6 Practice Exams

800+ Questions

TradeMark: SHRM

Questions: How has the cloud repositioned HR software?

A)As a service to be licensed

B) As a product to be licensed

C)As a service to be consumed

D)As a product to be managed

Explanation:The cloud repositions software as a service to be consumed. Software is migrating away from being sold or licensed as a complete singular product and moving toward a subscription service.

What is one of the benefits an organization receives from having information systems that are scalable?

A) More rapid response to customer requests for service

B) Support for business continuity goals

C)Shorter learning curves for non-technical staff

D)Less waste and better use of investments

Explanation: Scalability refers to the ease with which a system can respond to changes in demand. When a system is scalable, it is inherently less wasteful; technology does not sit idle while waiting for an increase in demand for service or as a result of decreased demand. System size must balance efficiency and service; in the interests of efficiency, response time may diminish slightly. Scalability does not affect business continuity, the ability of an operation to resume function after an interruption. Learning time is affected more by screen and operation designs that are more intuitive for users.

Which component in an information system enables operations?

A) Data tier

B)Logic tier

C) Presentation tier

D) Communications tier

Explanation: The logic tier contains the applications that use information in the data tier (databases, stored data) to perform operations (e.g., applicant tracking software, project management systems).