WGU D356 HR TECHNOLOGY PA AND OA LATEST
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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.
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.
True or False
With a cloud-based human resource information system (HRIS), there is a
large up-front cost.
False
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.
What is an example of a traditional human resources (HR) activity?
Performance management
Implementing a human resource information system (HRIS) will reduce
training costs.
True
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.
,What is a viable human resource (HR) system option for a small organization?
File management
Which historical period resulted in the need for a human resource
information system (HRIS)?
Social Issues Era
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
A manager of an organization adopts industry-recognized standard practices.
Best-practice
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
Which type of position accesses more areas of the human resource
information system (HRIS) than any other user?
Analyst
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
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.
, 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
Which two benefits do optical character recognition (OCR) programs provide
to organizations
1.Eliminating rekeying of applicant data
2.Running background checks
.
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.
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
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
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.
UPDATE WITH QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS RATED A+
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.
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.
True or False
With a cloud-based human resource information system (HRIS), there is a
large up-front cost.
False
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.
What is an example of a traditional human resources (HR) activity?
Performance management
Implementing a human resource information system (HRIS) will reduce
training costs.
True
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.
,What is a viable human resource (HR) system option for a small organization?
File management
Which historical period resulted in the need for a human resource
information system (HRIS)?
Social Issues Era
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
A manager of an organization adopts industry-recognized standard practices.
Best-practice
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
Which type of position accesses more areas of the human resource
information system (HRIS) than any other user?
Analyst
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
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.
, 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
Which two benefits do optical character recognition (OCR) programs provide
to organizations
1.Eliminating rekeying of applicant data
2.Running background checks
.
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.
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
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
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.
