CFDIC TLO 1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
What does AIC stand for? - ANS Army Instructor Competencies
What does ALC stand for? - ANS Army Learning Concept
What are Knowles' assumptions about the characteristics of adult learning? - ANS 1. Adults
need to experience the value of learning
2. Adults strive to be independent & self-direct in their learning
3. Prior experiences are valuable resources for learning
4. Adults' readiness to learn increases as they mature & recognize when they need to know
something
5. Adults desire to learn knowledge and skills that are problem-focused, solutions-based, and
have immediate application.
6. Adults are intrinsically motivated to learn rather than by extrinsic forces.
What are the Knowles' principles that relate to the conditions needed for adult learning? -
ANS 1. Adults need to be actively involved in the learning process by participating in the
planning and evaluation of their instruction.
2. The adult learning environment must be conducive for learning.
3. Adults learn what they discover themselves.
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, 4. Adults learn more from experience and feedback than from experience alone.
Based off of the Knowles' theory, what is an assumption? - ANS Something accepted as true
without question or without proof.
Based off of Knowles' theory, what is a principle? - ANS A basic idea or truth that explains or
controls how something works.
What term best describes: The art and science of adult education - ANS Andragogy
Adult Learning Models Summary, what are the educator's five perspectives on teaching? -
ANS 1. Mastery and delivery of content (transmission)
2. Enabling students to learn by doing and scaffolding the content (apprenticeship)
3. Guiding students to cultivate new ways of thinking and enhancing critical thinking skills
(developmental)
4. Enhancing self-efficacy, building confidence, and establishing a community of caring and trust
where student do not fear failure (nurturing)
5. Focusing on the collective rather than the individual, critical evaluation of the status quo, and
how to take social action to improve the lives of all (social reform)
The four predominant commitments to teaching to emerge are: - ANS 1. Commitment to
learners
2. Content
3. Context
4. Ideals
The General Model of Teaching (GMT) contains five elements: - ANS 1. Teacher (instructor,
facilitator, trainer)
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ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
What does AIC stand for? - ANS Army Instructor Competencies
What does ALC stand for? - ANS Army Learning Concept
What are Knowles' assumptions about the characteristics of adult learning? - ANS 1. Adults
need to experience the value of learning
2. Adults strive to be independent & self-direct in their learning
3. Prior experiences are valuable resources for learning
4. Adults' readiness to learn increases as they mature & recognize when they need to know
something
5. Adults desire to learn knowledge and skills that are problem-focused, solutions-based, and
have immediate application.
6. Adults are intrinsically motivated to learn rather than by extrinsic forces.
What are the Knowles' principles that relate to the conditions needed for adult learning? -
ANS 1. Adults need to be actively involved in the learning process by participating in the
planning and evaluation of their instruction.
2. The adult learning environment must be conducive for learning.
3. Adults learn what they discover themselves.
1 @COPYRIGHT 2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, 4. Adults learn more from experience and feedback than from experience alone.
Based off of the Knowles' theory, what is an assumption? - ANS Something accepted as true
without question or without proof.
Based off of Knowles' theory, what is a principle? - ANS A basic idea or truth that explains or
controls how something works.
What term best describes: The art and science of adult education - ANS Andragogy
Adult Learning Models Summary, what are the educator's five perspectives on teaching? -
ANS 1. Mastery and delivery of content (transmission)
2. Enabling students to learn by doing and scaffolding the content (apprenticeship)
3. Guiding students to cultivate new ways of thinking and enhancing critical thinking skills
(developmental)
4. Enhancing self-efficacy, building confidence, and establishing a community of caring and trust
where student do not fear failure (nurturing)
5. Focusing on the collective rather than the individual, critical evaluation of the status quo, and
how to take social action to improve the lives of all (social reform)
The four predominant commitments to teaching to emerge are: - ANS 1. Commitment to
learners
2. Content
3. Context
4. Ideals
The General Model of Teaching (GMT) contains five elements: - ANS 1. Teacher (instructor,
facilitator, trainer)
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