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Section A : Comprehension Skills

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1. Which of the following sentences reads like the definition of the term “Chiller”? Select the closest
option.

A chiller will use either a vapor compression or absorption cycle to cool.
Chilled water has a variety of applications from space cooling to process uses.
Industrial chillers are classified as a refrigeration system that cools dehumidifies air in commercial and industrial facilities.

Select the sentence that seems the closest to describing the main types of Industrial Chillers.

There are four subcategories in each type of industrial chillers: (1) reciprocating, (2) centrifugal, (3) screw driven (4) and absorption chillers.
The first three subcategories are mechanical chillers which are powered by electric motors, steam, or gas turbines.
There are three different types of chillers: (1) air, (2) water, and (3) evaporative condensed chiller.
An absorption chiller is powered by a heat source such as steam and uses no moving parts.

Read the paragraph, and answer the question that follows.
Financial instruments are legal agreements that require one party to pay money or something else of
value or to promise to pay under stipulated conditions to a counterparty in exchange for the payment of
interest, for the acquisition of rights, for premiums, or for indemnification against risk. In exchange for
the payment of the money, the counterparty hopes to profit by receiving interest, capital gains,
premiums, or indemnification for a loss event.
Which of the following can we surmise vis-à-vis the above paragraph? Select the closest option.

A party can own a financial instrument by paying for it in one out of three ways.
A party can own a financial instrument by paying for it in less than two ways.
A party can own a financial instrument by paying for it in one out of four ways.

Read the paragraph, and answer the question that follows.
Some common financial instruments include checks, which transfer money from the payer, the writer of
the check, to the payee, the receiver of the check. Stocks are issued by companies to raise money from
investors. The investors pay for the stock, thereby giving money to the company, in exchange for an
ownership interest in the company. Bonds are financial instruments that allow investors to lend money
to the bond issuer for a stipulated amount of interest over a specified period.
Which of the following topics is the key focus of the paragraph above? Select the closest option.

Risk
Investment
Banking
Insurance

Which of the following sentences reads like the definition of Utilitarianism theory? Select the
closest option.

Utilitarianism theory moves beyond the scope of one's own interests and takes into account the interests of others.
Utilitarianism theory equates good with pleasure and evil with pain and asserts that pleasure and pain is capable of quantification.
Utilitarianism is a theory in normative ethics holding that the best moral action is the one that maximizes utility.
Utilitarianism theory is widely accepted because it is easy to demonstrate that utilitarianism is fair.

Select the statements that read like examples of gravity. Select the closest options.

Every time you jump, you experience gravity.
A ball tossed in the air comes down due to gravity.
Gravity is a force that attracts a body towards the centre of the earth.
Gravity is a constant presence in our lives.
A book that you drop falls to the ground because of gravity.

11. Which of the following sentences reads like a shortcoming of the Behaviorist theory?
Select the closest option.

Behaviorism is primarily concerned with observable and measurable aspects of human behavior.
Behaviorist learning theories emphasize changes in behavior that result from stimulus-response associations made by the learner.
Behaviorist theory does not explain abnormal behavior in terms of the brain or its inner workings.
Behaviorist theory posits that all behavior is learned habits, and attempts to account for how these habits are formed.

Identify the statements that read like definitions of sustainable development. Select the closest options.

Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Sustainable development implies an approach to development that looks to balance different, and often competing, needs against an awareness of the environmental, social and economic limitations we face as a society.
All too often, development is driven by one particular need, without fully considering whether it is sustainable.
The damage of not pursuing sustainable development can cause, from large-scale financial crises caused by irresponsible banking, to changes in global climate resulting from our dependence on fossil fuel-based energy sources.

Which of these sentences talk about the impact of the creative economy?
Select the closest options.

New ideas, not money or machinery, are the drivers of success in today’s creative economy.
The creative economy is revitalizing manufacturing, services, retailing and entertainment industries.
The creative economy is changing where people want to live, work and learn – where they think, invent and produce.
The creative economy is based on a new way of thinking and doing, where the primary inputs are our individual talent or skill.

Read the paragraph, and answer the question that follows.
Design is the transformation of existing conditions into preferred ones. Design thinking is, linked to an
improved future. Unlike critical thinking, which is a process of analysis and is associated with the
‘breaking down’ of ideas, design thinking is a creative process based around the ‘building up’ of ideas.
There are no judgments in design thinking. This eliminates the fear of failure and encourages maximum
input and participation. Wild ideas are welcome, since these often lead to the most creative solutions.
Everyone is a designer, and design thinking is a way to apply design methodologies to any of life’s
situations.
As per the above paragraph, which of the following can be inferred? Select the closest option.

Design thinking is different from critical thinking.
Design thinking cannot be compared to critical thinking.
Design thinking is the same as critical thinking.

