Question 1

If the control group and the training group have the same scores before training,and the training group scores increase while control group scores remain the same after training,it can be attributed to the training rather than other factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In order to effectively evaluate a training program the specific objectives of the program must be known.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

To determine changes in learning,it should be measured at two times: pre-training and post-training.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Collecting data in a pretest and posttest design allows us to:

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A)  Be certain the training caused any change
B)  See what has changed after training
C)  Develop the cost effectiveness of our training
D)  Know whether or not we should revise the training designE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Goldstein has suggested that training evaluation has moved through how many stages since the 1960's?

Accepted Answer

A)  4
B)  5
C)  2
D)  22E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 6

The text author believes that a positive score on one of Kirkpatrick's levels will mean a positive score on the measures of other levels,and these positive reactions will result in learning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

When collecting data which of the following issues is NOT important?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reliability
B)  Validity
C)  Effectiveness
D)  PracticalityE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 8

A socially desirable response is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Telling the researcher your true feelings
B)  Telling the researcher the truth
C)  Telling the researcher what you think they want to hear
D)  Telling the research an answer in sociological termsE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Based on ASTD surveys about evaluating training programs which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Over 90% of companies surveyed conduct some form of evaluation
B)  Only about 10% of companies surveyed conduct some form of evaluation
C)  Results are the most commonly used method of evaluating training
D)  Reactions are almost never evaluatedE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Why is it a good idea to randomly assign people to the training group and the control group?

Accepted Answer

A)  it increases the confidence in that training is responsible for change and not some other factor
B)  it is the easiest way to measure both pre and post training
C)  it guarantees that training evaluation will be believed by management
D)  it allows us to assume that attitude toward training is positive for all traineesE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

The Kraiger,Ford and Salas evaluation model uses all of the following classifications of learning outcomes EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  Cognitive
B)  Intuitive
C)  Skill based
D)  AffectiveE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 12

Which of the following is true of HRD evaluation?

Accepted Answer

A)  descriptive and judgmental information should not be included
B)  collection of information should be collected according to a predetermined plan
C)  any information collected should be random to ensure credibility
D)  it is not a critical step in the HRD processE) B) and D)
F) B) and C) B

Question 13

Which of the following data collection methods are concerned with how much time,money,and resources are available for an evaluation method?

Accepted Answer

A)  reliability
B)  validity
C)  provability
D)  practicalityE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 14

A pre/post comparison is used to evaluate learning so that:

Accepted Answer

A)  We know how much change took place during the program
B)  We can calculate a t-test to get useful statistics
C)  We can compare the trained group to the control group
D)  We know where the group was at the startE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 15

According to Nickols,each of Kirkpatrick's levels is of similar importance to all stakeholder groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Utility analysis:

Accepted Answer

A)  Is easy for trainers to calculate
B)  Compares training gain to training costs
C)  Is completed using a computer program like Blackboard
D)  Has never been used for trainingE) A) and B)
F) B) and D) B

Question 17

The CIPP framework for evaluation includes Context,Information,Process,Product.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a factor used to compute a utility estimate?

Accepted Answer

A)  "A" (available number of employees for training) 
B)  "N" (number of employees trained) 
C)  "T" (length of time benefits of training is expected to last) 
D)  "C" (cost of conducting the training) E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

A method of evaluation,which measures the trainee's evaluation prior to and after training,is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  return on investment
B)  variance improvement method
C)  pre-test,post-test
D)  gap closure methodE) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Donald Kirkpatrick described which of the following four training evaluation criteria as a way to determine trainees' perceptions about a program and its effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

A)  reaction
B)  learning
C)  job behavior
D)  resultsE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Exam 7: Evaluating HRD Programs

If the control group and the training group have the same scores before training,and the training group scores increase while control group scores remain the same after training,it can be attributed to the training rather than other factors.

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In order to effectively evaluate a training program the specific objectives of the program must be known.

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To determine changes in learning,it should be measured at two times: pre-training and post-training.

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Collecting data in a pretest and posttest design allows us to:

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Goldstein has suggested that training evaluation has moved through how many stages since the 1960's?

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The text author believes that a positive score on one of Kirkpatrick's levels will mean a positive score on the measures of other levels,and these positive reactions will result in learning.

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When collecting data which of the following issues is NOT important?

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A socially desirable response is:

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Based on ASTD surveys about evaluating training programs which of the following is true?

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Why is it a good idea to randomly assign people to the training group and the control group?

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The Kraiger,Ford and Salas evaluation model uses all of the following classifications of learning outcomes EXCEPT:

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Which of the following is true of HRD evaluation?

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Which of the following data collection methods are concerned with how much time,money,and resources are available for an evaluation method?

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A pre/post comparison is used to evaluate learning so that:

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According to Nickols,each of Kirkpatrick's levels is of similar importance to all stakeholder groups.

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Utility analysis:

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The CIPP framework for evaluation includes Context,Information,Process,Product.

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Which of the following is NOT a factor used to compute a utility estimate?

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A method of evaluation,which measures the trainee's evaluation prior to and after training,is known as:

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Donald Kirkpatrick described which of the following four training evaluation criteria as a way to determine trainees' perceptions about a program and its effectiveness?

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