Question 1

Specific training objectives are normally developed in the needs assessment phase.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The two events that lead to the development of company training programs for unskilled and semi-skilled workers were

Accepted Answer

A)  World War II & the Industrial revolution 
B)  World War I & the Industrial revolution 
C)  The Model T & World War I 
D)  The Model T & World War II

Question 3

The purpose of the Benchmarking forum is to

Accepted Answer

A)  Share ideas, both good and bad 
B)  Compare wages for HRD executives 
C)  Share all HRD research 
D)  Learn about 'best practices'

Question 4

The Link of ASTD to the academic community includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  Offering University courses 
B)  Offering more academic courses to members 
C)  Allowing academics to be certified 
D)  A research journal - the HRD Quarterly

Question 5

The Organization design consultant produces which of the following outputs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alternative work designs 
B)  Lesson plans 
C)  Education and training programs 
D)  Quality management programs

Question 6

In 2010 ASTD has approximately 40,000 members in 100 plus countries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Diversity in the workforce includes what groups of employees?

Accepted Answer

A)  Older workers 
B)  Women 
C)  Workers of different ethnic and racial backgrounds 
D)  All of the above are considered diverse groups

Question 8

Which of the following is not a primary HRD function as identified in McLagan's original HR wheel?

Accepted Answer

A)  Training and development 
B)  Organizational development 
C)  Career Development 
D)  On the job training

Question 9

The Human Relations movement began as an 'anti-factory' movement due to poor working conditions in many factories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The Smith-Hughes Act of 1917 granted funds to the states to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Build highways 
B)  Training Managers 
C)  Build new universities 
D)  Train people in agriculture, home economics, industry and teacher training

Question 11

The HRCI offers which of the following designations upon passing a written exam and having 2 years exempt-level HR experience?

Accepted Answer

A)  PHR, Professional in Human Resources 
B)  HRDP, Human Resource Development Professional 
C)  HRE, Human Resources Executive 
D)  AHR, Administrator in HR

Question 12

As late as the 1920's a person apprenticing in a law office could practice law after passing the state exam.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

According to the Upjohn institute what percent of hourly employees lack some basic skills?

Accepted Answer

A)  75 
B)  25-40 
C)  3-5 
D)  about 10 percent

Question 14

Training semi-skilled workers to use machines after the Industrial Revolution was done by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Factory Schools 
B)  Corporate Universities 
C)  Yeoman Training 
D)  Apprentice programs

Question 15

What is true about the skills gap?

Accepted Answer

A)  Both Germany and Japan have done a better job of teaching basic skills than has the U.S. 
B)  The U.S. has done a better job of teaching basic skills than has the Japan. 
C)  The U.S. has done a better job of teaching basic skills than has the Germany. 
D)  There is no skills gap for basic knowledge in the U.S.

Question 16

A main distinction between training and development is that developmental activities are generally:

Accepted Answer

A)  more focused on specific job skills 
B)  less expensive than training activities 
C)  becoming less common as organizations deal with their changing business environment 
D)  more focused on long-term or future responsibilities

Question 17

The two significant historical events that impacted the training of unskilled and semiskilled workers were:

Accepted Answer

A)  The introduction of the Ford model T and World War I 
B)  The introduction of the Ford model T and World War II 
C)  The introduction of the Steam engine and World War I 
D)  The introduction of the Cotton Gin and the Civil War

Question 18

The Human Relations movement highlighted

Accepted Answer

A)  The need for more factory schools 
B)  The importance of machine efficiency 
C)  The importance of well trained managers 
D)  The importance of human behavior on the job

Question 19

The first documented factory school was founded in:

Accepted Answer

A)  1809 
B)  1917 
C)  1872 
D)  1907

Question 20

The Smith-Hughes bill was passed in:

Accepted Answer

A)  1809 
B)  1917 
C)  1872 
D)  1907

Exam 1: Introduction to Human Resource Development

Specific training objectives are normally developed in the needs assessment phase.

The two events that lead to the development of company training programs for unskilled and semi-skilled workers were

The purpose of the Benchmarking forum is to

The Link of ASTD to the academic community includes:

The Organization design consultant produces which of the following outputs?

In 2010 ASTD has approximately 40,000 members in 100 plus countries.

Diversity in the workforce includes what groups of employees?

Which of the following is not a primary HRD function as identified in McLagan's original HR wheel?

The Human Relations movement began as an 'anti-factory' movement due to poor working conditions in many factories.

The Smith-Hughes Act of 1917 granted funds to the states to:

The HRCI offers which of the following designations upon passing a written exam and having 2 years exempt-level HR experience?

As late as the 1920's a person apprenticing in a law office could practice law after passing the state exam.

According to the Upjohn institute what percent of hourly employees lack some basic skills?

Training semi-skilled workers to use machines after the Industrial Revolution was done by:

What is true about the skills gap?

A main distinction between training and development is that developmental activities are generally:

The two significant historical events that impacted the training of unskilled and semiskilled workers were:

The Human Relations movement highlighted

The first documented factory school was founded in:

The Smith-Hughes bill was passed in: