IPPS-A DL HR Professional / Payroll Specialist Practice Exam

What is updated by creating a Qualifications and Skills PAR?

1. Member's Pay Grade

2. Member's Additional Skill Indicator (ASI)

3. Member's Employment Status

4. Member's Educational Background

The correct answer is: Member's Additional Skill Indicator (ASI)

Creating a Qualifications and Skills Personnel Action Request (PAR) specifically updates the Member's Additional Skill Indicator (ASI). This process allows the system to reflect any new qualifications or skills that a member possesses, which may impact their assignments, career advancements, or opportunities within the organization. The ASI is a critical identifier that showcases the specialized skills or additional training a member has, ensuring that their capabilities are accurately represented in personnel records. The other options, while potentially related to a member’s career progression, do not get updated through the Qualifications and Skills PAR. The member's pay grade is typically linked to specific positions or roles rather than individual skills. Employment status relates to whether the member is active, inactive, or on leave, which is determined by different administrative actions. Lastly, while educational background is vital, it is usually updated through academic documentation rather than through a PAR focused on qualifications and skills.