Question 1

Sophisticated multimedia programs can be costly.Some estimates reference that it may take 300 hours of development time to produce one hour of instruction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Many organizations prefer a webinar over a seminar given the lower costs associated with lodging and travel.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a method of synchronous training?

Accepted Answer

A)  electronic performance support system 
B)  video conferencing 
C)  virtual classroom 
D)  webinar 
A)  electronic performance support system 
B)  video conferencing 
C)  virtual classroom 
D)  webinar A

Question 4

Blogs and wikis are examples of two technologies that facilitate the notion of social constructivism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

ABC Inc.has a sales force that is dispersed across Canada.ABC has contracted a world renowned sales expert to conduct training sessions with all its employees.The VP of human resources asks you for a cost-effective training method that would allow the training to occur without incurring transportation and lodging cost.What method would you recommend?

Accepted Answer

A)  EPSS 
B)  video conferencing 
C)  self-directed conference 
D)  asynchronous 
A)  EPSS 
B)  video conferencing 
C)  self-directed conference 
D)  asynchronous

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT an important design factor for computer-based training programs?

Accepted Answer

A)  stories 
B)  feedback 
C)  games 
D)  lectures 
A)  stories 
B)  feedback 
C)  games 
D)  lectures

Question 7

Technology-based training is a training method that uses technology to deliver course content.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following terms is described as a self-initiated,learner-controlled form of collaborative learning,leveraging social networks to share,create,and use knowledge and information?

Accepted Answer

A)  synchronous learning 
B)  computer-based learning 
C)  EPSS learning 
D)  generative learning 
A)  synchronous learning 
B)  computer-based learning 
C)  EPSS learning 
D)  generative learning

Question 9

Personalization refers to structuring the training program so that trainees feel that they are engaged in a conversation with the program.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

An electronic performance support system is simply a digital variation of a traditional performance aid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A review of 96 studies that compared classroom training to computer-based training concluded that both training approaches are equally effective.The only exception appears to indicate that classroom instruction is more effective in declarative knowledge acquisition.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A wiki is a webpage that is collaborative in design,where users share,contribute and modify information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Define and describe at least two advantages and disadvantages of distance learning.

Accepted Answer

Distance learning describes methods in w

Question 14

From the perspective of proper instructional design principles,discuss factors that need to be considered when creating technology-based training courses.

Accepted Answer

In order for technology-based training t

Question 15

Identify and briefly describe the benefits and limitations of self-directed learning.

Accepted Answer

Self-directed learning has several benef

Question 16

Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of synchronous training?

Accepted Answer

A)  Trainees often lack motivation given the non-interactive nature of this training. 
B)  Trainees may not learn all there is to know, or learn the wrong things. 
C)  Trainees may waste time. 
D)  Trainees lose flexibility to pick when they will train. 
A)  Trainees often lack motivation given the non-interactive nature of this training. 
B)  Trainees may not learn all there is to know, or learn the wrong things. 
C)  Trainees may waste time. 
D)  Trainees lose flexibility to pick when they will train.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a design principle for computer-based training?

Accepted Answer

A)  multimedia principle 
B)  contiguity principle 
C)  modality principle 
D)  customization principle 
A)  multimedia principle 
B)  contiguity principle 
C)  modality principle 
D)  customization principle

Question 18

With which instructional method for computer-based training can feedback be incorporated?

Accepted Answer

A)  simulation 
B)  game 
C)  webinar 
D)  webcast 
A)  simulation 
B)  game 
C)  webinar 
D)  webcast

Question 19

Web conferencing allows experts and trainees to share knowledge across geographical locations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Under what circumstances are classroom instruction and computer-based training equally effective?

