Which fields are date effective when updating employee records for history tracking?

When updating employee records for history tracking within Oracle HCM Cloud, the fields that are date effective are those that can change over time and for which it is important to maintain a historical record of those changes. The correct choice, which is the phone number, is an example of a field that can vary frequently as employees may change their contact numbers.

When a phone number is updated, it is essential to note the effective date of that change, allowing the system to track past values and when they were valid. This enhances the accuracy of employee records by creating a historical timeline of the employee’s information.

In contrast, other options, such as person number, first name, and date of birth, typically remain static or are less frequent in terms of updates. The person number is unique to each employee and does not change. The first name and date of birth are considered personal identifiers that, once established, do not change regularly, which diminishes the need for historical tracking of those fields. Thus, the phone number stands out as it directly meets the criteria for date effectiveness in the context of changing employee records.