Question 1

When using matching questions, the list of stimuli should be longer than eight items and the list of responses should be 50% longer than the list of stimuli.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Julio had just completed a training session and wanted to assess how the students felt about his presentational skills. Which type of instrument does your text recommend to help gather this information?

Accepted Answer

A)  Multiple choice exam 
B)  Short essay answers 
C)  Semantic differential scale 
A)  Multiple choice exam 
B)  Short essay answers 
C)  Semantic differential scale C

Question 3

The cost/benefit ratio is calculated by

Accepted Answer

A)  dividing the Program Benefits by the Program Costs. 
B)  dividing the Program Costs by the Program Benefits. 
C)  multiplying the Program and the Program Benefits. 
D)  adding the Program Costs and Program Benefits. 
A)  dividing the Program Benefits by the Program Costs. 
B)  dividing the Program Costs by the Program Benefits. 
C)  multiplying the Program and the Program Benefits. 
D)  adding the Program Costs and Program Benefits. B

Question 4

Factors that contribute to______ problems include unclear skill rating criteria and poor training.

Accepted Answer

A)  assessment 
B)  assessment interpretation 
C)  interrater reliability 
D)  language interpretation 
A)  assessment 
B)  assessment interpretation 
C)  interrater reliability 
D)  language interpretation

Question 5

Exam items over some training content can be included even though they were not covered in the training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Triangulation uses both quantitative and qualitative measuring designs to assess training effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Computing a cost/benefit ratio translates learning outcomes into benefits for the company or department paying for the training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The most common method of assessing affective learning is to develop a survey or questionnaire.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

In a multiple choice question, the stem is the

Accepted Answer

A)  alternative choice answer. 
B)  answer to the question. 
C)  incorrect response. 
D)  question or incomplete statement. 
A)  alternative choice answer. 
B)  answer to the question. 
C)  incorrect response. 
D)  question or incomplete statement.

Question 10

Essay exam items

Accepted Answer

A)  eliminate rote memorization. 
B)  are as efficient as multiple-choice and matching exams. 
C)  always allow for focused answers. 
D)  require citations. 
A)  eliminate rote memorization. 
B)  are as efficient as multiple-choice and matching exams. 
C)  always allow for focused answers. 
D)  require citations.

Question 11

Cognitive learning focuses on_____

Accepted Answer

A)  whether or not the trainees learned the training content. 
B)  whether or not the trainees liked the content. 
C)  whether or not the trainees liked the trainer. 
D)  whether or not the trainees can perform the skills learned during the training. 
A)  whether or not the trainees learned the training content. 
B)  whether or not the trainees liked the content. 
C)  whether or not the trainees liked the trainer. 
D)  whether or not the trainees can perform the skills learned during the training.

Question 12

List the 2 advantage and 2 disadvantage of essay questions.

Accepted Answer

Advantages
Eliminates the possibility of

Question 13

List and define the three ways behaviors can be assessed.

Accepted Answer

Atomistic assessment determines if the b

Question 14

The type of scale that presents trainees with a range of choices from "strongly agree" to "strongly disagree" is a/an

Accepted Answer

A)  Likert-type scale. 
B)  Semantic differential scale. 
C)  Questionnaire 
D)  Interview scale 
A)  Likert-type scale. 
B)  Semantic differential scale. 
C)  Questionnaire 
D)  Interview scale

Question 15

When writing exams______,

Accepted Answer

A)  the number of questions should be determined by how important the objective is. 
B)  questions should be randomly ordered so test-takers cannot use other questions to aid in responses. 
C)  there should be a variety of test items-multiple choice, matching, essay, etc. 
D)  a pilot test should not be conducted so that test-takers cannot access the test before it is given. 
A)  the number of questions should be determined by how important the objective is. 
B)  questions should be randomly ordered so test-takers cannot use other questions to aid in responses. 
C)  there should be a variety of test items-multiple choice, matching, essay, etc. 
D)  a pilot test should not be conducted so that test-takers cannot access the test before it is given.

Question 16

What are the three components that all behavioral assessment instruments possess?

