IPPS-A DL HR Professional / Payroll Specialist Practice Exam

When a relationship is established between one or more cases, which relationship types may be applicable?

1. Independent and related

2. Duplicate and global

3. Hierarchical and lateral

4. Unique and equivalent

The correct answer is: Duplicate and global

The established relationship between cases can represent how they interact or are structured within a given system. The classification "Duplicate and global" accurately reflects two significant types of relationships that can be applied. When we refer to a "duplicate" relationship, it pertains to situations where cases have similar or identical data, suggesting that they might represent the same underlying issue or record. This helps in identifying redundancies in data management, ensuring that only unique cases are addressed appropriately to avoid double counting or conflicting information. On the other hand, a "global" relationship indicates a broader connection that applies across various systems or instances, encompassing all relevant cases irrespective of their specific local contexts. This type can help in understanding the larger picture, allowing for integrations or comparisons across an organizational level. The other options—independent and related, hierarchical and lateral, unique and equivalent—do not accurately capture these essential relationship types in the context of case management. They either lack clarity in terms of applicability or misrepresent the common relationships that could arise among cases in organizational or data management systems.