Identify the sentence that means the same as this sentence. “Any organization selling to final
consumers whether it is a manufacturer, wholesaler or retailer is in the business of retailing”.
Select the closest option.

Retailing involves the following: providing an assortment of products and services to the consumers, breaking bulk, and holding inventory.
Retailing is the final step in the distribution of merchandise, for consumption by the end consumers.
A firm that sells products to the final consumer is performing the function of retailing.

Select the sentence that DOES NOT read like a function of TINCAN API.

The Tin Can API is a new specification for learning technology that makes it possible to collect data about the wide range of experiences a person has (online and offline).
The Tin Can API captures data in a consistent format about a person or group’s activities from many technologies.
Very different systems are able to securely communicate by capturing and sharing this stream of activities using Tin Can’s simple vocabulary.
The Tin Can API is sometimes known as the Experience API or xAPI.

Read the paragraph below, and answer the question that follows.
Previous specifications were difficult and had limitations, but the Tin Can API is simple and flexible. It

lifts many of the older restrictions. Mobile learning, simulations, virtual worlds, serious games, real-
world activities, experiential learning, social learning, offline learning, and collaborative learning are just

some of the things that can now be recognized and communicated well with the Tin Can API.
Which of the following statements is INCORRECT vis-à-vis the above paragraph? Select an option.

Tin Can API is an improvement on previous specifications.
Previous specifications were not adaptable as compared to Tin Can API.
Most online activities are recognized by Tin Can API.
Tin Can API cannot recognize activities that are non-Internet based.

Which of the following sentences detail the process of metamorphic rock formation? Select he
closest options.

Metamorphic rocks are formed under the surface of the earth from the metamorphosis that occurs due to intense heat and pressure.
Metamorphic rocks often have ribbon like layers and may have shiny crystals, formed by minerals growing slowly over time, on their surface.
Gneiss and marble are examples of metamorphic rocks.
When igneous and sedimentary rocks are subjected to extreme heat and pressure they change into metamorphic rocks.

Read the following paragraph, and answer the question that follows.
Most earthquakes are causally related to compressional or tensional stresses built up at the margins
of the huge moving lithospheric plates that make up the earth’s surface. The immediate cause of
most shallow earthquakes is the sudden release of stress along a fault, or fracture in the earth’s
crust, resulting in movement of the opposing blocks of rock past one another. These movements
cause vibrations to pass through and around the earth in wave form, just as ripples are generated
when a pebble is dropped into water. Volcanic eruptions, rockfalls, landslides, and explosions can
also cause a quake, but most of these are of only local extent. Which of the following vis-à-vis the
above paragraph can be construed to be true? Select the closest option.

The paragraph describes the causes and effects of earthquakes.
The paragraph describes how volcanoes erupt.
The paragraph describes how rocks on the earth’s crust move away from one another.
The paragraph describes the types of waves an earthquake causes.

Which of these sentences is a definition of democracy? Select the closest option.

Chief merit of democracy lies in that it safeguards the interests of the people.
Strength of democracy is that it is based on the principle of equality, and all citizens are equal before law.
Democracy is a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.
Democracy is by far the most challenging form of government – both for politicians and for the people.

Which of these sentences defines E-Learning? Select the closest option.

E-learning is the process of using a computer to deliver part, or all of a course whether it's in a school, college, distance learning or business.
E-learning can be more cost effective to deliver than classroom based training, especially for larger organizations.
E-learning allows learners to learn at their own pace, as opposed to the pace set by a teacher or trainer.
Research shows that learners learn more using computer-based instruction than they do through conventional ways of teaching.

Which of these sentences specifies the cause of an earthquake? Select the closest option.

Earthquake is the sudden violent shaking of the ground as a result of movements within the earth's crust.
Earthquakes occur when rock underground suddenly breaks along a fault.
Avalanches, landslides, slumps and rock slides are triggered by Earthquakes
Earthquakes often damage man-made structures, such as roads, bridges, dams and buildings.

Which of the following sentences DOES NOT convey information about functions of the nervous
system? Select the closest option.

The nervous system collects sensory input from the body and external environment.
The nervous system processes and interprets the sensory input.
The nervous system responds appropriately to the sensory input.
The nervous system is made up of neurons, which are specialized cells.

Which sentence below reads like the definition of leadership? Select the closest option.

Leadership is the act of leading a group of people or an organization.
A leadership style is a leader's style of providing direction and motivating people.
A leader who possesses an autocratic leadership style keeps strict, close control over his followers.
A leader who possesses a paternalistic leadership style acts as a father figure by taking care of the subordinates.

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Varun’s boss emails him a proposal, and asks Varun to insert some financial trends in it. Varun
quickly surfs the net and finds what he wants. He doesn’t think that it is necessary to read,
understand, and then paraphrase the information. He simply copies the entire stuff from the
website. Do you think what Varun did is professionally ethical?
Select the option you would go with.

