Facilitator Principles & Techniques

Question 1

What is a primary role of a facilitator in group discussions?

Accepted Answer

To guide the process and encourage participation.

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To make final decisions for the group.

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To provide all the content expertise.

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To dominate the discussion.

Question 2

Which technique is best for encouraging quiet participants to share?

Accepted Answer

Call on them directly in a supportive way.

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Ignore them unless they volunteer.

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Use sarcasm to make them speak.

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Avoid eye contact with them.

Question 3

Why is establishing ground rules important in facilitation?

Accepted Answer

To guide behavior and expectations.

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To give the facilitator total control.

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To penalize participants.

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To prevent creativity.

Question 4

Which of the following describes active listening?

Accepted Answer

Listening with full attention and paraphrasing.

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Nodding while checking your phone.

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Interrupting with your opinion.

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Remaining silent at all times.

Question 5

How should a facilitator handle a dominant participant?

Accepted Answer

Redirect the conversation to others.

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Let them talk as much as they want.

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Publicly criticize them.

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Ask them to leave the group.

Question 6

What is the purpose of using visual aids during facilitation?

Accepted Answer

To reinforce verbal messages visually.

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To decorate the room.

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To confuse participants.

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To make the session longer.

Question 7

What does the 'parking lot' method help with during facilitation?

Accepted Answer

To capture off-topic items for later discussion.

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To avoid answering questions.

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To collect participant feedback later.

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To delay unimportant ideas indefinitely.

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of open-ended questioning?

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What are your thoughts on the topic?

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Did you like the presentation?

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Do you agree with the speaker?

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Was the topic easy to understand?

Question 9

Why should a facilitator summarize key points during a session?

Accepted Answer

To reinforce and clarify key ideas.

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To fill time.

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To control the group.

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To end the session early.