Question 1

Training objectives should closely resemble the needs analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which tasks are similar to those worked on during training?

Accepted Answer

A)  adaptive 
B)  active 
C)  analogical 
D)  attentional 
A)  adaptive 
B)  active 
C)  analogical 
D)  attentional

Question 3

Which of the following scenarios is an example of distributed practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  learning a complex task one step at a time during the same session 
B)  learning to perform a task over a number of sessions with breaks in between sessions 
C)  continuing to practise even when the trainee has mastered the task to a high level 
D)  having several trainees learn to perform a task together, also described as group learning 
A)  learning a complex task one step at a time during the same session 
B)  learning to perform a task over a number of sessions with breaks in between sessions 
C)  continuing to practise even when the trainee has mastered the task to a high level 
D)  having several trainees learn to perform a task together, also described as group learning

Question 4

Which two sources might trainers consider to determine the training content?

Accepted Answer

A)  managers and subject-matter experts 
B)  employees and consultants 
C)  legislation and subject-matter experts 
D)  salespersons and stakeholders 
A)  managers and subject-matter experts 
B)  employees and consultants 
C)  legislation and subject-matter experts 
D)  salespersons and stakeholders

Question 5

When considering conditions during training,what would typically be associated with overlearning?

Accepted Answer

A)  refers to whether the training material is learned and practised 
B)  continued practice so that behaviour becomes automatic 
C)  refers to the time horizons for the segments of a training program 
D)  continued division of materials into organized and logical sequences 
A)  refers to whether the training material is learned and practised 
B)  continued practice so that behaviour becomes automatic 
C)  refers to the time horizons for the segments of a training program 
D)  continued division of materials into organized and logical sequences

Question 6

Describe the differences between massed and distributed practice,and explain the benefits of each.

Accepted Answer

Massed practice is sometimes referred to

Question 7

A cost-benefit analysis is necessary to determine the best option for a training program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

How can error training improve learning and performance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Errors force trainees to learn error-recovery strategies. 
B)  Errors allow trainees to learn to avoid certain activities. 
C)  Errors enable trainees to learn how to sequence activities. 
D)  Errors permit trainees to view themselves as human. 
A)  Errors force trainees to learn error-recovery strategies. 
B)  Errors allow trainees to learn to avoid certain activities. 
C)  Errors enable trainees to learn how to sequence activities. 
D)  Errors permit trainees to view themselves as human.

Question 9

What key component for a final written training objective would be related to the statement "Joe will be able write a short two-page story without making grammatical or spelling errors"?

Accepted Answer

A)  criterion 
B)  performance 
C)  evaluation 
D)  condition 
A)  criterion 
B)  performance 
C)  evaluation 
D)  condition

Question 10

Which statement is congruent with the notion of distributed practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  learning is enhanced when cramming is used by trainees 
B)  learning is enhanced when material is provided in a single session 
C)  distributed training sessions tend to result in lower learning levels over time 
D)  distributed training sessions tend to result in higher learning levels over time 
A)  learning is enhanced when cramming is used by trainees 
B)  learning is enhanced when material is provided in a single session 
C)  distributed training sessions tend to result in lower learning levels over time 
D)  distributed training sessions tend to result in higher learning levels over time

Question 11

What is the term for a session in which team members establish their roles and responsibilities and performance expectations prior to a team practice session?

Accepted Answer

A)  preparatory information 
B)  pre-practice brief 
C)  conditions of practice 
D)  goal orientation 
A)  preparatory information 
B)  pre-practice brief 
C)  conditions of practice 
D)  goal orientation

Question 12

Under what condition(s)would overlearning be an appropriate approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  performing complex tasks under significant pressure 
B)  performing simple task that are routine in nature 
C)  performing tasks that are done daily 
D)  performing tasks that do not have pre-established procedures 
A)  performing complex tasks under significant pressure 
B)  performing simple task that are routine in nature 
C)  performing tasks that are done daily 
D)  performing tasks that do not have pre-established procedures

Question 13

What is a typical statement a trainer would make to a senior executive to justify using error management as a training design method?

Accepted Answer

A)  The more errors trainees make the worse trainers look. 
B)  The fewer errors trainees make, the more successful the learning outcomes. 
C)  The more errors trainees make, the more successful the learning outcomes. 
D)  The fewer errors trainees make the better. 
A)  The more errors trainees make the worse trainers look. 
B)  The fewer errors trainees make, the more successful the learning outcomes. 
C)  The more errors trainees make, the more successful the learning outcomes. 
D)  The fewer errors trainees make the better.

Question 14

An instructor spends one hour lecturing students on the merits and processes required to produce a written training objective.She then requests that students apply the lecture material by producing a written training objective for a specific role.What training method is being used by this instructor?

