Which training technique is characterized by showing good management techniques in a film, having trainees role in simulated situations, and then receiving feedback and praise from a supervisor?

• A. Cloud-based Training
• B. Programmed Learning
• C. Modeling
• D. Role-playing

Answer: (B)

This item tests a structured, feedback-driven approach to training that combines demonstration, practice, and reinforcement. The scenario starts with showing good management techniques on film, which provides a clear model of the desired behavior. Trainees then actively engage by taking on simulated situations, giving them a chance to apply what they observed in a controlled setting. Finally, receiving feedback and praise from a supervisor reinforces correct performance and guides improvement.

This sequence—modeling a technique, followed by guided practice in simulations, with immediate feedback—embodies the essence of programmed learning: content is delivered in a way that prompts learner responses and includes built-in feedback to reinforce mastery. The delivery through films is the demonstration component, the simulated role-play is the practice component, and the supervisor’s feedback/praise provides reinforcement that solidifies learning.

Cloud-based training is mainly about delivery method. Modeling and role-playing each cover parts of the process, but the described full sequence with a consistent feedback loop aligns most closely with programmed learning.