Boot Camps

A trainer identifies the key concepts and develops several concrete examples for presentation to the group.
Which of the following competency criteria does this action demonstrate?
A. Feedback regarding performance as an instructor is invited and positively accepted.B. Learner trust in the instructor's integrity and discretion is developed and maintained.C. Appropriate terminology, settings, and jargon familiar to the group are used.D. Instructional content is mastered.
Ans: C

Explanation:
IBSTPI Competency 3
Establish and maintain instructor credibility


Q40
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 involve learners in establishing an appropriate level of learner comfort.
ACTION: Encourage advanced participants to share with beginner participants
their experience in applying complex concepts.
A. LIKELY, because adults tend to prefer cooperative environments in which they have some control over their
learning experiences.B. LIKELY, because advanced participants deserve to be acknowledged as having a different status than
beginners.C. UNLIKELY, because the advanced participants would not be in the instructional situation if they know
enough to be able to help the beginners.
Ans:


Q41
A learner asks the instructor's opinion regarding the best approach in solving a problem that occurs during an
activity. The instructor directs the question back to the learner. Which of the following is the most important
reason for an instructor to adopt such a strategy?
A. To avoid having to Ans a question when the instructor is not sure of the correct Ans.B. To evaluate how much of the course content the learner has absorbed.C. To encourage the learner to be self-reliant and reflective when first encountering problems.D. To discourage other learners from asking inappropriately for the instructor's opinion.
Ans: B


Q42
The next three questions are based on the following scenario:
An instructor is assigned a two-day, entry-level computer class for eight employees of a large corporation. The
first morning, the learners state that they have been told that their performance will be evaluated on the basis of
how well they can transfer new computer skills to job-related tasks. They are resentful and unwilling to
participate. Before proceeding with instruction, the trainer should do which of the following?
A. Assure the learners that the course content and methods will prepare them to perform successfully.B. Express sympathy for the employees' situation, and allow them to discuss their feelings before continuing
with the course.C. Assure the learners that the instructor will try to clarify the situation before the next class session, and then
start to teach the class.D. Reschedule this class session, since the learners will be unable to learn in this environment.
Ans: A

Explanation:
IBSTPI Competency 9
Match learner outcomes to learner and organizational roles


Q43
Refer to the following scenario:
An instructor is assigned a two-day, entry-level computer class for eight employees of a large corporation. The
first morning, the learners state that they have been told that their performance will be evaluated on the basis of
how well they can transfer new computer skills to job-related tasks. They are resentful and unwilling to
participate. The situation described supports which of the following conclusions?
A. Entry-level computer courses are generally best taught by in-house training staff.B. Changes in sequences of instructional activities and class content should be learner-directC. Learner-defined learning objectives take priority over employer-defined learning objectives.D. Barriers to the process of learning and instruction are often unrelated to the instructional design.
Ans: D

Explanation:
IBSTPI Competency 4


Q44
Refer to the following scenario:
An instructor is assigned a two-day, entry-level computer class for eight employees of a large corporation. The
first morning, the learners state that they have been told that their performance will be evaluated on the basis of
how well they can transfer new computer skills to job-related tasks. They are resentful and unwilling to
participate. Which of the following is the most appropriate way for the instructor to ease the initial fears of the
group?
A. Show a video that focuses on how computer training can improve job efficiency.B. Provide a rationale for corporations' wanting their employees to have computer expertise.C. Take a break so the group can relax and then immediately begin instruction when the class reconvenes.D. Acknowledge the fears expressed by the group and suggest that they keep an open mind toward the
instruction.
Ans: D

Explanation:
IBSTPI Competency 9
Help the learners see personal gains and organizational gains


Q45
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 help slower learners achieve and 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.
A. LIKELY, because difficult questions challenge learners to work harder.B. LIKELY, because the instructor's questions are not intended to offend or demean.C. UNLIKELY, because posing more difficult problems does not address the needs of the slower learners.D. UNLIKELY, because the instructor's pattern of selecting a respondent is random.
Ans: C


Q46
Select the appropriate instructional activity from the list below that would be most appropriate to guide
instructional decision-making. Each choice may be used once, more than once, or not at all. Martha has been
assigned to teach a technical course she has taught many times before. In the past all of her learners have been
native speakers of English. In the next class, she has been told that 50 percent of the learners will be non-native
speakers of English. Which approach should Martha use in this situation?
A. Manage group interactions and participation.B. Make adjustments in learning materials.C. Implement a variety of standard instructional methods.D. Use media effectively.
Ans: C

Explanation:
IBSTPI Competency 10


Q47
Select the appropriate instructional activity from the list below that would be most appropriate to guide
instructional decision-making. Each choice may be used once, more than once, or not at all. Myrna is teaching a
class that meets once a week for three hours in the evening. For the first three weeks she has lectured, with only
one class break per session. She has noticed that the class has become restless and inattentive. Which approach
should Myrna use in this situation?
A. Manage group interactions and participation.B. Make adjustments in learning materials.C. Implement a variety of standard instructional methods.D. Use media effectively.
Ans: C
IBSTPI Competency 11
Substitute ,add to, switch and create media as required
No more than +- 10 minutes per media