HR Technology - D356 Exam Questions and
answers Updated 2025 With complete
solution Newest 100% PASS
What is the purpose of client-server architecture?
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To spread out low-powered processing capability,
II! II! II! II! II!
Two-tier architecture allowed access to the dozens of PCs now being used across the enterprise.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Which new architectural model has become prevalent in the last decade?
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Cloud computing technology allows businesses to use applications without having to undergo a complex
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
installation process.
II! II!
True or False II! II!
With a cloud-based human resource information system (HRIS), there is a large up-front cost.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
False
What is the main difference between 3-tier architecture and N-tier architecture?
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
N-tier architecture is expandable to multiple web servers and application servers to handle load
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
balancing. Web servers can be geographically dispersed to provide worldwide access. 3-tier architecture
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
is restricted locally to a server, a database, and an access point.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
What is an example of a traditional human resources (HR) activity?
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Performance management II!
Implementing a human resource information system (HRIS) will reduce training costs. II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
True
How can a human resource information system (HRIS) add value to an organization?
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
1.It automates many activities.
II! II! II!
2.It helps managers make better decisions.
II! II! II! II! II!
What is a viable human resource (HR) system option for a small organization?
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
File management II!
Which historical period resulted in the need for a human resource information system (HRIS)?
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Social Issues Era II! II!
Which act was passed in the cloud and mobile technologies era that placed more regulations on
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
organizations, thereby creating an increased need for data to be in compliance?
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
,Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act II! II! II! II! II!
A manager of an organization adopts industry-recognized standard practices.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Best-practice
What are two primary outcomes of a human resource information system (HRIS) for managers
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
1.Allowing real-time access to accurate data that facilitates decision-making II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
2.Providing almost continuous data about the status of the organization II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Which type of position accesses more areas of the human resource information system (HRIS) than any
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
other user?
II! II!
Analyst
True or False II! II!
Each user of the human resource information system (HRIS) will have the same needs with regard to what
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
information they will be using.
II! II! II! II! II!
False
Describe three ways managers use a human resource information system (HRIS).
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Managers use the system to gain real-time access to accurate data that facilitate decision-making with
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
regard to their people. They may also use HRIS data for performance management, recruiting and
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
retention, team management, project management, and employee development. Additionally, they use
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
the HRIS for information necessary to help make decisions that will contribute to the achievement of the
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
unit's strategic goals and objectives.
II! II! II! II! II!
True or False II! II!
Best of breed (BoB) options can create a much more powerful solution than a stand-alone human
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
resource information system (HRIS).
II! II! II! II!
True
Which two benefits do optical character recognition (OCR) programs provide to organizations
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
1.Eliminating rekeying of applicant data II! II! II! II!
2.Running background checks II! II!
What is the best way to address gaps identified in the implementation phase?
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Identified gaps should be closed. II! II! II! II!
Describe a fit-gap analysis. II! II! II!
A fit-gap analysis helps a company understand where organizational processes and the software processes
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
mesh (fit) and where they do not (gap). Any gaps that are identified need to be fixed by modifying
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
organizational processes, configuring the human resource information system (HRIS) application to
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
perform in a certain manner, or customizing the software.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
, A human resources (HR) administrator wants to implement a human resource information system (HRIS)
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
to automate day-to-day transactional activities.
II! II! II! II! II!
Which activity fulfills this administrator's requirement?
II! II! II! II! II!
Updating benefits II!
A human resources (HR) administrator at an enterprise-level company is demonstrating how
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
nonsupervisory employees can use the employee self-service (ESS) HR portal of a human resource
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
information system (HRIS).
II! II! II!
Which activity can the employees perform in this portal?
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Add a new dependent to benefits
II! II! II! II! II!
A company is aware that the effectiveness of its recruiting efforts could be impacted by employee
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
comments on social media. The human resources (HR) department creates a social media policy that
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
addresses this potential situation.
II! II! II! II!
Which relationship between human resources (HR) enterprise resource planning systems (ERPs), human
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
resources management (HRM) practices, and strategic HRM does this scenario demonstrate?
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Strategic HRM influencing HRM practices II! II! II! II!
A company has a goal of increasing efficiency through automation. Several systems are implemented in
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
different departments, including human resources (HR). Efficiency goals are met, including implementing
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
an online open enrollment process and self-service access to the human resource information system
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
(HRIS).
II!
Which HRIS customer type benefited directly from the HRIS changes?
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Employees
Which activity causes human resources analysts to be the most demanding users of a human resource
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
information system (HRIS)?
II! II! II!
Understanding the data structure for querying the database II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Which traditional activities have human resource information systems (HRISs) supported since their
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
earliest versions?
II! II!
Recruiting, selecting, and training employees II! II! II! II!
A manager acknowledges and rewards employees who are closely involved in going from brick-and-
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
mortar to e-commerce. II! II!
Which stage in Kotter's Eight-Stage Change Process does this scenario describe?
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Generate short-term wins II! II!
