HR Technology - D356 EXAM |2025-2026 LATEST UPDATED| 200 REAL EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 100% RATED CORRECT | 100%
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1. What is the purpose of client-server architecture?: To spread out low-powered processing
capability,
Two-tier architecture allowed access to the dozens of PCs now being used across the enterprise.
2. Which new architectural model has become prevalent in the last decade?: Cloud computing
technology allows businesses to use applications without having to undergo a complex installation
process.
3. True or False
With a cloud-based human resource information system (HRIS), there is a large up-front cost.:
False
4. What is the main difference between 3-tier architecture and N-tier architecture?: N-tier
architecture is expandable to multiple web servers and application servers to handle load
balancing. Web servers can be geographically dispersed to provide worldwide access. 3-tier
architecture is restricted locally to a server, a database, and an access point.
5. What is an example of a traditional human resources (HR) activity?: Performance
management
6. Implementing a human resource information system (HRIS) will reduce training costs.: True
,7. How can a human resource information system (HRIS) add value to an organization?: 1.It
automates many activities.
2.It helps managers make better decisions.
8. What is a viable human resource (HR) system option for a small organization?: File
management
9. Which historical period resulted in the need for a human resource information system
(HRIS)?: Social Issues Era
10. Which act was passed in the cloud and mobile technologies era that placed more regulations
on organizations, thereby creating an increased need for data to be in compliance?: Patient
Protection and Affordable Care Act
11. A manager of an organization adopts industry-recognized standard practices.: Best-practice
12. What are two primary outcomes of a human resource information system (HRIS) for
managers: 1.Allowing real-time access to accurate data that facilitates decision-making
2.Providing almost continuous data about the status of the organization
13. Which type of position accesses more areas of the human resource information system
(HRIS) than any other user?: Analyst
14. True or False
Each user of the human resource information system (HRIS) will have the same needs with
regard to what information they will be using.: False
,15. Describe three ways managers use a human resource information system (HRIS).: Managers
use the system to gain real-time access to accurate data that facilitate decision-making with regard
to their people. They may also use HRIS data for performance management, recruiting and
retention, team management, project management, and employee development. Additionally, they
use the HRIS for information necessary to help make decisions that will contribute to the
achievement of the unit's strategic goals and objectives.
16. True or False
Best of breed (BoB) options can create a much more powerful solution than a stand-alone human
resource information system (HRIS).: True
17. Which two benefits do optical character recognition (OCR) programs provide to
organizations: 1.Eliminating rekeying of applicant data
2.Running background checks
18. What is the best way to address gaps identified in the implementation phase?: Identified gaps
should be closed.
19. Describe a fit-gap analysis.: A fit-gap analysis helps a company understand where organizational
processes and the software processes mesh (fit) and where they do not (gap). Any gaps that are
identified need to be fixed by modifying organizational processes, configuring the human resource
information system (HRIS) application to perform in a certain manner, or customizing the
software.
, 20. A human resources (HR) administrator wants to implement a human resource information
system (HRIS) to automate day-to-day transactional activities.
Which activity fulfills this administrator's requirement?: Updating benefits 21. A human resources
(HR) administrator at an enterprise-level company is demonstrating how nonsupervisory
employees can use the employee self-service (ESS) HR portal of a human resource information
system (HRIS). Which activity can the employees perform in this portal?: Add a new dependent to
benefits
22. A company is aware that the effectiveness of its recruiting efforts could be impacted by
employee comments on social media. The human resources (HR) department creates a social
media policy that addresses this potential situation.
Which relationship between human resources (HR) enterprise resource planning systems (ERPs),
human resources management (HRM) practices, and strategic HRM does this scenario
demonstrate?: Strategic HRM influencing HRM practices
23. A company has a goal of increasing efficiency through automation. Several systems are
implemented in different departments, including human resources (HR). Efficiency goals are
met, including implementing an online open enrollment process and self-service access to the
human resource information system (HRIS).
