Which of the following statements BEST describes the value of using a variety of question
types during instruction?

A.

Regularly asking questions during a course helps to identify those that are paying
attention.

B.

Effective use of questions will enhance learners' conceptual understanding; encourage
deep thinking and meaningful participation.

C.

Using a variety of questions during instruction prevents anyone in the group from
becoming disinterested with the same question types.

D.

Questions asked often during a course will keep learners engaged, it is not important if
they do not know the correct answer.

An instructor uses multiple forms of media to help the class understand a difficult topic.
Unfortunately learners are still having a hard time with the concept. Noticing difficulty, the
instructor creates another learning tool to explain the topic another way. Which of the
following BEST describes the skill the instructor is using?

A.

Create opportunities for learners to contribute to the discussion

B.

Plan and use a variety of reinforcement techniques during training

C.

Adapt learning methods as intended by the course designers

D.

Enhance, substitute or create media as appropriate

An instructor is teaching an advanced topic. A student does not have the prerequisite skills
needed for this class and continues to fall behind. The student is visibly frustrated. Which of
the following is the MOST appropriate action?

A.

Recommend that the prerequisite class be completed prior to returning

B.

Assign an advanced student as a partner to help in learning

C.

Allow the student to continue with the current course objectives

D.

Offer to meet with the student after class for additional assistance

While giving an overhead presentation the projector being used powers off. Which of the
following is the FIRST course of action?

A.

Take a break and have technical support address the problem.

B.

Lecture from the instructor notes until the next break.

C.

Dismiss the class until the projector can be fixed

D.

Have technical support correct the problem immediately during class

An instructor listens to a learner's question and repeats it back to them. This is an example
of which of the following?

A.

An activity that uses questions to lead learners to the application of knowledge.

B.

 An active listening technique used in a classroom setting.

C.

An activity that encourages learners to ask and answer their own questions.

D.

An activity that creates opportunities for learners to contribute to the discussion.

An instructor is preparing for a technical class. In the past some of the course has proven
confusing. The instructor wants to be able to cover all concepts so there is no confusion.
Which of the following might the instructor do to BEST provide clarity for the learners?

A.

Assign independent labs for each concept

B.

Provide a technical document for each concept

C.

Apply real world examples for each concept

D.

Spend more time in open discussion

An instructor is a member of an organization that has recently received a great deal of
unfavorable publicity about the actions of many of the organization's members at a recent
convention. The instructor has just received the first instructional assignment since the
publicized events took place. In this situation, which of the following must the instructor do
FIRST to gain the respect of the audience?

A.

Demonstrate acceptable personal conduct

B.

Demonstrate content expertise

C.

Demonstrate flexibility in response to learner needs and interests

D.

Demonstrate effective questioning techniques

A learner who responds positively to slide presentations will tend to be a/an:

A.

Physical learner

B.

Visual learner

C.

Auditory learner

D.

Kinesthetic learner

When an instructor is trying to gather information from learners about a subject, which of
the following question types can be asked?

A.

Closed-ended

B.

Open-ended

C.

Clarifying

D.

True/false

An instructor is teaching a beginner topic. Most of the learners explain that they are already
familiar with the course content. Which of the following should the instructor do?

A.

Continue the class as planned assuring completion of current course objectives

B.

Ask the advanced learners what they would like to cover in the course and then change
objectives based on advanced learner's requests.

C.

Ask the experienced learners to return for a more advanced course

D.

Modify the curriculum as necessary to fulfill student expectations while still meeting
course objectives.

A contract instructor is delivering a class developed for a company. Learners have stated in
the past that the material was confusing, there was not enough depth and the information
was out ofdate. In planning for this course, which of the following might be BEST for the
instructor to do to maximize the needs of the learners?

A.

Use the provided material as a guideline and use additional resources to clarity the
course.

B.

Present the material as it is written and request the learners inform the company of the
quality of the material.

C.

Rewrite the course and deliver the newly written material to the class.

D.

Request different material be purchased and reviewed before delivery of the upcoming
class.

An instructor wants to quickly evaluate learner knowledge after an exercise. Which of the
following methods would BEST achieve this?

A.

Give a written exam on the topic.

B.

Have the learners perform an additional exercise on the topic

C.

Ask the learners random questions about the topic.

D.

Have the learners engage in a group discussion of the topic.