Accepted Answer

A)  blended method 
B)  active practice method 
C)  condition of practice method 
D)  goal orientation method 
A)  blended method 
B)  active practice method 
C)  condition of practice method 
D)  goal orientation method

Question 15

ABC Ltd.has made a strategic decision to expand into China.As such,it made the decision to provide six managers training in basic Mandarin.Given this training decision,ABC Ltd.will most likely purchase the program from an outside supplier.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of developing training programs internally versus purchasing packaged programs.

Accepted Answer

Internally developed programs have advan

Question 17

Error-management training occurs when training programs are designed so as to minimize the likelihood of trainees committing errors during the training process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The final written person analysis should contain three key components including performance,condition,and criterion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

What are the two most important factors to consider when making a purchase decision for a training program?

Accepted Answer

A)  cost of the program and number of potential trainees 
B)  time required to deliver the program and current knowledge of employees 
C)  expertise of the external service provider and senior management preference 
D)  urgency of delivery and level of front-line management support 
A)  cost of the program and number of potential trainees 
B)  time required to deliver the program and current knowledge of employees 
C)  expertise of the external service provider and senior management preference 
D)  urgency of delivery and level of front-line management support

Question 20

A productive response is where the trainee passively uses the training content rather than watching,listening,or imitating the trainer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Training objectives should closely resemble the needs analysis.

Which tasks are similar to those worked on during training?

Which of the following scenarios is an example of distributed practice?

Which two sources might trainers consider to determine the training content?

When considering conditions during training,what would typically be associated with overlearning?

Describe the differences between massed and distributed practice,and explain the benefits of each.

A cost-benefit analysis is necessary to determine the best option for a training program.

How can error training improve learning and performance?

What key component for a final written training objective would be related to the statement "Joe will be able write a short two-page story without making grammatical or spelling errors"?

Which statement is congruent with the notion of distributed practice?

What is the term for a session in which team members establish their roles and responsibilities and performance expectations prior to a team practice session?

Under what condition(s)would overlearning be an appropriate approach?

What is a typical statement a trainer would make to a senior executive to justify using error management as a training design method?

ABC Ltd.has made a strategic decision to expand into China.As such,it made the decision to provide six managers training in basic Mandarin.Given this training decision,ABC Ltd.will most likely purchase the program from an outside supplier.

Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of developing training programs internally versus purchasing packaged programs.

Error-management training occurs when training programs are designed so as to minimize the likelihood of trainees committing errors during the training process.

The final written person analysis should contain three key components including performance,condition,and criterion.

What are the two most important factors to consider when making a purchase decision for a training program?

A productive response is where the trainee passively uses the training content rather than watching,listening,or imitating the trainer.

The Training and Development Process

Organizational Learning

Learning and Motivation

The Needs Analysis Process

Off-The-Job Training Methods

On-The-Job Training Methods

Technology-Based Training Methods

Training Delivery

Transfer of Training

Training Evaluation

The Costs and Benefits of Training Programs

Training Programs

Management Development

The Evolution and Future of Training and Development

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Exam 5: Training Design

Training objectives should closely resemble the needs analysis.

Which tasks are similar to those worked on during training?

Which of the following scenarios is an example of distributed practice?

Which two sources might trainers consider to determine the training content?

When considering conditions during training,what would typically be associated with overlearning?

Describe the differences between massed and distributed practice,and explain the benefits of each.

A cost-benefit analysis is necessary to determine the best option for a training program.

How can error training improve learning and performance?

What key component for a final written training objective would be related to the statement "Joe will be able write a short two-page story without making grammatical or spelling errors"?

Which statement is congruent with the notion of distributed practice?

What is the term for a session in which team members establish their roles and responsibilities and performance expectations prior to a team practice session?

Under what condition(s)would overlearning be an appropriate approach?

What is a typical statement a trainer would make to a senior executive to justify using error management as a training design method?

ABC Ltd.has made a strategic decision to expand into China.As such,it made the decision to provide six managers training in basic Mandarin.Given this training decision,ABC Ltd.will most likely purchase the program from an outside supplier.

Compare and contrast the advantages and disadvantages of developing training programs internally versus purchasing packaged programs.

Error-management training occurs when training programs are designed so as to minimize the likelihood of trainees committing errors during the training process.

The final written person analysis should contain three key components including performance,condition,and criterion.

What are the two most important factors to consider when making a purchase decision for a training program?

A productive response is where the trainee passively uses the training content rather than watching,listening,or imitating the trainer.

The Training and Development Process

Organizational Learning

Learning and Motivation

The Needs Analysis Process

Off-The-Job Training Methods

On-The-Job Training Methods

Technology-Based Training Methods

Training Delivery

Transfer of Training

Training Evaluation

The Costs and Benefits of Training Programs

Training Programs

Management Development

The Evolution and Future of Training and Development

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