TRAINING SYSTEMS FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
You are given the following learning objective - 'The trainee will understand how to
correctly write a SMART goal.' You recognize this as a poorly written learning
objective because: - Answer-it is missing conditions, standard of mastery, time limit,
and action verb
According to the instructor, an SME could teach from an instructional outline
because an instructional outline: - Answer-like a well written procedure sheet,
outlines and provides brief explanations of the main topics and sub-topics of the
training content
By definition, a training plan is: - Answer-sequential listing of all the instructional
elements of a training program
The three parts of an instructional strategy are: - Answer-content sequencing
strategy, learning strategy, and reinforcing strategy
You are using the psychomotor learning strategy/instructional method to train a small
group of people to square dance. After completing the first four steps of the process
75% of your trainees have not demonstrated a basic level of mastery. What is your
next step? - Answer-start over with step #1
According to the text, an important piece of information needed to master a targeted
KSA is called: - Answer-a learning point
One of the 'discovery' strategies for training in the affective learning domain is
individual constructivism (better known as the 4-step affective learning strategy). The
other two 'discovery' strategies are: - Answer-experiential learning and action
learning
According to the text, and the Gagne-Briggs model of instructional design, the three
stages in designing a training module are: - Answer-beginning, during, and ending
Whole-to-part, general-to-specific, and step-by-step, from the training perspective,
are the three most commonly used: - Answer-content sequencing strategies
One of the key elements of a training plan is: - Answer-the timing sequence of the
training
You are developing the instructional strategy for a 2-hour cognitive training program
and need to select a reinforcing strategy. Your choices are: -
Answer-practice/repetition, organization, or elaboration
,According to the instructor, in respect to designing an effective training program or
module, everything starts with: - Answer-the learning objectives
By definition the purpose of a delivery strategy is to: - Answer-present content in a
way that will ensure the highest level of mastery/retention
The three components of a delivery strategy are the: - Answer-mode of delivery,
method of delivery, and type of instructional activities
One of the three variables that influence the selection of a delivery strategy is: -
Answer-the nature of the content
The 'cone of learning' is a hierarchial model of: - Answer-different types of delivery
methods
According to the instructor's model of the controlling factors of the five design
elements, the most important factor or element is: - Answer-the learning objective
Your design of a 2-hour training program consists of 15-minute presentations
followed by a related activity to reinforce the new learnings. According to the text, the
instructional method you are using is called: - Answer-lecturette
According to Campbell's theory of motivation, a trainee will be motivated to apply the
new learnings to the job: - Answer-when they decided they want to
According to the theories of conditioning and reinforcement, when applied to training,
a trainee will be more likely to master KSAs and change behavior when: - Answer-
there is a reward, or a penalty, attached to the learning/mastery of the KSAs
One of the theoretical assumptions related to the training and learning of the adult
learner is: - Answer-their readiness to learn is highly related to their perception of
how the training will help them achieve their goals
The recall of job knowledge comes from one's: - Answer-long-term memory
According to the assigned readings, and the model of motivation and transfer, one of
the factors that impact an employee's motivation to learn is: - Answer-support from
their supervisor and peers
You are observing and employee complete a task where she is using a guide of
symptoms and causes to walk through the troubleshooting of an non-functioning
vacuum cleaner. You recognize, from a training perspective, that this task is a: -
Answer-systems task
From the general perspectives of both the practice of training and the textbook, there
are considered to be four (4) types of, and thus different purposes for, objectives.
The type of objective that describes the type of KSAs that a trainees is expected to
master, and the desired level of mastery, is the: - Answer-learning objective
, The purpose of doing a job analysis is to identify all the work activities and task
associated with a given job. The purpose of doing a task analysis is to identify: -
Answer-all the steps and KSAs required to successfully complete a specific job task
From the perspective of training and writing instructional objectives, three learning
domains are: - Answer-cognitive, psychomotor, and affective
According to the text, the formula for writing an instructional objective is to first define
the targeted KSA or what is to be mastered, and then: - Answer-define the conditions
under which the trainee is expected to demonstrate mastery of the KSA
You are trying to write a cognitive instructional objective. From the following list, the
most appropriate verb to use would be: - Answer-recall (as in 'recall each of the ...')
The difference between a SMART or 'success' objective and a learning objective is
that only the latter: - Answer-defines the conditions, standard of mastery, and time
limit for performance
To achieve the success goal of a performance correction project one of the
instructional objectives is 'Three months after the completion of the training, given a
simple piece of defective 'test' code, the IOS programmer will be able to locate and
reprogram a software bug within 30 minutes'. In this example the 'condition' of
performance is: - Answer-'given a simple piece of defective test code'
The term 'blended learning' means that: - Answer-multiple delivery strategies are
used to present the content to the trainees
According to the text, one of the basic components associated with giving a
demonstration is: - Answer-Explain - what you are doing and why
You are developing a PowerPoint presentation for a large group of community
volunteers (50 attendees) on the topic of '50 ways to beautify your city'. In this
situation the best design format for the majority of your visual slide presentation
would be: - Answer-one large image with 1-3 key words
According to the readings, the research on novice trainers and the delivery problems
they commonly experience indicated that the most common problem was/is: -
Answer-lack of confidence and a feeling of anxiety when delivering training
Audiovisual instructional aids can be grouped into two types. They are: - Answer-
static media and dynamic media
You have developed a safety lecturette on the importance of washing hands to
prevent spread of illnesses in the workplace. You cannot decide if you should use a
flip chart, some PowerPoint slides, or a YouTube video clip to support the instruction.
