APA APA Payroll Technology & Systems

Question 1

Which file format is most commonly used for electronic funds transfer (EFT) payroll payments in the US?

Accepted Answer

NACHA ACH

Answer

CSV

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XML

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PDF

Question 2

What does HRIS stand for in the context of payroll technology?

Accepted Answer

Human Resource Information System

Answer

Hourly Rate Integration Software

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Human Resource Income Statement

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Hybrid Reporting and Integration System

Question 3

When implementing a new payroll system, what is the purpose of running parallel payrolls?

Accepted Answer

To test the new system against the old for accuracy

Answer

To pay employees twice

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To reduce processing time

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To comply with IRS requirements

Question 4

Which security practice is most critical for protecting employee payroll data in a cloud-based system?

Accepted Answer

Using role-based access controls (RBAC)

Answer

Printing all records monthly

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Sharing admin credentials with the payroll team

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Storing data in a shared spreadsheet

Question 5

What is a system audit trail in payroll software used for?

Accepted Answer

Tracking all changes made to payroll records with timestamps and user IDs

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Generating W-2 forms automatically

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Calculating overtime automatically

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Integrating with benefits enrollment

Question 6

Which integration between payroll and time-and-attendance systems reduces which type of error most effectively?

Accepted Answer

Manual data entry errors

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Math calculation errors

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Tax filing errors

Answer

Bank routing errors