SHRM-CP Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the SHRM-CP Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the SHRM-CP exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 44 exam terms across 22 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the SHRM-CP Vocabulary Game
Leadership Cluster: Leadership & Navigation
Leadership Cluster: Ethical Practice
Leadership Cluster: Inclusive Mindset
Interpersonal Cluster: Relationship Management
Interpersonal Cluster: Communication
Business Cluster: Business Acumen
Business Cluster: Consultation
Business Cluster: Analytical Aptitude
People Domain: HR Strategy
People Domain: Talent Acquisition
People Domain: Employee Engagement & Retention
People Domain: Learning & Development
People Domain: Total Rewards
Organization Domain: Structure of the HR Function
Organization Domain: Organizational Effectiveness & Development
Organization Domain: Workforce Management
Organization Domain: Employee & Labor Relations
Organization Domain: Technology Management
Workplace Domain: Managing a Global Workforce
Workplace Domain: Risk Management
Workplace Domain: Corporate Social Responsibility
Workplace Domain: U.S. Employment Law & Regulations
Sources for these terms (12)
- 2026 SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge (SHRM BASK) · Source checked 2026-11-02
- 2026 SHRM Certification Handbook · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 — 29 U.S.C. Chapter 8 · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 — 29 U.S.C. Chapter 28 · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Family and Medical Leave Fact Sheet | U.S. Office of Personnel Management · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 — 29 U.S.C. Chapter 18 · Source checked 2026-11-02
- National Labor Relations Act and Labor Management Relations Act — 29 U.S.C. Chapter 7 · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Investigate Charges | National Labor Relations Board · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 — 29 U.S.C. Chapter 15 · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission · Source checked 2026-11-02
- Reductions in Force (RIF) | U.S. Office of Personnel Management · Source checked 2026-11-02
- I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification | U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services · Source checked 2026-11-02
About the SHRM-CP Exam
The SHRM-CP certification validates expertise in HR operations and implementation for early-to-mid-career HR professionals. It covers behavioral competencies including leadership, ethical practice, business acumen, and consultation, plus HR knowledge in people, organization, and workplace domains.
Exam sponsor: SHRM / Prometric. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
134 questions
Time Limit
4-hour appointment with 3 hours 40 minutes testing time
Passing Score
Scaled score of 200 on SHRM's 120-200 reporting scale
Exam / Certification Fees
$350/$450 early-bird or $399/$499 standard (member/nonmember), effective June 3, 2026
Exam sponsor websiteReported exam pass rate: 68%. Global SHRM-CP pass rate for the May-July 2025 administration published by SHRM This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the SHRM-CP vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the SHRM-CP vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 44 SHRM-CP terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the SHRM-CP terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the SHRM / Prometric content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the SHRM-CP exam pass rate?
SHRM published a 68% global SHRM-CP pass rate for the May-July 2025 administration. SHRM reports scores on a 120-200 scale, and candidates who pass receive 200. The current exam has 134 multiple-choice items: 80 knowledge items and 54 situational judgment items.
How hard is the SHRM-CP exam?
The SHRM-CP exam is considered moderately difficult, focusing on both behavioral competencies and HR knowledge. Questions include both knowledge-based and situational judgment items.