WGU D435 HR TECHNOLOGY AND
PEOPLE ANALYTICS COMPREHENSIVE
EXAM V4 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. When conducting a Needs Analysis for a new HRIS, which phase involves identifying the
gap between current system capabilities and future organizational requirements?
A. Exploration Phase
B. Implementation Phase
C. Design Phase
D. Analysis Phase
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The Analysis Phase focuses on identifying specific business
requirements and the gap between ‘as-is’ and ‘to-be’ states.
2. Which level of the People Analytics Maturity Model is characterized by the use of statistical
models to identify patterns and predict future outcomes?
A. Level 4: Predictive Analytics
B. Level 2: Advanced Reporting
C. Level 3: Strategic Analytics
,D. Level 1: Operational Reporting
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Level 4 is where organizations use advanced modeling and
simulations to predict future trends and prescribe actions.
3. In the context of HR data security, what does the principle of ‘Least Privilege’ entail?
A. Allowing only senior executives to view sensitive employee records.
B. Minimizing the number of administrators in the HRIS.
C. Encrypting all data at rest and in transit.
D. Granting users access only to the data necessary for their specific job functions.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The principle of least privilege ensures users have the minimum
level of access required to perform their duties, reducing security risks.
4. Which of the following is a primary disadvantage of a ‘Best-of-Breed’ HR technology
strategy compared to an ‘Integrated Suite’ (ERP) approach?
A. Lower specialized functionality for niche HR tasks.
B. Lack of innovation in specific modules.
C. Higher dependency on a single vendor.
D. Greater complexity in data integration and synchronization.
, Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Best-of-Breed involves multiple vendors, which creates
challenges in making different systems talk to each other effectively.
5. A company uses a regression model to determine which factors contribute most to
employee turnover. Which type of analytics are they performing?
A. Descriptive Analytics
B. Predictive Analytics
C. Diagnostic Analytics
D. Prescriptive Analytics
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Diagnostic analytics focuses on ‘why’ something happened,
using techniques like regression to find correlations and causes.
6. Under the GDPR, what is the ‘Right to be Forgotten’?
A. The right for employees to opt-out of performance reviews.
B. The right to prevent HR from sharing data with third-party vendors.
C. The right to request a physical copy of all digital records.
D. The right to have personal data erased when it is no longer necessary for the purpose it
was collected.
Answer: D
PEOPLE ANALYTICS COMPREHENSIVE
EXAM V4 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. When conducting a Needs Analysis for a new HRIS, which phase involves identifying the
gap between current system capabilities and future organizational requirements?
A. Exploration Phase
B. Implementation Phase
C. Design Phase
D. Analysis Phase
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The Analysis Phase focuses on identifying specific business
requirements and the gap between ‘as-is’ and ‘to-be’ states.
2. Which level of the People Analytics Maturity Model is characterized by the use of statistical
models to identify patterns and predict future outcomes?
A. Level 4: Predictive Analytics
B. Level 2: Advanced Reporting
C. Level 3: Strategic Analytics
,D. Level 1: Operational Reporting
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: Level 4 is where organizations use advanced modeling and
simulations to predict future trends and prescribe actions.
3. In the context of HR data security, what does the principle of ‘Least Privilege’ entail?
A. Allowing only senior executives to view sensitive employee records.
B. Minimizing the number of administrators in the HRIS.
C. Encrypting all data at rest and in transit.
D. Granting users access only to the data necessary for their specific job functions.
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: The principle of least privilege ensures users have the minimum
level of access required to perform their duties, reducing security risks.
4. Which of the following is a primary disadvantage of a ‘Best-of-Breed’ HR technology
strategy compared to an ‘Integrated Suite’ (ERP) approach?
A. Lower specialized functionality for niche HR tasks.
B. Lack of innovation in specific modules.
C. Higher dependency on a single vendor.
D. Greater complexity in data integration and synchronization.
, Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: Best-of-Breed involves multiple vendors, which creates
challenges in making different systems talk to each other effectively.
5. A company uses a regression model to determine which factors contribute most to
employee turnover. Which type of analytics are they performing?
A. Descriptive Analytics
B. Predictive Analytics
C. Diagnostic Analytics
D. Prescriptive Analytics
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Diagnostic analytics focuses on ‘why’ something happened,
using techniques like regression to find correlations and causes.
6. Under the GDPR, what is the ‘Right to be Forgotten’?
A. The right for employees to opt-out of performance reviews.
B. The right to prevent HR from sharing data with third-party vendors.
C. The right to request a physical copy of all digital records.
D. The right to have personal data erased when it is no longer necessary for the purpose it
was collected.
Answer: D
