WGU D291 COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS EXAM REVIEW
◉ What is Iterative Development in SAM?
Answer: Come up with design proofs. Construction of the design.
◉ In what way is SAM an iterative process?
Answer: Gain user feedback in design process, can more quickly
and efficiently modify
◉ What is Understanding by Design?
Answer: A planning process and structure to guide curriculum,
assessment, and instruction that focuses on teaching, and
assessing for understanding and learning transfer. (backward
design)
◉ What are the 3 stages of Understanding by Design?
Answer: 1. Identify Desired Results
2. Determine Assessment Evidence
3. Plan Learning Experiences
◉ A learning designer is planning for a prototype for an e-
learning course. What phase of ADDIE?
Answer: Development
, ◉ How does Understanding by Design benefit learners?
Answer: Putting the focus on the goal and learner success in
demonstrating understanding.
◉ What is design thinking?
Answer: a human-centered approach to solving problems
◉ What are the 6 steps of the Design Thinking Process?
Answer: Empathize, Define the Problem, Ideation of Solutions,
Prototype, Testing Ideas, Implement the Idea
◉ Design Thinking Process: Empathize
Answer: Better understand learners, their needs
◉ Design Thinking Process: Define the Problem
Answer: Create a problem statement. Information from empathize
phase is clarified into a problem statement. (user) needs to
(user's need) because (insight).
◉ Design Thinking Process: Ideate Solutions
Answer: Generate lots of ideas, brainstorming.
◉ Design Thinking Process: Create Prototypes
CORRECT ANSWERS EXAM REVIEW
◉ What is Iterative Development in SAM?
Answer: Come up with design proofs. Construction of the design.
◉ In what way is SAM an iterative process?
Answer: Gain user feedback in design process, can more quickly
and efficiently modify
◉ What is Understanding by Design?
Answer: A planning process and structure to guide curriculum,
assessment, and instruction that focuses on teaching, and
assessing for understanding and learning transfer. (backward
design)
◉ What are the 3 stages of Understanding by Design?
Answer: 1. Identify Desired Results
2. Determine Assessment Evidence
3. Plan Learning Experiences
◉ A learning designer is planning for a prototype for an e-
learning course. What phase of ADDIE?
Answer: Development
, ◉ How does Understanding by Design benefit learners?
Answer: Putting the focus on the goal and learner success in
demonstrating understanding.
◉ What is design thinking?
Answer: a human-centered approach to solving problems
◉ What are the 6 steps of the Design Thinking Process?
Answer: Empathize, Define the Problem, Ideation of Solutions,
Prototype, Testing Ideas, Implement the Idea
◉ Design Thinking Process: Empathize
Answer: Better understand learners, their needs
◉ Design Thinking Process: Define the Problem
Answer: Create a problem statement. Information from empathize
phase is clarified into a problem statement. (user) needs to
(user's need) because (insight).
◉ Design Thinking Process: Ideate Solutions
Answer: Generate lots of ideas, brainstorming.
◉ Design Thinking Process: Create Prototypes
