For this question, decide whether the action makes it likely or unlikely that the trainer will achieve
the goal. Select the BEST statement of the reason that the action is likely or unlikely to accomplish
the goal.
GOAL: To increase the likelihood that learners will successfully perform a new task
ACTION: The trainer divides the task into parts and has the learners practice each part before
asking them to perform the whole task.

For this question, decide whether the action makes it likely or unlikely that the trainer will achieve
the goal. Select the BEST statement of the reason that the action is likely or unlikely to accomplish
the goal.
GOAL: To enable experienced instructors to further develop their instructional skills
ACTION: Place instructors in a class in which they take turns playing the role of the instructor and
other participants provide feedback.

For this question, decide whether the action makes it likely or unlikely that the trainer will achieve
the goal. Select the BEST statement of the reason that the action is likely or unlikely to accomplish
the goal.
GOAL: To evaluate the learner’s attainment of the stated course objectives for a week-long course
ACTION: On the last day, the instructor asks the learners to spend 15 minutes writing a brief
paragraph on what they have learned from the course and then to share what they have written
with the class.

Instructors should give learners adequate feedback during instruction. Which of the following is the
BEST reason for this requirement?

An instructor was unable to cover the last concept in the course, yet test results from the last day
indicated that all members of the class correctly answered questions addressing this concept. In
this situation, what should the instructor have done?

For this question, decide whether the action makes it likely or unlikely that the trainer will achieve
the goal. Select the BEST statement of the reason that the action is likely or unlikely to accomplish
the goal.
GOAL: To use questioning to judge learner comprehension
ACTION: Provide learners with a handout that has review questions on it. Proceed up and down
classroom rows asking learners in turn each question.

The trainer’s goal is to get the most participation from learners regarding choices that must be

made about the next step in training. The trainer realizes that there are several different ways to
solve a particular problem and wants learners to agree on the best method. Which of the following
methods is MOST appropriate for accomplishing this goal?

An instructor is teaching classes in which there are learners who have different backgrounds,
interests, and needs. Which of the following describes the BEST action for the instructor to take in
this situation?

Before a course begins, the course instructor inspects the instructional environment to ensure that
the:

For this question, decide whether the action makes it likely or unlikely that the instructor will
achieve the goal. Select the BEST statement of the reason that the action is likely or unlikely to
accomplish the goal.
GOAL: To evaluate the students’ attainment of the goal of solving a series of problems
ACTION: Each student is randomly assigned a different problem and observed while working to
solve the problem.