SHRM-SCP Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the SHRM-SCP Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the SHRM-SCP exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 6 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, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 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-SCP Vocabulary Game
Leadership cluster
Business cluster
Interpersonal cluster
People domain
Organization domain
Workplace domain
Sources for these terms (10)
- Code of Ethics · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Recognizing and Mitigating Unconscious Bias in the Workplace · Source checked 2026-11-03
- SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge (BASK), 2026 · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Policy, Data, Oversight: Training and Development · Source checked 2026-11-03
- MOSAIC Competencies · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Reductions in Force (RIF) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- What We Do · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 29 CFR § 541.602 — Salary basis (2025 edition) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 29 CFR § 825.100 — The Family and Medical Leave Act (2025 edition) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Understanding and Using Engagement Drivers · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the SHRM-SCP Exam
The SHRM-SCP certification validates expertise in strategic HR leadership for senior 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: 50%. Global SHRM-SCP 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-SCP 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-SCP vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 SHRM-SCP 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-SCP 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-SCP exam pass rate?
SHRM publishes global pass rates after each administration. The May-July 2025 SHRM-SCP global pass rate was 50%. SHRM reports passing scores on a 120-200 scale, and candidates who pass receive a reported score of 200. The current exam has 134 total items, including 24 unscored field-test items.
How hard is the SHRM-SCP exam?
The SHRM-SCP exam is considered challenging, focusing on strategic HR leadership and behavioral competencies. Questions emphasize strategic thinking and judgment at the organizational level.