In HRIS, what does data input type refer to?

• A. The specific data collected for a module, such as incentive program data
• B. The hardware platform used
• C. The data backup schedule
• D. The training calendar

Answer: (A)

In HRIS, data input type describes the specific data elements a module collects and requires to function. It defines what information must be entered for that area and how it will be stored and used. For a module like an incentive program, the input includes details such as eligible employees, performance measures, payout amounts, dates, and any thresholds. This shows that the focus is on the data being captured for that module. The other options point to infrastructure or scheduling tasks (hardware platform, backup schedule, training calendar) rather than the data elements the module collects.