Question 1

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 2

What term describes the traditional approach of teaching trainees to reproduce specific behaviours in similar settings and situations as those experienced in training

Accepted Answer

A) routine practice 
B) routine training 
C) routine expertise 
D) routine knowledge 
A) routine practice 
B) routine training 
C) routine expertise 
D) routine knowledge

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Internally developed programs have advan

Question 4

Failure to prepare a comprehensive request for proposal may result in organizations purchasing a program that does not address the underlying training needs of an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The notion of metacognitive strategies includes two primary functions,control and monitoring.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In a way,training objectives serve to connect the needs analysis process with other elements of a training program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Via a needs analysis,your company has decided that its sales force are in need of training so as to drive greater sales in specific target markets.From a resource perspective,your company does not have the training resources to design and deliver this type of training.As such,senior management has requested that you develop a Request for Proposal (RFP)to identify a potential service provider for your sales training.What are some of the potential categories/sections you would use to prepare your company's RFP

Accepted Answer

Students should refer to the e

Question 8

A training objective has five key elements of the desired outcome,including who is to perform the task,what is the behaviour to be observed,when and where the behaviour is displayed,and why the behaviour is important.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Massed practice is sometimes referred to

Question 10

An instructor provides students with a diagram of the needs analysis process.What type of pre-training intervention does this represent

Accepted Answer

A) metacognitive strategy 
B) attentional advice 
C) advance organizer 
D) psychomotor condition 
A) metacognitive strategy 
B) attentional advice 
C) advance organizer 
D) psychomotor condition

Question 11

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 12

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.should purchase the program from an outside supplier.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Margaret attended a training session designed to teach "weekend mechanics" the basics of routine maintenance on Honda gas engines.To Margaret's surprise,she was able to apply the same basic principles to routine maintenance of different gas-powered engines in her garage.Which of the following terms best captures this generalization of knowledge from Honda engines to other gas-powered engines

Accepted Answer

A) subject-matter expertise 
B) routine expertise 
C) adaptive expertise 
D) active expertise 
A) subject-matter expertise 
B) routine expertise 
C) adaptive expertise 
D) active expertise

Question 14

What has research concluded about active learning

Accepted Answer

A) it is effective for developing adaptive expertise 
B) it is effective for learning rigid policies and procedures 
C) it provides the trainer with much more control over trainees' learning processes 
D) it gives trainees much less control over their learning experience 
A) it is effective for developing adaptive expertise 
B) it is effective for learning rigid policies and procedures 
C) it provides the trainer with much more control over trainees' learning processes 
D) it gives trainees much less control over their learning experience

Question 15

Conditions of practice may be implemented during training that include the notion of "massed practice." Which of the following statements aligns best with what "massed practice" refers to

Accepted Answer

A) whether the training material is learned one part at a time or in sequence 
B) training is conducted in one session without breaks between sessions 
C) the time horizons for the segments of a training program 
D) having performance becoming almost automatic in nature 
A) whether the training material is learned one part at a time or in sequence 
B) training is conducted in one session without breaks between sessions 
C) the time horizons for the segments of a training program 
D) having performance becoming almost automatic in nature

Question 16

"The call centre operator will be able to handle 20 inbound calls per day during his/her regular shift,using customer information software,and will be able to generate $850 in incremental revenue from new customers." In this scenario,what would "…..be able to generate $850 in incremental revenue" represent

Accepted Answer

A) what the trainee will be able to do after training 
B) the actual behaviour the trainee will demonstrate 
C) the conditions under which the behaviour will be demonstrated 
D) the standard by which the behaviour will be judged 
A) what the trainee will be able to do after training 
B) the actual behaviour the trainee will demonstrate 
C) the conditions under which the behaviour will be demonstrated 
D) the standard by which the behaviour will be judged

Question 17

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 this instructor using

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 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Before a training session begins,a group of trainees get together to determine and agree on team roles and responsibilities as well as team performance expectations for the group.Which of the following pre-training interventions is this group of trainees likely using

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 20

Peter is currently thinking about the numerous activities he has to do to design a training program.Which of the following is NOT an activity Peter is likely thinking about

Accepted Answer

A) determine what content should be provided to allow training objectives to be met 
B) determine how to calculate cost vs. benefits associated with the training program 
C) decide how training should be provided: on-the job, off-the-job, or e-learning 
D) create a statement describing what trainees should be able to do after training 
A) determine what content should be provided to allow training objectives to be met 
B) determine how to calculate cost vs. benefits associated with the training program 
C) decide how training should be provided: on-the job, off-the-job, or e-learning 
D) create a statement describing what trainees should be able to do after training

Which of the following scenarios is an example of distributed practice

What term describes the traditional approach of teaching trainees to reproduce specific behaviours in similar settings and situations as those experienced in training

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

Failure to prepare a comprehensive request for proposal may result in organizations purchasing a program that does not address the underlying training needs of an organization.

The notion of metacognitive strategies includes two primary functions,control and monitoring.

In a way,training objectives serve to connect the needs analysis process with other elements of a training program.

A training objective has five key elements of the desired outcome,including who is to perform the task,what is the behaviour to be observed,when and where the behaviour is displayed,and why the behaviour is important.

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

An instructor provides students with a diagram of the needs analysis process.What type of pre-training intervention does this represent

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

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.should purchase the program from an outside supplier.

What has research concluded about active learning

Conditions of practice may be implemented during training that include the notion of "massed practice." Which of the following statements aligns best with what "massed practice" refers to

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 this instructor using

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

Before a training session begins,a group of trainees get together to determine and agree on team roles and responsibilities as well as team performance expectations for the group.Which of the following pre-training interventions is this group of trainees likely using

Peter is currently thinking about the numerous activities he has to do to design a training program.Which of the following is NOT an activity Peter is likely thinking about

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 and Leadership Development

The Evolution and Future of Training and Development

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Exam 5: Training Design

Which of the following scenarios is an example of distributed practice

What term describes the traditional approach of teaching trainees to reproduce specific behaviours in similar settings and situations as those experienced in training

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

Failure to prepare a comprehensive request for proposal may result in organizations purchasing a program that does not address the underlying training needs of an organization.

The notion of metacognitive strategies includes two primary functions,control and monitoring.

In a way,training objectives serve to connect the needs analysis process with other elements of a training program.

A training objective has five key elements of the desired outcome,including who is to perform the task,what is the behaviour to be observed,when and where the behaviour is displayed,and why the behaviour is important.

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

An instructor provides students with a diagram of the needs analysis process.What type of pre-training intervention does this represent

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

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.should purchase the program from an outside supplier.

What has research concluded about active learning

Conditions of practice may be implemented during training that include the notion of "massed practice." Which of the following statements aligns best with what "massed practice" refers to

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 this instructor using

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

Before a training session begins,a group of trainees get together to determine and agree on team roles and responsibilities as well as team performance expectations for the group.Which of the following pre-training interventions is this group of trainees likely using

Peter is currently thinking about the numerous activities he has to do to design a training program.Which of the following is NOT an activity Peter is likely thinking about

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 and Leadership Development

The Evolution and Future of Training and Development

Filters