Question 1

Which of the following training methods would be most appropriate for teaching conceptual and design skills?

Accepted Answer

A) Management Games 
B) Demonstrations 
C) Job Rotation 
D) Behavior Modeling 
E) Projects

Question 2

In step one of the training process, we conduct a _________ to determine what training is necessary to improve performance.

Accepted Answer

A) needs assessment 
B) return on investment 
C) metrics analysis 
D) quarterly audit 
E) training audit

Question 3

Alex is unsure he will be successful in the upcoming management training program.He thinks he might not have the right educational and experiential background to do well in the training.Alex is demonstrating _____________.

Accepted Answer

A) low self-efficacy 
B) high self-efficacy 
C) low self-esteem 
D) high self-esteem 
E) willingness

Question 4

________ distance learning is a process in which a student can sign in to a training site at any point in time.

Accepted Answer

A) Standardized 
B) Cross-trained 
C) Motivated 
D) Self-directed 
E) Asynchronous

Question 5

Learning is any relatively permanent change in behavior that occurs as a result of experience or practice.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Training is primarily intended for _________ use by the individual being trained.

Accepted Answer

A) immediate 
B) future 
C) temporary 
D) emergency 
E) long-term

Question 7

Allie is showing Sam how to process certain types of laboratory specimens.Allie always works one-on-one with new-hire employees.Sam and Allie are engaged in a training activity known as ___________.

Accepted Answer

A) distance training 
B) classroom training 
C) on-the-job training 
D) simulation training 
E) alternative training

Question 8

_____________ is defined as any relatively permanent change in behavior that occurs as a result of experience or practice.

Accepted Answer

A) Ability 
B) Determination 
C) Self-efficacy 
D) Learning

Question 9

With management games, trainees work as a team to manage a simulated company over several game periods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Explain the difference between "synchronous" distance learning and "asynchronous" distance learning.

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Jason is looking for a method of training his employees that will provide hands-on experience and allow for the instructor to customize the training to each employee's needs.Jason's best choice of training method would be ________ training.

Accepted Answer

A) on-the-job 
B) classroom 
C) distance 
D) simulation 
E) alternative

Question 12

Discuss operant conditioning.How can it be used to make training successful?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

"I don't think anything is wrong with our current process.Why learn a new process?" is the type of statement employees would say if they were ___________ to learn.

Accepted Answer

A) unwilling 
B) unable 
C) pretending 
D) procrastinating 
E) determined

Question 14

Selecting the types of delivery for a training partly depends on what information is being transferred.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Anya is looking for a method of training her employees that will provide consistent knowledge and information about company policies to a large number of people.Anya's best choice of training method would be ________ training.

Accepted Answer

A) on-the-job 
B) classroom 
C) distance 
D) simulation 
E) alternative

Question 16

If a training needs assessment is not done properly, all of the following can occur with the exception of:

Accepted Answer

A) Training may cover the wrong information 
B) We may determine that an issue is based on poor performance rather than lack of knowledge 
C) We may end up creating a program that is unnecessary 
D) The wrong employees may be asked to participate 
E) Employees may not be able to absorb the information

Question 17

Which one of the following is NOT true of the comparison between training and development?

Accepted Answer

A) Training has a current focus, while development has a future orientation 
B) Companies tend to be criticized for a lack of training but not for a lack of development 
C) Participation in training and development both benefit the employee 
D) The primary goal of training is preparation for the current job, while the primary goal of development is preparation for future jobs 
E) Development has a current focus, training is long-term oriented

Question 18

Readiness for training is a combination of:

Accepted Answer

A) concern and empathy. 
B) ability and willingness. 
C) opportunity and conscientiousness. 
D) socialization and guidance. 
E) support and ability.

Question 19

In step two of the training process, we select a method of shaping employee behavior based on _____________________.

Accepted Answer

A) preferred learning styles 
B) learning theory 
C) assessments 
D) personality inventories 
E) training audit

Question 20

After Ahmad completed training on the use of the new forklift, Ahmad's supervisor made notes on how well Ahmad handled the equipment.Ahmad's supervisor was completing a(n) _________ assessment of training.

Accepted Answer

A) reaction 
B) learning 
C) behavior 
D) results 
E) alternative

Exam 7: Training, Learning, Talent Management, and Development

Which of the following training methods would be most appropriate for teaching conceptual and design skills?

In step one of the training process, we conduct a _________ to determine what training is necessary to improve performance.

Alex is unsure he will be successful in the upcoming management training program.He thinks he might not have the right educational and experiential background to do well in the training.Alex is demonstrating _____________.

________ distance learning is a process in which a student can sign in to a training site at any point in time.

Learning is any relatively permanent change in behavior that occurs as a result of experience or practice.

Training is primarily intended for _________ use by the individual being trained.

Allie is showing Sam how to process certain types of laboratory specimens.Allie always works one-on-one with new-hire employees.Sam and Allie are engaged in a training activity known as ___________.

_____________ is defined as any relatively permanent change in behavior that occurs as a result of experience or practice.

With management games, trainees work as a team to manage a simulated company over several game periods.

Explain the difference between "synchronous" distance learning and "asynchronous" distance learning.

Jason is looking for a method of training his employees that will provide hands-on experience and allow for the instructor to customize the training to each employee's needs.Jason's best choice of training method would be ________ training.

Discuss operant conditioning.How can it be used to make training successful?

"I don't think anything is wrong with our current process.Why learn a new process?" is the type of statement employees would say if they were ___________ to learn.

Selecting the types of delivery for a training partly depends on what information is being transferred.

Anya is looking for a method of training her employees that will provide consistent knowledge and information about company policies to a large number of people.Anya's best choice of training method would be ________ training.

If a training needs assessment is not done properly, all of the following can occur with the exception of:

Which one of the following is NOT true of the comparison between training and development?

Readiness for training is a combination of:

In step two of the training process, we select a method of shaping employee behavior based on _____________________.

After Ahmad completed training on the use of the new forklift, Ahmad's supervisor made notes on how well Ahmad handled the equipment.Ahmad's supervisor was completing a(n) _________ assessment of training.