Which HRIS customer type benefited directly from the HRIS changes?: Employees
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 100% RATED CORRECT | 100%
VERFIED | ALREADY GRADED A+
1. What is the purpose of client-server architecture?: To spread out low-powered processing
capability,
Two-tier architecture allowed access to the dozens of PCs now being used across the enterprise.
2. Which new architectural model has become prevalent in the last decade?: Cloud computing
technology allows businesses to use applications without having to undergo a complex installation
process.
3. True or False
With a cloud-based human resource information system (HRIS), there is a large up-front cost.:
False
4. What is the main difference between 3-tier architecture and N-tier architecture?: N-tier
architecture is expandable to multiple web servers and application servers to handle load
balancing. Web servers can be geographically dispersed to provide worldwide access. 3-tier
architecture is restricted locally to a server, a database, and an access point.
5. What is an example of a traditional human resources (HR) activity?: Performance
management
6. Implementing a human resource information system (HRIS) will reduce training costs.: True
,7. How can a human resource information system (HRIS) add value to an organization?: 1.It
automates many activities.
2.It helps managers make better decisions.
8. What is a viable human resource (HR) system option for a small organization?: File
management
9. Which historical period resulted in the need for a human resource information system
(HRIS)?: Social Issues Era
10. Which act was passed in the cloud and mobile technologies era that placed more regulations
on organizations, thereby creating an increased need for data to be in compliance?: Patient
Protection and Affordable Care Act
11. A manager of an organization adopts industry-recognized standard practices.: Best-practice
12. What are two primary outcomes of a human resource information system (HRIS) for
managers: 1.Allowing real-time access to accurate data that facilitates decision-making
2.Providing almost continuous data about the status of the organization
13. Which type of position accesses more areas of the human resource information system
(HRIS) than any other user?: Analyst
14. True or False
Each user of the human resource information system (HRIS) will have the same needs with
regard to what information they will be using.: False
,15. Describe three ways managers use a human resource information system (HRIS).: Managers
use the system to gain real-time access to accurate data that facilitate decision-making with regard
to their people. They may also use HRIS data for performance management, recruiting and
retention, team management, project management, and employee development. Additionally, they
use the HRIS for information necessary to help make decisions that will contribute to the
achievement of the unit's strategic goals and objectives.
16. True or False
Best of breed (BoB) options can create a much more powerful solution than a stand-alone human
resource information system (HRIS).: True
17. Which two benefits do optical character recognition (OCR) programs provide to
organizations: 1.Eliminating rekeying of applicant data
2.Running background checks
18. What is the best way to address gaps identified in the implementation phase?: Identified gaps
should be closed.
19. Describe a fit-gap analysis.: A fit-gap analysis helps a company understand where organizational
processes and the software processes mesh (fit) and where they do not (gap). Any gaps that are
identified need to be fixed by modifying organizational processes, configuring the human resource
information system (HRIS) application to perform in a certain manner, or customizing the
software.
, 20. A human resources (HR) administrator wants to implement a human resource information
system (HRIS) to automate day-to-day transactional activities.
Which activity fulfills this administrator's requirement?: Updating benefits 21. A human resources
(HR) administrator at an enterprise-level company is demonstrating how nonsupervisory
employees can use the employee self-service (ESS) HR portal of a human resource information
system (HRIS). Which activity can the employees perform in this portal?: Add a new dependent to
benefits
22. A company is aware that the effectiveness of its recruiting efforts could be impacted by
employee comments on social media. The human resources (HR) department creates a social
media policy that addresses this potential situation.
Which relationship between human resources (HR) enterprise resource planning systems (ERPs),
human resources management (HRM) practices, and strategic HRM does this scenario
demonstrate?: Strategic HRM influencing HRM practices
23. A company has a goal of increasing efficiency through automation. Several systems are
implemented in different departments, including human resources (HR). Efficiency goals are
met, including implementing an online open enrollment process and self-service access to the
human resource information system (HRIS).
Which HRIS customer type benefited directly from the HRIS changes?: Employees
