WGU D356 TECH TERMS EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 2025
What is benefits administration? - ANSWERThe process of managing employee
benefits, such as health insurance and retirement plans.
What is a blended learning approach? - ANSWERA combination of online and in-person
learning methods.
What is a career development plan? - ANSWERA plan outlining an employee's goals
and steps to achieve them.
What is a competency-based interview? - ANSWERAn interview that assesses a
candidate's skills and abilities.
What is a contingent worker? - ANSWERA worker who is not a permanent employee,
such as a freelancer or contractor.
What is a core competency? - ANSWERA unique capability or skill that gives an
organization a competitive advantage.
What is a cost-benefit analysis? - ANSWERAn evaluation of the costs and benefits of a
project or decision.
What is the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)? - ANSWERFederal
legislation prohibiting age discrimination in employment.
What are alliance programs? - ANSWERPartnerships between HRIS vendors to provide
fuller solutions.
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? - ANSWERFederal legislation
prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
What is the analysis phase in the systems development life cycle? - ANSWERPhase
where current capabilities are documented and new needs are identified.
What are antidiscrimination laws? - ANSWERLaws that prohibit unfair hiring practices
against protected groups.
,What is an applicant-tracking system (ATS)? - ANSWERModule in an HRIS that
supports e-recruiting and processing applicants.
What is an application service provider (ASP)? - ANSWERThird-party firm that hosts
and provides access to software applications.
What is acquiring talent? - ANSWERThe process of hiring new employees.
What is artificial intelligence? - ANSWERComputer technologies that perform tasks
associated with human cognitive processing.
What is asynchronous communication? - ANSWERCommunication that does not
require real-time interaction.
What is a benefit? - ANSWERA form of compensation other than wages.
What is a competency model? - ANSWERA framework that defines the skills and
behaviors required for success in a job.
What is a contingent worker? - ANSWERA worker who is not a regular, full-time
employee.
What is a 360° appraisal? - ANSWERA system where employee performance is rated
by managers, peers, subordinates, and the employee.
What is an ability test? - ANSWERA standardized test of personal skills.
What is acquiring talent? - ANSWERThe process of hiring new employees.
What is an adaptable workforce? - ANSWERA workforce trained to complete multiple
tasks and fill different roles.
What is an adaptive learning platform? - ANSWERA platform that adapts content to the
trainee's needs using AI.
What is adaptive maintenance? - ANSWERMaintenance that focuses on software
changes due to business or environmental changes.
What is administrative process efficiency? - ANSWERThe ability to conduct HR
processes accurately and on time while minimizing costs.
What is adverse impact? - ANSWEREmployment practices that have a negative impact
on a protected class of employees.
What are aesthetic features of a website? - ANSWERStylistic or innovative features that
engage users, such as colors, pictures, and animation.
, What is an affirmative action plan (AAP)? - ANSWERA report detailing how an employer
actively seeks to hire and promote individuals in protected classes.
What is applicant tracking system (ATS)? - ANSWERSoftware that helps manage and
streamline the recruitment process.
What is attrition? - ANSWERThe natural reduction in the size of a workforce over time.
What is behavioral interview? - ANSWERAn interview technique that focuses on past
behavior to predict future performance.
What is a core HR system? - ANSWERA system that manages basic employee
information.
What is a data warehouse? - ANSWERA centralized repository of data used for
reporting and analysis.
What is a diversity program? - ANSWERA program that promotes inclusivity and equal
opportunities for all employees.
What is an employee self-service (ESS) portal? - ANSWERA system that allows
employees to access and manage their own HR information.
What is an HR business partner? - ANSWERA strategic role that aligns HR practices
with business objectives.
What is a job analysis? - ANSWERA process of gathering information about a job's
duties and requirements.
What is a learning management system (LMS)? - ANSWERA system that manages and
tracks employee training and development.
What is two-way communication? - ANSWERNon-real time communication like email or
forums.
What are attraction or retention awards? - ANSWEROne-time rewards to attract or
retain employees.
What are attributes? - ANSWERCharacteristics of an entity, like employee ID or phone
number.
What is average employee contribution (AEC)? - ANSWERTotal gross profit divided by
number of employees.
What is backsourcing? - ANSWERBringing previously outsourced functionality back in-
house.
