Question 1

Formative evaluation usually involves collecting quantitative data through tests or objective measures of performance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Describe the various reasons for evaluating the effectiveness of training programs.

Accepted Answer

There are multiple reasons to evaluate t

Question 3

It is necessary to limit return on investment (ROI) analysis to certain training programs as it can be costly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Among all training outcomes, cognitive outcomes are most frequently assessed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following statements best differentiates formative evaluation from summative evaluation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Formative evaluation mainly involves collecting quantitative data, whereas summative evaluation involves collecting qualitative data. 
B)  Formative evaluation takes place on the completion of training, whereas summative evaluation takes place during program design and development. 
C)  Formative evaluation focuses on how to make a training program better, whereas summative evaluation helps to determine the extent to which trainees have changed after training. 
D)  Formative evaluation includes measuring the monetary benefits that a company receives from a training program, whereas summative evaluation measures beliefs and opinions of the trainees. 
A)  Formative evaluation mainly involves collecting quantitative data, whereas summative evaluation involves collecting qualitative data. 
B)  Formative evaluation takes place on the completion of training, whereas summative evaluation takes place during program design and development. 
C)  Formative evaluation focuses on how to make a training program better, whereas summative evaluation helps to determine the extent to which trainees have changed after training. 
D)  Formative evaluation includes measuring the monetary benefits that a company receives from a training program, whereas summative evaluation measures beliefs and opinions of the trainees.

Question 6

Outcome measures are often perfectly related to each other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

_____ is a time period in which participants no longer receive training intervention.

Accepted Answer

A)  Regression 
B)  Mortality 
C)  Reversal 
D)  Maturation 
A)  Regression 
B)  Mortality 
C)  Reversal 
D)  Maturation

Question 8

The evaluation process ideally begins with _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  developing outcome measures 
B)  choosing an evaluation strategy 
C)  developing measurable learning objectives 
D)  conducting a needs analysis 
A)  developing outcome measures 
B)  choosing an evaluation strategy 
C)  developing measurable learning objectives 
D)  conducting a needs analysis

Question 9

A pencil-and-paper test is the best means for measuring skill-based outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A comparison group refers to a group of employees who participate in the evaluation study but do not attend the training program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

If trainers are interested in the generalizability of a study's results to other groups of employees, then they are said to be interested in the _____ of the study.

Accepted Answer

A)  outcome practicality 
B)  criterion relevance 
C)  external validity 
D)  outcome believability 
A)  outcome practicality 
B)  criterion relevance 
C)  external validity 
D)  outcome believability

Question 12

Typically, _____ are used to assess cognitive outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A)  attitude surveys 
B)  observations 
C)  focus groups 
D)  pencil-and-paper tests 
A)  attitude surveys 
B)  observations 
C)  focus groups 
D)  pencil-and-paper tests

Question 13

Once the costs and benefits of the training program are determined, ROI is calculated by dividing costs by benefits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Front-line supervisors are likely most concerned with which training outcomes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reactions 
B)  Return on expectations (RO
E)  
C)  Cognitive outcomes 
D)  Behavior and skill-based outcomes 
A)  Reactions 
B)  Return on expectations (RO
E)  
C)  Cognitive outcomes 
D)  Behavior and skill-based outcomes

Question 15

It is important to conduct a return on investment (ROI) analysis for nearly all training programs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Favorable trainee reactions are strongly connected with transfer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following statements is most true of comparison groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  The use of a comparison group poses a threat to internal validity. 
B)  Comparison group consists of a group of employees who do not attend the training program. 
C)  Employees in a comparison group have personal characteristics that are different from other trainees. 
D)  Use of a comparison group in training evaluation increases the possibility that changes found in the outcome measures are due to factors other than training. 
A)  The use of a comparison group poses a threat to internal validity. 
B)  Comparison group consists of a group of employees who do not attend the training program. 
C)  Employees in a comparison group have personal characteristics that are different from other trainees. 
D)  Use of a comparison group in training evaluation increases the possibility that changes found in the outcome measures are due to factors other than training.

Question 18

Improved self-efficacy beliefs relate to an affective learning outcome.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Pilot testing refers to the process of previewing the training program with potential trainees and managers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Behavior and skill-based outcomes are best measured by _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  surveys 
B)  interviews 
C)  focus groups 
D)  observations 
A)  surveys 
B)  interviews 
C)  focus groups 
D)  observations

Formative evaluation usually involves collecting quantitative data through tests or objective measures of performance.

Describe the various reasons for evaluating the effectiveness of training programs.

It is necessary to limit return on investment (ROI) analysis to certain training programs as it can be costly.

Among all training outcomes, cognitive outcomes are most frequently assessed.

Which of the following statements best differentiates formative evaluation from summative evaluation?

Outcome measures are often perfectly related to each other.

_____ is a time period in which participants no longer receive training intervention.

The evaluation process ideally begins with _____.

A pencil-and-paper test is the best means for measuring skill-based outcomes.

A comparison group refers to a group of employees who participate in the evaluation study but do not attend the training program.

If trainers are interested in the generalizability of a study's results to other groups of employees, then they are said to be interested in the _____ of the study.

Typically, _____ are used to assess cognitive outcomes.

Once the costs and benefits of the training program are determined, ROI is calculated by dividing costs by benefits.

Front-line supervisors are likely most concerned with which training outcomes?

It is important to conduct a return on investment (ROI) analysis for nearly all training programs.

Favorable trainee reactions are strongly connected with transfer.

Which of the following statements is most true of comparison groups?

Improved self-efficacy beliefs relate to an affective learning outcome.

Pilot testing refers to the process of previewing the training program with potential trainees and managers.

Behavior and skill-based outcomes are best measured by _____.

Introduction to Employee Training and Development

Strategic Training

Needs Assessment

Learning and Transfer of Training

Program Design

Traditional Training Methods

Technology-Based Training Methods

Employee Development and Career Management

Social Responsibility: Legal Issues, Managing Diversity, and Career Challenges

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Exam 6: Training Evaluation

Formative evaluation usually involves collecting quantitative data through tests or objective measures of performance.

Describe the various reasons for evaluating the effectiveness of training programs.

It is necessary to limit return on investment (ROI) analysis to certain training programs as it can be costly.

Among all training outcomes, cognitive outcomes are most frequently assessed.

Which of the following statements best differentiates formative evaluation from summative evaluation?

Outcome measures are often perfectly related to each other.

_____ is a time period in which participants no longer receive training intervention.

The evaluation process ideally begins with _____.

A pencil-and-paper test is the best means for measuring skill-based outcomes.

A comparison group refers to a group of employees who participate in the evaluation study but do not attend the training program.

If trainers are interested in the generalizability of a study's results to other groups of employees, then they are said to be interested in the _____ of the study.

Typically, _____ are used to assess cognitive outcomes.

Once the costs and benefits of the training program are determined, ROI is calculated by dividing costs by benefits.

Front-line supervisors are likely most concerned with which training outcomes?

It is important to conduct a return on investment (ROI) analysis for nearly all training programs.

Favorable trainee reactions are strongly connected with transfer.

Which of the following statements is most true of comparison groups?

Improved self-efficacy beliefs relate to an affective learning outcome.

Pilot testing refers to the process of previewing the training program with potential trainees and managers.

Behavior and skill-based outcomes are best measured by _____.

Introduction to Employee Training and Development

Strategic Training

Needs Assessment

Learning and Transfer of Training

Program Design

Traditional Training Methods

Technology-Based Training Methods

Employee Development and Career Management

Social Responsibility: Legal Issues, Managing Diversity, and Career Challenges

The Future of Traini

Filters