Question 1

The only output from a TNA is training needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The proactive approach to TNA focuses on a specific problem.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Self-ratings are useful tools in determining the needs of an employee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

In smaller organizations it would be easier to integrate a proactive approach to TNA than in larger organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true regarding competencies?

Accepted Answer

A) They are much more specific and therefore more useful at targeting a job. 
B) They include only skills and attitudes. 
C) They tie to corporate goals. 
D) They are only good for the short term. 
E) None of the above is true. 
A) They are much more specific and therefore more useful at targeting a job. 
B) They include only skills and attitudes. 
C) They tie to corporate goals. 
D) They are only good for the short term. 
E) None of the above is true.

Question 6

Compare reliability and validity.

Accepted Answer

Reliability is the consistency

Question 7

_____ involves looking at all the influences that could affect employee performance in the organization and determining their fit within organizational goals and objectives.

Accepted Answer

A) Performance analysis 
B) Operational analysis 
C) Goals analysis 
D) Organizational analysis 
E) Personnel analysis 
A) Performance analysis 
B) Operational analysis 
C) Goals analysis 
D) Organizational analysis 
E) Personnel analysis

Question 8

You cannot have a _______ measure unless the measure is _______.

Accepted Answer

A) Valid;relevant 
B) Relevant;valid 
C) Reliable;valid 
D) Valid;reliable 
E) Relevant;reliable 
A) Valid;relevant 
B) Relevant;valid 
C) Reliable;valid 
D) Valid;reliable 
E) Relevant;reliable

Question 9

If you determine there is a KSA deficiency,then the response is training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

____ It is not possible to have a reliable test that is not also valid

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When comparing competencies to KSAs,competencies

Accepted Answer

A) Are more specific in nature. 
B) Have a shorter term fit. 
C) Include knowledge,skills,and attitudes. 
D) Are tied to corporate goals. 
E) Both C & D. 
A) Are more specific in nature. 
B) Have a shorter term fit. 
C) Include knowledge,skills,and attitudes. 
D) Are tied to corporate goals. 
E) Both C & D.

Question 12

A training needs analysis is conducted when a

Accepted Answer

A) Setback event occurs. 
B) Triggering event occurs. 
C) Decision to provide sexual harassment training is made. 
D) Deficiency is determined to be a motivational deficiency. 
A) Setback event occurs. 
B) Triggering event occurs. 
C) Decision to provide sexual harassment training is made. 
D) Deficiency is determined to be a motivational deficiency.

Question 13

Which of the following focuses on an anticipated performance problem in the future?

Accepted Answer

A) The PAQ 
B) A reactive TNA 
C) A proactive TNA 
D) Work sampling 
A) The PAQ 
B) A reactive TNA 
C) A proactive TNA 
D) Work sampling

Question 14

A measure of the consistency of an outcome,which is often measured using a correlation coefficient,is called

Accepted Answer

A) X) 
B) Validity. 
C) Reliability. 
D) Both B & C. 
A) X) 
B) Validity. 
C) Reliability. 
D) Both B & C.

Question 15

A speed test can appropriately be used to measure the _____ of a skill.

Accepted Answer

A) Compilation 
B) Aggressiveness 
C) Automaticity 
D) Knowledge 
A) Compilation 
B) Aggressiveness 
C) Automaticity 
D) Knowledge

Question 16

Some advantages of using competencies are that they are more general and tend to be tied to corporate goals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

In the example provided in the text of analyzing a job when there are no incumbents,Dr.Fields

Accepted Answer

A) Asked the manufacturer of the new equipment to learn if there was similar equipment in operation elsewhere so he could interview those incumbents. 
B) Interviewed engineers responsible for designing the new equipment. 
C) Obtained blueprints for the new equipment. 
D) Both A & B. 
E) All of the above. 
A) Asked the manufacturer of the new equipment to learn if there was similar equipment in operation elsewhere so he could interview those incumbents. 
B) Interviewed engineers responsible for designing the new equipment. 
C) Obtained blueprints for the new equipment. 
D) Both A & B. 
E) All of the above.

Question 18

Bias is caused by random variation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

When there is a performance gap but no KSA deficiency,what is the possible cause?

Accepted Answer

A) Motivation 
B) Barriers to performance 
C) Both A & B 
D) It must be a KSA deficiency,as that is what a performance gap is defined as. 
A) Motivation 
B) Barriers to performance 
C) Both A & B 
D) It must be a KSA deficiency,as that is what a performance gap is defined as.

Question 20

Supervisory ratings are the most effective method to use in a person analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The only output from a TNA is training needs.

The proactive approach to TNA focuses on a specific problem.

Self-ratings are useful tools in determining the needs of an employee.

In smaller organizations it would be easier to integrate a proactive approach to TNA than in larger organizations.

Which of the following statements is true regarding competencies?

Compare reliability and validity.

_____ involves looking at all the influences that could affect employee performance in the organization and determining their fit within organizational goals and objectives.

You cannot have a _ measure unless the measure is _.

If you determine there is a KSA deficiency,then the response is training.

____ It is not possible to have a reliable test that is not also valid

When comparing competencies to KSAs,competencies

A training needs analysis is conducted when a

Which of the following focuses on an anticipated performance problem in the future?

A measure of the consistency of an outcome,which is often measured using a correlation coefficient,is called

A speed test can appropriately be used to measure the _____ of a skill.

Some advantages of using competencies are that they are more general and tend to be tied to corporate goals.

In the example provided in the text of analyzing a job when there are no incumbents,Dr.Fields

Bias is caused by random variation.

When there is a performance gap but no KSA deficiency,what is the possible cause?

Supervisory ratings are the most effective method to use in a person analysis.

Training in Organizations

Aligning Training With Strategy

Learning, motivation, and Performance

Training Design

Traditional Training Methods

Electronic Training Methods

Development and Implementation of Training

Evaluation of Training

Key Areas of Organizational Training

Employee and Management Development

Filters

Exam 4: Needs Analysis

The only output from a TNA is training needs.

The proactive approach to TNA focuses on a specific problem.

Self-ratings are useful tools in determining the needs of an employee.

In smaller organizations it would be easier to integrate a proactive approach to TNA than in larger organizations.

Which of the following statements is true regarding competencies?

Compare reliability and validity.

_____ involves looking at all the influences that could affect employee performance in the organization and determining their fit within organizational goals and objectives.

You cannot have a _______ measure unless the measure is _______.

If you determine there is a KSA deficiency,then the response is training.

____ It is not possible to have a reliable test that is not also valid

When comparing competencies to KSAs,competencies

A training needs analysis is conducted when a

Which of the following focuses on an anticipated performance problem in the future?

A measure of the consistency of an outcome,which is often measured using a correlation coefficient,is called

A speed test can appropriately be used to measure the _____ of a skill.

Some advantages of using competencies are that they are more general and tend to be tied to corporate goals.

In the example provided in the text of analyzing a job when there are no incumbents,Dr.Fields

Bias is caused by random variation.

When there is a performance gap but no KSA deficiency,what is the possible cause?

Supervisory ratings are the most effective method to use in a person analysis.

Training in Organizations

Aligning Training With Strategy

Learning, motivation, and Performance

Training Design

Traditional Training Methods

Electronic Training Methods

Development and Implementation of Training

Evaluation of Training

Key Areas of Organizational Training

Employee and Management Development

Filters

You cannot have a _ measure unless the measure is _.