No, what Varun has done may lead to legal hassles if the information is copyright protected.
Yes, financial trends are mostly in the public domain and hence not subject to copyright protection.
Yes, other ways to insert financial trends in your proposal are too time-consuming and cumbersome.
No, Varun should have also checked for, and removed the hyperlinks that automatically get copied.

Satya started his career last year. And today when he completes one year he sets the goal to
become the Chief Information Officer of his company some day. He has a plan of action in place to
achieve this in the next 6 -8 years. He works hard and keeps abreast of all changes that are
happening in his field. He has identified his strengths and he plans to hone these in the coming
years. He does not believe in focusing on his weaknesses, which he considers a waste of time. His
firm belief is that all achievers are those who focus on their strengths and move ahead. From a
purely professional standpoint, what is wrong with Satya’s attitude?

Select the options you would go with.

He is not focusing on his weaknesses.
He is too ambitious, given that he has only started his career last year.
Becoming the Chief Information Officer within eight years cannot be a career goal.
He is not right in thinking that all achievers are only focused on their strengths.

Given here are some thoughts of a few professionals. Which of these is the appropriate trait for a
professional? Select the option you would go with.

The workplace is a competitive place. You should not share all that you know with your co-workers. The minute you do that, they will race ahead of you.
By sharing what you learn and know helps you in the long run. Working in an organization is team work, not a race to beat your team members.
Sharing everything that you have learned is the path to self-destruction. It makes you dispensable.

“When a new process or technology is introduced, only the result-oriented people readily accept it.
They see this as a challenge and happily adapt themselves to the new situation. It is during such
times that the good and the bad are filtered. The ones who complain about the new situation are
pessimistic people and should be shown the door – they should be allowed to go. This way the
organization will be left with only the optimistic people”. What is wrong about this paragraph?
Select the options you would go with.

It advocates natural selection and the concept of “survival of the fittest”.
It doesn’t take into account that people react differently to a new situation, and every reaction should be acknowledged.
It is politically incorrect to say that only result-oriented people readily accept something new.
Those who complain are whiners and should be handled firmly.

Which one of the following would you rate as the most important trait required to handle a new
situation with ease? Select the option you would go with.

Flexibility
Risk-taking ability
People-handling skills
Punctuality and discipline

Veena has excellent knowledge about instructional design. She follows current trends, and keeps
herself abreast of the developments in training and learning. She is self-critical, and reviews even
her own work diligently. She is not afraid of asking a peer’s opinion on her work, rather she says that
a different pair of eyes gives her another perspective. She is an introvert though and rarely
participates in team outings. Her time management skills are also appreciated by all alike –
supervisor and subordinates. From a purely professional standpoint, how should Veena be
evaluated? Select the option you would go with.

Veena displays most of the traits of a good professional.
Veena is a myth – people like Veena do not exist.
Veena seems to be a perfectionist – such people are not good in the workplace
She is a liability at the workplace – being an introvert will overshadow all her other traits

“A true professional will not promise a customer a product or service that he/she cannot deliver
within reasonable expectations of time and cost.” What is your opinion about this statement?
Select the option you would go with.

This is only a good catch line; it does not reflect reality.
In the interest of the organization, we do make promises that we may sometimes not be able to meet.
This is the mantra that every professional should strive to live by.

Given below are character traits of some professionals. Which of these traits should a good
professional possess?
Select the options you would go with.

Radha is able to relate and work well with a diverse group of people.
Sam openly criticizes her team members’ work.
Roy patiently listens to ideas and suggestions from his team members.
Susan can pull her own load and does not whine about having to pull someone else’s at times.
Mary works hard because she knows that she has the most important role within her team.

Given below are some statements about professional conduct.

Select the statement that you would go with.

Do not confront co-workers in public. If you have an issue, wait for an opportunity to reprimand the person in private.
Tackle an issue there and then – it doesn’t matter if you confront a co-worker in the presence of others.
Avoid a confrontation – make it a discussion in which you focus on the issue and do not attack the person.
Never confront colleagues and business associates if you want to maintain a good working relationship.

The regional head on tour of a branch office went around asking some employees the following
question: “What is your job”? Here are some answers that he got to hear. Given that you can
choose only one option, as an instructional design professional which of these would you choose
to go with?

Designing innovative learning solutions
Creating detailed design documents
Designing material that satisfies learners
Scripting storyboards and assessments

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Identify the Behaviorist principles of learning. Select the relevant options.

Learning must manifest as an observable change.
Provide mental models to transfer information to the long-term memory.
Teachers must design activities that work on the learner’s senses, emotions and brain.
Learning process is active, contextual and collaborative and the learner is an active participant in the learning process.
Learner is a blank slate to be filled with knowledge by the teacher.

Identify the Cognitive principles of learning. Select the relevant options.

