SPHR Learning and Development 2

Question 1

A company wants to assess training effectiveness at the behavioral level. Which of Kirkpatrick's four levels does this represent?

Accepted Answer

Level 3 - Behavior

Answer

Level 3 (Behavior) measures whether participants apply new knowledge and skills on the job after training.

Question 2

Which instructional design model is most commonly associated with the phases of Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation?

Accepted Answer

ADDIE

Answer

The ADDIE model is the foundational instructional design framework with five sequential phases: Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation.

Question 3

An HR leader wants to use a 'pull' learning strategy rather than a 'push' strategy. Which approach best exemplifies this?

Accepted Answer

A curated learning portal employees access when needed

Answer

Pull learning places control with the learner, who seeks out content on demand, versus push learning where content is delivered to employees.

Question 4

In needs analysis, a 'person analysis' is conducted primarily to determine:

Accepted Answer

Which employees need training and what kind

Answer

Person analysis identifies specific employees who lack required KSAs (knowledge, skills, abilities) and need training to close performance gaps.

Question 5

A large multinational corporation uses Communities of Practice (CoPs) as part of its L&D strategy. What is the primary benefit of this approach?

Accepted Answer

Facilitating peer knowledge sharing among practitioners with common interests

Answer

Communities of Practice enable employees with shared domains to collaborate, share expertise, and co-create knowledge informally.

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SPHR - Senior Professional in Human Resources Practice Test

SPHR Learning and Development 2