WGU D695 ELEMENTARY FINE ARTS
METHODS OA AND PA PRACTICE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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1. Which element of art is primarily concerned with the way a surface feels or is perceived to
feel?
A. Value
B. Texture
C. Form
D. Space
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Texture refers to the surface quality of an artwork, which can be
actual (tactile) or implied (visual).
2. In music theory, which term describes the quality of a sound that distinguishes one
instrument or voice from another?
A. Pitch
B. Dynamics
,C. Timbre
D. Tempo
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Timbre, also known as tone color, is the unique quality of sound
that allows a listener to distinguish between different sources, such as a flute versus a
violin.
3. According to the BASTE acronym in dance, what does the ‘E’ stand for?
A. Effort
B. Elevation
C. Energy
D. Expression
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: BASTE stands for Body, Action, Space, Time, and Energy. Energy
refers to the force, weight, and flow of movement.
4. Which instructional method in music emphasizes the use of ‘solfege’ hand signs and folk
songs to develop ear training?
A. Orff-Schulwerk
B. Kodaly Method
C. Dalcroze Eurhythmics
, D. Suzuki Method
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The Kodaly Method focuses on rhythm syllables and solfege
hand signs to teach music literacy and ear training.
5. In the context of art criticism, which stage involves identifying the literal objects or events
depicted in the work?
A. Analysis
B. Interpretation
C. Description
D. Judgment
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Description is the first stage of Feldman’s Model of Art Criticism,
where the viewer objectively lists what they see in the artwork.
6. Which principle of design refers to the arrangement of elements to create a sense of
stability or equality in a composition?
A. Balance
B. Emphasis
C. Rhythm
D. Contrast
METHODS OA AND PA PRACTICE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR - JUST
RELEASED
1. Which element of art is primarily concerned with the way a surface feels or is perceived to
feel?
A. Value
B. Texture
C. Form
D. Space
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Texture refers to the surface quality of an artwork, which can be
actual (tactile) or implied (visual).
2. In music theory, which term describes the quality of a sound that distinguishes one
instrument or voice from another?
A. Pitch
B. Dynamics
,C. Timbre
D. Tempo
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Timbre, also known as tone color, is the unique quality of sound
that allows a listener to distinguish between different sources, such as a flute versus a
violin.
3. According to the BASTE acronym in dance, what does the ‘E’ stand for?
A. Effort
B. Elevation
C. Energy
D. Expression
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: BASTE stands for Body, Action, Space, Time, and Energy. Energy
refers to the force, weight, and flow of movement.
4. Which instructional method in music emphasizes the use of ‘solfege’ hand signs and folk
songs to develop ear training?
A. Orff-Schulwerk
B. Kodaly Method
C. Dalcroze Eurhythmics
, D. Suzuki Method
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: The Kodaly Method focuses on rhythm syllables and solfege
hand signs to teach music literacy and ear training.
5. In the context of art criticism, which stage involves identifying the literal objects or events
depicted in the work?
A. Analysis
B. Interpretation
C. Description
D. Judgment
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Description is the first stage of Feldman’s Model of Art Criticism,
where the viewer objectively lists what they see in the artwork.
6. Which principle of design refers to the arrangement of elements to create a sense of
stability or equality in a composition?
A. Balance
B. Emphasis
C. Rhythm
D. Contrast
