HR Trivia 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which HR software is known for its 'Workmates' social feed feature that encourages employee engagement?
- Workday
- BambooHR (Correct answer)
- ADP Workforce Now
- UKG Pro
Correct answer: BambooHR
BambooHR includes a Workmates social feed to help employees connect and celebrate milestones.
Question 2: In HRIS terminology, what does 'SSOT' stand for when referring to employee data?
- Single Source of Truth (Correct answer)
- Standardized System of Tracking
- Secure Storage of Talent
- Synchronized Set of Tasks
Correct answer: Single Source of Truth
SSOT (Single Source of Truth) means all HR data is stored and managed in one authoritative system.
Question 3: What HR software category specifically automates the process of posting jobs, tracking applicants, and managing hiring workflows?
- LMS
- ATS (Correct answer)
- PEO
- EAP
Correct answer: ATS
An ATS (Applicant Tracking System) manages the full recruiting lifecycle from job posting to hire.
Question 4: Greenhouse, Lever, and iCIMS are all examples of software in which HR category?
- Performance Management
- Payroll Processing
- Applicant Tracking (Correct answer)
- Learning Management
Correct answer: Applicant Tracking
Greenhouse, Lever, and iCIMS are all applicant tracking systems (ATS) used to manage recruiting.
Question 5: Which feature in most modern HR platforms allows employees to update their own personal information, request time off, and view pay stubs without HR intervention?
- Automated compliance engine
- Employee self-service (ESS) portal (Correct answer)
- Organizational chart builder
- Succession planning module
Correct answer: Employee self-service (ESS) portal
Employee self-service (ESS) portals empower staff to manage routine HR tasks independently.
Question 6: In HR software, what is a 'headcount report' typically used for?
- Tracking employee disciplinary actions
- Summarizing the total number of employees and workforce composition (Correct answer)
- Calculating payroll tax liabilities
- Measuring training completion rates
Correct answer: Summarizing the total number of employees and workforce composition
A headcount report provides a snapshot of total employees, often broken down by department, location, or role.
Question 7: Which HR software giant acquired Kronos and Ultimate Software to form UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) in 2020?
- SAP acquired both companies
- The two companies merged together (Correct answer)
- Oracle acquired and rebranded them
- ADP purchased both platforms
Correct answer: The two companies merged together
Kronos and Ultimate Software merged to form UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) in 2020.
HR Trivia 2
Which HR software is known for its 'Workmates' social feed feature that encourages employee engagement?