APTD Lesson 4: Evaluating Learning
Impact Exam UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Evaluating Learning Impact - CORRECT ANSWER gathers, organizes and analyzes
information regarding the impact of learning solutions against key business drivers; presents
the information in a that meaningful to organizations; uses learning metrics and analytics to
inform organizational decision making.
Validity - CORRECT ANSWER A degree to which an evaluation instrument measures
what the talent development professional intends for it to measure.
How does training evaluation benefit an organization? - CORRECT
ANSWER Provides documented results of training programs, which can be used to
prioritize training needs at the organizational level. Enables decision makers to shift financial
and other resources from training that has a small effect on corporate goals to training that
has greater influence.
Reliability - CORRECT ANSWER The ability of the same measurement to produce
consistent results over time.
Formative Evaluation - CORRECT ANSWER Collects information to enhance the
training program during different intervals of the program. The effectiveness of a training
program is assessed while it is being developed.
Summative Evaluation - CORRECT ANSWER Is conducted after the training program
is completed to determine the effectiveness of the program. The effectiveness is assessed
when it is already available.
Neil Salkind (2005) - CORRECT ANSWER Explains the relationship between
reliability and validity by using the analogy of a dartboard. The evaluation instrument hits the
bull's eye - it is valid. The instrument hits the bull's eye every time - it's valid and reliable.
The evaluation instrument consistently hits some other part of the board - it is reliable but not
valid.
, Steps of the Measurement Process - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Identify evaluation goals.
2 Develop evaluation design and strategy. 3. Select and construct the measurement tools. 4.
analyze data 5. report data
Purpose of a training evaluation? - CORRECT ANSWER Improve the design of the
learning experience, determine business impact, cost-benefit and ROI
Advantages of using an evaluation - CORRECT ANSWER Helps focus the training,
helps determine whether the program was cost effective. Validates performance gaps and
learner need. Secures client support and builds client relationships. Determine if results are
consistent. help determine whether training is a solution for a performance gap. Demonstrates
training's value to meet objectives.
What is reliability? - CORRECT ANSWER The ability of the same measurement to
produce consistent results over time. Example: someone's age.
Criterion Validity - CORRECT ANSWER The extent to which the assessment can
predict or agree with external constructs.
Predictive Validity - CORRECT ANSWER The extent to which an instrument can
predict future behaviors or results.
Construct Validity - CORRECT ANSWER The degree to which an instrument
represents the construct it is supposed to measure.
What is a performance agreement principle? - CORRECT ANSWER Objectives should
match evaluation tasks closely in two important areas-behavior and condition.
Reasons for needing the Return on Investment methodology? - CORRECT
ANSWER Globalization and increased competition. Accountability
Impact Exam UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Evaluating Learning Impact - CORRECT ANSWER gathers, organizes and analyzes
information regarding the impact of learning solutions against key business drivers; presents
the information in a that meaningful to organizations; uses learning metrics and analytics to
inform organizational decision making.
Validity - CORRECT ANSWER A degree to which an evaluation instrument measures
what the talent development professional intends for it to measure.
How does training evaluation benefit an organization? - CORRECT
ANSWER Provides documented results of training programs, which can be used to
prioritize training needs at the organizational level. Enables decision makers to shift financial
and other resources from training that has a small effect on corporate goals to training that
has greater influence.
Reliability - CORRECT ANSWER The ability of the same measurement to produce
consistent results over time.
Formative Evaluation - CORRECT ANSWER Collects information to enhance the
training program during different intervals of the program. The effectiveness of a training
program is assessed while it is being developed.
Summative Evaluation - CORRECT ANSWER Is conducted after the training program
is completed to determine the effectiveness of the program. The effectiveness is assessed
when it is already available.
Neil Salkind (2005) - CORRECT ANSWER Explains the relationship between
reliability and validity by using the analogy of a dartboard. The evaluation instrument hits the
bull's eye - it is valid. The instrument hits the bull's eye every time - it's valid and reliable.
The evaluation instrument consistently hits some other part of the board - it is reliable but not
valid.
, Steps of the Measurement Process - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Identify evaluation goals.
2 Develop evaluation design and strategy. 3. Select and construct the measurement tools. 4.
analyze data 5. report data
Purpose of a training evaluation? - CORRECT ANSWER Improve the design of the
learning experience, determine business impact, cost-benefit and ROI
Advantages of using an evaluation - CORRECT ANSWER Helps focus the training,
helps determine whether the program was cost effective. Validates performance gaps and
learner need. Secures client support and builds client relationships. Determine if results are
consistent. help determine whether training is a solution for a performance gap. Demonstrates
training's value to meet objectives.
What is reliability? - CORRECT ANSWER The ability of the same measurement to
produce consistent results over time. Example: someone's age.
Criterion Validity - CORRECT ANSWER The extent to which the assessment can
predict or agree with external constructs.
Predictive Validity - CORRECT ANSWER The extent to which an instrument can
predict future behaviors or results.
Construct Validity - CORRECT ANSWER The degree to which an instrument
represents the construct it is supposed to measure.
What is a performance agreement principle? - CORRECT ANSWER Objectives should
match evaluation tasks closely in two important areas-behavior and condition.
Reasons for needing the Return on Investment methodology? - CORRECT
ANSWER Globalization and increased competition. Accountability
