REL A 275 BYU ONLINE
WILCOX FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES
JUST RELEASED
EXAM SPECIFICATIONS
Time Allocation: 2 Hours
Total Questions: 60 Questions
Question Format: Multiple Choice with Rationales
Minimum Competency: 70% Required to Pass
Core Focus: Doctrine and Covenants, Church History, Wilcox Teachings
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, Exam Overview & Content Outline
EXAM PURPOSE
REL A 275 BYU Online Wilcox Final Exam covers Doctrine and Covenants, Church History
1820-1846, Restoration events, and teachings from Professor Brad Wilcox. Required for BYU
Religion credit and understanding of early Latter-day Saint history and doctrine.
CONTENT DISTRIBUTION
• Doctrine and Covenants Sections (30%) — D&C; 1-136, revelations, context, doctrinal principles
• Church History 1820-1846 (30%) — First Vision, translation, organization, Kirtland, Missouri,
Nauvoo, martyrdom
• Restoration Themes (25%) — Priesthood, temples, gathering, Zion, succession, Wilcox insights
• Doctrinal Application (15%) — Grace, covenants, ordinances, discipleship, modern application
QUESTION FORMAT & SCORING
Each item presents four options. Correct answers are highlighted in green with checkmark (✓).
Every question includes detailed rationale with scripture and historical references. Requires 70% to
pass.
STUDY STRATEGY
Master Doctrine and Covenants sections and historical context. Know First Vision accounts and
timeline. Understand Kirtland, Missouri, Nauvoo periods. Study priesthood restoration and temple
doctrine. Review Wilcox lectures on grace, covenants, and discipleship. Know succession crisis and
pioneer exodus.
CURRICULUM ALIGNMENT
Questions reflect current standards: Doctrine and Covenants, Church History curriculum, Saints
volumes, Joseph Smith Papers, and BYU Religion 275 course materials taught by Professor Brad
Wilcox.
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, SECTION I: Doctrine and Covenants
1. D&C; 1 is known as:
A. The Word of Wisdom
✓ B. The Lord's Preface to the Doctrine and Covenants
C. The Oath and Covenant
D. The Law of Consecration
Rationale: D&C; 1: The Lord's Preface. Given November 1, 1831. Declares the voice of warning to all
people. Establishes that the only true and living church. Warns of calamities. Explains purpose of
revelations. Voice of the Lord unto all people. My word shall not pass away. Given by Joseph Smith's mouth.
2. D&C; 4 teaches qualifications for missionary work. Key principle:
A. Wealth required
✓ B. Desire, faith, hope, charity, and love qualify for the work
C. College degree
D. Age 25 minimum
Rationale: D&C; 4:2 - 'Therefore, O ye that embark in the service of God, see that ye serve him with all your
heart, might, mind and strength.' Verse 5: Faith, hope, charity, love, with an eye single to the glory of God,
qualify him for the work. Given to Joseph Smith Sr. February 1829. Foundation for missionary service.
3. D&C; 20 is called:
A. The Word of Wisdom
✓ B. The Articles and Covenants of the Church
C. The Law of Tithing
D. The Vision
Rationale: D&C; 20: Articles and Covenants. Given April 1830. Outlines organization of Church, duties of
members and priesthood offices, baptism, sacrament prayers, priesthood ordinances. First revelation read
at organization April 6, 1830. Constitutional document of Church. Defines elders, priests, teachers, deacons.
4. D&C; 76 describes:
A. The Word of Wisdom
✓ B. The Vision of the Degrees of Glory
C. Plural marriage
D. Baptism for dead
Rationale: D&C; 76: The Vision. February 16, 1832, Hiram, Ohio. Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon saw
vision of Father and Son, and three degrees of glory: Celestial, Terrestrial, Telestial. Also Sons of Perdition.
Meditating on John 5:29. Revolutionary doctrine of degrees of heaven. Expanded understanding of
salvation.
