CPP CPP Technology Applications 2

Question 1

Which file format is most commonly used for Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) in payroll transmissions between employers and the SSA?

Accepted Answer

EFW2

Answer

The EFW2 format is the SSA's standard electronic file format for submitting W-2 wage reports.

Question 2

A payroll system uses a positive pay file sent to the bank. What is the primary purpose of this file?

Accepted Answer

To prevent fraudulent check payments by verifying check details

Answer

Positive pay files list issued checks so the bank can match and reject any checks not on the authorized list, preventing fraud.

Question 3

When configuring role-based access controls in a payroll system, which principle should guide the assignment of user permissions?

Accepted Answer

Least privilege — users get only the access needed for their job

Answer

The least privilege principle limits user access to only what is necessary to reduce security risk and data exposure.

Question 4

A company transmits payroll data via SFTP. What does SFTP provide over standard FTP?

Accepted Answer

Encrypted data transmission for security

Answer

SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) encrypts both data and credentials during transmission, unlike plain FTP.

Question 5

In a payroll HRIS integration, a 'golden record' concept refers to:

Accepted Answer

A single authoritative source of employee data shared across systems

Answer

A golden record is the master, authoritative employee record that serves as the single source of truth across integrated systems.

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