Deck 8: Technology-Based Training Methods

Question 1

In a(n) _____ type of simulation, trainees are presented with a situation and asked to make a decision that enables them to progress through the simulation.

A) decision-making
B) branching story
C) virtual lab
D) interactive spreadsheet

Answer 1

B

Question 2

To create a positive online learning experience, _____.

A) content that is unrelated to the learning objectives should be included
B) the use of multiple types of media should be avoided as they may be distracting
C) there should be prompts to promote self-regulation
D) modules should be fairly long to promote overlearning

Answer 2

C

Question 3

_____ allow synchronous communication in training.

A) Live online courses
B) Self-paced courses on CD-ROMs
C) Virtual libraries
D) E-mails

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Which of the following is a disadvantage of distance learning?

A) Travel costs for the company
B) Weather conditions and satellite glitches
C) The inability to bring content experts into a classroom
D) One-way communication between people

Question 5

The use of social media as a learning tool will be ineffective in a company that _____.

A) has a significant number of Millennials
B) requires substantial teamwork
C) requires centralized decision making
D) has geographically dispersed employees

Question 6

_____ refers to directly translating an instructor-led, face-to-face training program to an online format.

A) Repurposing
B) Rapid prototyping
C) Self-directedness
D) Webcasting

Question 7

A _____refers to software tools that enable communication in short bursts of text, links, and multimedia through stand-alone applications or through online communities

A) blog
B) wiki
C) microblog
D) shared media

Question 8

The use of simulations has been limited by their _____.

A) inability to incorporate situations that a trainee might encounter
B) inability to be used on a desktop computer
C) need for employees to travel to a central training location
D) high development costs

Question 9

Which of the following is a disadvantage of training through virtual worlds?

A) It is ineffective for employees who are not in the same location or country to have access to training.
B) It has no scope for teamwork exercises and group problem solving.
C) It is inappropriate for learners totally new to the work world, as it may confuse and overwhelm them.
D) It fails to provide a place to meet with trainers, managers, or other employees who can serve as teachers.

Question 10

In comparison to classroom delivery, blended learning has increased _____.

A) involvement of the instructors
B) face-to-face interactions
C) self-directedness among employees
D) learner's dependency on the instructor

Question 11

Which of the following is not true regarding the effectiveness of online learning?

A) Online instruction is more effective than face-to-face learning for declarative knowledge.
B) Online instruction is better than classroom instruction for procedural knowledge.
C) Trainees who benefit most are those who take more time and practice more.
D) Online learning is not effective for all learners, particularly those with low computer self-efficacy.

Question 12

_____ refers to the learner's involvement with the training material and assessing their progress toward learning.

A) Repurposing
B) Rapid prototyping
C) Metacognition
D) Self-regulation

Question 13

Which of the following is a disadvantage of online learning?

A) Some trainees may not be motivated to learn through technology.
B) Online learning is ineffective for training that emphasizes cognitive outcomes.
C) Online learning fails to link learners to other content, experts, and peers.
D) Updating online learning is extremely difficult.

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true of technology's influence on training and learning?

A) New technologies have increased the administrative costs associated with delivering training.
B) New training technologies will totally replace face-to-face instruction.
C) New technologies give employees access to and control of their own learning through relationships and collaborations with others.
D) New technologies have made training less lifelike.

Question 15

_____ is a computer-based technology that provides trainees with a three-dimensional learning experience.

A) Podcasting
B) Virtual reality
C) Webcasting
D) Shared media

Question 16

In a virtual lab type of simulation, trainees _____.

A) interact with a computer representation of the job for which they are being trained
B) are given a set of business rules
C) enter their decisions into a spreadsheet that shows how the decisions affect the business
D) are presented with a situation and asked to make a choice or decision

Question 17

Which of the following is not a benefit of MOOCs?

A) Completion rates are high.
B) They are low cost, accessible, and cover a wide range of topics.
C) Learning happens through engaging short lectures combined with interaction with the course material, other students, and the instructor.
D) They emphasize applying knowledge and skills using role plays, cases, and projects.