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS 2025
What is benefits administration? - ANSWERThe process of managing employee
benefits, such as health insurance and retirement plans.
What is a blended learning approach? - ANSWERA combination of online and in-person
learning methods.
What is a career development plan? - ANSWERA plan outlining an employee's goals
and steps to achieve them.
What is a competency-based interview? - ANSWERAn interview that assesses a
candidate's skills and abilities.
What is a contingent worker? - ANSWERA worker who is not a permanent employee,
such as a freelancer or contractor.
What is a core competency? - ANSWERA unique capability or skill that gives an
organization a competitive advantage.
What is a cost-benefit analysis? - ANSWERAn evaluation of the costs and benefits of a
project or decision.
What is the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA)? - ANSWERFederal
legislation prohibiting age discrimination in employment.
What are alliance programs? - ANSWERPartnerships between HRIS vendors to provide
fuller solutions.
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? - ANSWERFederal legislation
prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities.
What is the analysis phase in the systems development life cycle? - ANSWERPhase
where current capabilities are documented and new needs are identified.
What are antidiscrimination laws? - ANSWERLaws that prohibit unfair hiring practices
against protected groups.
,What is an applicant-tracking system (ATS)? - ANSWERModule in an HRIS that
supports e-recruiting and processing applicants.
What is an application service provider (ASP)? - ANSWERThird-party firm that hosts
and provides access to software applications.
What is acquiring talent? - ANSWERThe process of hiring new employees.
What is artificial intelligence? - ANSWERComputer technologies that perform tasks
associated with human cognitive processing.
What is asynchronous communication? - ANSWERCommunication that does not
require real-time interaction.
What is a benefit? - ANSWERA form of compensation other than wages.
What is a competency model? - ANSWERA framework that defines the skills and
behaviors required for success in a job.
What is a contingent worker? - ANSWERA worker who is not a regular, full-time
employee.
What is a 360° appraisal? - ANSWERA system where employee performance is rated
by managers, peers, subordinates, and the employee.
What is an ability test? - ANSWERA standardized test of personal skills.
What is acquiring talent? - ANSWERThe process of hiring new employees.
What is an adaptable workforce? - ANSWERA workforce trained to complete multiple
tasks and fill different roles.
What is an adaptive learning platform? - ANSWERA platform that adapts content to the
trainee's needs using AI.
What is adaptive maintenance? - ANSWERMaintenance that focuses on software
changes due to business or environmental changes.
What is administrative process efficiency? - ANSWERThe ability to conduct HR
processes accurately and on time while minimizing costs.
What is adverse impact? - ANSWEREmployment practices that have a negative impact
on a protected class of employees.
What are aesthetic features of a website? - ANSWERStylistic or innovative features that
engage users, such as colors, pictures, and animation.
, What is an affirmative action plan (AAP)? - ANSWERA report detailing how an employer
actively seeks to hire and promote individuals in protected classes.
What is applicant tracking system (ATS)? - ANSWERSoftware that helps manage and
streamline the recruitment process.
What is attrition? - ANSWERThe natural reduction in the size of a workforce over time.
What is behavioral interview? - ANSWERAn interview technique that focuses on past
behavior to predict future performance.
What is a core HR system? - ANSWERA system that manages basic employee
information.
What is a data warehouse? - ANSWERA centralized repository of data used for
reporting and analysis.
What is a diversity program? - ANSWERA program that promotes inclusivity and equal
opportunities for all employees.
What is an employee self-service (ESS) portal? - ANSWERA system that allows
employees to access and manage their own HR information.
What is an HR business partner? - ANSWERA strategic role that aligns HR practices
with business objectives.
What is a job analysis? - ANSWERA process of gathering information about a job's
duties and requirements.
What is a learning management system (LMS)? - ANSWERA system that manages and
tracks employee training and development.
What is two-way communication? - ANSWERNon-real time communication like email or
forums.
What are attraction or retention awards? - ANSWEROne-time rewards to attract or
retain employees.
What are attributes? - ANSWERCharacteristics of an entity, like employee ID or phone
number.
What is average employee contribution (AEC)? - ANSWERTotal gross profit divided by
number of employees.
What is backsourcing? - ANSWERBringing previously outsourced functionality back in-
house.
