WGU D435 HR TECHNOLOGY AND
PEOPLE ANALYTICS COMPREHENSIVE
QUIZ
1. Which phase of the HRIS lifecycle is most critical for ensuring that the chosen technology
aligns with organizational goals and user requirements?
A. The Implementation Phase
B. The Maintenance Phase
C. The Needs Analysis Phase
D. The Disposal Phase
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The Needs Analysis phase determines what the organization
needs from the system, ensuring strategic alignment and functional requirement mapping.
2. In the context of HR technology, what is the primary difference between HR Metrics and
People Analytics?
A. Metrics focus on historical data counts, while analytics focus on discovering patterns and
predicting future outcomes.
B. Metrics are used by executives, while analytics are used by entry-level HR staff.
,C. Analytics are purely qualitative, whereas metrics are strictly quantitative.
D. Metrics require software, while analytics are performed manually.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Metrics track what has happened (efficiency/counts), whereas
analytics use data to understand why things happen and predict future trends.
3. An organization decides to host its HRIS through a provider where the hardware, software,
and data are managed by the vendor and accessed via the internet. This model is known as:
A. On-premise hosting
B. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
C. Software as a Service (SaaS)
D. Platform as a Service (PaaS)
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: SaaS is a cloud-based software delivery model where the vendor
hosts the application and users access it over the internet.
4. During a system implementation, ‘Change Management’ is best defined as:
A. Updating the software code to fix bugs.
B. Replacing the project manager when deadlines are missed.
C. A systematic approach to helping employees transition from current to future states of
working.
, D. Changing the vendor contract mid-implementation.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Change Management focuses on the human side of technology
adoption to ensure users accept and effectively use the new system.
5. Which level of analytics maturity involves using statistical models to forecast what is likely
to happen in the future?
A. Descriptive Analytics
B. Predictive Analytics
C. Diagnostic Analytics
D. Prescriptive Analytics
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Predictive analytics uses historical data and statistical
techniques to identify the likelihood of future outcomes.
6. When evaluating an HRIS, what does the ‘Total Cost of Ownership’ (TCO) include?
A. Implementation, licensing, maintenance, training, and support costs over the system’s
life.
B. The subscription fee and the cost of the hardware only.
C. Only the initial purchase price of the software license.
D. The salary of the HR Director and the cost of the software.
PEOPLE ANALYTICS COMPREHENSIVE
QUIZ
1. Which phase of the HRIS lifecycle is most critical for ensuring that the chosen technology
aligns with organizational goals and user requirements?
A. The Implementation Phase
B. The Maintenance Phase
C. The Needs Analysis Phase
D. The Disposal Phase
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: The Needs Analysis phase determines what the organization
needs from the system, ensuring strategic alignment and functional requirement mapping.
2. In the context of HR technology, what is the primary difference between HR Metrics and
People Analytics?
A. Metrics focus on historical data counts, while analytics focus on discovering patterns and
predicting future outcomes.
B. Metrics are used by executives, while analytics are used by entry-level HR staff.
,C. Analytics are purely qualitative, whereas metrics are strictly quantitative.
D. Metrics require software, while analytics are performed manually.
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Metrics track what has happened (efficiency/counts), whereas
analytics use data to understand why things happen and predict future trends.
3. An organization decides to host its HRIS through a provider where the hardware, software,
and data are managed by the vendor and accessed via the internet. This model is known as:
A. On-premise hosting
B. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
C. Software as a Service (SaaS)
D. Platform as a Service (PaaS)
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: SaaS is a cloud-based software delivery model where the vendor
hosts the application and users access it over the internet.
4. During a system implementation, ‘Change Management’ is best defined as:
A. Updating the software code to fix bugs.
B. Replacing the project manager when deadlines are missed.
C. A systematic approach to helping employees transition from current to future states of
working.
, D. Changing the vendor contract mid-implementation.
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Change Management focuses on the human side of technology
adoption to ensure users accept and effectively use the new system.
5. Which level of analytics maturity involves using statistical models to forecast what is likely
to happen in the future?
A. Descriptive Analytics
B. Predictive Analytics
C. Diagnostic Analytics
D. Prescriptive Analytics
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Predictive analytics uses historical data and statistical
techniques to identify the likelihood of future outcomes.
6. When evaluating an HRIS, what does the ‘Total Cost of Ownership’ (TCO) include?
A. Implementation, licensing, maintenance, training, and support costs over the system’s
life.
B. The subscription fee and the cost of the hardware only.
C. Only the initial purchase price of the software license.
D. The salary of the HR Director and the cost of the software.
