Question 1

What are the components of mobile technology for learning?

Accepted Answer

Mobile technology allows learning to occur anywhere,at any time.Mobile technology consists of:
•Wireless transmission systems such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth that allow transmission of data without the need for physical connections between devices or between a device and an Internet connection.
•Mobile devices such as PDAs,smartphones,tablet computers,iPods,iPads,global positioning system (GPS)devices,and radio frequency identification chips (RFIDs).
•Software applications related to processing audio files,word processing,spreadsheets,Internet,e-mail,and instant messaging.

Question 2

Teleconferencing refers to asynchronous exchange of audio and video between two or more individuals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

_____ refers to directly translating an instructor-led,face-to-face training program to an online format.

Accepted Answer

A)  Repurposing 
B)  Rapid prototyping 
C)  Self-directedness 
D)  Webcasting 
A)  Repurposing 
B)  Rapid prototyping 
C)  Self-directedness 
D)  Webcasting A

Question 4

YouTube is a typical example for _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  shared workspaces 
B)  shared media 
C)  microblog 
D)  online chat room 
A)  shared workspaces 
B)  shared media 
C)  microblog 
D)  online chat room

Question 5

Virtual reality allows simulations to become even more realistic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Online training is best provided:

Accepted Answer

A)  during the trainees' personal time. 
B)  during breaks in the trainees' normal workday. 
C)  at the employee's desktop without time away from the job. 
D)  by using one- to two-hour training modules rather than a full-day training session. 
A)  during the trainees' personal time. 
B)  during breaks in the trainees' normal workday. 
C)  at the employee's desktop without time away from the job. 
D)  by using one- to two-hour training modules rather than a full-day training session.

Question 7

Online learning that merely repurposes an ineffective training program will result in effective training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In _____ type of simulation,trainees are presented with a situation and asked to make a decision that enables them to progress through the simulation.

Accepted Answer

A)  game-based 
B)  branching story 
C)  virtual lab 
D)  interactive spreadsheet 
A)  game-based 
B)  branching story 
C)  virtual lab 
D)  interactive spreadsheet

Question 9

In a traditional learning environment,_____.

Accepted Answer

A)  learning used to be a very dynamic process 
B)  communication on course content was primarily two-way 
C)  learning occurred primarily through exchanges with other learners 
D)  experts and resource materials were separate from the learning environment 
A)  learning used to be a very dynamic process 
B)  communication on course content was primarily two-way 
C)  learning occurred primarily through exchanges with other learners 
D)  experts and resource materials were separate from the learning environment

Question 10

In distance learning,trainees do not have control over the content and speed of learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is an advantage of simulations?

Accepted Answer

A)  Simulations provide learning situations with a high degree of human contact. 
B)  Trainees do not have to acquire any prior knowledge while playing a game. 
C)  Simulations can safely put employees in situations that would be dangerous in the real world. 
D)  Compared to the other training methods, the development cost of simulations is lower. 
A)  Simulations provide learning situations with a high degree of human contact. 
B)  Trainees do not have to acquire any prior knowledge while playing a game. 
C)  Simulations can safely put employees in situations that would be dangerous in the real world. 
D)  Compared to the other training methods, the development cost of simulations is lower.

Question 12

Which of the following is a disadvantage of distance learning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Distance learning fails to save travel costs for the company. 
B)  Weather conditions and satellite glitches create obstacles for distance learning. 
C)  It is difficult to bring content experts into a classroom as needed in distance learning. 
D)  Distance learning features one-way communication between people. 
A)  Distance learning fails to save travel costs for the company. 
B)  Weather conditions and satellite glitches create obstacles for distance learning. 
C)  It is difficult to bring content experts into a classroom as needed in distance learning. 
D)  Distance learning features one-way communication between people.

