WGU D435 HR TECHNOLOGY AND
PEOPLE ANALYTICS ADVANCED
EXAMINATION QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1. Which stage of the HRIS implementation life cycle involves identifying the gaps between
the current state and the desired future state?
A. Requirements analysis
B. Post-implementation audit
C. System design
D. Change management planning
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Requirements analysis is the critical phase where current
business processes are mapped against system capabilities to identify gaps and functional
needs.
2. Under the GDPR, what is the ‘Right to Rectification’?
A. The right to have all personal data deleted within 30 days
,B. The right to have inaccurate personal data corrected or completed
C. The right to move data from one provider to another
D. The right to object to automated decision-making
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The Right to Rectification allows individuals to ensure that
inaccurate or incomplete personal data held by an organization is corrected.
3. In the context of the Bersin Talent Analytics Maturity Model, what characterizes Level 4
(Strategic Analytics)?
A. Focusing on operational reporting and dashboards
B. Moving from reactive reporting to proactive talent management
C. Using data to predict future trends and prescribe actions
D. Basic data cleanup and infrastructure development
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Level 4 is the highest level, where organizations use predictive
and prescriptive analytics to drive strategic business outcomes.
4. Which type of data is considered ‘unstructured’ in an HR context?
A. Free-text performance review comments
B. Annual salary figures
, C. Employee dates of birth
D. Employee ID numbers
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Unstructured data does not follow a predefined data model, such
as text from reviews, emails, or social media feeds.
5. What is the primary benefit of a ‘SaaS’ (Software as a Service) HRIS compared to an ‘On-
Premise’ system?
A. Complete control over the physical server hardware
B. Ability to customize the source code deeply
C. No requirement for internet connectivity
D. Lower initial capital expenditure and automatic updates
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: SaaS models typically use subscription pricing (OpEx) and the
vendor manages updates and infrastructure, reducing internal IT burden.
6. What is ‘Adverse Impact’ in the context of AI-driven recruitment tools?
A. The high cost of implementing AI software
B. A negative reaction from candidates toward the technology
C. A substantially different rate of selection that disadvantages a protected group
PEOPLE ANALYTICS ADVANCED
EXAMINATION QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
1. Which stage of the HRIS implementation life cycle involves identifying the gaps between
the current state and the desired future state?
A. Requirements analysis
B. Post-implementation audit
C. System design
D. Change management planning
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Requirements analysis is the critical phase where current
business processes are mapped against system capabilities to identify gaps and functional
needs.
2. Under the GDPR, what is the ‘Right to Rectification’?
A. The right to have all personal data deleted within 30 days
,B. The right to have inaccurate personal data corrected or completed
C. The right to move data from one provider to another
D. The right to object to automated decision-making
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The Right to Rectification allows individuals to ensure that
inaccurate or incomplete personal data held by an organization is corrected.
3. In the context of the Bersin Talent Analytics Maturity Model, what characterizes Level 4
(Strategic Analytics)?
A. Focusing on operational reporting and dashboards
B. Moving from reactive reporting to proactive talent management
C. Using data to predict future trends and prescribe actions
D. Basic data cleanup and infrastructure development
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Level 4 is the highest level, where organizations use predictive
and prescriptive analytics to drive strategic business outcomes.
4. Which type of data is considered ‘unstructured’ in an HR context?
A. Free-text performance review comments
B. Annual salary figures
, C. Employee dates of birth
D. Employee ID numbers
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Unstructured data does not follow a predefined data model, such
as text from reviews, emails, or social media feeds.
5. What is the primary benefit of a ‘SaaS’ (Software as a Service) HRIS compared to an ‘On-
Premise’ system?
A. Complete control over the physical server hardware
B. Ability to customize the source code deeply
C. No requirement for internet connectivity
D. Lower initial capital expenditure and automatic updates
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: SaaS models typically use subscription pricing (OpEx) and the
vendor manages updates and infrastructure, reducing internal IT burden.
6. What is ‘Adverse Impact’ in the context of AI-driven recruitment tools?
A. The high cost of implementing AI software
B. A negative reaction from candidates toward the technology
C. A substantially different rate of selection that disadvantages a protected group
