WGU D356 Objective Assessment Final Exam Version 2
WGU D356 OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM VERSION 2
/WGU D356 HUMAN RESOURCE TECHNOLOGY OA NEWEST
2025/2026 COMPLETE ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
Which aspects of the HRIS implementation should the HR director focus on to
demonstrate that the HRIS could achieve the cost reduction? - ANSWER-The
metrics supporting improved efficiencies
What is an indirect cost of a human resource information system (HRIS)? -
ANSWER-Increased number of applicants
What is an organizational benefit of a shared-service center (SSC)? - ANSWER-
Strategic work focus
Why must companies try to achieve sustainable competitive advantage that is
both strategic and unique? - ANSWER-If innovation is only strategic, other firms
can imitate the innovation.
An employee is injured from a fall off a ladder on the first day of employment. The
manager must report the incident to the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA).
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What does a human resource information system (HRIS) provide to help managers
notify OSHA of the incident? - ANSWER-Reports populated with the employee
data
What should be part of the annual Employer Information Report (EEO-1 Report)? -
ANSWER-Separate codes for Asians and Pacific Islanders
Which condition requires federal contractors to implement affirmative action
plans (AAPs)? - ANSWER-Contracts valued at or over $50,000
What should an employer do in case of any workplace accident involving either a
fatality or an in-patient hospitalization as per the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA)? - ANSWER-Notify OSHA within 8 hours of the incident
A human resources (HR) director is developing a business case for purchasing a
human resource information system (HRIS). The HRIS must include support for all
HR functions.
Which system provides this full support capability? - ANSWER-Employment data
system
How does a human resource information system (HRIS) support an organization's
strategic mission? - ANSWER-By providing new forms of information to human
resources
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What is the disadvantage of using observation as a data collection method during
the exploration phase of needs analysis? - ANSWER-Limited effectiveness in high-
level jobs
To align a company with best practices in human resources, a human resources
manager (HRM) is preparing a request to purchase the company's first human
resource information system (HRIS).
Which justification will the HRM give for the company needing an HRIS? -
ANSWER-Enable strategic decision-making by leaders
When was it common for trade unions to win elections that resulted in labor
bargaining? - ANSWER-Post-World War II era (1945-1960
What is a strategic organizational reason for reengineering processes when
implementing a new human resource information system (HRIS)? - ANSWER-To
enhance business performance
An organization is conducting a needs assessment to ensure it is staffed to fill
functional roles. The organization frequently requires assistance from an
employee highly skilled in human resource information system (HRIS) query tools
for reporting and advising.
Which position fulfills this requirement? - ANSWER-Analyst
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A human resources (HR) department recently implemented a human resource
information system (HRIS) with employee self-service (ESS). Employees work in
multiple countries, so the HRIS is provided through cloud computing.
What is this company using for its cloud computing? - ANSWER-Software as a
service (SaaS)
While in the observation stage, an analyst spends a lot of time partnering with
multiple department heads (i.e., managers) to research and learn how each
department functions. This results in a collection of a large amount of
information.
What should the analyst do with the data in this stage of the process? - ANSWER-
Discover trending data
An organization is in the request-for-proposal (RFP) process for a human resource
information system (HRIS). The human resource manager (HRM) is meeting with
stakeholders to determine whether vendors will feasibly be able to integrate with
the needs of the organization. The organization wants to ensure that employee
records of transactional activities and documentation are in compliance.
Which feasibility assessment identifies this compliance concern? - ANSWER-Legal
Why is a focus group used during the needs analysis phase of the systems
development life cycle (SDLC)? - ANSWER-To interview a small group of a larger
population
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WGU D356 OBJECTIVE ASSESSMENT FINAL EXAM VERSION 2
/WGU D356 HUMAN RESOURCE TECHNOLOGY OA NEWEST
2025/2026 COMPLETE ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED
A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
Which aspects of the HRIS implementation should the HR director focus on to
demonstrate that the HRIS could achieve the cost reduction? - ANSWER-The
metrics supporting improved efficiencies
What is an indirect cost of a human resource information system (HRIS)? -
ANSWER-Increased number of applicants
What is an organizational benefit of a shared-service center (SSC)? - ANSWER-
Strategic work focus
Why must companies try to achieve sustainable competitive advantage that is
both strategic and unique? - ANSWER-If innovation is only strategic, other firms
can imitate the innovation.
An employee is injured from a fall off a ladder on the first day of employment. The
manager must report the incident to the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA).
1|Page
, WGU D356 Objective Assessment Final Exam Version 2
What does a human resource information system (HRIS) provide to help managers
notify OSHA of the incident? - ANSWER-Reports populated with the employee
data
What should be part of the annual Employer Information Report (EEO-1 Report)? -
ANSWER-Separate codes for Asians and Pacific Islanders
Which condition requires federal contractors to implement affirmative action
plans (AAPs)? - ANSWER-Contracts valued at or over $50,000
What should an employer do in case of any workplace accident involving either a
fatality or an in-patient hospitalization as per the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA)? - ANSWER-Notify OSHA within 8 hours of the incident
A human resources (HR) director is developing a business case for purchasing a
human resource information system (HRIS). The HRIS must include support for all
HR functions.
Which system provides this full support capability? - ANSWER-Employment data
system
How does a human resource information system (HRIS) support an organization's
strategic mission? - ANSWER-By providing new forms of information to human
resources
2|Page
, WGU D356 Objective Assessment Final Exam Version 2
What is the disadvantage of using observation as a data collection method during
the exploration phase of needs analysis? - ANSWER-Limited effectiveness in high-
level jobs
To align a company with best practices in human resources, a human resources
manager (HRM) is preparing a request to purchase the company's first human
resource information system (HRIS).
Which justification will the HRM give for the company needing an HRIS? -
ANSWER-Enable strategic decision-making by leaders
When was it common for trade unions to win elections that resulted in labor
bargaining? - ANSWER-Post-World War II era (1945-1960
What is a strategic organizational reason for reengineering processes when
implementing a new human resource information system (HRIS)? - ANSWER-To
enhance business performance
An organization is conducting a needs assessment to ensure it is staffed to fill
functional roles. The organization frequently requires assistance from an
employee highly skilled in human resource information system (HRIS) query tools
for reporting and advising.
Which position fulfills this requirement? - ANSWER-Analyst
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, WGU D356 Objective Assessment Final Exam Version 2
A human resources (HR) department recently implemented a human resource
information system (HRIS) with employee self-service (ESS). Employees work in
multiple countries, so the HRIS is provided through cloud computing.
What is this company using for its cloud computing? - ANSWER-Software as a
service (SaaS)
While in the observation stage, an analyst spends a lot of time partnering with
multiple department heads (i.e., managers) to research and learn how each
department functions. This results in a collection of a large amount of
information.
What should the analyst do with the data in this stage of the process? - ANSWER-
Discover trending data
An organization is in the request-for-proposal (RFP) process for a human resource
information system (HRIS). The human resource manager (HRM) is meeting with
stakeholders to determine whether vendors will feasibly be able to integrate with
the needs of the organization. The organization wants to ensure that employee
records of transactional activities and documentation are in compliance.
Which feasibility assessment identifies this compliance concern? - ANSWER-Legal
Why is a focus group used during the needs analysis phase of the systems
development life cycle (SDLC)? - ANSWER-To interview a small group of a larger
population
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