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SPHR Questions - Part 67
1. Computer-based training, web-based training, and virtual learning are all examples of what?
A) Self-directed learning
B) Mobile learning
C) Asynchronous training
D) Electronic learning
2. Which of the following is the middle value when values are arranged from high to low?
A) Mode
B) Average
C) Median
D) Mean
3. A department manager advises you that the productivity of his data-entry operators is unsatisfactory and asks you to develop a training program to improve their data-entry skills. What is your first step?
A) Develop a lesson plan.
B) Conduct a needs assessment.
C) Select a training method.
D) Talk to other managers to validate the situation.
4. After conducting a risk assessment, what can you do to protect the company against any identified risks?
A) Identify policies that are applied inconsistently throughout the organization.
B) Present management with a plan for reducing the risks.
C) Develop a plan to reduce the risks.
D) Obtain employment practices liability insurance.
5. Which of the following describes the financial condition of the business at a specific point in time?
A) Profit and loss statement
B) Statement of cash flows
C) Balance sheet
D) Accounts receivable ledger
A) Self-directed learning
B) Mobile learning
C) Asynchronous training
D) Electronic learning
2. Which of the following is the middle value when values are arranged from high to low?
A) Mode
B) Average
C) Median
D) Mean
3. A department manager advises you that the productivity of his data-entry operators is unsatisfactory and asks you to develop a training program to improve their data-entry skills. What is your first step?
A) Develop a lesson plan.
B) Conduct a needs assessment.
C) Select a training method.
D) Talk to other managers to validate the situation.
4. After conducting a risk assessment, what can you do to protect the company against any identified risks?
A) Identify policies that are applied inconsistently throughout the organization.
B) Present management with a plan for reducing the risks.
C) Develop a plan to reduce the risks.
D) Obtain employment practices liability insurance.
5. Which of the following describes the financial condition of the business at a specific point in time?
A) Profit and loss statement
B) Statement of cash flows
C) Balance sheet
D) Accounts receivable ledger
1. Right Answer: D
Explanation: Answer option D is correct.Electronic or e-learning encompasses many forms of synchronous and asynchronous training (C). Mobile and self-directed learning (B and A) are two examples of e-learning principles. E-learning is discussed in more detail in Chapter 5.Chapter: Core Knowledge Requirements for HR ProfessionalsObjective: Review Questions
2. Right Answer: C
Explanation: Answer option C is correct.Chapter: Core Knowledge Requirements for HR ProfessionalsObjective: Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis
3. Right Answer: B
Explanation: Answer option B is correct.A needs assessment is conducted to determine what is required to solve a problem, including whether training is the appropriate intervention. If, for example, network crashes are the cause of the low productivity, training will not solve the problem. Lesson plans (A) are created during the design stage of training discussed in Chapter 5. Talking to other managers to validate the situation (D) may be included in the needs assessment along with other factors. The training method is selected (C) during the development phase discussed in Chapter 5.Chapter: Core Knowledge Requirements for HR ProfessionalsObjective: Review Questions
4. Right Answer: D
Explanation: Answer option D is correct.As part of the risk assessment, inconsistent policies have been identified (A), a plan for reducing risk has been developed (C), and management has reviewed the plan for reducing risks (B). After the assessment is complete, the company may decide to purchase insurance, self-insure, or mitigate the risk by making operational changes.Chapter: Core Knowledge Requirements for HR ProfessionalsObjective: Review Questions
5. Right Answer: C
Explanation: Answer option C is correct.Chapter: Core Knowledge Requirements for HR ProfessionalsObjective: Basic Budgeting and Accounting
Explanation: Answer option D is correct.Electronic or e-learning encompasses many forms of synchronous and asynchronous training (C). Mobile and self-directed learning (B and A) are two examples of e-learning principles. E-learning is discussed in more detail in Chapter 5.Chapter: Core Knowledge Requirements for HR ProfessionalsObjective: Review Questions
2. Right Answer: C
Explanation: Answer option C is correct.Chapter: Core Knowledge Requirements for HR ProfessionalsObjective: Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis
3. Right Answer: B
Explanation: Answer option B is correct.A needs assessment is conducted to determine what is required to solve a problem, including whether training is the appropriate intervention. If, for example, network crashes are the cause of the low productivity, training will not solve the problem. Lesson plans (A) are created during the design stage of training discussed in Chapter 5. Talking to other managers to validate the situation (D) may be included in the needs assessment along with other factors. The training method is selected (C) during the development phase discussed in Chapter 5.Chapter: Core Knowledge Requirements for HR ProfessionalsObjective: Review Questions
4. Right Answer: D
Explanation: Answer option D is correct.As part of the risk assessment, inconsistent policies have been identified (A), a plan for reducing risk has been developed (C), and management has reviewed the plan for reducing risks (B). After the assessment is complete, the company may decide to purchase insurance, self-insure, or mitigate the risk by making operational changes.Chapter: Core Knowledge Requirements for HR ProfessionalsObjective: Review Questions
5. Right Answer: C
Explanation: Answer option C is correct.Chapter: Core Knowledge Requirements for HR ProfessionalsObjective: Basic Budgeting and Accounting
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