Question 1

Which term refers to a group of two or more trainees who agree to meet and discuss their progress using learned capabilities on the job?

Accepted Answer

A)  Quality circle 
B)  Focus group 
C)  Support network 
D)  Strategic group 
A)  Quality circle 
B)  Focus group 
C)  Support network 
D)  Strategic group

Question 2

A metaphor is a device such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations that assists in remembering something.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Describe the difference between near and far transfer and then articulate strategies to enhance each type of transfer.

Accepted Answer

Near transfer refers to applying learned

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true of knowledge management?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use of social networking sites hinders knowledge management. 
B)  It involves acquiring knowledge, studying problems, attending training, and using technology only within work. 
C)  It should be a central focus of training program design. 
D)  Creating communities of practice and using "after-action reviews" at the end of each project facilitates knowledge management. 
A)  Use of social networking sites hinders knowledge management. 
B)  It involves acquiring knowledge, studying problems, attending training, and using technology only within work. 
C)  It should be a central focus of training program design. 
D)  Creating communities of practice and using "after-action reviews" at the end of each project facilitates knowledge management.

Question 5

Using managers and employees as trainers decreases the perceived meaningfulness of the training content.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Traditionalists prefer active learning environments and innovative training techniques.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Describe different strategies to involve learners in a training session and how to facilitate discussions.

Accepted Answer

A number of strategies may be useful to

Question 8

Which of the following strategies is least appropriate for far transfer?

Accepted Answer

A)  Teaching general concepts, broad principles, or key behaviors 
B)  Focusing on principles that might apply to a greater set of contexts beyond those presented in the training session 
C)  Using standardized procedures, processes, and checklists 
D)  Providing a list of prompts or questions to help trigger thoughts and questions from trainees 
A)  Teaching general concepts, broad principles, or key behaviors 
B)  Focusing on principles that might apply to a greater set of contexts beyond those presented in the training session 
C)  Using standardized procedures, processes, and checklists 
D)  Providing a list of prompts or questions to help trigger thoughts and questions from trainees

Question 9

To encourage self-management, it is important to emphasize that lapses are evidence of personal failure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Traditional classroom-type seating makes it difficult for trainees to work in teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A(n) _____ is a written document that includes the steps that a trainee and manager will take to ensure that training transfers to the job.

Accepted Answer

A)  concept map 
B)  design document 
C)  performance appraisal 
D)  action plan 
A)  concept map 
B)  design document 
C)  performance appraisal 
D)  action plan

Question 12

The dimensions of Myers-Briggs Type Indicator combine to form eighteen personality types.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true of lesson plans?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are typically less detailed than a design document. 
B)  They ensure that both the trainee and the trainer are aware of the course and program objectives. 
C)  They include several courses and mainly focus on developing a set of competencies needed to perform a job. 
D)  They are not documented. 
A)  They are typically less detailed than a design document. 
B)  They ensure that both the trainee and the trainer are aware of the course and program objectives. 
C)  They include several courses and mainly focus on developing a set of competencies needed to perform a job. 
D)  They are not documented.

Question 14

Fan-type seating is ineffective for training that includes trainees working in groups and teams.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Kitty has been a trainer for many years, and she has become disillusioned with her trainees. She believes that trainees today lack any motivation to learn. This attitude is apparent to her trainees, and her trainees then fail to exert personal initiative, as expected. What phenomenon is most likely occurring in this instance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Expectancy theory 
B)  Low self-efficacy 
C)  Behavior modeling 
D)  Self-fulling prophecy 
A)  Expectancy theory 
B)  Low self-efficacy 
C)  Behavior modeling 
D)  Self-fulling prophecy

Question 16

Millennials like to learn by working alone and helping others to learn.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

When using an outside vendor to provide training services, it is important to consider the extent to which the training program will be customized based on a company's needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Explicit knowledge _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  mainly consists of personal knowledge based on individual experience 
B)  can be communicated only through discussion and demonstrations 
C)  can be managed by a knowledge management system 
D)  is highly influenced by perceptions and values 
A)  mainly consists of personal knowledge based on individual experience 
B)  can be communicated only through discussion and demonstrations 
C)  can be managed by a knowledge management system 
D)  is highly influenced by perceptions and values

Question 19

When a series of steps must be followed in a specific way to complete a task successfully, then training should be designed with an emphasis on far transfer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The traditional classroom-type arrangement is good for role-play exercises that involve trainees working in groups of two or three.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which term refers to a group of two or more trainees who agree to meet and discuss their progress using learned capabilities on the job?

A metaphor is a device such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations that assists in remembering something.

Describe the difference between near and far transfer and then articulate strategies to enhance each type of transfer.

Which of the following statements is true of knowledge management?

Using managers and employees as trainers decreases the perceived meaningfulness of the training content.

Traditionalists prefer active learning environments and innovative training techniques.

Describe different strategies to involve learners in a training session and how to facilitate discussions.

Which of the following strategies is least appropriate for far transfer?

To encourage self-management, it is important to emphasize that lapses are evidence of personal failure.

Traditional classroom-type seating makes it difficult for trainees to work in teams.

A(n) _____ is a written document that includes the steps that a trainee and manager will take to ensure that training transfers to the job.

The dimensions of Myers-Briggs Type Indicator combine to form eighteen personality types.

Which of the following statements is true of lesson plans?

Fan-type seating is ineffective for training that includes trainees working in groups and teams.

Millennials like to learn by working alone and helping others to learn.

When using an outside vendor to provide training services, it is important to consider the extent to which the training program will be customized based on a company's needs.

Explicit knowledge _____.

When a series of steps must be followed in a specific way to complete a task successfully, then training should be designed with an emphasis on far transfer.

The traditional classroom-type arrangement is good for role-play exercises that involve trainees working in groups of two or three.

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Exam 5: Program Design

Which term refers to a group of two or more trainees who agree to meet and discuss their progress using learned capabilities on the job?

A metaphor is a device such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations that assists in remembering something.

Describe the difference between near and far transfer and then articulate strategies to enhance each type of transfer.

Which of the following statements is true of knowledge management?

Using managers and employees as trainers decreases the perceived meaningfulness of the training content.

Traditionalists prefer active learning environments and innovative training techniques.

Describe different strategies to involve learners in a training session and how to facilitate discussions.

Which of the following strategies is least appropriate for far transfer?

To encourage self-management, it is important to emphasize that lapses are evidence of personal failure.

Traditional classroom-type seating makes it difficult for trainees to work in teams.

A(n) _____ is a written document that includes the steps that a trainee and manager will take to ensure that training transfers to the job.

The dimensions of Myers-Briggs Type Indicator combine to form eighteen personality types.

Which of the following statements is true of lesson plans?

Fan-type seating is ineffective for training that includes trainees working in groups and teams.

Millennials like to learn by working alone and helping others to learn.

When using an outside vendor to provide training services, it is important to consider the extent to which the training program will be customized based on a company's needs.

Explicit knowledge _____.

When a series of steps must be followed in a specific way to complete a task successfully, then training should be designed with an emphasis on far transfer.

The traditional classroom-type arrangement is good for role-play exercises that involve trainees working in groups of two or three.

Introduction to Employee Training and Development

Strategic Training

Needs Assessment

Learning and Transfer of Training

Training Evaluation

Traditional Training Methods

Technology-Based Training Methods

Employee Development and Career Management

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

The Future of Traini

Filters