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WGU D291 Pre-Assessment Review Exam
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
What is the goal of conducting a needs analysis in instructional design? - ANS To understand
the knowledge and skills that learners need to develop to reach instructional goals.
What is a characteristic of instructional design? - ANS It is a consultative process.
What is the goal of instructional design? - ANS Solve problems related to the learner
experience.
What is a characteristic of learning experience design? - ANS It helps users learn in a human-
centered and goal-oriented way.
A designer is using the learning experience design process to design and develop a learning
solution. The designer has launched the learning solution.
What is the next step based on the learning experience design process? - ANS Evaluate and
revise the learning solution if needed.
What is considered the last step of the learning experience design process? - ANS Evaluate
and revise as needed.
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What defines human-centered design? - ANS The belief that the key to a problem's solution
is a deep understanding of the individuals facing the problem.
What is the goal of the implementation phase of human-centered learning design? - ANS To
provide an engaging experience that learners can relate to and that works for them.
Which question would be appropriate in guiding a designer during the implementation phase of
the human-centered learning design process? - ANS How will I measure the success of my
solution?
A designer creates technical support documentation to ensure students are comfortable using
the software in the course. Which step of ADDIE is this designer on? - ANS Develop
A designer discusses with the design team that only multiple-choice questions should be used
for a foundations course. Which step of ADDIE is the designer on? - ANS Design
A designer reviews feedback and data from learners who completed a course. Which step of
ADDIE is this designer on? - ANS Evaluate
What is a key difference between the Successive Approximation Model (SAM) and the ADDIE
approach? - ANS The SAM approach is a more iterative process than the ADDIE approach.
What is a key difference between the Successive Approximation Model (SAM) and the
Understanding by Design (UbD) approach? - ANS SAM uses feedback and repetitive
prototype improvement to drive the process, whereas the UbD approach uses the desired
learning outcomes.
What is a key characteristic that distinguishes the Successive Approximation Model (SAM) from
both ADDIE and the Understanding of Design (UbD) approach? - ANS Constant iterative
process
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WGU D291 Pre-Assessment Review Exam
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
What is the goal of conducting a needs analysis in instructional design? - ANS To understand
the knowledge and skills that learners need to develop to reach instructional goals.
What is a characteristic of instructional design? - ANS It is a consultative process.
What is the goal of instructional design? - ANS Solve problems related to the learner
experience.
What is a characteristic of learning experience design? - ANS It helps users learn in a human-
centered and goal-oriented way.
A designer is using the learning experience design process to design and develop a learning
solution. The designer has launched the learning solution.
What is the next step based on the learning experience design process? - ANS Evaluate and
revise the learning solution if needed.
What is considered the last step of the learning experience design process? - ANS Evaluate
and revise as needed.
1
, ©JASONMcCONNELL 2025 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
What defines human-centered design? - ANS The belief that the key to a problem's solution
is a deep understanding of the individuals facing the problem.
What is the goal of the implementation phase of human-centered learning design? - ANS To
provide an engaging experience that learners can relate to and that works for them.
Which question would be appropriate in guiding a designer during the implementation phase of
the human-centered learning design process? - ANS How will I measure the success of my
solution?
A designer creates technical support documentation to ensure students are comfortable using
the software in the course. Which step of ADDIE is this designer on? - ANS Develop
A designer discusses with the design team that only multiple-choice questions should be used
for a foundations course. Which step of ADDIE is the designer on? - ANS Design
A designer reviews feedback and data from learners who completed a course. Which step of
ADDIE is this designer on? - ANS Evaluate
What is a key difference between the Successive Approximation Model (SAM) and the ADDIE
approach? - ANS The SAM approach is a more iterative process than the ADDIE approach.
What is a key difference between the Successive Approximation Model (SAM) and the
Understanding by Design (UbD) approach? - ANS SAM uses feedback and repetitive
prototype improvement to drive the process, whereas the UbD approach uses the desired
learning outcomes.
What is a key characteristic that distinguishes the Successive Approximation Model (SAM) from
both ADDIE and the Understanding of Design (UbD) approach? - ANS Constant iterative
process
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