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Social Science Business Business Management
HR Technology - D356 EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
Terms in this set (190)
What is the purpose of client-server To spread out low-powered processing capability,
architecture? Two-tier architecture allowed access to the dozens of PCs
now being used across the enterprise.
Which new architectural model has become Cloud computing technology allows businesses to use
prevalent in the last decade? applications without having to undergo a complex installation
process.
3 multiple choice options
True or False False
With a cloud-based human resource
2 multiple choice options
information system (HRIS), there is a large
up-front cost.
What is the main difference between 3-tier N-tier architecture is expandable to multiple web servers and
architecture and N-tier architecture? 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 Performance management
resources (HR) activity? 3 multiple choice options
Implementing a human resource information True
system (HRIS) will reduce training costs. 2 multiple choice options
How can a human resource information 1. It automates many activities.
system (HRIS) add value to an organization? 2. It helps managers make better decisions.
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What is a viable human resource (HR) File management
system option for a small organization?
Which historical period resulted in the need Social Issues Era
for a human resource information system
(HRIS)?
Which act was passed in the cloud and Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
mobile technologies era that placed more
regulations on organizations, thereby
creating an increased need for data to be in
compliance?
A manager of an organization adopts Best-practice
industry-recognized standard practices.
What are two primary outcomes of a human 1. Allowing real-time access to accurate data that facilitates
resource information system (HRIS) for decision-making
managers 2. Providing almost continuous data about the status of the
organization
Which type of position accesses more areas Analyst
of the human resource information system
(HRIS) than any other user?
True or False False
Each user of the human resource
information system (HRIS) will have the
same needs with regard to what information
they will be using.
Describe three ways managers use a human Managers use the system to gain real-time access to accurate
resource information system (HRIS). 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 True
Best of breed (BoB) options can create a
much more powerful solution than a stand-
alone human resource information system
(HRIS).
Which two benefits do optical character 1. Eliminating rekeying of applicant data
recognition (OCR) programs provide to
organizations 2. Running background checks
What is the best way to address gaps Identified gaps should be closed.
identified in the implementation phase?
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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 Updating benefits
to implement a human resource information
system (HRIS) to automate day-to-day
transactional activities.
Which activity fulfills this administrator's
requirement?
A human resources (HR) administrator at an Add a new dependent to benefits
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?
A company is aware that the effectiveness of Strategic HRM influencing HRM practices
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?
A company has a goal of increasing Employees
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?
Which activity causes human resources Understanding the data structure for querying the database
analysts to be the most demanding users of
a human resource information system
(HRIS)?
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Social Science Business Business Management
HR Technology - D356 EXAM QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
Terms in this set (190)
What is the purpose of client-server To spread out low-powered processing capability,
architecture? Two-tier architecture allowed access to the dozens of PCs
now being used across the enterprise.
Which new architectural model has become Cloud computing technology allows businesses to use
prevalent in the last decade? applications without having to undergo a complex installation
process.
3 multiple choice options
True or False False
With a cloud-based human resource
2 multiple choice options
information system (HRIS), there is a large
up-front cost.
What is the main difference between 3-tier N-tier architecture is expandable to multiple web servers and
architecture and N-tier architecture? 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 Performance management
resources (HR) activity? 3 multiple choice options
Implementing a human resource information True
system (HRIS) will reduce training costs. 2 multiple choice options
How can a human resource information 1. It automates many activities.
system (HRIS) add value to an organization? 2. It helps managers make better decisions.
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What is a viable human resource (HR) File management
system option for a small organization?
Which historical period resulted in the need Social Issues Era
for a human resource information system
(HRIS)?
Which act was passed in the cloud and Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
mobile technologies era that placed more
regulations on organizations, thereby
creating an increased need for data to be in
compliance?
A manager of an organization adopts Best-practice
industry-recognized standard practices.
What are two primary outcomes of a human 1. Allowing real-time access to accurate data that facilitates
resource information system (HRIS) for decision-making
managers 2. Providing almost continuous data about the status of the
organization
Which type of position accesses more areas Analyst
of the human resource information system
(HRIS) than any other user?
True or False False
Each user of the human resource
information system (HRIS) will have the
same needs with regard to what information
they will be using.
Describe three ways managers use a human Managers use the system to gain real-time access to accurate
resource information system (HRIS). 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 True
Best of breed (BoB) options can create a
much more powerful solution than a stand-
alone human resource information system
(HRIS).
Which two benefits do optical character 1. Eliminating rekeying of applicant data
recognition (OCR) programs provide to
organizations 2. Running background checks
What is the best way to address gaps Identified gaps should be closed.
identified in the implementation phase?
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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 Updating benefits
to implement a human resource information
system (HRIS) to automate day-to-day
transactional activities.
Which activity fulfills this administrator's
requirement?
A human resources (HR) administrator at an Add a new dependent to benefits
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?
A company is aware that the effectiveness of Strategic HRM influencing HRM practices
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?
A company has a goal of increasing Employees
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?
Which activity causes human resources Understanding the data structure for querying the database
analysts to be the most demanding users of
a human resource information system
(HRIS)?
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