Accepted Answer

A)  when the trainees are all close in age 
B)  when the trainees are all equally educated 
C)  when the trainees are taught with the same instructional methods 
D)  when the trainees are trained with experienced trainers 
A)  when the trainees are all close in age 
B)  when the trainees are all equally educated 
C)  when the trainees are taught with the same instructional methods 
D)  when the trainees are trained with experienced trainers

Sophisticated multimedia programs can be costly.Some estimates reference that it may take 300 hours of development time to produce one hour of instruction.

Many organizations prefer a webinar over a seminar given the lower costs associated with lodging and travel.

Which of the following is NOT a method of synchronous training?

Blogs and wikis are examples of two technologies that facilitate the notion of social constructivism.

Which of the following is NOT an important design factor for computer-based training programs?

Technology-based training is a training method that uses technology to deliver course content.

Which of the following terms is described as a self-initiated,learner-controlled form of collaborative learning,leveraging social networks to share,create,and use knowledge and information?

Personalization refers to structuring the training program so that trainees feel that they are engaged in a conversation with the program.

An electronic performance support system is simply a digital variation of a traditional performance aid.

A review of 96 studies that compared classroom training to computer-based training concluded that both training approaches are equally effective.The only exception appears to indicate that classroom instruction is more effective in declarative knowledge acquisition.

A wiki is a webpage that is collaborative in design,where users share,contribute and modify information.

Define and describe at least two advantages and disadvantages of distance learning.

From the perspective of proper instructional design principles,discuss factors that need to be considered when creating technology-based training courses.

Identify and briefly describe the benefits and limitations of self-directed learning.

Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of synchronous training?

Which of the following is NOT a design principle for computer-based training?

With which instructional method for computer-based training can feedback be incorporated?

Web conferencing allows experts and trainees to share knowledge across geographical locations.

Under what circumstances are classroom instruction and computer-based training equally effective?

The Training and Development Process

Organizational Learning

Learning and Motivation

The Needs Analysis Process

Training Design

Off-The-Job Training Methods

On-The-Job Training Methods

Training Delivery

Transfer of Training

Training Evaluation

The Costs and Benefits of Training Programs

Training Programs

Management Development

The Evolution and Future of Training and Development

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Exam 8: Technology-Based Training Methods

Sophisticated multimedia programs can be costly.Some estimates reference that it may take 300 hours of development time to produce one hour of instruction.

Many organizations prefer a webinar over a seminar given the lower costs associated with lodging and travel.

Which of the following is NOT a method of synchronous training?

Blogs and wikis are examples of two technologies that facilitate the notion of social constructivism.

Which of the following is NOT an important design factor for computer-based training programs?

Technology-based training is a training method that uses technology to deliver course content.

Which of the following terms is described as a self-initiated,learner-controlled form of collaborative learning,leveraging social networks to share,create,and use knowledge and information?

Personalization refers to structuring the training program so that trainees feel that they are engaged in a conversation with the program.

An electronic performance support system is simply a digital variation of a traditional performance aid.

A review of 96 studies that compared classroom training to computer-based training concluded that both training approaches are equally effective.The only exception appears to indicate that classroom instruction is more effective in declarative knowledge acquisition.

A wiki is a webpage that is collaborative in design,where users share,contribute and modify information.

Define and describe at least two advantages and disadvantages of distance learning.

From the perspective of proper instructional design principles,discuss factors that need to be considered when creating technology-based training courses.

Identify and briefly describe the benefits and limitations of self-directed learning.

Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of synchronous training?

Which of the following is NOT a design principle for computer-based training?

With which instructional method for computer-based training can feedback be incorporated?

Web conferencing allows experts and trainees to share knowledge across geographical locations.

Under what circumstances are classroom instruction and computer-based training equally effective?

The Training and Development Process

Organizational Learning

Learning and Motivation

The Needs Analysis Process

Training Design

Off-The-Job Training Methods

On-The-Job Training Methods

Training Delivery

Transfer of Training

Training Evaluation

The Costs and Benefits of Training Programs

Training Programs

Management Development

The Evolution and Future of Training and Development

Filters