SHRM HR Technology & Analytics 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When selecting an HRIS vendor, which evaluation criterion most directly addresses long-term data integrity?
- User interface design
- Data migration and backup capabilities (Correct answer)
- Number of pre-built reports
- Vendor headquarters location
Correct answer: Data migration and backup capabilities
Data migration and backup capabilities ensure historical records are preserved and recoverable, directly protecting long-term data integrity.
Question 2: A company wants to predict voluntary turnover six months in advance. Which type of analytics is being applied?
- Descriptive analytics
- Diagnostic analytics
- Predictive analytics (Correct answer)
- Prescriptive analytics
Correct answer: Predictive analytics
Predictive analytics uses historical data and statistical models to forecast future outcomes such as voluntary turnover.
Question 3: Which metric best measures the efficiency of an applicant tracking system (ATS) in reducing administrative burden?
- Offer acceptance rate
- Time-to-fill
- Cost-per-hire
- Recruiter-to-requisition ratio (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Recruiter-to-requisition ratio
Recruiter-to-requisition ratio measures how many open roles each recruiter manages, directly reflecting ATS efficiency in handling administrative tasks.
Question 4: Under GDPR, what must organizations obtain before processing employee personal data for HR analytics purposes?
- Manager approval
- A lawful basis for processing (Correct answer)
- IT department sign-off
- External audit clearance
Correct answer: A lawful basis for processing
GDPR requires a lawful basis for processing personal data, such as legitimate interest, contractual necessity, or explicit consent.
Question 5: Which approach best minimizes algorithmic bias when using AI-driven candidate screening tools?
- Increasing the number of screening questions
- Using only one AI vendor
- Auditing training data for historical bias (Correct answer)
- Limiting screening to internal candidates
Correct answer: Auditing training data for historical bias
Auditing training data for historical bias helps identify and correct discriminatory patterns before the algorithm amplifies them.
Question 6: A learning management system (LMS) integration with an HRIS primarily enables which HR function?
- Automated payroll deductions for training fees
- Real-time tracking of employee development progress tied to HR records (Correct answer)
- Scheduling performance appraisals
- Managing benefits enrollment
Correct answer: Real-time tracking of employee development progress tied to HR records
LMS-HRIS integration allows learning completions and certifications to be automatically reflected in the employee's HR record, enabling development tracking.
Question 7: Which visualization type is most appropriate for showing the distribution of employee performance ratings across departments?
- Pie chart
- Line graph
- Box plot (Correct answer)
- Scatter plot
Correct answer: Box plot
A box plot displays the distribution, median, quartiles, and outliers of performance ratings, making department comparisons clear and statistically meaningful.
SHRM HR Technology & Analytics 2
When selecting an HRIS vendor, which evaluation criterion most directly addresses long-term data integrity?