Question 1

According to Mager and the text a good objective would be:

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A)  Discuss principles and techniques of computer programming
B)  Write a program to calculate arithmetic means using Cobol
C)  Illustrate principles and techniques of computer programming
D)  Understand how a computer worksE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 2

All of the following are advantages of using an outside trainer (e.g., a consultant)  EXCEPT:

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A)  they have the specialized expertise needed
B)  they can prepare the program in a more timely fashion
C)  they are committed to the company and its problems in the long run
D)  they can help if you have no dedicated HRD departmentE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

All of the following are factors to consider before purchasing an HRD program EXCEPT:

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A)  registration issues
B)  expertise
C)  subject matter
D)  costE) All of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 4

A train the trainer program is cheap and easy to do.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 5

Langdon has proposed moving beyond objectives to what he calls:

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A)  ellipses
B)  proformas
C)  performance goals
D)  outcomesE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 6

All of the following are key activities in designing an effective HRD program except?

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A)  Setting objectives
B)  Selecting the trainer
C)  Scheduling the program
D)  Assessing the need for trainingE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Copyright infringement is:

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A)  Of no concern to trainers - they are exempt
B)  A way we can copy anything we need without paying for it
C)  Something trainers need to be aware of and pay attention to
D)  Legal in all casesE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

A lesson plan is:

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A)  A waste of time and paper
B)  A good idea - it tells everyone what is going on and when
C)  Needed only by new trainers
D)  Used only for on-line coursesE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

A lesson plan is a good idea to use when developing a training program.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Trainers should be very careful when copying material from others so they do not violate copyright laws.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

People who really know a subject always make great trainers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In online programs a variety of activities should not be used because they tend to confuse the students.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 13

A needs assessment if usually very useful in defining an HRD programs objectives.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Outside vendors can provide which of the following services:

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A)  Assistance with the needs assessment
B)  Presenting an off the shelf program they have available
C)  Conducting a train the trainer program
D)  All of the aboveE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

New employee orientation and computer training are the most frequent types of training offered by organizations.

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A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 16

What day of the week a training program is scheduled to be offered is not a factor in training employees.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Having employees attend training after their normal work day is a very good idea.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Alexander consulting group found that an Instructor guide was used by only a small percentage of SME's.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The most frequent topics covered by vendors are:

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A)  Management development, technical training and computer training
B)  Supervisor training and skills training
C)  Orientation programs and computer training
D)  Performance appraisal and skills trainingE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Preparing a lesson plan requires the trainer to do which of the following:

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A)  Determine the sequence of activities
B)  Determine what material is to be covered
C)  Determine how much time to spend on each area
D)  All of the above are needed for a good lesson planE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Exam 6: Designing Effective HRD Programs

According to Mager and the text a good objective would be:

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All of the following are advantages of using an outside trainer (e.g., a consultant) EXCEPT:

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All of the following are factors to consider before purchasing an HRD program EXCEPT:

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A train the trainer program is cheap and easy to do.

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Langdon has proposed moving beyond objectives to what he calls:

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All of the following are key activities in designing an effective HRD program except?

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Copyright infringement is:

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A lesson plan is:

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A lesson plan is a good idea to use when developing a training program.

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Trainers should be very careful when copying material from others so they do not violate copyright laws.

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People who really know a subject always make great trainers.

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In online programs a variety of activities should not be used because they tend to confuse the students.

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A needs assessment if usually very useful in defining an HRD programs objectives.

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Outside vendors can provide which of the following services:

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New employee orientation and computer training are the most frequent types of training offered by organizations.

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What day of the week a training program is scheduled to be offered is not a factor in training employees.

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Having employees attend training after their normal work day is a very good idea.

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Alexander consulting group found that an Instructor guide was used by only a small percentage of SME's.

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The most frequent topics covered by vendors are:

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Preparing a lesson plan requires the trainer to do which of the following:

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