Deck 7: Traditional Training Methods

Question 1

Which of the following methods allows employees to take responsibility for all aspects of learning, including when it is conducted and who will be involved in it?

A) Self-directed learning
B) Adult learning
C) Apprenticeship
D) Informal learning

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Which of the following is a presentation method of training?

A) On-the-job training
B) Lecture
C) Simulation
D) Case study

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which of the following statements is most true of on-the-job training (OJT)?

A) It is formal because it should be planned.
B) OJT cannot be used for training newly hired employees.
C) Skills learned through OJT are easily transferred to the job.
D) OJT results in higher audiovisual costs.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

_____ learning focuses on well-defined competencies typically trained via lecture and online methods.

A) Guided competency
B) Social competency learning
C) Guided contextual learning
D) Social contextual learning

Question 5

Which of the following is the first stage of an experiential learning training program?

A) Take part in a behavioral simulation
B) Analyze the activity
C) Gain conceptual knowledge and theory
D) Connect the theory and activity with on-the-job or real-life situations

Question 6

_____ refers to the training that a team manager receives that focuses on ways to resolve conflict within the team.

A) Guided team self-correction
B) Scenario-based training
C) Team leader training
D) Cross training

Question 7

Vicarious reinforcement is most relevant to _____.

A) simulations
B) behavior modeling
C) case studies
D) lectures

Question 8

_____ is based on the principles of social learning theory.

A) Behavior modification
B) Simulation
C) Behavior modeling
D) Social media learning

Question 9

Lecture as a presentation method _____.

A) emphasizes active trainee involvement and feedback
B) is an expensive and time-consuming way to communicate information
C) can be easily employed with large groups of trainees
D) allows for strong connection to the work environment and easy transfer of training

Question 10

A case study _____.

A) is a training method that replicates the physical equipment
B) is a description about how employees or an organization dealt with a difficult situation
C) involves assisting a certified tradesperson
D) involves observing peers performing a case and then trying to imitate their behavior

Question 11

Which of the following training methods involve assisting a certified tradesperson at a work site?

A) Apprenticeships
B) Simulations
C) Business games
D) Role plays

Question 12

_____ is an example of a context-based learning method that is guided by companies.

A) Lecture
B) Mentoring
C) Coaching
D) A simulation

Question 13

Which of the following requires the least amount of participation from trainees?

A) Apprenticeship
B) Case study
C) Simulation
D) Audiovisual instruction

Question 14

Development of effective self-directed learning typically begins with _____.

A) writing trainee-centered learning objectives directly related to the tasks
B) conducting a job analysis to identify the tasks that must be covered
C) developing content for the learning package
D) developing an evaluation package

Question 15

Which of the following is not characteristic of case studies?

A) They often depict realistic situations
B) They allow trainees to analyze situations and make recommendations
C) They allow trainees to act out skills
D) Trainees' recommendations are hypothetical

Question 16

_____ involves training teams how to share information and make decisions.

A) Cross training
B) Team sharing training
C) Coordination training
D) Guided team self-correction

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true of business games?

A) Business games are non-competitive.
B) Trainees know for certain the consequences of their actions.
C) There are no limitations for participant behavior in business games.
D) Several alternative courses of action are available to trainees.

Question 18

_____ is a group building method that may include customers and addresses problems such as how to change the business and develop global leaders.

A) Action learning
B) Adventure learning
C) Cross training
D) Guided team self-correction

Question 19

_____ best prepares team members to step in and take the place of a member who may temporarily leave the team.

A) Guided team self-correction
B) Cross training
C) Coordination training
D) Temporary team training

Question 20

_____ focuses on context dependent knowledge and skills learned via social media and informal interactions through others.

A) Guided competency
B) Social competency learning
C) Guided contextual learning
D) Social contextual learning

Question 21

Competency based learning may occur through job experiences. .

Question 22

Which of the following statements is true?

A) There is considerable overlap between learning outcomes across the training methods.
B) Group building methods focus solely on team learning and not on individual learning.
C) Presentation methods lead to better transfer than hands-on methods.
D) Companies that have a larger budget should choose a presentation method over a hands-on method.

Question 23

Behavior modeling is more appropriate for teaching factual information than interpersonal skills.

Question 24

Context-based learning is unique to an employee's needs.

Question 25

Six Sigma and Kaizen, black belt training programs, involve principles of _____.

A) adventure learning
B) action learning
C) vicarious reinforcement
D) social learning theory

Question 26

According to the 70-20-10 model, approximately 20 percent of learning occurs through formal classroom experiences.

Question 27

In a role play, trainees practice their technical skills.

Question 28

On-the-job training is typically more passive than classroom training.

Question 29

Apprenticeships provide guarantees that jobs will be available to trainees when a program is completed.

Question 30

A case study is inappropriate for developing higher-order intellectual skills such as analysis, synthesis, and evaluation.

Question 31

Which of the following training methods is best suited for attitudinal learning outcomes?

A) On-the-job training
B) Self-directed learning
C) Apprenticeship
D) Role play

Question 32

If companies have a limited budget for developing new training methods, the most appropriate hands-on training method would be _____.

A) simulation
B) team training
C) on-the-job training (OJT)
D) action learning

Question 33

On-the-job training is considered informal because it does not occur as part of a formal classroom program.

Question 34

Presentation methods promote active participation among trainees.

Question 35

Business games mimic the competitive nature of business.

Question 36

The first and the most important step in choosing a training method is to identify the _____.

A) cost
B) type of learning outcome
C) effectiveness
D) time required to complete training

Question 37

In self-directed learning, trainers do not control or disseminate instruction.

Question 38

Social contextual learning consists of formal training activities designed and developed by a company.

Question 39

According to the 70-20-10 model, the majority of learning should be guided by the employee as opposed to the organization.

Question 40

A potential disadvantage of a panel is that trainees who are relatively naive about a topic may have difficulty understanding important points.

Question 41

Behavior modelling should be the basis for developing case studies.

Question 42

Identify strategies to enhance role plays.

Question 43

Presentation methods are generally more effective than hands-on methods.

Question 44

In behavior modeling, key behaviors are typically performed in a specific order for a task to be completed.

Question 45

It is generally considered best practice for role plays to be unstructured to enhance contextual learning.

Question 46

Group building methods focus on individual as well as team learning.

Question 47

Adventure learning likely results in high transfer of training.

Question 48

Identify the characteristics of effective modelling displays.

Question 49

Describe the 70-20-10 model and its implications for training.

Question 50

Typically, on-the-job training (OJT) is unstructured and inconsistent. Identify best practices to structure OJT to enhance its effectiveness.

Question 51

Elaborate on the process used for developing cases.