where other sources differ
- The exam has two separately timed 110-minute sections. You cannot return to a completed section, and unused time does not carry over.
- Practice scores are percentages for learning; they do not convert to the SHRM scaled score.
- Unit question counts are approximate practice allocations based on scored-content weights, not fixed official counts. These supplementary practice sessions do not reproduce the real section locks or unscored field-test items.
How to register
- Apply for SHRM-CP during the application period for your chosen testing window.
- Complete your application and pay the exam fee. Use the name on your valid government-issued identification.
- After receiving your Authorization to Test (ATT), book a Prometric test-center appointment within that window.
Exam body
SHRM: Official website: SHRM
Study guides
Frequently asked questions
Is SHRM-CP the same as SHRM-SCP?
No. SHRM-CP assesses operational HR work. SHRM-SCP assesses strategic senior-level work. This practice material targets SHRM-CP.
Can I try SHRM-CP 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 SHRM-CP question bank different?
Question bank: A site supplementary practice session of 134 questions in 220 minutes with a result for every unit, plus 670 explained questions across 6 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.
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Study material sample: Leadership
Summary
Leadership at CP level means carrying out HR initiatives with integrity and fair access. The 2026 BASK combines inclusion and global perspectives within Inclusive Mindset.
What the exam focuses on
- Connect a practical HR goal to a stated organizational objective; identify the people and processes needed to deliver it.
- In a best-action scenario, identify the actual risk, your authority and the facts already available before choosing a response.
Common traps
- Confidentiality is not a promise of absolute secrecy. Explain who may need information and limit unnecessary disclosure.
- Consistent policy application does not require ignoring accessibility barriers or legitimate local differences.
- For a jurisdiction-specific legal question, verify the applicable place and current requirement. Do not infer a universal legal threshold from a BASK concept list; a scenario can also supply a confirmed duty as a fact.
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- A key-concept example is not a universal legal mandate or a required workflow. Reverse mentoring and cultural taxation are listed on p.21; the broader mentoring and adaptation indicators are on p.25.
- A larger favorable count can accompany a smaller favorable percentage. State the denominator and avoid attributing an observed change to one intervention when other factors also changed.
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What should an HR investigator promise about confidentiality?
Appropriate discretion and an explanation of limits, not absolute secrecy.
What changed in the 2026 behavioral framework?
Inclusion & Diversity and Global Mindset were combined as Inclusive Mindset; the 2026 framework has eight behavioral competencies. BASK 2026 pp.7–9.
What distinguishes formal authority from informal influence?
Authority approves within governance; influence helps build support.
Does completing scheduled hours establish acceptance?
No. The agreed acceptance conditions must be met.
What does a policy acknowledgment prove?
Acknowledgment, not necessarily understanding or compliant behavior.
Why inspect progression at each opportunity stage?
Final totals may hide the point where a group loses access.
What should a culture model never replace?
Learning the individual’s actual preferences and relevant job evidence.
What is reverse mentoring?
A junior colleague shares relevant expertise with a senior colleague. Listed as reverse mentorship in BASK p.21.
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