Learning must manifest as an observable change.
Provide mental models to transfer information to the long-term memory.
Teachers must design activities that work on the learner’s senses, emotions and brain.
Learning process is active, contextual and collaborative and the learner is an active participant in the learning process.
Learner is a blank slate to be filled with knowledge by the teacher.

Which of these are examples of Behaviorist principles? Select the relevant options.

A teacher draws a smiley on a student’s work submission.
Your manager designs a job aid with a mnemonic to help you recall the steps for entering data into the effort tracking system.
An organization delays crediting the monthly salary if the employee doesn’t attend a scheduled training.
An expert assigns your team a project to identify ways of improving productivity at your workplace.

Which of these is an example of the Cognitive principle? Select the relevant option.

An organization provides a monetary incentive for completing mandatory training on time.
A teacher draws a smiley on a student’s work submission.
An organization delays crediting the monthly salary if the employee doesn’t attend a scheduled training.
Your manager designs a job aid with a mnemonic to help you recall the steps for entering data into the effort tracking system
An expert assigns your team a project to identify ways of improving productivity at your workplace.

Match the following.

Column A Column B

a. Stimulus -> Response -> Reinforcement 1. Constructivist

b. Sensory Memory -> Working

Memory -> Long-term Memory. 2. Behaviorist

c. Active, Collaborative, Experiential, 3. Cognitive
Learning

a-3, b-1, c-2
a-2, b-3, c-1
a-2, b-1, c-3

A teacher is teaching the concept of Simple Equations. She begins the class by showing a picture.
The picture depicts ten tennis balls in one box on the left hand side, and two boxes containing five
tennis balls each, on the right hand side. She then asks the question “Are the two sides equal”?
Identify this event as per Gagne’s Events of Instruction. Select the correct option.

Provide Learning Guidance
Elicit Performance
Gain Attention

Which of the following statements about Summative (End-of-course) Assessments is true?

Select the relevant option.

It measures how much knowledge/understanding the learner has gained.
It measures learner satisfaction with the learning material.
It measures the transfer of learning in workplace scenarios.

Which of the following are true about open-ended questions? Select the relevant options.

It is not suited for E-learning, unless the Learning Management System (LMS) supports it.
It is effective for assessing in classroom training situations.
It is effective for testing higher-order thinking skills, beyond recall and understanding.
Common forms of open-ended questions are multiple choice questions, Fill-in-the-blanks and Multiple-multiple choice questions.

Given below are some e-learning strategies from different courses. Which of these strategies are
better suited for adults? Select the closest options.

Includes fun activities, interactions with smiley and stars on every screen.
Includes simulations, and exercises that encourage reflection and discussions.
Includes cartoon characters with quizzes in the form of games and candy as rewards.
Has multiple navigation buttons allowing learners to explore, discover and learn.

Which of the following are frameworks for objective writing? Select the correct options.

Bloom’s Taxonomy
Mager’s Format
Clarke’s Content-Types
Merrill’s Matrix
Gagne’s Events of Instruction

Which of the following objectives are at a level higher than recall? Select the correct options.

List the various frameworks for writing objectives.
Identify the guidelines for scripting from the given list.
Given an objective, specify whether it is at the recall level or use level.
Script a topic using Gagne’s framework.

What is the framework Gagne’s Events of instruction used for? Select the correct option.

It outlines the key learning activities to be included in a unit of instruction.
It specifies the language to be used for writing objectives.
It highlights the multimedia events to be applied in designing instruction.

Why is it necessary to ascertain the average age of the target audience? Select the direct impact of
this variable (age).

It impacts the training outcome.
It impacts training feedback.
It impacts training design.
It impacts training delivery.

Which of the following questions will help you determine whether the training should be
classroom-based or online? Select the questions that will directly impact this decision.

What is the professional role of the target audience?
Is the audience geographically dispersed?
Why does the target audience need to go through this training?
How many days can the audience spend away from work to attend this training?

A in the ADDIE model stands for which of the following. Select the correct option.

Audience
Adult
Analysis
Ambience

Instructional design (ID) has been defined in many ways. Which of the following are common
definitions? Select the appropriate options.

ID is a process
ID is a system
ID is a discipline
ID is a job-aid
ID is a ready-reckoner

In corporate learning environments, course creation is a collaborative effort between the
Instructional Designer and the Subject Matter Expert. Do you agree with this statement?

Yes
No

Which of these seems like an objective-type question? Select the appropriate option.

Submit a one-page critique of Bloom’s Taxonomy.
Use the given design to develop the script for an E-Learning Module.
Identify the five stages in the ADDIE model. Select the correct options.
Is Gagne’s Events of Instruction a useful framework? Describe your view and support it with reasons.

The art and science of helping adults learn is known as _________________. Select the correct
option.

Andragogy
Pedagogy
Analogy
Metaphor

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