Question 1

The process of identifying and fixing problems early in the system development lifecycle so as to avoid costly rework later is called:

Accepted Answer

A) lifecycle management 
B) phase management 
C) phase containment 
D) system planning 
A) lifecycle management 
B) phase management 
C) phase containment 
D) system planning

Question 2

Short-term planning refers to the planning of specific projects to be implemented in the near future following the guidelines established by the priorities in the _____________.

Accepted Answer

A) strategic plan 
B) HRIS guidelines 
C) long-range plan 
D) needs analysis 
A) strategic plan 
B) HRIS guidelines 
C) long-range plan 
D) needs analysis

Question 3

The process of documenting and comparing the current state of the HRIS with the desired future state based on needs that are not being met with the current system is called a

Accepted Answer

A) needs analysis 
B) gap analysis 
C) system design 
D) HRIS plan 
A) needs analysis 
B) gap analysis 
C) system design 
D) HRIS plan

Question 4

The current analysis addresses the Big 3 question of: Where are we going?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Planning and needs analysis can best be described as:

Accepted Answer

A) linear processes 
B) iterative processes 
C) single events 
D) unrelated processes 
A) linear processes 
B) iterative processes 
C) single events 
D) unrelated processes

Question 6

Phase containment is the process of limiting the development of the system to focus on key initiatives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Budgets and allocation of resources are typically part of long-range planning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The current analysis addresses the Big 3 question of:

Accepted Answer

A) where are we now? 
B) where are we going? 
C) how are we going to get there? 
D) when will we get there? 
A) where are we now? 
B) where are we going? 
C) how are we going to get there? 
D) when will we get there?

Question 9

A Legacy System is a large, up-to-date computer system or application.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The Y2K situation is a good example of problems with

Accepted Answer

A) short-range planning 
B) needs analysis 
C) phase containment 
D) maintenance 
A) short-range planning 
B) needs analysis 
C) phase containment 
D) maintenance

Question 11

How is a gap analysis used?

Accepted Answer

A gap analysis tells us what important n

Question 12

Long-range planning…

Accepted Answer

A) focuses on the "big picture" 
B) looks at time frames of 5 and 10 years 
C) budgets and allocates resources 
D) All of the above 
A) focuses on the "big picture" 
B) looks at time frames of 5 and 10 years 
C) budgets and allocates resources 
D) All of the above

Question 13

What are three phases of the typical System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?

Accepted Answer

There are five phases in the S

Question 14

The Y2K situation is a good example of phase containment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

When gathering data for the analysis phase, discuss the pros and cons of speaking with people who are not experienced with the firm (i.e., new employees or consultants).

Accepted Answer

New employees or people who are not expe

Question 16

The business requirements definition is the process when analyzing an HR system where an organization determines and documents its current and future needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Long-range planning examines an organization's information beyond the present usually focusing on information needs in the future.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What is phase containment?

Accepted Answer

One of the critical quality control func

Question 19

The process of thoroughly gathering, prioritizing, and documenting an organization's HR information requirements is a gap analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The process of identifying and fixing problems early in the system development lifecycle so as to avoid costly rework later is called:

Short-term planning refers to the planning of specific projects to be implemented in the near future following the guidelines established by the priorities in the _____________.

The process of documenting and comparing the current state of the HRIS with the desired future state based on needs that are not being met with the current system is called a

The current analysis addresses the Big 3 question of: Where are we going?

Planning and needs analysis can best be described as:

Phase containment is the process of limiting the development of the system to focus on key initiatives.

Budgets and allocation of resources are typically part of long-range planning.

The current analysis addresses the Big 3 question of:

A Legacy System is a large, up-to-date computer system or application.

The Y2K situation is a good example of problems with

How is a gap analysis used?

Long-range planning…

What are three phases of the typical System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?

The Y2K situation is a good example of phase containment.

When gathering data for the analysis phase, discuss the pros and cons of speaking with people who are not experienced with the firm (i.e., new employees or consultants).

The business requirements definition is the process when analyzing an HR system where an organization determines and documents its current and future needs.

Long-range planning examines an organization's information beyond the present usually focusing on information needs in the future.

What is phase containment?

The process of thoroughly gathering, prioritizing, and documenting an organization's HR information requirements is a gap analysis.

Evolution of Human Resource Management and Human Resource Information Systems: the Role of Information Technology

Database Concepts and Applications in Human Resource Information Systems

Systems Considerations in the Design of a Human Resource Information

System Design and Acquisition

Human Resource Metrics and Workforce Analytics

Cost Justifying Human Resource Information Systems Investments

Project Management and Human Resource Advice for Human Resource Information Systems Implementation

Change Management: Implementation, Integration, and Maintenance of the Human Resource Information Systems

Human Resource Administration and Human Resource Information Systems

Talent Management

Performance Management, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Nd the Human Resource Information System

Training and Development: Issues and Human Resource Information Systems

Performance Management, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, and the Human

Human Resource Information Systems and International Human Resource

Information Security and Privacy in Human Resource Information Systems

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Exam 4: Human Resource Information Systems Needs Analysis

The process of identifying and fixing problems early in the system development lifecycle so as to avoid costly rework later is called:

Short-term planning refers to the planning of specific projects to be implemented in the near future following the guidelines established by the priorities in the _____________.

The process of documenting and comparing the current state of the HRIS with the desired future state based on needs that are not being met with the current system is called a

The current analysis addresses the Big 3 question of: Where are we going?

Planning and needs analysis can best be described as:

Phase containment is the process of limiting the development of the system to focus on key initiatives.

Budgets and allocation of resources are typically part of long-range planning.

The current analysis addresses the Big 3 question of:

A Legacy System is a large, up-to-date computer system or application.

The Y2K situation is a good example of problems with

How is a gap analysis used?

Long-range planning…

What are three phases of the typical System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)?

The Y2K situation is a good example of phase containment.

When gathering data for the analysis phase, discuss the pros and cons of speaking with people who are not experienced with the firm (i.e., new employees or consultants).

The business requirements definition is the process when analyzing an HR system where an organization determines and documents its current and future needs.

Long-range planning examines an organization's information beyond the present usually focusing on information needs in the future.

What is phase containment?

The process of thoroughly gathering, prioritizing, and documenting an organization's HR information requirements is a gap analysis.

Evolution of Human Resource Management and Human Resource Information Systems: the Role of Information Technology

Database Concepts and Applications in Human Resource Information Systems

Systems Considerations in the Design of a Human Resource Information

System Design and Acquisition

Human Resource Metrics and Workforce Analytics

Cost Justifying Human Resource Information Systems Investments

Project Management and Human Resource Advice for Human Resource Information Systems Implementation

Change Management: Implementation, Integration, and Maintenance of the Human Resource Information Systems

Human Resource Administration and Human Resource Information Systems

Talent Management

Performance Management, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Nd the Human Resource Information System

Training and Development: Issues and Human Resource Information Systems

Performance Management, Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, and the Human

Human Resource Information Systems and International Human Resource

Information Security and Privacy in Human Resource Information Systems

Filters