Question 1

Typically, on-the-job training (OJT) is unstructured and inconsistent. Identify best practices to structure OJT to enhance its effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

•Effectively prepare for instruction by breaking tasks down into important steps
•Prepare the necessary resources and support before training
•Show trainees how to perform the task and explain key points
•Have the trainee practice small parts and then the entire task
•Provide praise and constructive feedback
•Have the trainee practice until accurate reproduction is achieved
•Provide support materials to facilitate transfer
•Evaluate the OJT
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Question 2

Which of the following statements is most true of on-the-job training (OJT)?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is formal because it should be planned. 
B)  OJT cannot be used for training newly hired employees. 
C)  Skills learned through OJT are easily transferred to the job. 
D)  OJT results in higher audiovisual costs. 
A)  It is formal because it should be planned. 
B)  OJT cannot be used for training newly hired employees. 
C)  Skills learned through OJT are easily transferred to the job. 
D)  OJT results in higher audiovisual costs. C

Question 3

Adventure learning often results in high transfer of training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

The average annual wage for an apprentice is $50,000.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Suppose you would like to a train a group of managers to enhance their skill in providing employee feedback. Which of the following methods would be least appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A)  case study 
B)  role play 
C)  lecture and discussion 
D)  adventure learning 
A)  case study 
B)  role play 
C)  lecture and discussion 
D)  adventure learning

Question 6

Which of the following is not characteristic of case studies?

Accepted Answer

A)  They often depict realistic situations. 
B)  They allow trainees to analyze situations and make recommendations. 
C)  They allow trainees to act out skills. 
D)  Trainees' recommendations are hypothetical. 
A)  They often depict realistic situations. 
B)  They allow trainees to analyze situations and make recommendations. 
C)  They allow trainees to act out skills. 
D)  Trainees' recommendations are hypothetical.

Question 7

Apprenticeships are most common for white-collar positions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Consider guided-competency learning, social-competency learning, guided-contextual learning, and social-contextual learning. Fewer and fewer companies are using training methods from each of these four quadrants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In behavior modeling, key behaviors are typically performed in a specific order.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Development of effective self-directed learning typically begins with ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  writing trainee-centered learning objectives directly related to the tasks 
B)  conducting a job analysis to identify the tasks that must be covered 
C)  developing content for the learning package 
D)  developing an evaluation package 
A)  writing trainee-centered learning objectives directly related to the tasks 
B)  conducting a job analysis to identify the tasks that must be covered 
C)  developing content for the learning package 
D)  developing an evaluation package

Question 11

________ best prepares team members to step in and take the place of a member who may temporarily leave the team.

Accepted Answer

A)  Guided team self-correction 
B)  Cross training 
C)  Coordination training 
D)  Temporary team training 
A)  Guided team self-correction 
B)  Cross training 
C)  Coordination training 
D)  Temporary team training

Question 12

If companies have a limited budget for developing new training methods, the most appropriate hands-on training method would be what?

Accepted Answer

A)  simulation 
B)  team training 
C)  on-the-job training (OJT) 
D)  action learning 
A)  simulation 
B)  team training 
C)  on-the-job training (OJT) 
D)  action learning

Question 13

Business games mimic the competitive nature of business.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

In a role play, trainees practice their technical skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

________ is a process that involves a small group working on real problems.

Accepted Answer

A)  Action learning 
B)  Adventure learning 
C)  Cross training 
D)  Guided team self-correction 
A)  Action learning 
B)  Adventure learning 
C)  Cross training 
D)  Guided team self-correction

Question 16

On-the-job training is considered informal because it does not occur as part of a formal classroom program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following involves assisting a certified tradesperson at a work site?

Accepted Answer

A)  an apprenticeship 
B)  a simulation 
C)  a business game 
D)  a role play 
A)  an apprenticeship 
B)  a simulation 
C)  a business game 
D)  a role play

Question 18

Which of the following methods allows employees to take responsibility for all aspects of learning?

