HRIS PRE-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS WITH 100%
SOLVED ANSWERS 2025.
Why is a focus group used during the needs analysis phase of the systems
development life cycle? Answer - To interview a small group of a larger
population
After reviewing the composition of a cross-functional stakeholder team, a
project manager suggests that an analyst add members from the stakeholder
team to the HRIS project team.
Which stage of the needs analysis is the analyst's team conducting? Answer -
Observation
While in the observation stage, an analyst spends a lot of time partnering with
multiple department heads (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
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.
What is a key difference between using a dataflow diagram (DFD) and a
narrative description for a human resource information system (HRIS)? Answer
- A pictorial can be easier to understand than a written description.
A business analyst is developing a data flow diagram (DFD) to document the
human resource information system (HRIS) function of administering job
requisitions. Which symbol should the business analyst use to represent
entering job information of a position to be filled? Answer - Process
An organization is planning to replace its human resource information system
(HRIS). A team created diagrams for the business activities to be used within
the new HRIS. During a feedback meeting with department managers, the
human resources (HR) director asks the managers to ensure that the activity is
accurately described. Which step in the diagramming workflow is being
discussed? Answer - Process
Which perspectives of a human resource information system (HRIS) represent
the system life cycle? Answer - Data and process
Why does the use of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software have the
potential to reduce competitive advantage in an organization? Answer -
Business processes may need to be changed to fit the software.
SOLVED ANSWERS 2025.
Why is a focus group used during the needs analysis phase of the systems
development life cycle? Answer - To interview a small group of a larger
population
After reviewing the composition of a cross-functional stakeholder team, a
project manager suggests that an analyst add members from the stakeholder
team to the HRIS project team.
Which stage of the needs analysis is the analyst's team conducting? Answer -
Observation
While in the observation stage, an analyst spends a lot of time partnering with
multiple department heads (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
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.
What is a key difference between using a dataflow diagram (DFD) and a
narrative description for a human resource information system (HRIS)? Answer
- A pictorial can be easier to understand than a written description.
A business analyst is developing a data flow diagram (DFD) to document the
human resource information system (HRIS) function of administering job
requisitions. Which symbol should the business analyst use to represent
entering job information of a position to be filled? Answer - Process
An organization is planning to replace its human resource information system
(HRIS). A team created diagrams for the business activities to be used within
the new HRIS. During a feedback meeting with department managers, the
human resources (HR) director asks the managers to ensure that the activity is
accurately described. Which step in the diagramming workflow is being
discussed? Answer - Process
Which perspectives of a human resource information system (HRIS) represent
the system life cycle? Answer - Data and process
Why does the use of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software have the
potential to reduce competitive advantage in an organization? Answer -
Business processes may need to be changed to fit the software.
