ATD CPTD Exam Practice Test Instant Access

Question 1

[Professional Capability]

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

AOne-way table

BBox plot

CLine graph

DFrequency table

Answer : D

Question 2

[Organizational Capability]

In project management, which is a best practice prior to creating a communication plan?

ASelect the primary communication method

BAnalyze the needs of the stakeholders

CManage the expectations of the stakeholders

DIdentify the primary communicator

Answer : B

Question 3

[Professional Capability]

Which approach would be most effective for managers to improve feedback conversations with their direct reports?

AAlways deliver feedback in a private setting

BSchedule time daily for feedback sessions

CHomogenize feedback as much as possible

DAdapt feedback to the individual's needs

Answer : D

Question 4

[Professional Capability]

A talent development (TD) professional is asked to offer training to entry-level employees on a new online software that will change many processes in their work. Which is the best way for the TD professional to prepare a learner-centered course?

AResearch how the new online software works, collect screenshots for job aids that will be distributed during the training, and outline the training in a logical order based on the steps of the new process to match the job aids

BCollect information on the employees' current job functions and how the software will change their work, understand employees' fears about the new software, and research how the new software will benefit them

CResearch how the new processes will flow, outline the training in sequential order based on the processes, and verify with subject matter experts that the content is correct

DCollect information on what the organization expects from employees, research commonly used terms, and understand potential barriers to learning

Answer : B

Question 5

[Organizational Capability]

A talent development (TD) professional has been asked to analyze training effectiveness in relation to company finances. Specifically, management wants to know if the training will pay for itself in 18 months. Which tool should the TD professional use?

ABreak-even analysis

BReturn on investment (ROI)

CPrice to earnings ratio

DFixed costs to total labor ratio

Answer : B

Question 6

[Organizational Capability]

Which organizational attribute is most likely to undermine the long-term success of a talent development initiative?

ACompany culture

BProfessional development

COnboarding process

DRetention policy

Answer : A

Question 7

[Organizational Capability]

A talent development professional is following the return on investment (ROI) methodology. Which data collection method will be most useful for collecting Level 4 data?

APerformance tests for learners

BBusiness performance monitoring

CSurveys to determine the use of program aspects

DInterviews to determine how learning was applied

Answer : B

ATD CPTD The Certified Professional in Talent Development Exam Practice Test