Question 1

The role of a trainer has changed from a knowledge-keeper to a knowledge-facilitator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Research has found that HR practices such as learning and career development opportunities have a positive effect on individual and group learning but NOT organizational learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which learning level is considered a starting point for organizational learning?

Accepted Answer

A)  group learning 
B)  formal learning 
C)  divisional learning 
D)  individual learning 
A)  group learning 
B)  formal learning 
C)  divisional learning 
D)  individual learning

Question 4

Variables such as demographics, industry-centric learning, changes in the nature of work, and social media are the driving forces behind the concept of Learning 2.0.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following HR functions would you NOT classify as strategic in nature?

Accepted Answer

A)  managing and leading organizational change 
B)  designing and delivering training initiatives 
C)  managing organizational knowledge-sharing initiatives 
D)  designing organizational succession-planning initiatives 
A)  managing and leading organizational change 
B)  designing and delivering training initiatives 
C)  managing organizational knowledge-sharing initiatives 
D)  designing organizational succession-planning initiatives

Question 6

A multilevel systems model of organizational learning assumes learning occurs at three distinct yet interconnected levels. Which of the following is NOT one of those levels?

Accepted Answer

A)  human capital level 
B)  organizational level 
C)  group level 
D)  individual level 
A)  human capital level 
B)  organizational level 
C)  group level 
D)  individual level

Question 7

What is technology and web-based instruction especially well suited for when it comes to training and development?

Accepted Answer

A)  self-directed learning 
B)  fostering interactive learning environments 
C)  blended learning 
D)  instructor-led learning 
A)  self-directed learning 
B)  fostering interactive learning environments 
C)  blended learning 
D)  instructor-led learning

Question 8

What was the catalyst behind TELUS changing its corporate learning philosophy?

Accepted Answer

A)  realization of the significant role technology plays in learning 
B)  the result of a strategic corporate-level review of their processes 
C)  realization that internal programs were simply too expensive 
D)  realization that learning is not an event but rather an ongoing multifaceted process 
A)  realization of the significant role technology plays in learning 
B)  the result of a strategic corporate-level review of their processes 
C)  realization that internal programs were simply too expensive 
D)  realization that learning is not an event but rather an ongoing multifaceted process

Question 9

As a performance consultant, the trainer provides not only training and development, but also solutions to performance problems.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The Institute for Performance and Learning has developed a set of competencies for learning professionals that is based on the Association for Talent Development competency model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

According to the evolution of learning model shown in the text, what type of training was evident in the period 2000-2005?

Accepted Answer

A)  classroom (instructor-led) and e-learning 
B)  e-learning and blended learning 
C)  classroom (instructor-led) 
D)  e-learning 
A)  classroom (instructor-led) and e-learning 
B)  e-learning and blended learning 
C)  classroom (instructor-led) 
D)  e-learning

Question 12

The Association for Talent Development competency model includes 10 specific areas of expertise.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A learning organization uses existing information and knowledge to change and modify its behaviour in order to achieve its objectives and improve its effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a foundational competency in the ATD competency model framework?

Accepted Answer

A)  industry knowledge 
B)  interpersonal skills 
C)  management skills 
D)  personal skills 
A)  industry knowledge 
B)  interpersonal skills 
C)  management skills 
D)  personal skills

Question 15

Which of the following factors are important at the group level?

Accepted Answer

A)  vision and leadership 
B)  group structure and reporting relationships 
C)  level of complexity and task interdependence 
D)  a system in place to reward individuals for learning and applying newly found skills/knowledge 
A)  vision and leadership 
B)  group structure and reporting relationships 
C)  level of complexity and task interdependence 
D)  a system in place to reward individuals for learning and applying newly found skills/knowledge

Question 16

The goal of social constructivism is to create interactive learning environments in which training participants learn from instructors, participants learn from each other, and the instructor learns on her own.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The Association for Talent and Development has recently introduced a detailed set of competencies addressing the training styles required of training and development professionals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Organizational learning can be represented with a multilevel systems model that has four levels of learning including societal, organizational, group, and individual.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The Association for Talent Development has created a competency model anchored by six foundational competencies. Which of the following is NOT included as a foundational competency?

Accepted Answer

A)  business skills 
B)  personal skills 
C)  training skills 
D)  technology skills 
A)  business skills 
B)  personal skills 
C)  training skills 
D)  technology skills

Question 20

Which of the following conclusions about a multilevel systems model of organization learning is supported by the content in the textbook?

