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Questions # 1:

Which action by a talent development professional would be most useful in helping a company support employee development when there is a wide range in ages in the workplace?

Options:

A.

Review career paths and develop strategies to improve the needed skill sets among all employees


B.

Review course offerings and ensure there are plenty of instructor-led training classes to meet the requirements of the older workers


C.

Review job titles and descriptions and rewrite them to fit the different age ranges within the workforce


D.

Review employee benefits and perks to attract the age range preferred by the organization


Questions # 2:

Determining appropriate sample size for a project depends on which element?

Options:

A.

The frequency with which the tool is administered


B.

The type of research methodology that has been selected


C.

The ease with which members of the population may be identified


D.

The level of confidence that the results were not caused by chance


Questions # 3:

After collecting evaluation data using a detailed questionnaire, what data display should be used in the first stage of the analysis?

Options:

A.

One-way table


B.

Box plot


C.

Line graph


D.

Frequency table


Questions # 4:

Which statement best describes D.E. Super's theory of career development?

Options:

A.

It uses concepts from psychology and is considered behavioral career counseling


B.

It uses tests that are based on individual interests to determine best career choice


C.

It emphasizes that choice of occupation is highly influenced by a person's self-image


D.

It states that career choice is determined through interviews that deal with six types of work environments


Questions # 5:

A talent development (TD) professional has been asked to evaluate the capability of an organization's employees to move into positions of greater responsibility when required. The deliverable will be a report on the skill sets for succession in the organization. What would be the most effective approach for the TD professional to take?

Options:

A.

Research and recommend an assessment process such as a 360-degree assessment or a psychometric assessment; review data contained in the performancemanagement system, including past performance reviews


B.

Hold focus groups with employees interested in leadership positions to identify potential leaders; meet with senior leaders individually to discuss who they feel could take on greater responsibility within the organization


C.

Review company training records for past training attendance in leadership sessions; review project committees and leadership roles taken in the committees


D.

Send a survey asking about future leadership potential and interest from employees; follow up with a group discussion for those expressing interest in a leadership position


Questions # 6:

An organization with high turnover had attempted to reduce turnover by increasing wages and paid time off. A year later, the turnover rate had not changed. Which is the best approach for solving the issue?

Options:

A.

Complexity theory


B.

Systems thinking


C.

Organizational change theory


D.

Six Sigma


Questions # 7:

Which is the most important reason for a talent development (TD) professional to complete a business ecosystem analysis?

Options:

A.

To develop a strategic plan that is aligned with the current business goals and values


B.

To identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to the business


C.

To understand the role government, competitors, adjacent markets, and customers play in the business


D.

To be able to prepare the budget for the TD department


Questions # 8:

Which is the most effective way to communicate the value of a leadership program to a stakeholder who has a driver listening style?

Options:

A.

Hold a big-picture discussion while presenting conceptual information


B.

Present evidence from other companies indicating that the program will be successful


C.

Provide a summary of specific program features and outcomes in a bullet list


D.

Discuss how the program will affect the emotional intelligence of the participants


Questions # 9:

What should a talent development professional do to best facilitate retention in a multi-subject course?

Options:

A.

Test for all content at the end of the course


B.

Put all exercises at the end of the training


C.

Utilize one activity per subject during the course


D.

Space activities around each subject throughout the course


Questions # 10:

Which is a learning activity guided by constructivist learning theory?

Options:

A.

Listening to a podcast


B.

Role-play exercise


C.

Lecture


D.

Physically active learning exercise


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