Question 1

Training design influences learning but is not likely to influence learner engagement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Attentional advice has been found to have a negative effect on skill-based learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

You have decided to incorporate error-management elements into a sales training program you are designing. As you require senior management support for your program, you decide to put together a short report supporting the value of including elements of error-management in your sales program. Which of the following should NOT be included in your report?

Accepted Answer

A)  errors are a source of negative feedback which can be helpful in training 
B)  errors can be foundational in the learning process 
C)  trainees tend to enjoy training sessions that include error-management elements 
D)  errors force learners to develop error-recovery strategies which lead to improved performance 
A)  errors are a source of negative feedback which can be helpful in training 
B)  errors can be foundational in the learning process 
C)  trainees tend to enjoy training sessions that include error-management elements 
D)  errors force learners to develop error-recovery strategies which lead to improved performance

Question 4

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 5

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

Accepted Answer

Internally developed programs have advan

Question 6

Distinguish between error training and error-avoidant training.

Accepted Answer

Error training-errors are a source of ne

Question 7

a) Explain the purposes of training objectives in terms of their importance to trainers, trainees, and managers, providing at least one example for each.?
b) A final written training objective should include three components. Identify and describe those three components.

Accepted Answer

a) Training objectives are important to

Question 8

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 9

Company ABC is currently experiencing a notable increase in the number of "bullying" incidents at work. A needs analysis determines that in fact employees did not understand how their behaviour was making colleagues uncomfortable. As a result, it decided to launch immediately a companywide training program to address bullying at work. What would you suggest ABC's next step should be?

Accepted Answer

A)  issue a comprehensive request for proposal 
B)  partner with a local university or college 
C)  ask the human resource department to do an organizational analysis 
D)  start an organizational analysis to determine who in the organization should lead this project 
A)  issue a comprehensive request for proposal 
B)  partner with a local university or college 
C)  ask the human resource department to do an organizational analysis 
D)  start an organizational analysis to determine who in the organization should lead this project

Question 10

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 11

What was the focus of the training program at the University of British Columbia that was mentioned in your textbook?

Accepted Answer

A)  diversity training 
B)  mindfulness training 
C)  safety training 
D)  team training 
A)  diversity training 
B)  mindfulness training 
C)  safety training 
D)  team training

Question 12

What is the meaning and purpose of active learning and how do you design a training program for active learning?

Accepted Answer

Active learning is an approach to traini

Question 13

Which stage in the model of training effectiveness includes elements of active practice and conditions of practice?

Accepted Answer

A)  trainee characteristics 
B)  training design 
C)  individual behaviour and performance 
D)  organizational effectiveness 
A)  trainee characteristics 
B)  training design 
C)  individual behaviour and performance 
D)  organizational effectiveness

Question 14

Analogical tasks are tasks that are performed by employees that resemble tasks performed in training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What conclusions can you draw from research presented in the textbook on error-management training?

Accepted Answer

A)  it is effective for performance during training but not for post-training performance 
B)  it is more effective for tasks that require routine expertise 
C)  it is more effective for the performance of tasks that require adaptive expertise 
D)  trainers should avoid using error-management training 
A)  it is effective for performance during training but not for post-training performance 
B)  it is more effective for tasks that require routine expertise 
C)  it is more effective for the performance of tasks that require adaptive expertise 
D)  trainers should avoid using error-management training

Question 16

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 17

Coaching and performance aids are two examples of blended training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

One way to maximize learner engagement is to provide clear, detailed, and timely feedback throughout training.

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

Which of the following conditions of practice would be classified as a "pre-training intervention"?

Accepted Answer

A)  deciding to have mastery goals in the program 
B)  distributing practice so training may be broken up by rest periods 
C)  providing feedback to trainees on their ongoing performance 
D)  ensuring the program has elements of overlearning in its design 
A)  deciding to have mastery goals in the program 
B)  distributing practice so training may be broken up by rest periods 
C)  providing feedback to trainees on their ongoing performance 
D)  ensuring the program has elements of overlearning in its design

Training design influences learning but is not likely to influence learner engagement.

Attentional advice has been found to have a negative effect on skill-based 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?

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

Distinguish between error training and error-avoidant training.

a) Explain the purposes of training objectives in terms of their importance to trainers, trainees, and managers, providing at least one example for each.? b) A final written training objective should include three components. Identify and describe those three components.

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

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?

What was the focus of the training program at the University of British Columbia that was mentioned in your textbook?

What is the meaning and purpose of active learning and how do you design a training program for active learning?

Which stage in the model of training effectiveness includes elements of active practice and conditions of practice?

Analogical tasks are tasks that are performed by employees that resemble tasks performed in training.

What conclusions can you draw from research presented in the textbook on error-management training?

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.

Coaching and performance aids are two examples of blended training.

One way to maximize learner engagement is to provide clear, detailed, and timely feedback throughout training.

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

Which of the following conditions of practice would be classified as a "pre-training intervention"?

The Training and Development Process

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

Training Costs and Benefits

Training Programs

Management and Leadership Development

The Evolution and Future of Training and Development

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Exam 4: Training Design

Training design influences learning but is not likely to influence learner engagement.

Attentional advice has been found to have a negative effect on skill-based 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?

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

Distinguish between error training and error-avoidant training.

a) Explain the purposes of training objectives in terms of their importance to trainers, trainees, and managers, providing at least one example for each.? b) A final written training objective should include three components. Identify and describe those three components.

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

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?

What was the focus of the training program at the University of British Columbia that was mentioned in your textbook?

What is the meaning and purpose of active learning and how do you design a training program for active learning?

Which stage in the model of training effectiveness includes elements of active practice and conditions of practice?

Analogical tasks are tasks that are performed by employees that resemble tasks performed in training.

What conclusions can you draw from research presented in the textbook on error-management training?

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.

Coaching and performance aids are two examples of blended training.

One way to maximize learner engagement is to provide clear, detailed, and timely feedback throughout training.

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

Which of the following conditions of practice would be classified as a "pre-training intervention"?

The Training and Development Process

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

Training Costs and Benefits

Training Programs

Management and Leadership Development

The Evolution and Future of Training and Development

Filters