WGU D356 HR TECHNOLOGY EXAM 2025 |150 QUESTIONS AND
ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
1. In a scenario where a company is facing declining productivity, how might
reengineering HR processes through an HRIS contribute to resolving this
issue?
By increasing the number of employees without changing
processes.
By optimizing HR functions and aligning them with business
objectives, leading to improved productivity.
By focusing solely on compliance with legal regulations.
By maintaining the current HR processes without any changes.
2. What are the two perspectives of a human resource information system
(HRIS) that represent the system life cycle?
Efficiency and diversity
Data and process
Technology and planning
Recruitment and compliance
3. In what ways might a dataflow diagram (DFD) enhance the
communication of HRIS processes compared to a narrative description?
A DFD uses complex terminology that clarifies processes better
than a narrative.
A DFD visually represents processes, making it easier to identify
relationships and flow of information.
A DFD focuses solely on legal compliance, which is not covered
in narratives.
, A DFD can be more detailed than a narrative, providing less
clarity.
4. What is one benefit of using e-learning in human resource management?
participative learning
distraction free
suitable for all content
easy tracking
5. If a manager notices a decline in an employee's performance, which
action should they take to effectively address the issue?
Provide corrective feedback
Increase the employee's workload
Ignore the issue
Change the employee's role
6. Discuss the significance of providing security education and training in
the context of data privacy in HR management.
Providing security education and training is irrelevant to data
privacy.
Providing security education and training helps employees
understand the importance of data privacy and how to protect
sensitive information.
Providing security education and training is a legal requirement
without practical benefits.
Providing security education and training only benefits IT staff.
7. What is the primary advantage of implementing a shared-service center
in an organization?
, Higher operational costs
Increased employee turnover
Reduced data privacy
Strategic work focus
8. Discuss the significance of the post-World War II era in relation to labor
bargaining and trade unions.
The post-World War II era saw a decline in trade union
membership and influence.
The post-World War II era marked a significant increase in trade
union power and influence in labor bargaining processes.
The post-World War II era was characterized by the rise of
corporate power over labor negotiations.
The post-World War II era had no significant impact on labor
bargaining.
9. Describe how a benefit-cost analysis (BCA) can contribute to the
decision-making process in implementing a human resource information
system (HRIS).
A BCA focuses solely on employee satisfaction without
considering financial implications.
A BCA is used to assess the legal compliance of HR practices.
A BCA is irrelevant to the implementation of technology in HR.
A BCA helps evaluate the financial benefits and costs associated
with implementing an HRIS, guiding informed decision-making.
10. What does the "unfreezing" stage of Lewin's change model involve in the
context of healthcare?
Recognition of the need for change and dissolution of previous
behavior patterns
, Solidification of the new pattern of behavior
Initiating change through careful planning
Shifting behavior toward a new and healthful pattern
11. An employer fails to link job postings to an application tracking system
(ATS). Which challenge does this employer face?
Personal information of applicants is unprotected
Company data blocked from third-party vendor
Requirement to retrieve and manually sort résumés
Traffic to the company website is increased
12. What is the primary focus of the diagrams created by the team for the
new HRIS?
Legal compliance
Business activities
Recruitment strategies
Employee performance
13. If a company decides to prioritize sustainability in its corporate strategy,
how should the HR director adjust the HRP processes to align with this
goal?
Eliminate diversity initiatives to focus solely on sustainability.
Focus only on reducing costs in HR operations.
Incorporate sustainability-focused recruitment and training
programs.
Increase hiring quotas without regard to sustainability.
ACCURATE SOLUTIONS
1. In a scenario where a company is facing declining productivity, how might
reengineering HR processes through an HRIS contribute to resolving this
issue?
By increasing the number of employees without changing
processes.
By optimizing HR functions and aligning them with business
objectives, leading to improved productivity.
By focusing solely on compliance with legal regulations.
By maintaining the current HR processes without any changes.
2. What are the two perspectives of a human resource information system
(HRIS) that represent the system life cycle?
Efficiency and diversity
Data and process
Technology and planning
Recruitment and compliance
3. In what ways might a dataflow diagram (DFD) enhance the
communication of HRIS processes compared to a narrative description?
A DFD uses complex terminology that clarifies processes better
than a narrative.
A DFD visually represents processes, making it easier to identify
relationships and flow of information.
A DFD focuses solely on legal compliance, which is not covered
in narratives.
, A DFD can be more detailed than a narrative, providing less
clarity.
4. What is one benefit of using e-learning in human resource management?
participative learning
distraction free
suitable for all content
easy tracking
5. If a manager notices a decline in an employee's performance, which
action should they take to effectively address the issue?
Provide corrective feedback
Increase the employee's workload
Ignore the issue
Change the employee's role
6. Discuss the significance of providing security education and training in
the context of data privacy in HR management.
Providing security education and training is irrelevant to data
privacy.
Providing security education and training helps employees
understand the importance of data privacy and how to protect
sensitive information.
Providing security education and training is a legal requirement
without practical benefits.
Providing security education and training only benefits IT staff.
7. What is the primary advantage of implementing a shared-service center
in an organization?
, Higher operational costs
Increased employee turnover
Reduced data privacy
Strategic work focus
8. Discuss the significance of the post-World War II era in relation to labor
bargaining and trade unions.
The post-World War II era saw a decline in trade union
membership and influence.
The post-World War II era marked a significant increase in trade
union power and influence in labor bargaining processes.
The post-World War II era was characterized by the rise of
corporate power over labor negotiations.
The post-World War II era had no significant impact on labor
bargaining.
9. Describe how a benefit-cost analysis (BCA) can contribute to the
decision-making process in implementing a human resource information
system (HRIS).
A BCA focuses solely on employee satisfaction without
considering financial implications.
A BCA is used to assess the legal compliance of HR practices.
A BCA is irrelevant to the implementation of technology in HR.
A BCA helps evaluate the financial benefits and costs associated
with implementing an HRIS, guiding informed decision-making.
10. What does the "unfreezing" stage of Lewin's change model involve in the
context of healthcare?
Recognition of the need for change and dissolution of previous
behavior patterns
, Solidification of the new pattern of behavior
Initiating change through careful planning
Shifting behavior toward a new and healthful pattern
11. An employer fails to link job postings to an application tracking system
(ATS). Which challenge does this employer face?
Personal information of applicants is unprotected
Company data blocked from third-party vendor
Requirement to retrieve and manually sort résumés
Traffic to the company website is increased
12. What is the primary focus of the diagrams created by the team for the
new HRIS?
Legal compliance
Business activities
Recruitment strategies
Employee performance
13. If a company decides to prioritize sustainability in its corporate strategy,
how should the HR director adjust the HRP processes to align with this
goal?
Eliminate diversity initiatives to focus solely on sustainability.
Focus only on reducing costs in HR operations.
Incorporate sustainability-focused recruitment and training
programs.
Increase hiring quotas without regard to sustainability.
