WGU D435 HR TECHNOLOGY AND
PEOPLE ANALYTICS COMPREHENSIVE
EXAM V4 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. During the HRIS selection process, what is the primary purpose of a Request for Proposal
(RFP)?
A. To finalize the legal contract and service level agreements with the chosen vendor.
B. To provide a detailed budget to the executive board for approval.
C. To solicit detailed information from vendors about how their software meets specific
organizational requirements.
D. To train the internal project team on the new system’s functionalities.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: An RFP is a formal document used to gather information from
potential vendors regarding their ability to satisfy the technical and functional needs of the
organization.
2. Which principle of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requires that personal
data be kept in a form which permits identification of data subjects for no longer than is
necessary?
A. Data Minimization
,B. Purpose Limitation
C. Integrity and Confidentiality
D. Storage Limitation
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Storage Limitation ensures that personal data is not kept longer
than necessary for the purposes for which the personal data are processed.
3. What is a defining characteristic of Software as a Service (SaaS) compared to on-premise
HRIS solutions?
A. The organization owns the hardware and manages all security patches locally.
B. The software is hosted by the vendor and accessed via a web browser.
C. Customization is unlimited and controlled entirely by the organization’s IT department.
D. Upgrades are performed manually by the HR staff every five years.
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: SaaS is a cloud-based delivery model where the provider hosts
the application and users access it over the internet, typically on a subscription basis.
4. In the context of People Analytics, which level of maturity involves using data to predict
future outcomes, such as which employees are likely to leave?
A. Predictive Analytics
B. Diagnostic Analytics
, C. Descriptive Analytics
D. Prescriptive Analytics
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Predictive analytics uses historical data and statistical models to
forecast future events or behaviors.
5. According to Kotter’s 8-Step Process for Leading Change, what should an organization do
immediately after creating a sense of urgency?
A. Generate short-term wins.
B. Empower broad-based action.
C. Build a guiding coalition.
D. Communicate the change vision.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: After establishing urgency, the second step is to assemble a
group with enough power to lead the change effort.
6. Which role in data governance is responsible for the day-to-day management and quality
of specific data elements?
A. Data Scientist
B. Chief Information Officer
C. Data Steward
PEOPLE ANALYTICS COMPREHENSIVE
EXAM V4 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. During the HRIS selection process, what is the primary purpose of a Request for Proposal
(RFP)?
A. To finalize the legal contract and service level agreements with the chosen vendor.
B. To provide a detailed budget to the executive board for approval.
C. To solicit detailed information from vendors about how their software meets specific
organizational requirements.
D. To train the internal project team on the new system’s functionalities.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: An RFP is a formal document used to gather information from
potential vendors regarding their ability to satisfy the technical and functional needs of the
organization.
2. Which principle of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) requires that personal
data be kept in a form which permits identification of data subjects for no longer than is
necessary?
A. Data Minimization
,B. Purpose Limitation
C. Integrity and Confidentiality
D. Storage Limitation
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Storage Limitation ensures that personal data is not kept longer
than necessary for the purposes for which the personal data are processed.
3. What is a defining characteristic of Software as a Service (SaaS) compared to on-premise
HRIS solutions?
A. The organization owns the hardware and manages all security patches locally.
B. The software is hosted by the vendor and accessed via a web browser.
C. Customization is unlimited and controlled entirely by the organization’s IT department.
D. Upgrades are performed manually by the HR staff every five years.
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: SaaS is a cloud-based delivery model where the provider hosts
the application and users access it over the internet, typically on a subscription basis.
4. In the context of People Analytics, which level of maturity involves using data to predict
future outcomes, such as which employees are likely to leave?
A. Predictive Analytics
B. Diagnostic Analytics
, C. Descriptive Analytics
D. Prescriptive Analytics
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Predictive analytics uses historical data and statistical models to
forecast future events or behaviors.
5. According to Kotter’s 8-Step Process for Leading Change, what should an organization do
immediately after creating a sense of urgency?
A. Generate short-term wins.
B. Empower broad-based action.
C. Build a guiding coalition.
D. Communicate the change vision.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: After establishing urgency, the second step is to assemble a
group with enough power to lead the change effort.
6. Which role in data governance is responsible for the day-to-day management and quality
of specific data elements?
A. Data Scientist
B. Chief Information Officer
C. Data Steward
