PHR Learning and Development Programs Questions and Answers

Question 1

An HR department is designing a new leadership development program.
To ensure the program is effective and aligned with business needs, the instructional designer follows a systematic five-phase process: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation.
Which instructional design model is being used?

Accepted Answer

ADDIE Model

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Kirkpatrick Model

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Successive Approximation Model (SAM)

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Bloom's Taxonomy

Question 2

A manufacturing company wants to improve the technical skills of its machine operators. The L&D manager decides the most effective approach is to have senior operators train junior operators on the actual equipment during their regular shifts. Which of the following BEST describes this training method?

Accepted Answer

On-the-job training

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Vestibule training

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Off-the-job training

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Simulation training

Question 3

Following a sales training program, an HR manager sends out a survey asking participants how satisfied they were with the instructor, content, and facilities. According to the Kirkpatrick Model of training evaluation, which level is being measured?

Accepted Answer

Level 1: Reaction

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Level 2: Learning

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Level 3: Behavior

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Level 4: Results

Question 4

An organization is conducting a systematic process to determine the gap between the skills its workforce currently possesses and the skills required to meet its strategic objectives. This process involves organizational, task, and individual analyses. What is this process called?

Accepted Answer

Training needs analysis

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Performance appraisal

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Succession planning

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Job evaluation

Question 5

Which of the following distinguishes succession planning from general career development?

Accepted Answer

Succession planning focuses on preparing high-potential employees for key leadership roles, while career development is broader.

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Career development is organization-driven, while succession planning is employee-driven.

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Succession planning is a short-term activity, whereas career development is a long-term process.

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Career development primarily uses off-the-job training methods, while succession planning uses on-the-job methods.

Question 6

An L&D specialist has just finished the 'Analysis' phase of the ADDIE model for a new compliance training program. What is the MOST logical next step for the specialist to take?

Accepted Answer

Define learning objectives and select the appropriate media.

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Deliver the training to a pilot group of employees.

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Create the training materials, such as presentations and handouts.

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Measure the business impact of the training program.