WGU D291 PRE-ASSESSMENT REVIEW. EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the goal of conducting a needs analysis in instructional design? - (answer)To understand the
knowledge and skills that learners need to develop to reach instructional goals.
What is a characteristic of instructional design? - (answer)It is a consultative process.
What is the goal of instructional design? - (answer)Solve problems related to the learner experience.
What is a characteristic of learning experience design? - (answer)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? - (answer)Evaluate and revise
the learning solution if needed.
What is considered the last step of the learning experience design process? - (answer)Evaluate and
revise as needed.
What defines human-centered design? - (answer)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? - (answer)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? - (answer)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? - (answer)Develop
, WGU D291 PRE-ASSESSMENT REVIEW. EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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? - (answer)Design
A designer reviews feedback and data from learners who completed a course. Which step of ADDIE is
this designer on? - (answer)Evaluate
What is a key difference between the Successive Approximation Model (SAM) and the ADDIE approach?
- (answer)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? - (answer)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? - (answer)Constant iterative process
Which scenario demonstrates the identify desired results stage of Understanding by Design? -
(answer)The designer establishes instructional goals to clarify what students should understand and be
able to do with what they learn.
A new teacher seeks advice from a more experienced educator about how to achieve the desired results
from instruction. The experienced educator recommends the Understanding by Design (UbD)
framework to the new teacher.
What will the UbD framework help this new teacher do? - (answer)Teach and assess with a goal in mind.
An instructor has planned an instructional unit following the Understanding by Design framework and is
ready to implement the plan.
What is the goal of conducting a needs analysis in instructional design? - (answer)To understand the
knowledge and skills that learners need to develop to reach instructional goals.
What is a characteristic of instructional design? - (answer)It is a consultative process.
What is the goal of instructional design? - (answer)Solve problems related to the learner experience.
What is a characteristic of learning experience design? - (answer)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? - (answer)Evaluate and revise
the learning solution if needed.
What is considered the last step of the learning experience design process? - (answer)Evaluate and
revise as needed.
What defines human-centered design? - (answer)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? - (answer)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? - (answer)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? - (answer)Develop
, WGU D291 PRE-ASSESSMENT REVIEW. EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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? - (answer)Design
A designer reviews feedback and data from learners who completed a course. Which step of ADDIE is
this designer on? - (answer)Evaluate
What is a key difference between the Successive Approximation Model (SAM) and the ADDIE approach?
- (answer)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? - (answer)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? - (answer)Constant iterative process
Which scenario demonstrates the identify desired results stage of Understanding by Design? -
(answer)The designer establishes instructional goals to clarify what students should understand and be
able to do with what they learn.
A new teacher seeks advice from a more experienced educator about how to achieve the desired results
from instruction. The experienced educator recommends the Understanding by Design (UbD)
framework to the new teacher.
What will the UbD framework help this new teacher do? - (answer)Teach and assess with a goal in mind.
An instructor has planned an instructional unit following the Understanding by Design framework and is
ready to implement the plan.
