Adult Learning Principles
In the VARK (Visual, Aural, Read,[?]) model, what does the letter K stand for?
Kinesthetic (learning by doing/movement)
In Excel, which function is best used to combine text from two or more cells into one?
CONCAT/CONCATENATE
What snack is nicknamed "brain food"?
Nut/Fish
Which TV show features a boss who often says, “That’s what she said”?
The Office
This technology company was founded in 1911 and initially named the
Computing-Tabulating-Recording Company (CTR)
True or False: Adults are more motivated to learn when the training is relevant to their work or life.
True
In Teams, which feature allows trainers to record a live session for future playback?
Record Meeting
This trainer cliché phrase "Without further ado" means?
“Let’s get started”
Trainers sometimes say “Let’s take a bio break.” What does that mean?
Restroom / stretch break
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.
Which learning style prefers hearing information through discussions, lectures, or recordings?
Auditory
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
True or False: Trainers talk more than learners in an effective session.
False
Fill in the blank: “Practice makes ___.”
Perfect
This groundbreaking invention, introduced in 1956, revolutionized data processing and became the standard for the industry.
IBM 350 (Magnetic Tape Data Processing Machine)
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
In Qualtrics, what’s the maximum scale points you can use in a Matrix Table question?
10 scale points
In training sessions, what does the acronym KISS often stand for?
Keep It Short & Simple
Which Pixar movie is often used as a metaphor for teamwork?
Finding Nemo/The Incredibles
This IBM Growth Behavior encourages continuous learning and development, embracing challenges as opportunities for growth.
Growth Mindset
In Bloom’s Taxonomy (Revised), what is the highest levels of cognitive learning? [Remember → Understand → Apply → Analyze → Evaluate → ? ]
Create
In Outlook, what’s the typical maximum attachment size for most accounts before needing OneDrive?
20MB
The phrase “O Captain! My Captain!” was originally a poem written about which U.S. President?
Abraham Lincoln
In Harry Potter, who was the strictest “trainer/teacher” at Hogwarts?
Professor Snape
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