3 multiple choice options
II! II! II!
answers Updated 2025 With complete
solution Newest 100% PASS
What is the purpose of client-server architecture?
II! II! II! II! II! II!
To spread out low-powered processing capability,
II! II! II! II! II!
Two-tier architecture allowed access to the dozens of PCs now being used across the enterprise.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Which new architectural model has become prevalent in the last decade?
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Cloud computing technology allows businesses to use applications without having to undergo a complex
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
installation process.
II! II!
True or False II! II!
With a cloud-based human resource information system (HRIS), there is a large up-front cost.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
False
What is the main difference between 3-tier architecture and N-tier architecture?
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
N-tier architecture is expandable to multiple web servers and application servers to handle load
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
balancing. Web servers can be geographically dispersed to provide worldwide access. 3-tier architecture
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
is restricted locally to a server, a database, and an access point.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
What is an example of a traditional human resources (HR) activity?
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Performance management II!
Implementing a human resource information system (HRIS) will reduce training costs. II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
True
How can a human resource information system (HRIS) add value to an organization?
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
1.It automates many activities.
II! II! II!
2.It helps managers make better decisions.
II! II! II! II! II!
What is a viable human resource (HR) system option for a small organization?
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
File management II!
Which historical period resulted in the need for a human resource information system (HRIS)?
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Social Issues Era II! II!
Which act was passed in the cloud and mobile technologies era that placed more regulations on
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
organizations, thereby creating an increased need for data to be in compliance?
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
,Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act II! II! II! II! II!
A manager of an organization adopts industry-recognized standard practices.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Best-practice
What are two primary outcomes of a human resource information system (HRIS) for managers
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
1.Allowing real-time access to accurate data that facilitates decision-making II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
2.Providing almost continuous data about the status of the organization II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Which type of position accesses more areas of the human resource information system (HRIS) than any
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
other user?
II! II!
Analyst
True or False II! II!
Each user of the human resource information system (HRIS) will have the same needs with regard to what
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
information they will be using.
II! II! II! II! II!
False
Describe three ways managers use a human resource information system (HRIS).
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Managers use the system to gain real-time access to accurate data that facilitate decision-making with
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
regard to their people. They may also use HRIS data for performance management, recruiting and
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
retention, team management, project management, and employee development. Additionally, they use
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
the HRIS for information necessary to help make decisions that will contribute to the achievement of the
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
unit's strategic goals and objectives.
II! II! II! II! II!
True or False II! II!
Best of breed (BoB) options can create a much more powerful solution than a stand-alone human
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
resource information system (HRIS).
II! II! II! II!
True
Which two benefits do optical character recognition (OCR) programs provide to organizations
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
1.Eliminating rekeying of applicant data II! II! II! II!
2.Running background checks II! II!
What is the best way to address gaps identified in the implementation phase?
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Identified gaps should be closed. II! II! II! II!
Describe a fit-gap analysis. II! II! II!
A fit-gap analysis helps a company understand where organizational processes and the software processes
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
mesh (fit) and where they do not (gap). Any gaps that are identified need to be fixed by modifying
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
organizational processes, configuring the human resource information system (HRIS) application to
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
perform in a certain manner, or customizing the software.
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
, A human resources (HR) administrator wants to implement a human resource information system (HRIS)
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
to automate day-to-day transactional activities.
II! II! II! II! II!
Which activity fulfills this administrator's requirement?
II! II! II! II! II!
Updating benefits II!
A human resources (HR) administrator at an enterprise-level company is demonstrating how
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
nonsupervisory employees can use the employee self-service (ESS) HR portal of a human resource
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
information system (HRIS).
II! II! II!
Which activity can the employees perform in this portal?
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Add a new dependent to benefits
II! II! II! II! II!
A company is aware that the effectiveness of its recruiting efforts could be impacted by employee
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
comments on social media. The human resources (HR) department creates a social media policy that
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
addresses this potential situation.
II! II! II! II!
Which relationship between human resources (HR) enterprise resource planning systems (ERPs), human
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
resources management (HRM) practices, and strategic HRM does this scenario demonstrate?
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Strategic HRM influencing HRM practices II! II! II! II!
A company has a goal of increasing efficiency through automation. Several systems are implemented in
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
different departments, including human resources (HR). Efficiency goals are met, including implementing
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
an online open enrollment process and self-service access to the human resource information system
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
(HRIS).
II!
Which HRIS customer type benefited directly from the HRIS changes?
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Employees
Which activity causes human resources analysts to be the most demanding users of a human resource
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
information system (HRIS)?
II! II! II!
Understanding the data structure for querying the database II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Which traditional activities have human resource information systems (HRISs) supported since their
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
earliest versions?
II! II!
Recruiting, selecting, and training employees II! II! II! II!
A manager acknowledges and rewards employees who are closely involved in going from brick-and-
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
mortar to e-commerce. II! II!
Which stage in Kotter's Eight-Stage Change Process does this scenario describe?
II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II! II!
Generate short-term wins II! II!
3 multiple choice options
II! II! II!
