Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

In general, repurposing is not considered an advisable strategy for developing online learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

The use of social media as a learning tool will be ineffective in a company that _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  has a significant number of Millennials 
B)  requires substantial teamwork 
C)  requires centralized decision making 
D)  has geographically dispersed employees 
A)  has a significant number of Millennials 
B)  requires substantial teamwork 
C)  requires centralized decision making 
D)  has geographically dispersed employees C

Question 4

Which of the following is a disadvantage of training through virtual worlds?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is ineffective for employees who are not in the same location or country to have access to training. 
B)  It has no scope for teamwork exercises and group problem solving. 
C)  It is inappropriate for learners totally new to the work world, as it may confuse and overwhelm them. 
D)  It fails to provide a place to meet with trainers, managers, or other employees who can serve as teachers. 
A)  It is ineffective for employees who are not in the same location or country to have access to training. 
B)  It has no scope for teamwork exercises and group problem solving. 
C)  It is inappropriate for learners totally new to the work world, as it may confuse and overwhelm them. 
D)  It fails to provide a place to meet with trainers, managers, or other employees who can serve as teachers.

Question 5

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 most other training methods, development costs are 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 most other training methods, development costs are lower.

Question 6

Describe the ways the use of new technology has benefited training and learning.

Accepted Answer

New technology has changed and improved

Question 7

_____ 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 8

Which of the following is not a benefit of MOOCs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Completion rates are high. 
B)  They are low cost, accessible, and cover a wide range of topics. 
C)  Learning happens through engaging short lectures combined with interaction with the course material, other students, and the instructor. 
D)  They emphasize applying knowledge and skills using role plays, cases, and projects. 
A)  Completion rates are high. 
B)  They are low cost, accessible, and cover a wide range of topics. 
C)  Learning happens through engaging short lectures combined with interaction with the course material, other students, and the instructor. 
D)  They emphasize applying knowledge and skills using role plays, cases, and projects.

Question 9

YouTube is a typical example of _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  a shared workspace 
B)  shared media 
C)  a microblog 
D)  an online chat room 
A)  a shared workspace 
B)  shared media 
C)  a microblog 
D)  an online chat room

Question 10

Virtual reality allows simulations to become even more realistic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

_____ refers to the learner's involvement with the training material and assessing their progress toward learning.

Accepted Answer

A)  Repurposing 
B)  Rapid prototyping 
C)  Metacognition 
D)  Self-regulation 
A)  Repurposing 
B)  Rapid prototyping 
C)  Metacognition 
D)  Self-regulation

Question 12

In a virtual lab type of simulation, trainees _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  interact with a computer representation of the job for which they are being trained 
B)  are given a set of business rules 
C)  enter their decisions into a spreadsheet that shows how the decisions affect the business 
D)  are presented with a situation and asked to make a choice or decision 
A)  interact with a computer representation of the job for which they are being trained 
B)  are given a set of business rules 
C)  enter their decisions into a spreadsheet that shows how the decisions affect the business 
D)  are presented with a situation and asked to make a choice or decision

Question 13

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. 
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 have made training less lifelike. 
A)  New technologies have increased the administrative costs associated with delivering training. 
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 have made training less lifelike.

Question 14

_____ are used as a support tool that employees refer to when they have problems or decisions that they feel exceed their current knowledge and skills.

Accepted Answer

A)  Expert systems 
B)  Virtual worlds 
C)  Branching stories 
D)  Virtual labs 
A)  Expert systems 
B)  Virtual worlds 
C)  Branching stories 
D)  Virtual labs

Question 15

A _____refers to software tools that enable communication in short bursts of text, links, and multimedia through stand-alone applications or through online communities

Accepted Answer

A)  blog 
B)  wiki 
C)  microblog 
D)  shared media 
A)  blog 
B)  wiki 
C)  microblog 
D)  shared media

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 is not true regarding the effectiveness of online learning?

Accepted Answer

A)  Online instruction is more effective than face-to-face learning for declarative knowledge. 
B)  Online instruction is better than classroom instruction for procedural knowledge. 
C)  Trainees who benefit most are those who take more time and practice more. 
D)  Online learning is not effective for all learners, particularly those with low computer self-efficacy. 
A)  Online instruction is more effective than face-to-face learning for declarative knowledge. 
B)  Online instruction is better than classroom instruction for procedural knowledge. 
C)  Trainees who benefit most are those who take more time and practice more. 
D)  Online learning is not effective for all learners, particularly those with low computer self-efficacy.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

_____ 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

Question 20

To create a positive online learning experience, _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  content that is unrelated to the learning objectives should be included 
B)  the use of multiple types of media should be avoided as they may be distracting 
C)  there should be prompts to promote self-regulation 
D)  modules should be fairly long to promote overlearning 
A)  content that is unrelated to the learning objectives should be included 
B)  the use of multiple types of media should be avoided as they may be distracting 
C)  there should be prompts to promote self-regulation 
D)  modules should be fairly long to promote overlearning

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

In general, repurposing is not considered an advisable strategy for developing online learning.

The use of social media as a learning tool will be ineffective in a company that _____.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of training through virtual worlds?

Which of the following is an advantage of simulations?

Describe the ways the use of new technology has benefited training and learning.

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

Which of the following is not a benefit of MOOCs?

YouTube is a typical example of _____.

Virtual reality allows simulations to become even more realistic.

_____ refers to the learner's involvement with the training material and assessing their progress toward learning.

In a virtual lab type of simulation, trainees _____.

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

_____ are used as a support tool that employees refer to when they have problems or decisions that they feel exceed their current knowledge and skills.

A _____refers to software tools that enable communication in short bursts of text, links, and multimedia through stand-alone applications or through online communities

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

Which of the following is not true regarding the effectiveness of online learning?

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

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

To create a positive online learning experience, _____.

Introduction to Employee Training and Development

Strategic Training

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Exam 8: Technology-Based Training Methods

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

In general, repurposing is not considered an advisable strategy for developing online learning.

The use of social media as a learning tool will be ineffective in a company that _____.

Which of the following is a disadvantage of training through virtual worlds?

Which of the following is an advantage of simulations?

Describe the ways the use of new technology has benefited training and learning.

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

Which of the following is not a benefit of MOOCs?

YouTube is a typical example of _____.

Virtual reality allows simulations to become even more realistic.

_____ refers to the learner's involvement with the training material and assessing their progress toward learning.

In a virtual lab type of simulation, trainees _____.

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

_____ are used as a support tool that employees refer to when they have problems or decisions that they feel exceed their current knowledge and skills.

A _____refers to software tools that enable communication in short bursts of text, links, and multimedia through stand-alone applications or through online communities

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

Which of the following is not true regarding the effectiveness of online learning?

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

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

To create a positive online learning experience, _____.

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 Traini

Filters