SHRM HR Technology & Analytics 2

Question 1

When selecting an HRIS vendor, which evaluation criterion most directly addresses long-term data integrity?

Accepted Answer

Data migration and backup capabilities

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Predictive analytics

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Recruiter-to-requisition ratio

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

A lawful basis for processing

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Auditing training data for historical bias

Answer

Auditing training data for historical bias helps identify and correct discriminatory patterns before the algorithm amplifies them.

SHRM - Society for Human Resource Management Practice Test

SHRM - Society for Human Resource Management Practice Test

SHRM HR Technology & Analytics 2