56. Which of the following is NOT true about learning objectives?
a) learning objectives should be used to determine the content of training
b) learning objectives should be used to determine the methods of training
c) learning objectives should be used to determine the media used in training
d) learning objectives should be used to determine appropriate solutions
57. What are the components of effective learning objectives?
a) performance, content and outcomes
b) performance, conditions and criteria
c) performance, collaboration requirements and outcomes
d) performance, methods and criteria
58. Once learning objectives have been identified, decisions must be made about:
a) content, methods, media and transfer-enhancement techniques
b) organizational objectives, methods and media
c) performance, conditions and transfer-enhancement techniques
d) needs assessment, design, delivery, and evaluation
59. The material that needs to be delivered to trainees is?
a) organizational objectives
b) learning goals
c) content
d) media
60. Which of the following is NOT a recognized method of selecting training content?
a) the person responsible for training can create it from scratch
b) subject-matter experts can be consulted
c) content can be purchased in off-the-shelf materials
d) the passive method can be used
61. The case study training method:
a) is extremely expensive to develop
b) can effectively be used to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes
c) has a high likelihood of transfer to the job
d) is extremely expensive to administer/deliver
62. Lectures:
a) are one of the most widely used active methods of instruction
b) are an effective method to develop employee skills
c) are an efficient way for many learners to receive the same content and gain the same knowledge
d) rarely result in learning according to research finding
63. All of the following are true of the discussion training method EXCEPT:
a) discussion cannot help improve motivation or change attitudes
b) discussion can help an individual recognize what they do not know but should know
c) discussions can be used to build critical thinking skills
d) discussions can effectively improve motivation
64. Case analysis:
a) is NOT an effective training method to teach basic principles
b) is NOT an effective training method to improve motivation
c) is an effective method for changing attitudes
d) is only moderately effective in developing skills in analysis, communication and problem solving
65. Effective on-the-job training:
a) involves pairing up an inexperienced employee with an experienced employee so the inexperienced employee can watch and learn actual job knowledge and skills
b) is unstructured so the trainee can advance at his/her own pace to successively more responsible assignments
c) is structured and systematic—mirroring the application of behavior modeling
d) occurs away from the job/work site