8/12/25, 8:14
AM
WGU D356 TECH TERMS EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
LATEST UPDATE GRADED A++ 2025/2026
Terms in this set (468)
What is a 360° appraisal? A system where employee performance is rated
by managers, peers, subordinates, and the
employee.
What is an ability test? A standardized test of personal skills.
What is acquiring talent? The process of hiring new employees.
What is an adaptable A workforce trained to complete multiple tasks and fill
workforce? different roles.
What is an adaptive A platform that adapts content to the trainee's needs
learning platform? using AI.
What is adaptive Maintenance that focuses on software changes
maintenance? due to business or environmental changes.
What is administrative The ability to conduct HR processes accurately and on
process efficiency? time while minimizing costs.
What is adverse impact? Employment practices that have a negative
impact on a protected class of employees.
What are aesthetic Stylistic or innovative features that engage
features of a website? users, such as colors, pictures, and animation.
What is an affirmative A report detailing how an employer actively
action plan (AAP)? seeks to hire and promote individuals in
protected classes.
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What is applicant tracking Software that helps manage and streamline the
system (ATS)? recruitment process.
What is attrition? The natural reduction in the size of a workforce over
time.
What is behavioral An interview technique that focuses on past behavior to
interview? predict future performance.
What is benefits The process of managing employee benefits,
administration? such as health insurance and retirement
plans.
What is a blended A combination of online and in-person learning
learning approach? methods.
What is a career A plan outlining an employee's goals and steps to
development plan? achieve them.
What is a competency- An interview that assesses a candidate's skills and
based interview? abilities.
What is a contingent A worker who is not a permanent employee, such as a
worker? freelancer or contractor.
What is a core A unique capability or skill that gives an organization a
competency? competitive advantage.
What is a cost-benefit An evaluation of the costs and benefits of a project or
analysis? decision.
What is the Age Federal legislation prohibiting age discrimination in
Discrimination in employment.
Employment Act
(ADEA)?
What are alliance Partnerships between HRIS vendors to provide fuller
programs? solutions.
What is the Americans Federal legislation prohibiting discrimination against
with Disabilities Act
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WGU D356 TECH TERMS EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS VERIFIED
LATEST UPDATE GRADED A++ 2025/2026
Terms in this set (468)
What is a 360° appraisal? A system where employee performance is rated
by managers, peers, subordinates, and the
employee.
What is an ability test? A standardized test of personal skills.
What is acquiring talent? The process of hiring new employees.
What is an adaptable A workforce trained to complete multiple tasks and fill
workforce? different roles.
What is an adaptive A platform that adapts content to the trainee's needs
learning platform? using AI.
What is adaptive Maintenance that focuses on software changes
maintenance? due to business or environmental changes.
What is administrative The ability to conduct HR processes accurately and on
process efficiency? time while minimizing costs.
What is adverse impact? Employment practices that have a negative
impact on a protected class of employees.
What are aesthetic Stylistic or innovative features that engage
features of a website? users, such as colors, pictures, and animation.
What is an affirmative A report detailing how an employer actively
action plan (AAP)? seeks to hire and promote individuals in
protected classes.
1/
8
, 8/12/25, 8:14
AM
What is applicant tracking Software that helps manage and streamline the
system (ATS)? recruitment process.
What is attrition? The natural reduction in the size of a workforce over
time.
What is behavioral An interview technique that focuses on past behavior to
interview? predict future performance.
What is benefits The process of managing employee benefits,
administration? such as health insurance and retirement
plans.
What is a blended A combination of online and in-person learning
learning approach? methods.
What is a career A plan outlining an employee's goals and steps to
development plan? achieve them.
What is a competency- An interview that assesses a candidate's skills and
based interview? abilities.
What is a contingent A worker who is not a permanent employee, such as a
worker? freelancer or contractor.
What is a core A unique capability or skill that gives an organization a
competency? competitive advantage.
What is a cost-benefit An evaluation of the costs and benefits of a project or
analysis? decision.
What is the Age Federal legislation prohibiting age discrimination in
Discrimination in employment.
Employment Act
(ADEA)?
What are alliance Partnerships between HRIS vendors to provide fuller
programs? solutions.
What is the Americans Federal legislation prohibiting discrimination against
with Disabilities Act
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