CASE NOTES FOR HUMAN RESOURCE
INFORMATION SYSTEMS: BASICS,
APPLICATIONS, AND FUTURE
DIRECTIONS, 5TH EDITION — 350-
QUESTION PRACTICE EXAM Number of Questions: 350
Editors:** Richard D. Johnson, Kevin D. Carlson & Michael J. Kavanagh
Publication:** SAGE Publications, 2021 (ISBN: 9781544396743)
Chapter 1: The Evolution of HRM and HRIS (Questions 1–50)
Question 1
What is the primary purpose of an HRIS?
A) To replace all HR staff
B) To support HR operations, tactics, and strategy through data management
C) To eliminate the need for HR planning
D) To manage only payroll functions
Answer
Answer: B
Rationale
An HRIS supports HR operations, tactics, and strategy by managing data and information.
Question 2
Which of the following best describes a "caretaker" role of HR?
A) Strategic partner
B) Passive, administrative function
C) Transformational leader
D) Technology innovator
Answer
,Answer: B
Rationale
A caretaker role is passive and administrative, focused on maintaining records rather than strategic
contribution.
Question 3
Which of the following is a traditional HR activity?
A) Strategic planning
B) Supervising the HRIS team
C) Organizational development
D) Culture change
Answer
Answer: B
Rationale
Traditional HR activities include supervising HRIS teams and managing personnel files.
Question 4
Which of the following is a transactional HR activity?
A) Ensuring data integrity in personnel files
B) Strategic workforce planning
C) Organizational transformation
D) Culture change initiatives
Answer
Answer: A
Rationale
Transactional activities include data entry, record keeping, and ensuring data integrity.
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,Question 5
Which of the following is a transformational HR activity?
A) Payroll processing
B) Benefits administration
C) Working with end users to understand business processes
D) Maintaining personnel files
Answer
Answer: C
Rationale
Transformational activities involve strategic partnerships and business process improvement.
Question 6
What is the role of an HRIS Administrator?
A) Solely data entry
B) Managing the HRIS, ensuring data integrity, and supporting users
C) Only payroll processing
D) Only benefits administration
Answer
Answer: B
Rationale
An HRIS Administrator manages the system, ensures data integrity, and supports end users.
Question 7
Why is data integrity critical in an HRIS?
A) It is not important
B) Without it, measuring human capital contribution is impossible
C) It only affects payroll
D) It only affects benefits
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, Answer
Answer: B
Rationale
Data integrity is essential for measuring the contribution of human capital to the bottom line.
Question 8
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of an HRIS Administrator?
A) Ensuring data integrity
B) Organizing personnel file audits
C) Strategic financial planning
D) Developing HR dashboards
Answer
Answer: C
Rationale
Strategic financial planning is typically outside the scope of an HRIS Administrator.
Question 9
What is the purpose of a personnel file audit?
A) To ensure compliance with regulations
B) To increase payroll costs
C) To reduce employee benefits
D) To eliminate HR staff
Answer
Answer: A
Rationale
Personnel file audits ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures.
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INFORMATION SYSTEMS: BASICS,
APPLICATIONS, AND FUTURE
DIRECTIONS, 5TH EDITION — 350-
QUESTION PRACTICE EXAM Number of Questions: 350
Editors:** Richard D. Johnson, Kevin D. Carlson & Michael J. Kavanagh
Publication:** SAGE Publications, 2021 (ISBN: 9781544396743)
Chapter 1: The Evolution of HRM and HRIS (Questions 1–50)
Question 1
What is the primary purpose of an HRIS?
A) To replace all HR staff
B) To support HR operations, tactics, and strategy through data management
C) To eliminate the need for HR planning
D) To manage only payroll functions
Answer
Answer: B
Rationale
An HRIS supports HR operations, tactics, and strategy by managing data and information.
Question 2
Which of the following best describes a "caretaker" role of HR?
A) Strategic partner
B) Passive, administrative function
C) Transformational leader
D) Technology innovator
Answer
,Answer: B
Rationale
A caretaker role is passive and administrative, focused on maintaining records rather than strategic
contribution.
Question 3
Which of the following is a traditional HR activity?
A) Strategic planning
B) Supervising the HRIS team
C) Organizational development
D) Culture change
Answer
Answer: B
Rationale
Traditional HR activities include supervising HRIS teams and managing personnel files.
Question 4
Which of the following is a transactional HR activity?
A) Ensuring data integrity in personnel files
B) Strategic workforce planning
C) Organizational transformation
D) Culture change initiatives
Answer
Answer: A
Rationale
Transactional activities include data entry, record keeping, and ensuring data integrity.
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,Question 5
Which of the following is a transformational HR activity?
A) Payroll processing
B) Benefits administration
C) Working with end users to understand business processes
D) Maintaining personnel files
Answer
Answer: C
Rationale
Transformational activities involve strategic partnerships and business process improvement.
Question 6
What is the role of an HRIS Administrator?
A) Solely data entry
B) Managing the HRIS, ensuring data integrity, and supporting users
C) Only payroll processing
D) Only benefits administration
Answer
Answer: B
Rationale
An HRIS Administrator manages the system, ensures data integrity, and supports end users.
Question 7
Why is data integrity critical in an HRIS?
A) It is not important
B) Without it, measuring human capital contribution is impossible
C) It only affects payroll
D) It only affects benefits
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, Answer
Answer: B
Rationale
Data integrity is essential for measuring the contribution of human capital to the bottom line.
Question 8
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of an HRIS Administrator?
A) Ensuring data integrity
B) Organizing personnel file audits
C) Strategic financial planning
D) Developing HR dashboards
Answer
Answer: C
Rationale
Strategic financial planning is typically outside the scope of an HRIS Administrator.
Question 9
What is the purpose of a personnel file audit?
A) To ensure compliance with regulations
B) To increase payroll costs
C) To reduce employee benefits
D) To eliminate HR staff
Answer
Answer: A
Rationale
Personnel file audits ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures.
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