CET - Certified Environmental, Safety & Health Trainer Instructional Design and Development Questions and Answers

Question 1

An EHS trainer is developing a new course on hazardous waste operations.
During which phase of the ADDIE instructional design model would the trainer identify the target audience, their existing knowledge, and the overall training goals?

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Analysis

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Design

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Development

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Implementation

Question 2

A safety trainer is creating a learning objective for a forklift operation course. Which of the following is the BEST-written objective according to SMART principles (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound)?

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Upon completion of the course, the operator will demonstrate the ability to safely navigate a loaded forklift through a designated obstacle course in under 5 minutes with zero safety infractions.

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To understand the principles of safe forklift operation.

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The operator will learn how to drive a forklift safely.

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By the end of the session, the operator will be familiar with the forklift controls.

Question 3

You are designing a safety training session for adult learners. According to Malcolm Knowles' principles of andragogy, which of the following instructional strategies would be MOST effective?

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A scenario-based group activity where participants problem-solve a simulated workplace hazard.

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A lecture-based presentation with a lengthy PowerPoint.

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A surprise pop quiz to ensure learners were paying attention.

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A generic video that covers safety principles for a different industry.

Question 4

Which of Robert Gagné's Nine Events of Instruction is focused on helping learners connect new information with their existing knowledge?

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Stimulate recall of prior learning

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Gain attention

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Inform learners of objectives

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Provide learning guidance

Question 5

A company implements a comprehensive new lockout/tagout training program. To evaluate the training's impact on business results, which of Kirkpatrick's Four Levels of Evaluation would be MOST appropriate?

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Level 4: Results

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Level 1: Reaction

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Level 2: Learning

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Level 3: Behavior

Question 6

During the development of a confined space entry training program, the instructional designer creates a participant workbook, instructor guide, and a hands-on practical exercise. This work is characteristic of which phase of the ADDIE model?

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Development

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Design

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Evaluation

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Analysis