Question 1
[Organizational Capability]
Which organizational attribute is most likely to undermine the long-term success of a talent development initiative?
Correct Answer:
A. Company culture
Free ATD The Certified Professional in Talent Development CPTD Exam Questions
Question 2
[Professional Capability]
Which is the most effective approach for a talent development professional to test and evaluate learning management systems (LMSs)?
Correct Answer:
D. Request access to each LMS for the review team to test out the system's functionality and features
Question 3
[Organizational Capability]
A talent development (TD) professional has been asked to evaluate the capability of an organization's employees to move into positions of greater responsibility when required. The deliverable will be a report on the skill sets for succession in the organization. What would be the most effective approach for the TD professional to take?
Correct Answer:
A. Research and recommend an assessment process such as a 360-degree assessment or a psychometric assessment; review data contained in the performancemanagement system, including past performance reviews
Question 4
[Professional Capability]
In which scenario would situational leadership be most impactful?
Correct Answer:
A. An employee is unclear which direction to take to solve a time-sensitive problem on a project
Question 5
[Organizational Capability]
In analyzing job performance, a talent development professional identifies that while workers know the process for building products, they are not following it every time, leading to an increase in quality defects. Which layer of the modern learning ecosystem is most likely to influence compliance with expected safety protocols?
Correct Answer:
D. Management support
Question 6
[Organizational Capability]
The total cost of ineffective e-learning includes the cost of which factors?
Correct Answer:
D. Poor performance plus missed opportunities
Question 7
[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?
Correct Answer:
B. Collect 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
Question 8
[Organizational Capability]
An organization with high turnover had attempted to reduce turnover by increasing wages and paid time off. A year later, the turnover rate had not changed. Which is the best approach for solving the issue?
Correct Answer:
B. Systems thinking
Question 9
[Professional Capability]
Which item is most critical to drive accelerated learning in a program for high-potential employees?
Correct Answer:
A. Work assignments that stretch current capabilities
Question 10
[Organizational Capability]
What is the main objective of a quality workforce planning process?
Correct Answer:
D. Ensuring that the right numbers of the right kinds of people are available at the right times and in the right place