IPPS-A DL HR Professional / Payroll Specialist Practice Exam

What events can trigger a change in a Member's duty status?

1. Promotion and Transfer

2. Disciplinary Actions and Hospitalization

3. Job Training and Vacation

4. Performance Review and Resignation

The correct answer is: Disciplinary Actions and Hospitalization

Changes in a Member's duty status can be influenced by various significant life events and employment-related actions. When considering disciplinary actions, these occur as a consequence of behavior that may require a change in duty status, potentially leading to suspension or demotion, thus directly impacting how a member is classified within their role. Hospitalization can also trigger a change in duty status, as it may necessitate a leave of absence or adjustments to duty hours depending on the member's capacity to fulfill their job requirements during recovery. Both disciplinary actions and hospitalization are serious circumstances that can result in either temporary or permanent modifications to a member's engagement at work. While the other events listed may be relevant to employee transitions or timelines, they do not typically align as directly with changes in duty status. Promotions and transfers mainly reflect career advancement without altering an individual's obligation unless they involve relocation. Job training and vacations are generally considered part of regular employment activities and do not inherently change a member's duty status. Performance reviews provide feedback without immediate implications for duty status, and resignations signify an end of duty but are not a trigger in the same vein as disciplinary actions or medical emergencies.