Accepted Answer

A)  self-directed learning 
B)  adult learning 
C)  apprenticeship 
D)  informal learning 
A)  self-directed learning 
B)  adult learning 
C)  apprenticeship 
D)  informal learning

Question 19

Which of the following requires the least amount of participation from trainees?

Accepted Answer

A)  apprenticeship 
B)  case study 
C)  simulation 
D)  audiovisual instruction 
A)  apprenticeship 
B)  case study 
C)  simulation 
D)  audiovisual instruction

Question 20

Which of the following is the first stage of an experiential learning training program?

Accepted Answer

A)  taking part in a behavioral simulation 
B)  analyzing the activity 
C)  gaining conceptual knowledge and theory 
D)  connecting theory with the activity 
A)  taking part in a behavioral simulation 
B)  analyzing the activity 
C)  gaining conceptual knowledge and theory 
D)  connecting theory with the activity

Typically, on-the-job training (OJT) is unstructured and inconsistent. Identify best practices to structure OJT to enhance its effectiveness.

Which of the following statements is most true of on-the-job training (OJT)?

Adventure learning often results in high transfer of training.

The average annual wage for an apprentice is $50,000.

Suppose you would like to a train a group of managers to enhance their skill in providing employee feedback. Which of the following methods would be least appropriate?

Which of the following is not characteristic of case studies?

Apprenticeships are most common for white-collar positions.

Consider guided-competency learning, social-competency learning, guided-contextual learning, and social-contextual learning. Fewer and fewer companies are using training methods from each of these four quadrants.

In behavior modeling, key behaviors are typically performed in a specific order.

Development of effective self-directed learning typically begins with ________.

________ best prepares team members to step in and take the place of a member who may temporarily leave the team.

If companies have a limited budget for developing new training methods, the most appropriate hands-on training method would be what?

Business games mimic the competitive nature of business.

In a role play, trainees practice their technical skills.

________ is a process that involves a small group working on real problems.

On-the-job training is considered informal because it does not occur as part of a formal classroom program.

Which of the following involves assisting a certified tradesperson at a work site?

Which of the following methods allows employees to take responsibility for all aspects of learning?

Which of the following requires the least amount of participation from trainees?

Which of the following is the first stage of an experiential learning training program?

Introduction to Employee Training and Development

Strategic Training

Needs Assessment

Learning and Transfer of Training

Program Design

Training Evaluation

Technology-Based Training Methods

Employee Development and Career Management

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

The Future of Training and Development

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Exam 7: Traditional Training Methods

Typically, on-the-job training (OJT) is unstructured and inconsistent. Identify best practices to structure OJT to enhance its effectiveness.

Which of the following statements is most true of on-the-job training (OJT)?

Adventure learning often results in high transfer of training.

The average annual wage for an apprentice is $50,000.

Suppose you would like to a train a group of managers to enhance their skill in providing employee feedback. Which of the following methods would be least appropriate?

Which of the following is not characteristic of case studies?

Apprenticeships are most common for white-collar positions.

Consider guided-competency learning, social-competency learning, guided-contextual learning, and social-contextual learning. Fewer and fewer companies are using training methods from each of these four quadrants.

In behavior modeling, key behaviors are typically performed in a specific order.

Development of effective self-directed learning typically begins with ________.

________ best prepares team members to step in and take the place of a member who may temporarily leave the team.

If companies have a limited budget for developing new training methods, the most appropriate hands-on training method would be what?

Business games mimic the competitive nature of business.

In a role play, trainees practice their technical skills.

________ is a process that involves a small group working on real problems.

On-the-job training is considered informal because it does not occur as part of a formal classroom program.

Which of the following involves assisting a certified tradesperson at a work site?

Which of the following methods allows employees to take responsibility for all aspects of learning?

Which of the following requires the least amount of participation from trainees?

Which of the following is the first stage of an experiential learning training program?

Introduction to Employee Training and Development

Strategic Training

Needs Assessment

Learning and Transfer of Training

Program Design

Training Evaluation

Technology-Based Training Methods

Employee Development and Career Management

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

The Future of Training and Development

Filters