Question 1

The largest HRD professional organization is:

Accepted Answer

A)  IPMA
B)  TDAPHR
C)  SHRM
D)  ATD D

Question 2

Most people have actually been involved in some form of HRD.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

In a survey conducted by the Association for Talent Development (ATD,formerly the American Society for Training and Development)it was estimated organizations spent under $100 billion on employee learning and development in 2013.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

HRD professionals need to develop a solid understanding of learning theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Evaluation allows managers to make better decisions about which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Continuing to use a method of training
B)  Continuing to offer a program
C)  How to allocate scarce resources
D)  All of the above are factors for managers

Question 6

The original "human resource wheel" identified four primary HRD functions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The link between 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 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

External and upward alignments are needed in order to more fully integrate HRM with the strategic needs of an organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In which of the following roles does the HRD professional help transform organizations by advising management in the design and implementation of change strategies that can result in more efficient work teams?

Accepted Answer

A)  HR strategic advisor
B)  HR systems designer and developer
C)  Organization change agent
D)  Learning program specialist

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of HRM?

Accepted Answer

A)  equal employment opportunity
B)  employee labor relations
C)  health and safety
D)  performance management

Question 12

What is the goal of the assessment and design phase of effective HRD interventions?

Accepted Answer

A)  learning development
B)  evaluation
C)  restructuring
D)  implementation

Question 13

During World War II,many industry-based companies cut their training programs to save money and time during the war effort.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is true of scheduling a training program?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many issues need to be dealt with in order for it to be effective
B)  It is a simple process
C)  Scheduling is not an important aspect of a training program
D)  Scheduling is important if you use an external trainer

Question 15

ASTD has not yet developed a code of ethics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)  build highways
B)  train managers
C)  build new universities
D)  train people in agriculture,home economics,industry,and teacher training

Question 17

The origins of HRD can be traced to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  factory schools
B)  universities
C)  apprenticeship training programs
D)  Boston's first technical school

Question 18

HRD interventions can be evaluated using a variety of "hard" and "soft" measures.Which of the following would NOT be considered a "hard" measure?

Accepted Answer

A)  immediate,post training,employee survey
B)  cost-benefit analysis
C)  reduced employee turnover
D)  increased customer satisfaction and retention

Question 19

The HRCI offers which of the following designations upon passing a written exam and having the required years of 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 20

The three areas of foundation competencies needed by HRD professionals include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Personal skills
B)  Team skills
C)  Interpersonal skills
D)  Business/management skills

Exam 1: Introduction to Human Resource Development

The largest HRD professional organization is:

Most people have actually been involved in some form of HRD.

In a survey conducted by the Association for Talent Development (ATD,formerly the American Society for Training and Development)it was estimated organizations spent under $100 billion on employee learning and development in 2013.

HRD professionals need to develop a solid understanding of learning theory.

Evaluation allows managers to make better decisions about which of the following?

The original "human resource wheel" identified four primary HRD functions.

The link between ASTD to the academic community includes:

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

External and upward alignments are needed in order to more fully integrate HRM with the strategic needs of an organization.

In which of the following roles does the HRD professional help transform organizations by advising management in the design and implementation of change strategies that can result in more efficient work teams?

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of HRM?

What is the goal of the assessment and design phase of effective HRD interventions?

During World War II,many industry-based companies cut their training programs to save money and time during the war effort.

Which of the following is true of scheduling a training program?

ASTD has not yet developed a code of ethics.

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

The origins of HRD can be traced to which of the following?

HRD interventions can be evaluated using a variety of "hard" and "soft" measures.Which of the following would NOT be considered a "hard" measure?

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

The three areas of foundation competencies needed by HRD professionals include all of the following except: