OCPS Payroll Software Systems & Security Protocols 3

Question 1

Which of the following best describes a 'Software as a Service' (SaaS) payroll deployment model?

Accepted Answer

The payroll application is hosted by a vendor and accessed via the internet

Answer

SaaS payroll systems are vendor-hosted and accessed through a web browser, reducing the need for on-premises infrastructure.

Question 2

What is the primary risk associated with using weak or reused passwords for payroll system accounts?

Accepted Answer

Increased vulnerability to unauthorized access and data theft

Answer

Weak or reused passwords make it easier for attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive payroll data through brute force or credential stuffing attacks.

Question 3

In payroll security, 'data masking' is used to:

Accepted Answer

Hide sensitive data such as SSNs from unauthorized viewers while keeping it usable

Answer

Data masking replaces sensitive values with fictional but realistic-looking data, allowing authorized users to work with datasets without exposing real sensitive information.

Question 4

Which federal law requires employers to protect the confidentiality of employees' personal information, including payroll data?

Accepted Answer

Privacy Act of 1974 and state-level data protection laws

Answer

The Privacy Act of 1974 and various state-level laws establish requirements for employers to safeguard employees' personal information including payroll records.

Question 5

When integrating a payroll system with a third-party benefits provider, what security measure is most critical?

Accepted Answer

Using secure API connections with authentication tokens

Answer

Secure API connections with authentication tokens ensure that data exchanged between systems is encrypted and only accessible to authorized parties.

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OCPS Payroll Software Systems & Security Protocols 3