Question 13

New training technologies are unlikely to totally replace face-to-face instruction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

_____ is a computer-based technology that provides trainees with a three-dimensional learning experience.

Accepted Answer

A)  Podcasting 
B)  Virtual reality 
C)  Webcasting 
D)  Shared media 
A)  Podcasting 
B)  Virtual reality 
C)  Webcasting 
D)  Shared media

Question 15

Training programs should allow trainees to control the amount of feedback they receive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A major reason that companies adopt a learning management system (LMS)is to decentralize management of learning activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true of technology's influence on training and learning?

Accepted Answer

A)  New technologies have increased the administrative costs associated with delivering training to employees. 
B)  New training technologies will totally replace face-to-face instruction. 
C)  New technologies give employees access to and control of their own learning through relationships and collaborations with others. 
D)  New technologies add to the paperwork and time needed for administrative activities. 
A)  New technologies have increased the administrative costs associated with delivering training to employees. 
B)  New training technologies will totally replace face-to-face instruction. 
C)  New technologies give employees access to and control of their own learning through relationships and collaborations with others. 
D)  New technologies add to the paperwork and time needed for administrative activities.

Question 18

What does digital collaboration mean in training?

Accepted Answer

Digital collaboration is the use of tech

Question 19

Online learning is insufficient for teaching complex analytical,conceptual,and interpersonal skills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Online learning courses should be designed for the available bandwidth on the company's system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

What are the components of mobile technology for learning?

Teleconferencing refers to asynchronous exchange of audio and video between two or more individuals.

_____ refers to directly translating an instructor-led,face-to-face training program to an online format.

YouTube is a typical example for _____.

Virtual reality allows simulations to become even more realistic.

Online training is best provided:

Online learning that merely repurposes an ineffective training program will result in effective training.

In _____ type of simulation,trainees are presented with a situation and asked to make a decision that enables them to progress through the simulation.

In a traditional learning environment,_____.

In distance learning,trainees do not have control over the content and speed of learning.

Which of the following is an advantage of simulations?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of distance learning?

New training technologies are unlikely to totally replace face-to-face instruction.

_____ is a computer-based technology that provides trainees with a three-dimensional learning experience.

Training programs should allow trainees to control the amount of feedback they receive.

A major reason that companies adopt a learning management system (LMS)is to decentralize management of learning activities.

Which of the following statements is true of technology's influence on training and learning?

What does digital collaboration mean in training?

Online learning is insufficient for teaching complex analytical,conceptual,and interpersonal skills.

Online learning courses should be designed for the available bandwidth on the company's system.

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Exam 8: Technology-Based Training Methods

What are the components of mobile technology for learning?

Teleconferencing refers to asynchronous exchange of audio and video between two or more individuals.

_____ refers to directly translating an instructor-led,face-to-face training program to an online format.

YouTube is a typical example for _____.

Virtual reality allows simulations to become even more realistic.

Online training is best provided:

Online learning that merely repurposes an ineffective training program will result in effective training.

In _____ type of simulation,trainees are presented with a situation and asked to make a decision that enables them to progress through the simulation.

In a traditional learning environment,_____.

In distance learning,trainees do not have control over the content and speed of learning.

Which of the following is an advantage of simulations?

Which of the following is a disadvantage of distance learning?

New training technologies are unlikely to totally replace face-to-face instruction.

_____ is a computer-based technology that provides trainees with a three-dimensional learning experience.

Training programs should allow trainees to control the amount of feedback they receive.

A major reason that companies adopt a learning management system (LMS)is to decentralize management of learning activities.

Which of the following statements is true of technology's influence on training and learning?

What does digital collaboration mean in training?

Online learning is insufficient for teaching complex analytical,conceptual,and interpersonal skills.

Online learning courses should be designed for the available bandwidth on the company's system.

Introduction to Employee Training and Development

Strategic Training

Needs Assessment

Learning and Transfer of Training

Program Design

Training Evaluation

Traditional Training Methods

Employee Development and Career Management

Social Responsibility: Legal Issues, Managing Diversity, and Career Challenges

The Future of Training and Development

Filters