Accepted Answer

A)  Behavioral items, skill ratings, and skill criteria 
B)  Behavioral items, likert-scale, and skill criteria 
C)  Likert-scale, skill criteria, and a short answer section for elaboration 
D)  Skill rating, skill criteria, and comments section 
A)  Behavioral items, skill ratings, and skill criteria 
B)  Behavioral items, likert-scale, and skill criteria 
C)  Likert-scale, skill criteria, and a short answer section for elaboration 
D)  Skill rating, skill criteria, and comments section

Question 17

Travis had designed and delivered a two-week training program on managing conflict. His superiors want him to shorten the training to one week. Which type assessment will be most helpful in determining which portion of the training he can leave out and still maintain the effectiveness of the program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pre-test only 
B)  Pre/post test 
C)  Pre/post test with control group 
D)  Repeated measures 
A)  Pre-test only 
B)  Pre/post test 
C)  Pre/post test with control group 
D)  Repeated measures

Question 18

List 3 guidelines for writing and administering exams

Accepted Answer

Write exams that cover each aspect of th

Question 19

The cost/benefit ratio is used to________

Accepted Answer

A)  give an exact dollar amount of a training program's impact. 
B)  determine return on investment. 
C)  say with certainty of effective a training program is. 
D)  both a and c 
A)  give an exact dollar amount of a training program's impact. 
B)  determine return on investment. 
C)  say with certainty of effective a training program is. 
D)  both a and c

Question 20

Writing a variety of different types of exam items will not help the trainer to assess different levels of learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

When using matching questions, the list of stimuli should be longer than eight items and the list of responses should be 50% longer than the list of stimuli.

Julio had just completed a training session and wanted to assess how the students felt about his presentational skills. Which type of instrument does your text recommend to help gather this information?

The cost/benefit ratio is calculated by

Factors that contribute to______ problems include unclear skill rating criteria and poor training.

Exam items over some training content can be included even though they were not covered in the training.

Triangulation uses both quantitative and qualitative measuring designs to assess training effectiveness.

Computing a cost/benefit ratio translates learning outcomes into benefits for the company or department paying for the training.

The most common method of assessing affective learning is to develop a survey or questionnaire.

In a multiple choice question, the stem is the

Essay exam items

Cognitive learning focuses on_____

List the 2 advantage and 2 disadvantage of essay questions.

List and define the three ways behaviors can be assessed.

The type of scale that presents trainees with a range of choices from "strongly agree" to "strongly disagree" is a/an

When writing exams______,

What are the three components that all behavioral assessment instruments possess?

List 3 guidelines for writing and administering exams

The cost/benefit ratio is used to________

Writing a variety of different types of exam items will not help the trainer to assess different levels of learning.

Introduction to Training

How Adults Learn

Conducing a Needs Assessment and Task Analysis

Developing Objectives and Designing Curriculum

Designing Training Content

Using Training Methods

Using Technology and Presentational Aids

Developing Training Plans

Delivering Training

Managing Conflict in the Training Classroom

Trends and Career Opportunities in Training and Development

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Exam 11: Assessing Learning Objectives

When using matching questions, the list of stimuli should be longer than eight items and the list of responses should be 50% longer than the list of stimuli.

Julio had just completed a training session and wanted to assess how the students felt about his presentational skills. Which type of instrument does your text recommend to help gather this information?

The cost/benefit ratio is calculated by

Factors that contribute to______ problems include unclear skill rating criteria and poor training.

Exam items over some training content can be included even though they were not covered in the training.

Triangulation uses both quantitative and qualitative measuring designs to assess training effectiveness.

Computing a cost/benefit ratio translates learning outcomes into benefits for the company or department paying for the training.

The most common method of assessing affective learning is to develop a survey or questionnaire.

In a multiple choice question, the stem is the

Essay exam items

Cognitive learning focuses on_____

List the 2 advantage and 2 disadvantage of essay questions.

List and define the three ways behaviors can be assessed.

The type of scale that presents trainees with a range of choices from "strongly agree" to "strongly disagree" is a/an

When writing exams______,

What are the three components that all behavioral assessment instruments possess?

List 3 guidelines for writing and administering exams

The cost/benefit ratio is used to________

Writing a variety of different types of exam items will not help the trainer to assess different levels of learning.

Introduction to Training

How Adults Learn

Conducing a Needs Assessment and Task Analysis

Developing Objectives and Designing Curriculum

Designing Training Content

Using Training Methods

Using Technology and Presentational Aids

Developing Training Plans

Delivering Training

Managing Conflict in the Training Classroom

Trends and Career Opportunities in Training and Development

Filters