WGU D435 HR TECHNOLOGY AND
PEOPLE ANALYTICS MASTERY
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. What is the primary difference between HR metrics and HR analytics?
A. Analytics are used by HR staff, whereas metrics are used by executive leadership.
B. Metrics describe the past and present, while analytics provide insights for future
decision-making.
C. Metrics require complex statistical modeling, while analytics only require basic math.
D. There is no difference; the terms are used interchangeably in HRIS management.
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: HR metrics focus on tracking efficiency and historical data (e.g.,
turnover rate), while HR analytics use data to find patterns and predict future outcomes to
drive strategy.
2. Which stage of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) involves defining the functional
requirements of an HRIS?
A. Implementation
B. Design
,C. Maintenance
D. Analysis
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The Analysis phase is where current processes are evaluated
and the specific needs or requirements of the new system are documented.
3. In the context of HRIS, what does ‘Best-of-Breed’ refer to?
A. Choosing a single vendor to provide all HR modules integrated into one system.
B. Selecting the most expensive software available on the market.
C. Selecting the best individual software applications for specific HR functions from
different vendors.
D. Developing all HR software in-house using an internal IT team.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: A Best-of-Breed strategy involves picking the top specialized
applications (e.g., one for payroll, another for ATS) rather than using a single integrated
suite.
4. Which of the following is a primary benefit of implementing Employee Self-Service (ESS)?
A. Improving data accuracy by allowing employees to update their own personal
information.
B. Ensuring that employees never have to talk to HR staff again.
, C. Increasing the workload for HR administrators.
D. Eliminating the need for a relational database.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: ESS reduces administrative burden and increases accuracy
because the data is entered directly by the person it concerns, reducing transcription
errors.
5. What is the first step in a typical HRIS implementation project?
A. Planning and Needs Analysis
B. Data migration
C. Training end-users
D. Negotiating the contract with the vendor
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Before any technology is selected or built, the organization must
plan the project and determine what business problems the technology is meant to solve.
6. A company uses a regression model to predict which candidates will be high performers.
What type of analytics is this?
A. Descriptive Analytics
B. Diagnostic Analytics
C. Predictive Analytics
PEOPLE ANALYTICS MASTERY
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. What is the primary difference between HR metrics and HR analytics?
A. Analytics are used by HR staff, whereas metrics are used by executive leadership.
B. Metrics describe the past and present, while analytics provide insights for future
decision-making.
C. Metrics require complex statistical modeling, while analytics only require basic math.
D. There is no difference; the terms are used interchangeably in HRIS management.
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: HR metrics focus on tracking efficiency and historical data (e.g.,
turnover rate), while HR analytics use data to find patterns and predict future outcomes to
drive strategy.
2. Which stage of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) involves defining the functional
requirements of an HRIS?
A. Implementation
B. Design
,C. Maintenance
D. Analysis
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The Analysis phase is where current processes are evaluated
and the specific needs or requirements of the new system are documented.
3. In the context of HRIS, what does ‘Best-of-Breed’ refer to?
A. Choosing a single vendor to provide all HR modules integrated into one system.
B. Selecting the most expensive software available on the market.
C. Selecting the best individual software applications for specific HR functions from
different vendors.
D. Developing all HR software in-house using an internal IT team.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: A Best-of-Breed strategy involves picking the top specialized
applications (e.g., one for payroll, another for ATS) rather than using a single integrated
suite.
4. Which of the following is a primary benefit of implementing Employee Self-Service (ESS)?
A. Improving data accuracy by allowing employees to update their own personal
information.
B. Ensuring that employees never have to talk to HR staff again.
, C. Increasing the workload for HR administrators.
D. Eliminating the need for a relational database.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: ESS reduces administrative burden and increases accuracy
because the data is entered directly by the person it concerns, reducing transcription
errors.
5. What is the first step in a typical HRIS implementation project?
A. Planning and Needs Analysis
B. Data migration
C. Training end-users
D. Negotiating the contract with the vendor
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Before any technology is selected or built, the organization must
plan the project and determine what business problems the technology is meant to solve.
6. A company uses a regression model to predict which candidates will be high performers.
What type of analytics is this?
A. Descriptive Analytics
B. Diagnostic Analytics
C. Predictive Analytics
