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HR Technology & Analytics Flashcards

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

    Answer: Data migration and backup capabilities

    Data migration and backup capabilities ensure historical records are preserved and recoverable, directly protecting long-term data integrity.

  2. A company wants to predict voluntary turnover six months in advance. Which type of analytics is being applied?

    Answer: Predictive analytics

    Predictive analytics uses historical data and statistical models to forecast future outcomes such as voluntary turnover.

  3. Which metric best measures the efficiency of an applicant tracking system (ATS) in reducing administrative burden?

    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.

  4. Under GDPR, what must organizations obtain before processing employee personal data for HR analytics purposes?

    Answer: A lawful basis for processing

    GDPR requires a lawful basis for processing personal data, such as legitimate interest, contractual necessity, or explicit consent.

  5. Which approach best minimizes algorithmic bias when using AI-driven candidate screening tools?

    Answer: Auditing training data for historical bias

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

  6. A learning management system (LMS) integration with an HRIS primarily enables which HR function?

    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.

  7. Which visualization type is most appropriate for showing the distribution of employee performance ratings across departments?

    Answer: Box plot

    A box plot displays the distribution, median, quartiles, and outliers of performance ratings, making department comparisons clear and statistically meaningful.