Question 18

Online training is best provided _____.

A) during the trainees' personal time
B) during breaks in the trainees' normal workday
C) at the employee's desktop without time away from the job
D) with one- to two-hour training modules rather than a full-day training session

Question 19

Which of the following is an advantage of simulations?

A) Simulations provide learning situations with a high degree of human contact.
B) Trainees do not have to acquire any prior knowledge while playing a game.
C) Simulations can safely put employees in situations that would be dangerous in the real world.
D) Compared to most other training methods, development costs are lower.

Question 20

YouTube is a typical example of _____.

A) a shared workspace
B) shared media
C) a microblog
D) an online chat room

Question 21

Distance learning features a one-way communication for training.

Question 22

In general, repurposing is not considered an advisable strategy for developing online learning.

Question 23

_____ allow companies to track the number of employees who have completed courses that are required to meet state, federal, or professional regulations.

A) Expert systems
B) Learning management systems (LMSs)
C) Intelligent tutoring systems
D) Supply chain systems

Question 24

Which of the following technology-based training methods has a relatively low development cost?

A) Virtual reality
B) Mobile learning
C) Intelligent tutoring system
D) Adaptive training

Question 25

New training technologies are unlikely to totally replace face-to-face instruction.

Question 26

Which of the following statements is true of learning management systems (LMS)?

A) An LMS helps companies understand the strengths and weaknesses of their employees, including where talent gaps exist.
B) If a company wants to develop an LMS, it needs to have an online learning environment that is under the control of the instructors.
C) The major reason that companies adopt an LMS is to decentralize the management of learning activities.
D) An LMS increases a company's costs related to training.

Question 27

There are no generational differences in preferences for using and realizing the potential benefits of social media tools.

Question 28

Online learning courses should be designed for the available bandwidth on the company's system.

Question 29

One of the most significant benefits of adaptive training is easily matching customizations to learners' specific needs.

Question 30

Virtual worlds are ineffective for teaching interpersonal skills such as time management and leadership.

Question 31

A major reason that companies adopt a learning management system (LMS) is to decentralize management of learning activities.

Question 32

Interactive video is ineffective for trainees to learn technical and interpersonal skills.

Question 33

Online learning that merely repurposes an effective live training program will usually result in effective training.

Question 34

In distance learning, trainees do not have control over the content and speed of learning.

Question 35

Virtual reality allows simulations to become even more realistic.

Question 36

Teleconferencing refers to asynchronous exchange of audio and video between two or more individuals.

Question 37

_____ are used as a support tool that employees refer to when they have problems or decisions that they feel exceed their current knowledge and skills.

A) Expert systems
B) Virtual worlds
C) Branching stories
D) Virtual labs

Question 38

With respect to maximizing the benefits of learner control, programs should allow trainees to control the amount of feedback they receive.

Question 39

Training support technologies assist in transfer of training by providing employees with information not covered in training.

Question 40

Which of the following technology-based training methods provides the least opportunity for learner-instructor interaction?

A) Virtual reality
B) Mobile learning
C) Social media learning
D) Blended learning

Question 41

Describe strategies for designing an online environment that is most conducive to facilitating a positive learning experience.

Question 42

Although development costs for technology-based training programs are high, costs for administering these programs are low.

Question 43

In online training, an instructor can provide detailed feedback.

Question 44

Describe the ways the use of new technology has benefited training and learning.

Question 45

Critique the effectiveness of blended learning. Consider blended learning relative to pure classroom learning and blended learning relative to pure technology-based learning.

Question 46

The key defining characteristic of a flipped classroom is that control over the content of lectures is "flipped" from the instructor to student.

Question 47

The flipped classroom reverses the traditional learning arrangement by delivering instructional content online outside of the classroom and moves activities, including those that may have traditionally been considered homework, into the classroom.

Question 48

No single training method is inherently superior to other methods.

Question 49

Under what conditions should managers and trainers consider using new technology training methods?

Question 50

Describe recommendations for maximizing the benefits of learner control.