Question 1

Name and describe the three phases of training program design.

Accepted Answer

The three phases of the program design process include pre-training, the learning event, and post-training. It is important to consider what happens before training, during training, and after training. Training should not be considered an isolated event.
Phase 1-Pre-Training
Involves preparing, motivating, and energizing trainees to attend the learning event
Phase 2-The Learning Event
Involves preparing instruction and the physical environment to facilitate learning
Phase 3-Post-Training
Refers to transfer of training, getting learners to apply what they have learned to their work

Question 2

Which generational cohort tends to prefer blended learning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Traditionalists 
B)  Baby Boomers 
C)  Millennials 
D)  Gen Xers 
A)  Traditionalists 
B)  Baby Boomers 
C)  Millennials 
D)  Gen Xers C

Question 3

Which of the following strategies is least appropriate for far transfer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Teaching general concepts, broad principles, or key behaviors 
B)  Focusing on principles that might apply to a greater set of contexts beyond those presented in the training session 
C)  Using standardized procedures, processes, and checklists 
D)  Providing a list of prompts or questions to help trigger thoughts and questions from trainees 
A)  Teaching general concepts, broad principles, or key behaviors 
B)  Focusing on principles that might apply to a greater set of contexts beyond those presented in the training session 
C)  Using standardized procedures, processes, and checklists 
D)  Providing a list of prompts or questions to help trigger thoughts and questions from trainees C

Question 4

If training emphasizes total group discussion and no small-group interaction, a ________ seating arrangement will be most effective.

Accepted Answer

A)  conference-type 
B)  horseshoe 
C)  fan-type 
D)  classroom-type 
A)  conference-type 
B)  horseshoe 
C)  fan-type 
D)  classroom-type

Question 5

A(n) ________ is a written document that includes the steps that a trainee and manager will take to ensure that training transfers to the job.

Accepted Answer

A)  concept map 
B)  design document 
C)  performance appraisal 
D)  action plan 
A)  concept map 
B)  design document 
C)  performance appraisal 
D)  action plan

Question 6

What features are necessary to make microlearning effective?

Accepted Answer

The following are characteristics of eff

Question 7

How can opportunity to perform be measured? What might low levels of opportunity to perform indicate?

Accepted Answer

Opportunity to perform can be measured b

Question 8

Jane has been a trainer for many years. She believes that trainees today lack any motivation to learn. This attitude is apparent to her trainees. Her trainees then fail to exert personal initiative, as expected. What phenomenon is most likely occurring in this instance?

Accepted Answer

A)  expectancy theory 
B)  low self-efficacy 
C)  behavior modeling 
D)  self-fulling prophecy 
A)  expectancy theory 
B)  low self-efficacy 
C)  behavior modeling 
D)  self-fulling prophecy

Question 9

Counter to intuition, using managers and employees as trainers decreases the perceived meaningfulness of the training content.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A(n) ________ gets learners into the appropriate mental state for learning and allows them to understand the personal and work-related meaningfulness of course content.

Accepted Answer

A)  concept map 
B)  request for proposal 
C)  action plan 
D)  application assignment 
A)  concept map 
B)  request for proposal 
C)  action plan 
D)  application assignment

Question 11

Content curation refers to creating a group of pictures that tell a story.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The larger the room, the more a trainer's gestures and movements must be exaggerated to get the audience's attention.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Compared to other generations, Millennials prefer training methods that allow them to work at their own pace and look to trainers to share their expertise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is a major aide in communicating tacit knowledge?

Accepted Answer

A)  Product formula 
B)  Manual 
C)  Discussion 
D)  Procedure document 
A)  Product formula 
B)  Manual 
C)  Discussion 
D)  Procedure document

Question 15

Describe the difference between near and far transfer and then articulate strategies to enhance each type of transfer.

Accepted Answer

Near transfer refers to applying learned

Question 16

Which of the following statements is most true of Traditionalists?

Accepted Answer

A)  They don't mind being put on the spot in front of others. 
B)  They dislike trainers asking them to share their experiences. 
C)  They prefer dynamic learning environments. 
D)  Most Traditionalists are now in retirement. 
A)  They don't mind being put on the spot in front of others. 
B)  They dislike trainers asking them to share their experiences. 
C)  They prefer dynamic learning environments. 
D)  Most Traditionalists are now in retirement.

