LATG 02: Training

Question 1

True or False: The Guide mentions “training” over 150 times.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

The ability to perform a procedure to an acceptable standard is the definition of which term?

Answer 2

Competency

Question 3

True or False: Training cannot increase job satisfaction.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

True or False: A training program can be used to reinforce previous training objectives.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

True or False: Training can increase employees’ efficiency.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Who is responsible for ensuring that everyone who works with research animals meets training requirements?

Answer 6

Principal investigator and IACUC

Question 7

A verification of what has been learned is the definition of which term?

Answer 7

Assessment

Question 8

In which phase of the ADDIE instructional design model does the needs assessment take place?

Answer 8

Analyze

Question 9

True or False: A slide presentation should include a lot of animation and sound to ensure that trainees focus on the slides, not the trainer.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

True or False: Once a technician has gained proficiency with a skill, he or she will not deviate from the correct technique.

Answer 10

False

Question 11

What is blended learning?

Answer 11

Learning from two or more training modalities

Question 12

True or False: A person for whom English is a second language may say “yes” when asked if they understand an explanation even though they may not.

Answer 12

True

Question 13

True or False: All training for the animal care facility must be developed in-house.

Answer 13

False

Question 14

True or False: Proficiency cannot be assessed.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

True or False: During hands-on instruction, the trainee should try to perform the procedure without assistance before a demonstration by the trainer.

Answer 15

False

Question 16

True or False: Assessment of competency should occur immediately after a training session.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

What should a trainer do before modifying existing training when a compliance issue has just been observed?

Answer 17

Consult with management

Question 18

What differentiates proficient performance of a task with competent performance of the task?

Answer 18

Consistent accuracy and efficiency

Question 19

Lecture supplemented with hands-on practice is an example of:

Answer 19

Blended learning

Question 20

A verification of what has been learned is the definition of which term?

Answer 20

assessment

Question 21

What must be known to determine if training is the appropriate response to a situation with a procedure in the facility?

Answer 21

root cause of the issue

Question 22

How often should a thorough review of the training program be reported to the IACUC and other senior management?

Answer 22

at least twice a year

Question 23

In which phase of the ADDIE instructional design model does the needs assessment take place?

Answer 23

analyze

Question 24

What is the difference in a person that can complete a procedure competently vs proficiently?

Answer 24

Competently: can perform the procedure to an acceptable standard but lacks consistency, proficiently: performs procedure with precision and accuracy

Question 25

Define training.

Answer 25

the process of bringing a person to an agreed standard of competency/proficiency by instruction and practice

Question 26

What are the outcomes that can be provided by a high-quality training program?

Answer 26

enhanced research outcomes, reliable animal welfare standards, basic knowledge foundation, reinforcement of previous training, opportunities to build

Question 27

What are the 3 federal mandates that require employees who work with animals to be adequately trained?

Answer 27

Animal Welfare Act, PHS Policy, The Guide

Question 28

What is the first step in determining if training is a viable solution?

Answer 28

the root cause of the problem/issue

Question 29

True or False: Training can not increase job satisfaction.

Answer 29

False

Question 29

True or False: Training can not increase job satisfaction.

Answer 29

False

Question 30

True or False: Training can increase employee's efficiency.

Answer 30

True

Question 31

True or False: A training program can be used to reinforce previous training objectives.

Answer 31

True

Question 32

True or False: All training for the animal care facility must be developed in house.

Answer 32

False

Question 33

What are problems unlikely to be resolved by training?

Answer 33

bad attitudes, inappropriate behaviors, problems with ineffective processes, problems with poor management

Question 34

What are topics that animal care staff must receive training?

Answer 34

regulatory requirements, practices of animal welfare, facility procedures, species-specific biological information

Question 35

What are the 3 topics for which anyone working with or around animals must be trained?

Answer 35

OSHA, Disaster preparedness, reporting of animal welfare concerns

Question 36

Who is responsible for ensuring that everyone who works with animals has been adequately trained?

Answer 36

principle investigator and IACUC

Question 37

Why should administrative staff receive information about the institution's commitment to animal welfare and value of the research program?

Answer 37

to support the facility more efficiently

Question 38

What are the 2 roles in an effective communication process?

Answer 38

one person sends the message the other person receives the message

Question 39

What 2 areas of expertise must a trainer have in order to train someone to perform a procedure?

Answer 39

proficiency of the procedure, knowledge to train new people on the procedure

Question 40

What are the 5 phases of the ADDIE instructional design model?

Answer 40

Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate

Question 41

What do most adults want to know when they attend training?

Answer 41

why the information is important and how it relates to their job and how training will address the problem

Question 42

What is the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivators?

Answer 42

Intrinsic: comes from within one's self; Extrinsic: comes from others

Question 43

What 3 types of information can be gleaned from a needs analysis? (training)

Answer 43

goals of training, the characteristics of those trained, resources needed to deliver training

Question 44

What are the 5 characteristics for a SMART learning objective?

Answer 44

specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, time-bound

Question 45

Define analyze

Answer 45

identifying training goals

Question 46

Define design.

Answer 46

choose a training modality

Question 47

Define develop.

Answer 47

create or compile the training materials

Question 48

Define implement.

Answer 48

deliver the training

Question 49

Define evaluate.

Answer 49

look at data from post- training surveys