Question 1

The main advantage a lecture has over printed text and video is the

Accepted Answer

A) Credibility the lecturer can give to the material. 
B) Cost. 
C) Speed. 
D) Ability to test learning. 
A) Credibility the lecturer can give to the material. 
B) Cost. 
C) Speed. 
D) Ability to test learning.

Question 2

According to the text, what is the biggest mistake made when using static media?

Accepted Answer

A) Cramming too much information on the one poster, sheet, or overhead 
B) Newsprint being used too often in adult learning 
C) Overheads used in a fully lighted room 
D) Burned out light bulbs in the overhead 
E) Using a VCR that only plays Betamax 
A) Cramming too much information on the one poster, sheet, or overhead 
B) Newsprint being used too often in adult learning 
C) Overheads used in a fully lighted room 
D) Burned out light bulbs in the overhead 
E) Using a VCR that only plays Betamax

Question 3

In the lecture method, "summarizing" impacts on which aspect of retention?

Accepted Answer

A) Attention 
B) Symbolic coding 
C) Cognitive organization 
D) Symbolic rehearsal 
A) Attention 
B) Symbolic coding 
C) Cognitive organization 
D) Symbolic rehearsal

Question 4

Which training technique has its roots back in the Middle Ages?

Accepted Answer

A) Apprenticeship training 
B) Behavioral modeling 
C) Simulations 
D) Inbaskets 
E) Coaching 
A) Apprenticeship training 
B) Behavioral modeling 
C) Simulations 
D) Inbaskets 
E) Coaching

Question 5

Compared to the lecture, a lecture/discussion

Accepted Answer

A) allows trainees to interact with the lecturer. 
B) is able to achieve more complex learning objectives. 
C) is able to provide more information in a much shorter time. 
D) A & B. 
E) All of the above. 
A) allows trainees to interact with the lecturer. 
B) is able to achieve more complex learning objectives. 
C) is able to provide more information in a much shorter time. 
D) A & B. 
E) All of the above.

Question 6

____One way to encourage trainees to respond is to ask them to write out an answer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

What is the purpose of role-play and when should it be used?

Accepted Answer

Role-play is appropriate when the learni

Question 8

____The discussion method includes a lecturette to provide information to trainees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In the "job instruction technique," the first step in the "try out" stage of training is "have the learner talk through the job." This causes activation of which social learning theory process?

Accepted Answer

A) Attention 
B) Behavioral reproduction 
C) Symbolic rehearsal 
D) All levels of retention 
A) Attention 
B) Behavioral reproduction 
C) Symbolic rehearsal 
D) All levels of retention

Question 10

Which of the following is a strength of OJT?

Accepted Answer

A) Trainees learn skills in the actual work environment. 
B) Transfer of training occurs naturally. 
C) New employees can be oriented rapidly. 
D) All of the above. 
A) Trainees learn skills in the actual work environment. 
B) Transfer of training occurs naturally. 
C) New employees can be oriented rapidly. 
D) All of the above.

Question 11

According to the text, business games have been developed and used for

Accepted Answer

A) Improving interpersonal skills. 
B) Teaching initiating structure. 
C) Strengthening executive and management skills. 
D) Changing attitudes toward diversity. 
A) Improving interpersonal skills. 
B) Teaching initiating structure. 
C) Strengthening executive and management skills. 
D) Changing attitudes toward diversity.

Question 12

When the trainer believes a trainee has asked a question because the trainee really wants to answer but is hesitant, the trainer should respond using the______.

Accepted Answer

A) Relay question 
B) Overhead question 
C) Reverse question 
D) Direct question 
A) Relay question 
B) Overhead question 
C) Reverse question 
D) Direct question

Question 13

Developing a good demonstration requires

Accepted Answer

A) A charismatic trainer. 
B) Using well-designed slides to get your point across. 
C) Breaking down the task into manageable parts or sequences. 
D) Putting together as much information as possible. 
A) A charismatic trainer. 
B) Using well-designed slides to get your point across. 
C) Breaking down the task into manageable parts or sequences. 
D) Putting together as much information as possible.

