WGU D435 HR TECHNOLOGY AND
PEOPLE ANALYTICS COMPREHENSIVE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Which phase of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) involves defining the functional
and technical requirements for a new HRIS?
A. Analysis
B. Planning
C. Design
D. Implementation
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The Analysis phase focuses on determining the organizational
needs and documenting requirements that the system must meet.
2. In the context of HR data security, which principle ensures that individuals have access only
to the data necessary for their job functions?
A. Principle of Least Privilege
B. Right to be Forgotten
,C. Data Portability
D. Data Minimization
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The Principle of Least Privilege (PoLP) restricts access rights for
users to the bare minimum permissions they need to perform their work.
3. Which level of HR analytics focuses on predicting future outcomes based on historical data
patterns?
A. Descriptive Analytics
B. Diagnostic Analytics
C. Prescriptive Analytics
D. Predictive Analytics
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Predictive analytics uses statistical models and forecasts to
determine what is likely to happen in the future.
4. A ‘Big Bang’ implementation strategy is characterized by which of the following?
A. Running the old and new systems simultaneously
B. Rolling out modules one at a time across the company
C. Testing the system in one department before others
, D. Launching all modules to all users at the same time
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: A Big Bang implementation occurs when an organization
switches from an old system to a new one in a single, all-encompassing event.
5. What is the primary purpose of a Request for Proposal (RFP) in the HRIS selection process?
A. To train employees on the new software
B. To finalize the contract with a specific vendor
C. To solicit detailed bids from multiple vendors based on specific requirements
D. To perform a post-implementation audit
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: An RFP is a document that asks vendors to propose how their
product meets the specific needs and budget of the organization.
6. Which HR technology trend involves the use of software ‘bots’ to automate repetitive,
rule-based tasks?
A. Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
B. Blockchain
C. Virtual Reality
D. Edge Computing
PEOPLE ANALYTICS COMPREHENSIVE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Which phase of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) involves defining the functional
and technical requirements for a new HRIS?
A. Analysis
B. Planning
C. Design
D. Implementation
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The Analysis phase focuses on determining the organizational
needs and documenting requirements that the system must meet.
2. In the context of HR data security, which principle ensures that individuals have access only
to the data necessary for their job functions?
A. Principle of Least Privilege
B. Right to be Forgotten
,C. Data Portability
D. Data Minimization
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: The Principle of Least Privilege (PoLP) restricts access rights for
users to the bare minimum permissions they need to perform their work.
3. Which level of HR analytics focuses on predicting future outcomes based on historical data
patterns?
A. Descriptive Analytics
B. Diagnostic Analytics
C. Prescriptive Analytics
D. Predictive Analytics
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Predictive analytics uses statistical models and forecasts to
determine what is likely to happen in the future.
4. A ‘Big Bang’ implementation strategy is characterized by which of the following?
A. Running the old and new systems simultaneously
B. Rolling out modules one at a time across the company
C. Testing the system in one department before others
, D. Launching all modules to all users at the same time
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: A Big Bang implementation occurs when an organization
switches from an old system to a new one in a single, all-encompassing event.
5. What is the primary purpose of a Request for Proposal (RFP) in the HRIS selection process?
A. To train employees on the new software
B. To finalize the contract with a specific vendor
C. To solicit detailed bids from multiple vendors based on specific requirements
D. To perform a post-implementation audit
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: An RFP is a document that asks vendors to propose how their
product meets the specific needs and budget of the organization.
6. Which HR technology trend involves the use of software ‘bots’ to automate repetitive,
rule-based tasks?
A. Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
B. Blockchain
C. Virtual Reality
D. Edge Computing
