PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATIONS

MARCH 2024
CIPM/INT2/001: LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT

Instruction to Candidates:
There are 50 multiple-choice questions in this examination of four possible answers. Choose the
most correct answer by clicking on the bottom beside it. Answer all questions. When you are
completely done click submit.

Time allowed: 1hr.

1. Which of the following is not a key learning theory?

A. Cognitive Learning Theory
B. Marxian Learning Theory
C. Reinforcement Theory
D. Social Learning Theory
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2. The two broad types of training methods are……

A. Self-directed and multilevel methods
B. structural and unstructured learning
C. Training Design method and delivery Method.
D. Audio and Audio visual Methods
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3. Which of the following is not a method of learning?

A. Job shadowing
B. Case study and projects
C. Curriculum Development
D. Simulation/Games
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4. One of the following options is not a training method or technique.
A. Role play/simulation
B. Management game
C. Outsourcing
D. In-basket / In-tray
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5. Which of the following is not a component of the learning process?

A. Drive
B. Reinforcement
C. Retention
D. Motivation
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6. Which of the following is not a benefit of an effective Learning and Development

strategy in an organisation?
A. Better industrial relation
B. Increased organisational stability and flexibility
C. Increased tardiness and soldiering on the job
D. Standardisation
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7. What are the three basic classifications of education globally?

A. Closed, semi closed and open system of education
B. Developed, semi developed and underdeveloped system of education
C. Formal, informal, and nonformal education
D. Engaged, semi-engaged and fully engaged education.
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8. The following, except one, are levels on which education programmes are classified in
Nigeria.
A. Primary Level of education
B. Mid secondary level of education
C. Upper secondary level of education
D. Tertiary institution
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9. Which of the following items is an off-the-job training method?

A. Job rotation
B. Orientation training
C. Television
D. Coaching
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10. Determine which of the following is a method of on-the-job training.
A. Group discussion
B. Job instruction
C. Role play
D. Case study
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11. ________________ is the process by which an employee can be trained by a more

experienced supervisor is known as…….
A. Mentoring
B. Selection
C. Onboarding
D. Development
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12. Identify which of the following is not a type of training.

A. Sensitivity training
B. Vestibule training
C. Situational training
D. Job rotation
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13. The full meaning of ROI under training budget administration is_________.
A. Real-time online investment
B. Return on interest
C. Returns on Impartation
D. Returns on investment
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14. Which of the following is not an effective learning style and approach?
A. Learning by doing
B. Learning by thinking
C. Learning by Feeling
D. Leaning by objectives.
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15. ___________ is the process inculcating skill in employee in the work place.
A. Training
B. Education
C. Facilitation
D. Development
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16. Which of the following is more concerned with career growth than immediate
performance in the organisation?
A. Training
B. Education
C. Instruction
D. Development
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17. For an employee to align with both the job and organisational goals, he needs to undergo
_________.
A. Exercises, Training, Education, Development
B. Coaching, Learning, Training, Development
C. Learning, coaching, Training, Assimilation
D. Education, Training, Connectivity, Development
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18. Training expense heads should include which of the following items?
A. Travel
B. Total Salary Costs
C. Supplies
D. All the options
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19. Which of the following symptoms is not suggestive of competency gaps in an organisation?
A. Recurring accidents, near misses and accidents
B. Poor work habits
C. Quarrels between the unions and management
D. Declining productivity
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20. Which of the following is not a method and calibration tool for identifying training needs in
the work place?
A. Company balance score card
B. Appraisal reports
C. Company audited accounts
D. Brainstorming sessions and opinionnaire
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21. Which of the following is not a role of a line manager in Training Needs Analysis?
A. Conduct skills assessment
B. Review performance level
C. Set performance standards in line with the business plan
D. Enforce the clinical disciplinary process.
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22. Rae (2000) posited that training objectives should specify all of the following, except…….
A. The change intended or outcomes at the end of the programme
B. Conditions for evaluation of the training
C. Standards participants need to achieve to confirm their new competence levels
D. Appraisal reports of the participants
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23. What is the meaning of the acronym “SMART” in training objective setting?
A. Specify, matrixed, achievable, realistic and time bond
B. Specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time bound
C. Specific, maintainable, attainable, realisable and time bound
D. Specific, meetable, attainable, resultable and time bound.
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24. ___________ is the art and science of helping adults learn.

A. Pedagogy
B. Andragogy
C. Penology
D. Education
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25. Which of the following is a method used in group or organisational training needs
assessment?
A. Consideration of current and projected changes
B. Rating scales
C. Interviews
D. Questionnaires
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26. In designing training programmes the following, except one, are some key functions to be
considered.
A. Writing the learning objectives
B. Listing out training methods
C. Preparation of training budget
D. Comprehensive post training evaluation
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27. Which training projects are Audio–Visuals commonly used?

