Exam 8: Technology Based Training Methods

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

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

Web 2.0 technologies provide potentially significant benefits for stakeholders.Which of the following is NOT one of those benefits

Given the potentially high development cost associated with computer-based training,what would you include as a salient factor when justifying this expenditure to senior management

Which of the following is a potential disadvantage of synchronous training

What might trainees experience during computer-based training when they lack face-to-face interaction with an instructor and other trainees

One of the key benefits of computer-based training is the system's ability to record participation and trainee results,which may allow a company to limit its liability should it have to prove employees in fact completed specific training activities.

Based on information provided in the textbook,studies that compared computer-based training to classroom instruction found that,on average,computer-based training was 12 percent more effective than classroom for teaching procedural knowledge.

Which of the following statements relating to feedback is supported by evidence provided in the textbook

According to the textbook,an electronic performance support system has several advantages over classroom training including better transfer of training rate.

Which of the following would NOT be considered a best practice when designing effective virtual training programs

As part of a training program,a trainer uploads an article for review.She then asks trainees to provide feedback on content during a chat session.What type of training is being used in this scenario

Volvo and Sprint value their brand and how they are viewed by customers.Which design factor is referenced in the textbook as being used by both of these companies to emphasize their brand image

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

Which of the following statements is aligned with evidence provided in the textbook comparing computer-based training to classroom instruction

Which of the following is NOT an advantageous feature of self-directed learning

What type of web format would you use if you were going to provide a presentation to a group of trainees

Which instructional method describes the process of addressing individual trainees' preferences and needs

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

The use of technology for training is becoming more popular in both Canada and the United States,albeit it is doing so at a relatively slow rate.