Deck 12: Trends and Career Opportunities in Training and Development

Question 1

When presenting your training proposal, it is important to

A) use your training proposal document as a guide.
B) consider presenting a job talk.
C) ask for the training job
D) all of the above are vitally important to getting the job.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The difference between a training generalist and a training specialist is that:

A) a generalist makes more money than a specialist.
B) a generalist is a "jack-of-all-trades."
C) a generalist is usually housed in large training departments.
D) a generalist performs the same tasks everyday.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

The advantages of using teletraining include:

A) it is economical to organizations
B) it reaches remote locations
C) it is more interactive than face-to-face training
D) both a and b
E) both b and c

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Which of the following is not necessary in a needs assessment proposal?

A) Introduction of the trainer.
B) Description of the problem
C) Discussion of the sample.
D) Training curriculum

Question 5

Sara has discovered that their organization has been spending thousands of dollars fighting sexual harassment cases. She has contacted Greg to create a step-by-step outline on how to prevent sexual harassment. Sara's role is that of and Greg job is .

A) needs analyst, training and development manager
B) needs analyst, task analyst
C) training and development administrator, task analyst
D) needs analyst, presenter

Question 6

When making an oral presentation on needs-assessment results, you should invite:

A) opinion leaders
B) participants of the proposed training
C) individuals who make budgetary decisions
D) both a and b
E) both a and c

Question 7

A/an translates needs into learning objectives, develops training curricula, and selects appropriate training methods.

A) needs analyst
B) task analyst
C) program designer
D) assessment specialist

Question 8

Which statement offers the best advice for presenting training proposals?

A) When presenting a job talk, use a longer demonstration from one of the training modules
B) Ask for the training job.
C) Do not ask for the training job.
D) Be prepared to answer questions and don't worry about being brief.

Question 9

Alura has designed a training website on how to diffuse customer anger in a customer service environment by providing examples of what to expect if a specific communication behavior is used. This is an example of organizing training content by

A) topic.
B) process.
C) procedure.
D) both a and b
E) both a and c

Question 10

Luis a presenter in charge of delivering a training program on utilizing web documents for research purposes. At the close of his training he invites Randy to measure the outcomes of the training program. Which role is Randy performing?

A) training and development manager
B) needs analyst
C) program designer
D) assessment specialist

Question 11

The is responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, and controlling training and development operations.

A) training and development manager
B) needs analyst
C) training and development administrator
D) assessment specialist

Question 12

Matt is writing a training proposal and has begun explaining the cost/benefit ratio. Which section is he creating?

A) training budget
B) details of the training program
C) return on investment
D) target audience
E) learning objectives

Question 13

What sections are needed in a needs-assessment results report that are not needed in the proposal?

A) briefing of problem
B) needs assessment procedure
C) results
D) conclusions
E) both c and d

Question 14

When writing the trining proposal, where should the trainer review their credentials?

A) title and description
B) introduction
C) details of the training program
D) target audience
E) training budget

Question 15

A/an identifies what learners do not yet know or the important skills they cannot perform.

A) needs analyst
B) task analyst
C) assessment specialist
D) Presenter

Question 16

The difference between teletraining and computer-mediated training is that:

A) Teletraining favors cognitive and computer-mediated training favors behavioral learning objectives.
B) Teletraining can reach more participants than computer-mediated training.
C) Teletraining requires an internet connection and computer-mediated only uses a CD- ROM.
D) Teletraining can be more interactive than computer-mediated training.

Question 17

The idea that "if this happens, then you can expect this to occur" is best exemplified by training content by:

A) topic.
B) process.
C) procedure.
D) both a and b
E) both a and b

Question 18

The ensures that the facilities, equipment, materials, participants, and other components of a learning event are present and that the training program runs smoothly.

A) training and development manager
B) needs analyst
C) training and development administrator
D) assessment specialist

Question 19

The selects the appropriate training methods and develops lesson plans.

A) training and development manager
B) needs analyst
C) program designer
D) assessment specialist

Question 20

All of the following are ways to gain into the training business except:

A) complete and internship program.
B) join a professional training organization.
C) obtain a college education
D) wait for the right position to come along rather than trying to get your foot in the door.

Question 21

An advantage to using computer mediated training is that it is economical.

Question 22

An advantage to computer mediated training is that employees are self-motivated to complete the training program.

Question 23

List the four disadvantages to teletraining. How might some of these challenges be overcome?

Question 24

Teletraining favors affective and behavioral learning outcomes.

Question 25

Web-based training specialists know the differences between information and knowledge and how to convert information into knowledge.

Question 26

A training proposal discusses the deficiency of some type within the organization.

Question 27

Teletraining easily allows trainers to get trainees' feedback.

Question 28

Explain the idea of cost/benefit ratio and how it relates to whether or not you will get your proposal approved.

Question 29

Experts recommend that you keep a consistent layout style throughout your website.

Question 30

Joining professional training organizations can help you gain entry into the training profession.

Question 31

Knowledge is an assortment of facts and data.

Question 32

Explain the differences between being a training generalist and a training specialist.

Question 33

Explain the difference between organizing web based material by topic, procedures, and process. Offer an effective example for each type of organization.

Question 34

When writing a training proposal, you should describe the target audience

A) before describing the learning objectives.
B) after the introduction of the trainer credientials.
C) after the training budget.
D) after describing the learning objectives.

Question 35

Differentiate the needs assessment proposal from the training proposal.

Question 36

A media specialist is responsible for measuring the outcomes of the training program.