NCOA DLC 2.0 Problem Solving Exam
2026 Questions and Answers
refers to the processes used to plan, monitor, and access one's understanding and
performance. - Answer -Metacognition
The key to metacognition is asking yourself _______ questions. - Answer -self-
reflective
Before you begin to study or attend a lecture, look at the topic that is covered, and
ask yourself what you know about it already. This is known as: - Answer -prior
knowledge
Talk through your material and verbalize your thoughts to help make more sense of
the material and internalize it. - Answer -Think aloud
Helps you Take the time to be introspective and honest with yourself about your
comprehension. - Answer -Asking yourself questions
This technique ensures that you are actively engaging with the material as you are
reading and taking notes. - Answer -Taking notes from memory
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, ___________ can help you organize your thoughts and assess what you know? -
Answer -Writing
Using concept maps or graphic organizers is another great way to visualize
material and see the connections between the various concepts you are learning -
Answer -Organize your thoughts
When you're learning, it's important to periodically ____________ to make sure
you're engaging in metacognitive strategies. - Answer -take a timeout
Methods such as (e.g., thinking aloud, using writing, taking notes from memory)
can help when you are .______________ - Answer -testing yourself
_________is a structured way to identify the type of problem you're dealing with
and suggestions on how to approach them. - Answer -The Cynefin Framework
The Cynefin framework for problem solving is composed of - Answer -Four
Domains
In this domain, there may be multiple right answers, many of which may be
excellent. - Answer -Complicated Domain
In this domain of "known knowns" (there are things that you definitely know, or
are easily knowable), decisions are unquestioned because all parties share a
common understanding of the issue or problem. - Answer -Simple Domain
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2026 Questions and Answers
refers to the processes used to plan, monitor, and access one's understanding and
performance. - Answer -Metacognition
The key to metacognition is asking yourself _______ questions. - Answer -self-
reflective
Before you begin to study or attend a lecture, look at the topic that is covered, and
ask yourself what you know about it already. This is known as: - Answer -prior
knowledge
Talk through your material and verbalize your thoughts to help make more sense of
the material and internalize it. - Answer -Think aloud
Helps you Take the time to be introspective and honest with yourself about your
comprehension. - Answer -Asking yourself questions
This technique ensures that you are actively engaging with the material as you are
reading and taking notes. - Answer -Taking notes from memory
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, ___________ can help you organize your thoughts and assess what you know? -
Answer -Writing
Using concept maps or graphic organizers is another great way to visualize
material and see the connections between the various concepts you are learning -
Answer -Organize your thoughts
When you're learning, it's important to periodically ____________ to make sure
you're engaging in metacognitive strategies. - Answer -take a timeout
Methods such as (e.g., thinking aloud, using writing, taking notes from memory)
can help when you are .______________ - Answer -testing yourself
_________is a structured way to identify the type of problem you're dealing with
and suggestions on how to approach them. - Answer -The Cynefin Framework
The Cynefin framework for problem solving is composed of - Answer -Four
Domains
In this domain, there may be multiple right answers, many of which may be
excellent. - Answer -Complicated Domain
In this domain of "known knowns" (there are things that you definitely know, or
are easily knowable), decisions are unquestioned because all parties share a
common understanding of the issue or problem. - Answer -Simple Domain
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