CSP Domain 8: Training/Education

Question 1

What is synchronous and asynchronous

Answer 1

Synchronous training is when students and teachers are meeting together in real time,.

Asynchronous is when students and teacher are not meeting together in real time.

Question 2

One of the characteristics of adult learning is that adults are autonomous and self directed. What is an implication of this characteristic that the instructor should be aware of?

Answer 2

The instructor must involve participants in the training

Question 3

Computer-based training is most useful for which type of training type?

Answer 3

Self Paced Learning

Question 4

What serves as the basis for curriculum development

Answer 4

Course outline

Question 5

What are the 3 major delivery methods for teaching a course or training?

Answer 5

Instructor Led
Self-Paced Learning
Structured On-The-Job Training

Question 6

In general, how long must training records be kept?

Answer 6

3 years from the date of the training

Question 7

What 4 elements should be considered when developing written performance objectives for training?

Answer 7

• Target Audience
• Behavior
• Condition
• Degree/Standard

Question 8

What type of analysis is performed to determine the training needed by the organization?

Answer 8

Context analysis

Question 9

What are the optimal font sizes for power point presentations

Answer 9

For presentations seen from:
25 ft away= 1/8” font
50 ft away= 1/4“ font
100 ft away= 1/2” font

Question 10

Which of the following should be performed before developing a safety training program?

Answer 10

A needs analysis

Question 11

What type of analysis focuses on prospective students and instructors?

Answer 11

User Analysis

Question 12

What training method incorporates both visual and audible aids?

Answer 12

PowerPoint presentation

Question 13

What is the primary purpose of training?

Answer 13

To solve a problem in the workplace

Question 14

What training delivery systems are shown to have the highest retention rate/ most effective among adult learners?

Answer 14

1)Teaching others 90% retention rate
2) Practice by doing 75% retention rate
(Structured on the job training)
3) Group discussion 50% retention rate
4)Demonstration 30 %
5) Audiovisual 20%
6) Reading 10%
7) Lecture 5%

Question 15

What is a general rule for font size of power point presentations

Answer 15

It should be at least 16 point font for optimal viewing

Question 16

What is the first step when creating a structured formal training program

Answer 16

Performance analysis

Question 17

Which tests are used to gather quantitative measurements of a course?

Answer 17

Pretests and Posttests

Question 18

What should the difference between font sizes be between the text and the headline

Answer 18

At least a 2 point difference

Question 19

What type of test is given during the presentation phase of training?

Answer 19

Review test

Question 20

What are the critical components of structured on-the-job- training?

Answer 20

• Conducted by supervisor who serves as INSTRUCTOR
• Goals and objectives established prior to training
• Supervisor documents that training has been completed

Question 21

What type of letters work best in visual presentations

Answer 21

Block letters

Question 22

What type analysis focuses on the documents used in a job?

Answer 22

Content analysis

Question 23

In what situation might a training suitability analysis be conducted?

Answer 23

When it is unclear whether training will solve the defined problem

Question 24

When researching a task and determining that teaching employees how to properly perform that task to solve a problem, it is an example of a:

Answer 24

Performance analysis

Question 25

What should be avoided when selecting a computer based training program?

Answer 25

One which allows the student to go straight to the course test.

Question 26

What is most important factor when designing a power point

Answer 26

Font size and style

Question 27

What is the first section of a course outline and what are its elements?

Answer 27

Course Description includes Prerequisites, Content of Course, Teaching Methods

Question 28

What type of analysis focuses on desired skill and performance requirements of job being performed?

Answer 28

Work Analysis

Question 29

What is an example of a leading indicator for determining if employees are applying training on the job

Answer 29

Using trained employees to observe employee behaviors

Question 30

What are training requirements for employees at mine site?

Answer 30

Above Ground employees 24 hours

Below ground employees 40 hours

Question 31

What are the three most recommended training areas for the construction industry

Answer 31

Contingency Planning
Fire prevention
First aid

Question 32

What are the roles the supervisor assumes in structured on the job training?

Answer 32

Coach
Guide
Instructor