The instructor, when managing the time available for the course, is responsible for each of the

following EXCEPT:

A instructor is lecturing on a manufacturing approach to ordering. The instructor is attempting to
explain the concept that every order to purchase a finished product has an affect on the complete
process from start to finish. Which of the following would be an example of the effective use of
props to demonstrate this principle?

A group of learners in a training session are talking among themselves while the instructor is
lecturing. Which of the following is the first step the instructor should take to manage the situation?

An instructor who usually uses films in teaching a course has been scheduled to teach the course
at a new facility that does not have a film projector. However, the facility does have all hardware
necessary for videotape presentations of course material. Which of the following is the MOST
appropriate course of action for the instructor to take in this situation?

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 help slower learners achieve an adequate understanding of one topic before
proceeding to the next topic
ACTION: At irregular intervals, the instructor poses difficult questions that require application of
the topic to new situations.

An instructor is planning to break a class of 25 learners into small groups for discussion. Each
group will be led by a group leader who has expertise in the subject matter. The function of the
group leader is to respond to problems and keep the discussions on topic. Many of the nonleaders
have more seniority than the leaders. Which of the following should the instructor consider before
implementing this plan?

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 clarify a particularly difficult concept
ACTION: The trainer uses a relevant anecdote to demonstrate how this concept applies to the
group.

The MOST important consideration in learner testing and evaluation is:

Which of the following instructional activities would be MOST appropriate to meet the goal of
actively engaging participants in applying a certain conversational technique?

After reviewing the course objectives on the first day of a training course, several learners indicate
they have already covered one-third of the objectives in a previous course. For most others in the
course, the course content is entirely new. In deciding what to do under these circumstances, the
instructor should take each of the following into consideration EXCEPT whether the: