D291 - OFFICIAL EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
1. What is the goal of conducting a needs analysis in instructional design? - CORRECT ANSWER -
To understand the knowledge and skills that learners need to develop to reach instructional
goals
2. What is a characteristic of instructional design? - CORRECT ANSWER -It is a consultative
process.
3. What is a goal of instructional design? - CORRECT ANSWER -Solve problems related to the
learner experience
4. What is a characteristic of learning experience design? - CORRECT ANSWER -It helps users
learn in a human-centered and goal-oriented way.
5. After launching the learning solution in the LXD process, what is the next step? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Evaluate and revise the learning solution if needed
6. What is considered the last step of the learning experience design process? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Evaluate and revise as needed
7. What defines human-centered design? - CORRECT ANSWER -The belief that the key to a
problem's solution is a deep understanding of the individuals facing the problem
8. What is the goal of the implementation phase of human-centered learning design? -
CORRECT ANSWER -To provide an engaging experience that learners can relate to and that
works for them
, 9. Which question would be appropriate in guiding a designer during the implementation phase
of the human-centered learning design process? - CORRECT ANSWER -How will I measure the
success of my solution?
10. A designer creates technical support documentation to ensure students are comfortable
using the software in the course. Which step of ADDIE is this designer on? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Develop
11. A designer discusses with the design team that only multiple-choice questions should be
used for a foundations course. Which step of ADDIE is this designer on? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Design
12. A designer reviews feedback and data from learners who completed a course. Which step of
ADDIE is this designer on? - CORRECT ANSWER -Evaluate
13. What is a key difference between the Successive Approximation Model (SAM) and the ADDIE
approach? - CORRECT ANSWER -The SAM approach is a more iterative process than the ADDIE
approach.
14. What is a key difference between the Successive Approximation Model (SAM) and the
Understanding by Design (UbD) approach? - CORRECT ANSWER -SAM uses feedback and
repetitive prototype improvement to drive the process, whereas the UbD approach uses the
desired learning outcomes.
15. What is a key characteristic that distinguishes the Successive Approximation Model (SAM)
from both ADDIE and UbD? - CORRECT ANSWER -Constant iterative process
16. Which scenario demonstrates the identify desired results stage of Understanding by Design?
- CORRECT ANSWER -The designer establishes instructional goals to clarify what students should
understand and be able to do with what they learn.
CORRECT ANSWERS 2025/2026
1. What is the goal of conducting a needs analysis in instructional design? - CORRECT ANSWER -
To understand the knowledge and skills that learners need to develop to reach instructional
goals
2. What is a characteristic of instructional design? - CORRECT ANSWER -It is a consultative
process.
3. What is a goal of instructional design? - CORRECT ANSWER -Solve problems related to the
learner experience
4. What is a characteristic of learning experience design? - CORRECT ANSWER -It helps users
learn in a human-centered and goal-oriented way.
5. After launching the learning solution in the LXD process, what is the next step? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Evaluate and revise the learning solution if needed
6. What is considered the last step of the learning experience design process? - CORRECT
ANSWER -Evaluate and revise as needed
7. What defines human-centered design? - CORRECT ANSWER -The belief that the key to a
problem's solution is a deep understanding of the individuals facing the problem
8. What is the goal of the implementation phase of human-centered learning design? -
CORRECT ANSWER -To provide an engaging experience that learners can relate to and that
works for them
, 9. Which question would be appropriate in guiding a designer during the implementation phase
of the human-centered learning design process? - CORRECT ANSWER -How will I measure the
success of my solution?
10. A designer creates technical support documentation to ensure students are comfortable
using the software in the course. Which step of ADDIE is this designer on? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Develop
11. A designer discusses with the design team that only multiple-choice questions should be
used for a foundations course. Which step of ADDIE is this designer on? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Design
12. A designer reviews feedback and data from learners who completed a course. Which step of
ADDIE is this designer on? - CORRECT ANSWER -Evaluate
13. What is a key difference between the Successive Approximation Model (SAM) and the ADDIE
approach? - CORRECT ANSWER -The SAM approach is a more iterative process than the ADDIE
approach.
14. What is a key difference between the Successive Approximation Model (SAM) and the
Understanding by Design (UbD) approach? - CORRECT ANSWER -SAM uses feedback and
repetitive prototype improvement to drive the process, whereas the UbD approach uses the
desired learning outcomes.
15. What is a key characteristic that distinguishes the Successive Approximation Model (SAM)
from both ADDIE and UbD? - CORRECT ANSWER -Constant iterative process
16. Which scenario demonstrates the identify desired results stage of Understanding by Design?
- CORRECT ANSWER -The designer establishes instructional goals to clarify what students should
understand and be able to do with what they learn.
