OCPS Payroll System Implementation & Change Management

Question 1

When implementing a new payroll system, which phase should immediately follow the requirements-gathering phase?

Accepted Answer

System configuration and setup

Answer

After requirements are gathered, the system must be configured and set up to match those specifications before testing or migration can begin.

Question 2

A parallel run in payroll system implementation refers to:

Accepted Answer

Processing payroll on both the old and new systems during a transition period to validate results

Answer

A parallel run processes payroll on both the legacy and new systems concurrently so results can be compared and discrepancies identified before full cutover.

Question 3

Which document formally authorizes a payroll system implementation project to begin?

Accepted Answer

Project charter

Answer

A project charter is the formal document that authorizes the project, defines its scope, objectives, and assigns a project manager.

Question 4

Data cleansing prior to payroll system migration primarily aims to:

Accepted Answer

Remove duplicate, inaccurate, or incomplete employee records before transfer

Answer

Data cleansing ensures that only accurate, complete, and non-duplicate records are migrated so the new system starts with high-quality data.

Question 5

Which change management model is most commonly applied to payroll system implementations to address employee resistance?

Accepted Answer

Kotter's 8-Step Change Model

Answer

Kotter's 8-Step Change Model specifically addresses organizational change adoption and is widely used to manage resistance during system transitions.

(OCPS) Online Certified Payroll Systems Certified Professional Practice Test

(OCPS) Online Certified Payroll Systems Certified Professional Practice Test

OCPS Payroll System Implementation & Change Management