A. Business case method
B. Simulation
C. Role playing
D. All the options.
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28. Which of the following is not in the preparation of the training proposal?
A. Fact gathering
B. consultations / involvement of the department
C. Review of the proposal
D. Job evaluation
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29. From the following options, which one is not a feature of a training budget?
A. Action Business Plan
B. Training Objectives
C. Manpower Planning
D. Key Performance Indicator
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30. Indicate training that ensures workplaces are protected from harms.
A. Quality Training
B. In-house training
C. Safety training
D. Technology training
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31. The item that is not direct on-the-job training method is __________.
A. Seminar and conference
B. Job rotation
C. Role playing
D. Lecture method
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32. Armstrong (2016) Identified the following e-learning landscape components, except….
A. the learning management system
B. the online accelerated learning system
C. the learning content management system
D. Learning Portals
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33. Computer Based Training delivers all the functions below, except that …….
A. training can be delivered faster to more employees in a shorter period of time.
B. it is accessible at any place and any time
C. it does not involve any cost at all to the organisation
D. the audience can include employees, managers and vendor as well as customers and
clients.
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34. ____________ is not part of Kirkpatrick four levels framework of evaluation criteria.
A. Reaction
B. Learning
C. Behaviour
D. Measurements
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]35. Which of the options is not a training evaluation measurement model?

A. CIRO Approach by war, Bird, Rackon (1970)
B. Kauffman’s five level evaluation (1972)
C. Sing Marander Evaluation Model (1971)
D. CIPP Evaluation model by Daniel Stufflaneam and co (1960)
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Use the following to answer the question below.

The sum of N100M was approved as training budget for ALGON Petroleum Limited Lagos for
year 2023. Actual training expenditure by year end is shown below.

Budget Actual Variance Variance

expansion (N) (%)
N100m N85M

36. Determine both the Naira (N) and Percentage (%) variances.
A. N10M & 11%
B. N15M & 15%
C. N12M & 15%
D. N45M & 5%
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37. Major logistics required to run a successful tailoring project include all, except_________
A. venue
B. Training Technology Aids
C. facilitator
D. ombudsman
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38. _________ is the process of providing training to persons who underwent training earlier in
their job.
A. Retraining
B. Training
C. Internship Training
D. None of the options
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39. A suitable venue for a training programme is one that …...
A. Has space for the trainees
B. Allows for free movement and breaking up into smaller groups
C. Ensure minimum interruption and nose
D. All the options
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40. Training budget is usually prepared for _____________

A. An indefinite period
B. Definite period
C. One financial year
D. Six Months
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41. The evaluation training model was development in the year__________.

A. 1985
B. 1970
C. 1925
D. 1980
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42. In the implementation of a training which of the following is not a principle of learning?
A. Participation
B. Repetition
C. Transference
D. Extraneous
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43. Pre-Job training is otherwise known as_______.

A. safety training
B. orientation training
C. promotional training
D. job training
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44. ___________ is a document of statement of interest that outlines the approach and cost of
carrying out an employee training programme.
A. Training budget
B. Training planning
C. Training proposals
D. Training stages
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45. According to RAE (1998), one of the following is not an attribute expected of a good Mentor.
A. Empathy and understanding
B. Training skills to organise a learning process
C. Mastery of time
D. Appraisal skills
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46. Which of the following is not a benefit of coaching to the organisation?

A. improved employee performance without high costs of times away from the job
B. Greater openness in the organisation
C. Increased employee attrition
D. Change processes become easier
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47. _____________ consists of methods of teaching strategies, with focus on children.

A. Andragogy
B. Pedagogy
C. Education
D. Kindergarten
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48. Peter Drucker aptly defined ‘efficiency’ as …….

A. doing things right
B. doing the right things
C. doing things effectively
D. All the options.
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49. Which of the following human activity does not fall within the purview of sustainable
development?
A. Social
B. Economic
C. Environment
D. Cultural
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50. According to Fajana (2016), the role of a mentor in the work place includes all, except …..
A. guidance on how to acquire the necessary skill and knowledge on the job
B. coaching in specific skills
C. political tutelage
D. help in tackling projects
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51. Training evaluation helps determine the extent to which one of the following have been
achieved.
A. Efficiency
B. Profit
C. Objectives
D. Employee satisfaction.
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52. Web-based training delivery could be referred to as_________.

A. Internet based
B. Computer based
C. Technology based
D. All the options
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53. Burak, Elmer and Robert gave the following reasons, except …...
A. the Top management rarely plans and budgets systematically for training.
B. the benefits of training are not clear to top management.
C. rampant conflicts, disputes and disaffections among training managers.
D. the top management hardly rewards supervisors for carrying out effective training.
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54. Which of the following government agencies is not involved in manpower development
functions in Nigeria?
A. Nigerian Institute for Policy and strategic studies
B. Administrative Staff College of Nigeria
C. Centre for Management Development
D. Nigerian Institute for Advanced Public Service Studies
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55. _________ is the world’s largest HR professional society advancing the practice of Human
Resources Management
A. Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria
B. Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development UK
C. The Society for Human Resources Management USA
D. Association for Talent Development USA
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56. The following, except one, are professional bodies conducting training in Nigeria.
A. Nigerian Institute of Training and Development
B. Chartered Institute of Professional Trainers and Managers in Nigeria
C. Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria
D. Institute of Chartered Arbitrators and mediator
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57. The Public Service Staff Development Centre was established by the Lagos State
Government in year…….
A. 1979
B. 1994
C. 2012
D. 2022
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58. Which of the following is not a type of mentoring in the work place?
A. Directive Mentoring
B. Non Directive Mentoring
C. Supportive Mentoring
D. Situational Mentoring
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59. Pete Benge’s disciplines of learning organisation include all of the following, except ……
A. Shared vision
B. System thinking
C. Decision making
D. Team Learning
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60. How would you best describe Human Capital as an asset in an organisation?
A. Availability of information systems, databases, processes and other infrastructures.
B. Linkage of the organisation with suppliers or customers
C. Availability of skills, talents and knowhow of employees
D. Availability of goodwill with top government functionaries.
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