CAE CAE Needs Assessment & Learner Analysis 2

Question 1

A 'task analysis' in needs assessment is used to:

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Break down a job into specific skills and knowledge required

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Evaluate instructor performance ratings

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Assess the cost of the training program

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Determine the number of training sessions needed

Question 2

Which method of needs assessment relies on reviewing existing documents such as performance appraisals and incident reports?

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Document/records review

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Focus group

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Observation

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Delphi technique

Question 3

Adult learners are MOST motivated to engage in learning when:

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They see direct relevance to their personal or professional lives

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They are required to attend by their employer

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They are competing with peers for grades

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They are offered monetary incentives

Question 4

Which tool is commonly used to graphically display the cause-and-effect relationships behind a performance problem?

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Fishbone (Ishikawa) diagram

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Gantt chart

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SWOT matrix

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Pie chart

Question 5

When prioritizing identified training needs, an adult educator should FIRST consider:

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The impact on learner performance and organizational goals

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The instructor's personal expertise

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The ease of content delivery

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The availability of online resources

Question 6

Which of the following BEST describes a 'proactive' needs assessment?

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Conducted in anticipation of future changes or new roles

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Conducted after a major training failure has occurred

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Conducted to address a current performance crisis

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Conducted to evaluate past training effectiveness