Question 14

Which of the following training methods is most appropriate when both knowledge and skill are learning objectives?

Accepted Answer

A) Lecturettes 
B) Demonstrations 
C) Open discussions 
D) Role-play 
A) Lecturettes 
B) Demonstrations 
C) Open discussions 
D) Role-play

Question 15

____The direct question is specific in nature and, therefore, has a specific answer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

____Role rotation in a role-play is where participants take on the role which is opposite to what they believe in.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Discuss the different types of lectures and the differences between them.

Accepted Answer

The straight lecture is an extensive pre

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a role-play method of training?

Accepted Answer

A) Single role-play 
B) Spontaneous role-play 
C) Rolerotation format role-play 
D) Structured role-play 
E) All of the above are methods of role-play 
A) Single role-play 
B) Spontaneous role-play 
C) Rolerotation format role-play 
D) Structured role-play 
E) All of the above are methods of role-play

Question 19

____Case studies are best for developing analytic skills and complex problem-solving strategies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

____OJT is often the training method of choice for small businesses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The main advantage a lecture has over printed text and video is the

According to the text, what is the biggest mistake made when using static media?

In the lecture method, "summarizing" impacts on which aspect of retention?

Which training technique has its roots back in the Middle Ages?

Compared to the lecture, a lecture/discussion

____One way to encourage trainees to respond is to ask them to write out an answer.

What is the purpose of role-play and when should it be used?

____The discussion method includes a lecturette to provide information to trainees.

In the "job instruction technique," the first step in the "try out" stage of training is "have the learner talk through the job." This causes activation of which social learning theory process?

Which of the following is a strength of OJT?

According to the text, business games have been developed and used for

When the trainer believes a trainee has asked a question because the trainee really wants to answer but is hesitant, the trainer should respond using the______.

Developing a good demonstration requires

Which of the following training methods is most appropriate when both knowledge and skill are learning objectives?

____The direct question is specific in nature and, therefore, has a specific answer.

____Role rotation in a role-play is where participants take on the role which is opposite to what they believe in.

Discuss the different types of lectures and the differences between them.

Which of the following is NOT a role-play method of training?

____Case studies are best for developing analytic skills and complex problem-solving strategies.

____OJT is often the training method of choice for small businesses.

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Exam 6: Traditional Training Methods

The main advantage a lecture has over printed text and video is the

According to the text, what is the biggest mistake made when using static media?

In the lecture method, "summarizing" impacts on which aspect of retention?

Which training technique has its roots back in the Middle Ages?

Compared to the lecture, a lecture/discussion

____One way to encourage trainees to respond is to ask them to write out an answer.

What is the purpose of role-play and when should it be used?

____The discussion method includes a lecturette to provide information to trainees.

In the "job instruction technique," the first step in the "try out" stage of training is "have the learner talk through the job." This causes activation of which social learning theory process?

Which of the following is a strength of OJT?

According to the text, business games have been developed and used for

When the trainer believes a trainee has asked a question because the trainee really wants to answer but is hesitant, the trainer should respond using the______.

Developing a good demonstration requires

Which of the following training methods is most appropriate when both knowledge and skill are learning objectives?

____The direct question is specific in nature and, therefore, has a specific answer.

____Role rotation in a role-play is where participants take on the role which is opposite to what they believe in.

Discuss the different types of lectures and the differences between them.

Which of the following is NOT a role-play method of training?

____Case studies are best for developing analytic skills and complex problem-solving strategies.

____OJT is often the training method of choice for small businesses.

Training in Organizations

Aligning Training with Strategy

Learning Motivation and Performance

Needs Analysis

Training Design

Electronic Training Methods

Development and Implementation of Training

Evaluation of Training

Key Areas of Organizational Training

Employee and Management Development

Filters