Accepted Answer

A)  Learning is a dynamic process that involves three levels that are interconnected. 
B)  Values and norms play no role in this process. 
C)  Learning and sharing processes in organizations are not material to creating organizational learning. 
D)  Levels of learning are influenced by financial resources in organizations. 
A)  Learning is a dynamic process that involves three levels that are interconnected. 
B)  Values and norms play no role in this process. 
C)  Learning and sharing processes in organizations are not material to creating organizational learning. 
D)  Levels of learning are influenced by financial resources in organizations.

The role of a trainer has changed from a knowledge-keeper to a knowledge-facilitator.

Research has found that HR practices such as learning and career development opportunities have a positive effect on individual and group learning but NOT organizational learning.

Which learning level is considered a starting point for organizational learning?

Variables such as demographics, industry-centric learning, changes in the nature of work, and social media are the driving forces behind the concept of Learning 2.0.

Which of the following HR functions would you NOT classify as strategic in nature?

A multilevel systems model of organizational learning assumes learning occurs at three distinct yet interconnected levels. Which of the following is NOT one of those levels?

What is technology and web-based instruction especially well suited for when it comes to training and development?

What was the catalyst behind TELUS changing its corporate learning philosophy?

As a performance consultant, the trainer provides not only training and development, but also solutions to performance problems.

The Institute for Performance and Learning has developed a set of competencies for learning professionals that is based on the Association for Talent Development competency model.

According to the evolution of learning model shown in the text, what type of training was evident in the period 2000-2005?

The Association for Talent Development competency model includes 10 specific areas of expertise.

A learning organization uses existing information and knowledge to change and modify its behaviour in order to achieve its objectives and improve its effectiveness.

Which of the following is NOT a foundational competency in the ATD competency model framework?

Which of the following factors are important at the group level?

The goal of social constructivism is to create interactive learning environments in which training participants learn from instructors, participants learn from each other, and the instructor learns on her own.

The Association for Talent and Development has recently introduced a detailed set of competencies addressing the training styles required of training and development professionals.

Organizational learning can be represented with a multilevel systems model that has four levels of learning including societal, organizational, group, and individual.

The Association for Talent Development has created a competency model anchored by six foundational competencies. Which of the following is NOT included as a foundational competency?

Which of the following conclusions about a multilevel systems model of organization learning is supported by the content in the textbook?

The Training and Development Process

Learning and Motivation

The Needs Analysis Process

Training Design

Off The Job Training Methods

On The Job Training Methods

Technology-Based Training Methods

Training Delivery

Transfer of Training

Training Evaluation

Training Costs and Benefits

Training Programs

Management and Leadership Development

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Exam 14: The Evolution and Future of Training and Development

The role of a trainer has changed from a knowledge-keeper to a knowledge-facilitator.

Research has found that HR practices such as learning and career development opportunities have a positive effect on individual and group learning but NOT organizational learning.

Which learning level is considered a starting point for organizational learning?

Variables such as demographics, industry-centric learning, changes in the nature of work, and social media are the driving forces behind the concept of Learning 2.0.

Which of the following HR functions would you NOT classify as strategic in nature?

A multilevel systems model of organizational learning assumes learning occurs at three distinct yet interconnected levels. Which of the following is NOT one of those levels?

What is technology and web-based instruction especially well suited for when it comes to training and development?

What was the catalyst behind TELUS changing its corporate learning philosophy?

As a performance consultant, the trainer provides not only training and development, but also solutions to performance problems.

The Institute for Performance and Learning has developed a set of competencies for learning professionals that is based on the Association for Talent Development competency model.

According to the evolution of learning model shown in the text, what type of training was evident in the period 2000-2005?

The Association for Talent Development competency model includes 10 specific areas of expertise.

A learning organization uses existing information and knowledge to change and modify its behaviour in order to achieve its objectives and improve its effectiveness.

Which of the following is NOT a foundational competency in the ATD competency model framework?

Which of the following factors are important at the group level?

The goal of social constructivism is to create interactive learning environments in which training participants learn from instructors, participants learn from each other, and the instructor learns on her own.

The Association for Talent and Development has recently introduced a detailed set of competencies addressing the training styles required of training and development professionals.

Organizational learning can be represented with a multilevel systems model that has four levels of learning including societal, organizational, group, and individual.

The Association for Talent Development has created a competency model anchored by six foundational competencies. Which of the following is NOT included as a foundational competency?

Which of the following conclusions about a multilevel systems model of organization learning is supported by the content in the textbook?

The Training and Development Process

Learning and Motivation

The Needs Analysis Process

Training Design

Off The Job Training Methods

On The Job Training Methods

Technology-Based Training Methods

Training Delivery

Transfer of Training

Training Evaluation

Training Costs and Benefits

Training Programs

Management and Leadership Development

Filters