CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL IN TALENT
DEVELOPMENT (CPTD) EXAMINATION
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2026 Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. The primary focus of the CPTD credential is to validate expertise in which
area?
A. Human resource administration
B. Organizational finance
C. Learning design only
D. Talent development strategy and execution
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The CPTD credential validates advanced, broad expertise across the
full talent development capability model, including strategy, learning,
performance, and organizational development.
2. Which ATD Capability Model domain emphasizes aligning talent
development with business goals?
A. Professional Capability
B. Organizational Capability
C. Interpersonal Capability
D. Learning Capability
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Organizational Capability focuses on strategy, alignment, and impact
of talent development initiatives on organizational results.
3. A needs assessment that identifies gaps between current and desired
performance is best described as:
A. Content analysis
B. Gap analysis
C. Job evaluation
D. Task inventory
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gap analysis compares current performance to desired performance
to identify development needs.
4. Which evaluation model measures reaction, learning, behavior, and results?
A. ADDIE
B. Bloom’s Taxonomy
C. Kirkpatrick Model
D. Six Sigma
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Kirkpatrick Model is a four-level framework for evaluating
training effectiveness.
5. Formative evaluation occurs at which stage of a learning program?
A. After implementation
B. During design and development
C. After final assessment
D. Only during needs analysis
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Formative evaluation is conducted during design and development to
improve the program before full implementation.
6. Which instructional design model is iterative and flexible rather than linear?
A. ADDIE
B. SAM
C. Gagné’s Nine Events
D. Bloom’s Taxonomy
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Successive Approximation Model (SAM) emphasizes iteration,
prototyping, and rapid feedback.
7. Adult learners are most motivated when learning is:
A. Theory-heavy
B. Instructor-centered
C. Self-directed and relevant
D. Exam-focused
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Adult learning theory (andragogy) emphasizes relevance, autonomy,
and practical application.
8. Which learning method best supports skill practice in a risk-free
environment?
A. Lecture
B. Simulation
C. Reading assignment
D. Webinar
, Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Simulations allow learners to practice skills safely without real-world
consequences.
9. A learning objective written using Bloom’s Taxonomy should include:
A. Topic and duration
B. Action verb and measurable outcome
C. Instructor name
D. Content outline
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bloom’s Taxonomy helps create measurable objectives using
observable action verbs.
10.Which role primarily ensures learning transfer back to the job?
A. Instructional designer
B. Learner’s manager
C. External consultant
D. LMS administrator
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Managers reinforce learning transfer by coaching, providing
feedback, and supporting application on the job.
11.Performance consulting begins with which question?
A. What training is needed?
B. Who should attend?
C. What business problem needs solving?
D. What content is missing?
DEVELOPMENT (CPTD) EXAMINATION
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2026 Q&A | INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. The primary focus of the CPTD credential is to validate expertise in which
area?
A. Human resource administration
B. Organizational finance
C. Learning design only
D. Talent development strategy and execution
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The CPTD credential validates advanced, broad expertise across the
full talent development capability model, including strategy, learning,
performance, and organizational development.
2. Which ATD Capability Model domain emphasizes aligning talent
development with business goals?
A. Professional Capability
B. Organizational Capability
C. Interpersonal Capability
D. Learning Capability
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Organizational Capability focuses on strategy, alignment, and impact
of talent development initiatives on organizational results.
3. A needs assessment that identifies gaps between current and desired
performance is best described as:
A. Content analysis
B. Gap analysis
C. Job evaluation
D. Task inventory
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Gap analysis compares current performance to desired performance
to identify development needs.
4. Which evaluation model measures reaction, learning, behavior, and results?
A. ADDIE
B. Bloom’s Taxonomy
C. Kirkpatrick Model
D. Six Sigma
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The Kirkpatrick Model is a four-level framework for evaluating
training effectiveness.
5. Formative evaluation occurs at which stage of a learning program?
A. After implementation
B. During design and development
C. After final assessment
D. Only during needs analysis
,Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Formative evaluation is conducted during design and development to
improve the program before full implementation.
6. Which instructional design model is iterative and flexible rather than linear?
A. ADDIE
B. SAM
C. Gagné’s Nine Events
D. Bloom’s Taxonomy
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Successive Approximation Model (SAM) emphasizes iteration,
prototyping, and rapid feedback.
7. Adult learners are most motivated when learning is:
A. Theory-heavy
B. Instructor-centered
C. Self-directed and relevant
D. Exam-focused
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Adult learning theory (andragogy) emphasizes relevance, autonomy,
and practical application.
8. Which learning method best supports skill practice in a risk-free
environment?
A. Lecture
B. Simulation
C. Reading assignment
D. Webinar
, Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Simulations allow learners to practice skills safely without real-world
consequences.
9. A learning objective written using Bloom’s Taxonomy should include:
A. Topic and duration
B. Action verb and measurable outcome
C. Instructor name
D. Content outline
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Bloom’s Taxonomy helps create measurable objectives using
observable action verbs.
10.Which role primarily ensures learning transfer back to the job?
A. Instructional designer
B. Learner’s manager
C. External consultant
D. LMS administrator
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Managers reinforce learning transfer by coaching, providing
feedback, and supporting application on the job.
11.Performance consulting begins with which question?
A. What training is needed?
B. Who should attend?
C. What business problem needs solving?
D. What content is missing?
