HR Technology Flashcards

A hiring manager notices that the ATS is screening out qualified candidates from certain zip codes. This is MOST likely an example of:

Answer: Algorithmic bias

Algorithmic bias occurs when automated systems produce discriminatory outcomes due to biased training data or flawed filtering logic.

Which type of HR analytics focuses on identifying what has already happened within the workforce?

Answer: Descriptive analytics

Descriptive analytics summarizes historical workforce data to explain past events and trends.

An LMS tracks completion rates, quiz scores, and time-on-module primarily to:

Answer: Measure learning effectiveness and compliance

LMS tracking data allows HR to evaluate whether training programs are effective and whether employees meet compliance requirements.

Which integration method allows an HRIS to exchange data with a payroll provider in real time using application programming interfaces?

Answer: API integration

API integrations enable real-time, bidirectional data exchange between systems without manual file transfers.

An HR team uses software to score candidates by matching résumé keywords to job descriptions. Which risk must HR monitor most closely?

Answer: Disparate impact from keyword filtering

Keyword-based résumé screening can create disparate impact if the required keywords correlate with race, gender, or other protected characteristics.

Which component of a total compensation system uses technology to compare internal pay rates against external market data?

Answer: Compensation benchmarking software

Compensation benchmarking software aggregates external salary survey data to show how an organization's pay rates compare to the market.

A company implements a chatbot on its careers page to answer candidate questions. This is an example of using AI in:

Answer: Talent acquisition

Career-page chatbots enhance the candidate experience during recruitment, which falls under the talent acquisition function.