CPLP Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield CPLP facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. A task analysis is conducted PRIMARILY to: → Break down a job or task into its component steps to inform training content design
2. A 'learning advisory board' in an organization primarily serves to: → Provide strategic guidance and business alignment for the L&D function
3. A 'build-or-buy' decision in L&D refers to: → Deciding whether to develop training content in-house or purchase it from a vendor
4. Which stakeholder analysis technique maps individuals based on their level of influence and their level of support or opposition to a change? → Power/interest grid
5. 20 percent of underlying causes are responsible for 80 percent of issues. → Pareto Principal
6. Which instructional strategy BEST supports the transfer of learning from training to the workplace? → Using realistic scenarios and job-relevant practice activities
7. When managing a 'talkative dominator' in a group setting, the BEST facilitation move is to: → Thank them and redirect by inviting other voices
8. In the context of virtual training, 'breakout rooms' are used to: → Facilitate small group discussions and activities within a virtual session
9. Which organization administers the CPLP (now CPTD) credential? → ATD
10. Think about privacy, nations, and lengthier replies and citations. Perhaps better are personal accounts. → Content Ownership
11. A 'job aid' is best described as: → A performance support tool that provides information at the point of need
12. A 'smile sheet' is an informal term for which type of evaluation? → Level 1 reaction survey
13. Gamification in learning refers to: → Applying game elements like points, badges, and leaderboards to learning
14. Utility analysis in L&D evaluation is used to: → Calculate the financial value of performance improvements from training
15. In instructional design, ADDIE stands for: → Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate
16. Which authoring tool capability allows e-learning content to adapt based on learner responses? → Adaptive learning algorithms
17. These provide a visual way to display process flow and spot bottlenecks. → Flowcharts
18. Return on Expectation (ROE) differs from Return on Investment (ROI) primarily because ROE: → Measures whether stakeholder expectations for a program were met
19. What does 'required drivers' refer to in the New World Kirkpatrick Model? → Processes and systems that reinforce and reward trained behaviors on the job
20. According to Bloom's Taxonomy, which cognitive level requires a learner to break down information into its component parts and examine relationships? → Analysis
21. What does 'bench strength' refer to in succession planning? → The depth and readiness of internal candidates available to fill critical leadership roles
22. In the context of the CPLP, 'performance improvement' is best described as: → A systematic process to close gaps between desired and actual performance
23. Which talent development approach is MOST effective for accelerating high-potential development? → Providing diverse, cross-functional experiences with increasing scope and complexity
24. In organizational development, 'action research' is best described as: → A cyclical process of diagnosing, planning, acting, and evaluating within an organization
25. Which instructional design model is iterative and often contrasted with the linear ADDIE model? → SAM (Successive Approximation Model)
26. When writing measurable learning objectives, which component of the ABCD model specifies the standard that defines acceptable performance? → Degree
27. Which tool helps talent development professionals assess a leader's readiness for greater scope and complexity? → Assessment center, 360-degree feedback, and structured leadership interview combined
28. Which learning theory suggests that people learn by observing others and then modeling that behavior? → Social Learning Theory
29. Which needs assessment method is BEST for understanding the tacit knowledge required by an expert performer? → Cognitive task analysis or structured observation with expert performers
30. What is the purpose of a 'Learning Record Store' (LRS) in modern learning ecosystems? → To collect, store, and retrieve xAPI statements from multiple learning experiences