The primary factor in your final decision should be: - Answer-which one best
supports the learning objective
You are developing a PowerPoint presentation for a large group of community
volunteers (50 attendees) on the topic of '50 ways to beautify your city'. In this
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
You are given the following learning objective - 'The trainee will understand how to
correctly write a SMART goal.' You recognize this as a poorly written learning
objective because: - Answer-it is missing conditions, standard of mastery, time limit,
and action verb
According to the instructor, an SME could teach from an instructional outline
because an instructional outline: - Answer-like a well written procedure sheet,
outlines and provides brief explanations of the main topics and sub-topics of the
training content
By definition, a training plan is: - Answer-sequential listing of all the instructional
elements of a training program
The three parts of an instructional strategy are: - Answer-content sequencing
strategy, learning strategy, and reinforcing strategy
You are using the psychomotor learning strategy/instructional method to train a small
group of people to square dance. After completing the first four steps of the process
75% of your trainees have not demonstrated a basic level of mastery. What is your
next step? - Answer-start over with step #1
According to the text, an important piece of information needed to master a targeted
KSA is called: - Answer-a learning point
One of the 'discovery' strategies for training in the affective learning domain is
individual constructivism (better known as the 4-step affective learning strategy). The
other two 'discovery' strategies are: - Answer-experiential learning and action
learning
According to the text, and the Gagne-Briggs model of instructional design, the three
stages in designing a training module are: - Answer-beginning, during, and ending
Whole-to-part, general-to-specific, and step-by-step, from the training perspective,
are the three most commonly used: - Answer-content sequencing strategies
One of the key elements of a training plan is: - Answer-the timing sequence of the
training
You are developing the instructional strategy for a 2-hour cognitive training program
and need to select a reinforcing strategy. Your choices are: -
Answer-practice/repetition, organization, or elaboration
,According to the instructor, in respect to designing an effective training program or
module, everything starts with: - Answer-the learning objectives
By definition the purpose of a delivery strategy is to: - Answer-present content in a
way that will ensure the highest level of mastery/retention
The three components of a delivery strategy are the: - Answer-mode of delivery,
method of delivery, and type of instructional activities
One of the three variables that influence the selection of a delivery strategy is: -
Answer-the nature of the content
The 'cone of learning' is a hierarchial model of: - Answer-different types of delivery
methods
According to the instructor's model of the controlling factors of the five design
elements, the most important factor or element is: - Answer-the learning objective
Your design of a 2-hour training program consists of 15-minute presentations
followed by a related activity to reinforce the new learnings. According to the text, the
instructional method you are using is called: - Answer-lecturette
According to Campbell's theory of motivation, a trainee will be motivated to apply the
new learnings to the job: - Answer-when they decided they want to
According to the theories of conditioning and reinforcement, when applied to training,
a trainee will be more likely to master KSAs and change behavior when: - Answer-
there is a reward, or a penalty, attached to the learning/mastery of the KSAs
One of the theoretical assumptions related to the training and learning of the adult
learner is: - Answer-their readiness to learn is highly related to their perception of
how the training will help them achieve their goals
The recall of job knowledge comes from one's: - Answer-long-term memory
According to the assigned readings, and the model of motivation and transfer, one of
the factors that impact an employee's motivation to learn is: - Answer-support from
their supervisor and peers
You are observing and employee complete a task where she is using a guide of
symptoms and causes to walk through the troubleshooting of an non-functioning
vacuum cleaner. You recognize, from a training perspective, that this task is a: -
Answer-systems task
From the general perspectives of both the practice of training and the textbook, there
are considered to be four (4) types of, and thus different purposes for, objectives.
The type of objective that describes the type of KSAs that a trainees is expected to
master, and the desired level of mastery, is the: - Answer-learning objective
, The purpose of doing a job analysis is to identify all the work activities and task
associated with a given job. The purpose of doing a task analysis is to identify: -
Answer-all the steps and KSAs required to successfully complete a specific job task
From the perspective of training and writing instructional objectives, three learning
domains are: - Answer-cognitive, psychomotor, and affective
According to the text, the formula for writing an instructional objective is to first define
the targeted KSA or what is to be mastered, and then: - Answer-define the conditions
under which the trainee is expected to demonstrate mastery of the KSA
You are trying to write a cognitive instructional objective. From the following list, the
most appropriate verb to use would be: - Answer-recall (as in 'recall each of the ...')
The difference between a SMART or 'success' objective and a learning objective is
that only the latter: - Answer-defines the conditions, standard of mastery, and time
limit for performance
To achieve the success goal of a performance correction project one of the
instructional objectives is 'Three months after the completion of the training, given a
simple piece of defective 'test' code, the IOS programmer will be able to locate and
reprogram a software bug within 30 minutes'. In this example the 'condition' of
performance is: - Answer-'given a simple piece of defective test code'
The term 'blended learning' means that: - Answer-multiple delivery strategies are
used to present the content to the trainees
According to the text, one of the basic components associated with giving a
demonstration is: - Answer-Explain - what you are doing and why
You are developing a PowerPoint presentation for a large group of community
volunteers (50 attendees) on the topic of '50 ways to beautify your city'. In this
situation the best design format for the majority of your visual slide presentation
would be: - Answer-one large image with 1-3 key words
According to the readings, the research on novice trainers and the delivery problems
they commonly experience indicated that the most common problem was/is: -
Answer-lack of confidence and a feeling of anxiety when delivering training
Audiovisual instructional aids can be grouped into two types. They are: - Answer-
static media and dynamic media
You have developed a safety lecturette on the importance of washing hands to
prevent spread of illnesses in the workplace. You cannot decide if you should use a
flip chart, some PowerPoint slides, or a YouTube video clip to support the instruction.
The primary factor in your final decision should be: - Answer-which one best
supports the learning objective
You are developing a PowerPoint presentation for a large group of community
volunteers (50 attendees) on the topic of '50 ways to beautify your city'. In this