Question 17

A curriculum covers more specific learning objectives and addresses a more limited number of competencies than a course or program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Incorporating novelty and fun into a training course can promote learner engagement, but may have little effect on helping learners commit training content to memory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Conference type seating is most appropriate when training involves small group discussions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Companies experience loss of explicit and tacit knowledge when older employees retire.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Name and describe the three phases of training program design.

Which generational cohort tends to prefer blended learning?

Which of the following strategies is least appropriate for far transfer?

If training emphasizes total group discussion and no small-group interaction, a ________ seating arrangement will be most effective.

A(n) ________ is a written document that includes the steps that a trainee and manager will take to ensure that training transfers to the job.

What features are necessary to make microlearning effective?

How can opportunity to perform be measured? What might low levels of opportunity to perform indicate?

Jane has been a trainer for many years. She believes that trainees today lack any motivation to learn. This attitude is apparent to her trainees. Her trainees then fail to exert personal initiative, as expected. What phenomenon is most likely occurring in this instance?

Counter to intuition, using managers and employees as trainers decreases the perceived meaningfulness of the training content.

A(n) ________ gets learners into the appropriate mental state for learning and allows them to understand the personal and work-related meaningfulness of course content.

Content curation refers to creating a group of pictures that tell a story.

The larger the room, the more a trainer's gestures and movements must be exaggerated to get the audience's attention.

Compared to other generations, Millennials prefer training methods that allow them to work at their own pace and look to trainers to share their expertise.

Which of the following is a major aide in communicating tacit knowledge?

Describe the difference between near and far transfer and then articulate strategies to enhance each type of transfer.

Which of the following statements is most true of Traditionalists?

A curriculum covers more specific learning objectives and addresses a more limited number of competencies than a course or program.

Incorporating novelty and fun into a training course can promote learner engagement, but may have little effect on helping learners commit training content to memory.

Conference type seating is most appropriate when training involves small group discussions.

Companies experience loss of explicit and tacit knowledge when older employees retire.

Introduction to Employee Training and Development

Strategic Training

Needs Assessment

Learning and Transfer of Training

Training Evaluation

Traditional Training Methods

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 5: Program Design

Name and describe the three phases of training program design.

Which generational cohort tends to prefer blended learning?

Which of the following strategies is least appropriate for far transfer?

If training emphasizes total group discussion and no small-group interaction, a ________ seating arrangement will be most effective.

A(n) ________ is a written document that includes the steps that a trainee and manager will take to ensure that training transfers to the job.

What features are necessary to make microlearning effective?

How can opportunity to perform be measured? What might low levels of opportunity to perform indicate?

Jane has been a trainer for many years. She believes that trainees today lack any motivation to learn. This attitude is apparent to her trainees. Her trainees then fail to exert personal initiative, as expected. What phenomenon is most likely occurring in this instance?

Counter to intuition, using managers and employees as trainers decreases the perceived meaningfulness of the training content.

A(n) ________ gets learners into the appropriate mental state for learning and allows them to understand the personal and work-related meaningfulness of course content.

Content curation refers to creating a group of pictures that tell a story.

The larger the room, the more a trainer's gestures and movements must be exaggerated to get the audience's attention.

Compared to other generations, Millennials prefer training methods that allow them to work at their own pace and look to trainers to share their expertise.

Which of the following is a major aide in communicating tacit knowledge?

Describe the difference between near and far transfer and then articulate strategies to enhance each type of transfer.

Which of the following statements is most true of Traditionalists?

A curriculum covers more specific learning objectives and addresses a more limited number of competencies than a course or program.

Incorporating novelty and fun into a training course can promote learner engagement, but may have little effect on helping learners commit training content to memory.

Conference type seating is most appropriate when training involves small group discussions.

Companies experience loss of explicit and tacit knowledge when older employees retire.

Introduction to Employee Training and Development

Strategic Training

Needs Assessment

Learning and Transfer of Training

Training Evaluation

Traditional Training Methods

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