Training Methods in Astronaut Education

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What is the main purpose of tutoring?

To deliver expert lectures to field locations
To increase trainee understanding of a content domain (correct)
To empower students to freely explore training content
To provide trainees with flexibility to practice skills in artificial environments

Which organization has used Intelligent Tutoring Systems (ITS) in astronaut training?

Blue Origin
SpaceX
NASA (correct)
ESA

What type of skills did astronauts have to learn using the Remote Maneuvering System ITS?

Procedures related to grappling a payload (correct)
Computer programming
Gardening techniques
Cooking skills

What capabilities can virtual classrooms offer in distance learning?

Projection of still, animated, and video images (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of webcasting in training?

To spread sales force training throughout the year (D) Signup and view all the answers

How did webcasting help ensure equal information distribution among salespeople?

By providing the same information to all salespeople (A) Signup and view all the answers

What technology provides trainees with a three-dimensional learning experience?

Virtual reality (A) Signup and view all the answers

In virtual reality, what devices are used to create a realistic, artificial environment?

Audio interfaces and gloves (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main feature of an Intelligent Tutoring System (ITS)?

Use of artificial intelligence (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of Intelligent Tutoring System (ITS) environment?

Training (A) Signup and view all the answers

What influences the trainee's presence in a virtual environment according to the text?

Amount of sensory information, control over sensors, and ability to modify the environment (B) Signup and view all the answers

How many types of ITS environments are mentioned in the text?

Three (tutoring, coaching, empowering) (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does an expert system consist of?

A knowledge base, decision-making capability, and a user interface (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an electronic performance support system (EPSS)?

To enable individuals to achieve required levels of performance with minimal support from others (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which technology enables multiple users to track, share, and organize information?

Groupware (B) Signup and view all the answers

What makes expert systems unique?

They imitate an expert’s reasoning ability (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which technology is specifically designed to help individuals achieve performance levels quickly?

Electronic Performance Support Systems (EPSS) (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of groupware?

Enabling multiple users to collaborate on the same document simultaneously (C) Signup and view all the answers