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100

In the VARK (Visual, Aural, Read,[?]) model, what does the letter K stand for?

Kinesthetic (learning by doing/movement)

100

In Excel, which function is best used to combine text from two or more cells into one?

CONCAT/CONCATENATE

100

What snack is nicknamed "brain food"?

Nut/Fish

100

Which TV show features a boss who often says, “That’s what she said”?

The Office

100

This technology company was founded in 1911 and initially named the

Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company (CTR)

200

True or False: Adults are more motivated to learn when the training is relevant to their work or life.

True

200

In Teams, which feature allows trainers to record a live session for future playback?

Record Meeting

200

This trainer cliché phrase "Without further ado" means?

“Let’s get started”

200

Trainers sometimes say “Let’s take a bio break.” What does that mean?

Restroom / stretch break

200

This IBM Executive led the company from 1956 to 1971, transforming IBM into one of the largest industrial corporations in the world.

Thomas J. Watson Jr.

300

Which learning style prefers hearing information through discussions, lectures, or recordings?

Auditory

300

In PowerPoint, what feature allows you to add speaker notes that don’t show on the main slide during a presentation?

Notes Pane / Speaker Notes

300

True or False: Trainers talk more than learners in an effective session.

False

300

Fill in the blank: “Practice makes ___.”

Perfect

300

This groundbreaking invention, introduced in 1956, revolutionized data processing and became the standard for the industry.

IBM 350 (Magnetic Tape Data Processing Machine)

400

In modern training design, the “R” in SMART has multiple interpretations one is Realistic. Name at least one of the possible meanings.

Relevant, Results-focused

400

In Qualtrics, what’s the maximum scale points you can use in a Matrix Table question?

10 scale points

400

In training sessions, what does the acronym KISS often stand for?

Keep It Short & Simple

400

Which Pixar movie is often used as a metaphor for teamwork?

Finding Nemo/The Incredibles

400

This IBM Growth Behavior encourages continuous learning and development, embracing challenges as opportunities for growth.

Growth Mindset

500

In Bloom’s Taxonomy (Revised), what is the highest levels of cognitive learning? [Remember → Understand → Apply → Analyze → Evaluate → ? ]

Create

500

In Outlook, what’s the typical maximum attachment size for most accounts before needing OneDrive?

20MB

500

The phrase “O Captain! My Captain!” was originally a poem written about which U.S. President?

Abraham Lincoln

500

In Harry Potter, who was the strictest “trainer/teacher” at Hogwarts?

Professor Snape

500

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