WGU Objective Assessment (OA) Actual Exam
2026 | Course-Specific Questions & Verified
Answers | Competency-Based Exam
Q001: A project manager is overseeing a software development project using Agile
methodology. During the third sprint, the development team reports that they have
completed 85% of the planned user stories but discovered that the remaining 15%
requires integration with a third-party API that has undocumented changes. The product
owner insists on maintaining the original sprint deadline. Which action best aligns with
Agile principles while addressing the risk?
Options:
A. Require the team to work overtime to meet the original deadline
B. Immediately terminate the contract with the third-party vendor
C. Conduct a sprint review with the product owner to reprioritize backlog items and
adjust the definition of done - CORRECT
D. Continue the sprint as planned and document the API issue for the next release
(Correct Answer: C)
Q002: In a healthcare data analysis scenario, a nurse informaticist is reviewing
medication administration records and discovers that the variance rate for high-alert
medications has increased by 35% over the past quarter. The data shows that 60% of
variances occur during shift changes. Which quality improvement methodology should
be applied first?
Options:
A. Conduct a root cause analysis focusing on shift change workflows - CORRECT
B. Implement mandatory overtime for nursing staff
C. Discontinue use of high-alert medications
D. Punish nurses who have the highest variance rates
(Correct Answer: A)
, Q003: A financial analyst at a mid-sized corporation is evaluating three potential
investment projects using NPV analysis. Project A has an NPV of $125,000, Project B
has an NPV of $98,000, and Project C has an NPV of -$15,000. The company has a
capital budget limit of $150,000 and can only select one project. Which project should
be recommended based on capital budgeting principles?
Options:
A. Project C because it challenges the company to improve
B. Project B because it fits within budget and has positive NPV
C. Project A because it has the highest positive NPV and should be prioritized -
CORRECT
D. Reject all projects and retain capital
(Correct Answer: C)
Q004: An instructional designer is creating a competency-based learning module for
adult learners in a business program. Which learning theory most effectively supports
the principle of allowing students to advance upon mastery rather than seat time?
Options:
A. Behaviorism
B. Constructivism
C. Mastery Learning Theory - CORRECT
D. Social Learning Theory
(Correct Answer: C)
Q005: A cybersecurity specialist detects unusual network traffic patterns indicating a
potential advanced persistent threat (APT). The traffic shows encrypted data exfiltration
to an external IP address during off-hours. Which initial response action is most critical
according to incident response frameworks?
Options:
A. Immediately shut down all network servers
B. Announce the breach publicly within 24 hours
C. Isolate affected systems while preserving forensic evidence and initiate chain of
custody - CORRECT
D. Ignore the traffic since it's encrypted and likely legitimate
(Correct Answer: C)
Q006: A marketing manager is analyzing customer segmentation data for a new
product launch. The data shows that 20% of customers generate 80% of revenue
2026 | Course-Specific Questions & Verified
Answers | Competency-Based Exam
Q001: A project manager is overseeing a software development project using Agile
methodology. During the third sprint, the development team reports that they have
completed 85% of the planned user stories but discovered that the remaining 15%
requires integration with a third-party API that has undocumented changes. The product
owner insists on maintaining the original sprint deadline. Which action best aligns with
Agile principles while addressing the risk?
Options:
A. Require the team to work overtime to meet the original deadline
B. Immediately terminate the contract with the third-party vendor
C. Conduct a sprint review with the product owner to reprioritize backlog items and
adjust the definition of done - CORRECT
D. Continue the sprint as planned and document the API issue for the next release
(Correct Answer: C)
Q002: In a healthcare data analysis scenario, a nurse informaticist is reviewing
medication administration records and discovers that the variance rate for high-alert
medications has increased by 35% over the past quarter. The data shows that 60% of
variances occur during shift changes. Which quality improvement methodology should
be applied first?
Options:
A. Conduct a root cause analysis focusing on shift change workflows - CORRECT
B. Implement mandatory overtime for nursing staff
C. Discontinue use of high-alert medications
D. Punish nurses who have the highest variance rates
(Correct Answer: A)
, Q003: A financial analyst at a mid-sized corporation is evaluating three potential
investment projects using NPV analysis. Project A has an NPV of $125,000, Project B
has an NPV of $98,000, and Project C has an NPV of -$15,000. The company has a
capital budget limit of $150,000 and can only select one project. Which project should
be recommended based on capital budgeting principles?
Options:
A. Project C because it challenges the company to improve
B. Project B because it fits within budget and has positive NPV
C. Project A because it has the highest positive NPV and should be prioritized -
CORRECT
D. Reject all projects and retain capital
(Correct Answer: C)
Q004: An instructional designer is creating a competency-based learning module for
adult learners in a business program. Which learning theory most effectively supports
the principle of allowing students to advance upon mastery rather than seat time?
Options:
A. Behaviorism
B. Constructivism
C. Mastery Learning Theory - CORRECT
D. Social Learning Theory
(Correct Answer: C)
Q005: A cybersecurity specialist detects unusual network traffic patterns indicating a
potential advanced persistent threat (APT). The traffic shows encrypted data exfiltration
to an external IP address during off-hours. Which initial response action is most critical
according to incident response frameworks?
Options:
A. Immediately shut down all network servers
B. Announce the breach publicly within 24 hours
C. Isolate affected systems while preserving forensic evidence and initiate chain of
custody - CORRECT
D. Ignore the traffic since it's encrypted and likely legitimate
(Correct Answer: C)
Q006: A marketing manager is analyzing customer segmentation data for a new
product launch. The data shows that 20% of customers generate 80% of revenue