5. D&C; 89 is commonly known as:
A. The Law of Consecration
✓ B. The Word of Wisdom
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WILCOX FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
WITH RATIONALES
JUST RELEASED
EXAM SPECIFICATIONS
Time Allocation: 2 Hours
Total Questions: 60 Questions
Question Format: Multiple Choice with Rationales
Minimum Competency: 70% Required to Pass
Core Focus: Doctrine and Covenants, Church History, Wilcox Teachings
REL A 275 BYU Online Wilcox Final Exam Just Released Page 1
, Exam Overview & Content Outline
EXAM PURPOSE
REL A 275 BYU Online Wilcox Final Exam covers Doctrine and Covenants, Church History
1820-1846, Restoration events, and teachings from Professor Brad Wilcox. Required for BYU
Religion credit and understanding of early Latter-day Saint history and doctrine.
CONTENT DISTRIBUTION
• Doctrine and Covenants Sections (30%) — D&C; 1-136, revelations, context, doctrinal principles
• Church History 1820-1846 (30%) — First Vision, translation, organization, Kirtland, Missouri,
Nauvoo, martyrdom
• Restoration Themes (25%) — Priesthood, temples, gathering, Zion, succession, Wilcox insights
• Doctrinal Application (15%) — Grace, covenants, ordinances, discipleship, modern application
QUESTION FORMAT & SCORING
Each item presents four options. Correct answers are highlighted in green with checkmark (✓).
Every question includes detailed rationale with scripture and historical references. Requires 70% to
pass.
STUDY STRATEGY
Master Doctrine and Covenants sections and historical context. Know First Vision accounts and
timeline. Understand Kirtland, Missouri, Nauvoo periods. Study priesthood restoration and temple
doctrine. Review Wilcox lectures on grace, covenants, and discipleship. Know succession crisis and
pioneer exodus.
CURRICULUM ALIGNMENT
Questions reflect current standards: Doctrine and Covenants, Church History curriculum, Saints
volumes, Joseph Smith Papers, and BYU Religion 275 course materials taught by Professor Brad
Wilcox.
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, SECTION I: Doctrine and Covenants
1. D&C; 1 is known as:
A. The Word of Wisdom
✓ B. The Lord's Preface to the Doctrine and Covenants
C. The Oath and Covenant
D. The Law of Consecration
Rationale: D&C; 1: The Lord's Preface. Given November 1, 1831. Declares the voice of warning to all
people. Establishes that the only true and living church. Warns of calamities. Explains purpose of
revelations. Voice of the Lord unto all people. My word shall not pass away. Given by Joseph Smith's mouth.
2. D&C; 4 teaches qualifications for missionary work. Key principle:
A. Wealth required
✓ B. Desire, faith, hope, charity, and love qualify for the work
C. College degree
D. Age 25 minimum
Rationale: D&C; 4:2 - 'Therefore, O ye that embark in the service of God, see that ye serve him with all your
heart, might, mind and strength.' Verse 5: Faith, hope, charity, love, with an eye single to the glory of God,
qualify him for the work. Given to Joseph Smith Sr. February 1829. Foundation for missionary service.
3. D&C; 20 is called:
A. The Word of Wisdom
✓ B. The Articles and Covenants of the Church
C. The Law of Tithing
D. The Vision
Rationale: D&C; 20: Articles and Covenants. Given April 1830. Outlines organization of Church, duties of
members and priesthood offices, baptism, sacrament prayers, priesthood ordinances. First revelation read
at organization April 6, 1830. Constitutional document of Church. Defines elders, priests, teachers, deacons.
4. D&C; 76 describes:
A. The Word of Wisdom
✓ B. The Vision of the Degrees of Glory
C. Plural marriage
D. Baptism for dead
Rationale: D&C; 76: The Vision. February 16, 1832, Hiram, Ohio. Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon saw
vision of Father and Son, and three degrees of glory: Celestial, Terrestrial, Telestial. Also Sons of Perdition.
Meditating on John 5:29. Revolutionary doctrine of degrees of heaven. Expanded understanding of
salvation.
5. D&C; 89 is commonly known as:
A. The Law of Consecration
✓ B. The Word of Wisdom
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