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WGU 101 Questions and Answers
Question 1
Which of the following are part of your WGU competency-based
education approach?
Ans: A. Flat-rate tuition every 6 months
C. Rigorous assessments (tests, papers, etc.)
E. Mentored learning, not just group classes
Flat-rate tuition is one of the hallmarks of WGU's innovative
education model. What is it?
Ans: I pay a flat rate for each six-month term and take as many courses
as I can
Competency-based learning at WGU is different from traditional
classroom-based education because:
Ans: A. You don't have to attend class on campus
B. You prove mastery of the course by completing tests and assessments
C. Typically, you can retake a test if you fail
As a WGU student, if I have previous experience that directly
relates to an assessment I need to take, I can move through the
course at an accelerated pace.
Ans: . The ability to accelerate
Leveraging Experience
As a WGU student, what is a success strategy that will ensure that
you are on the path to graduation?
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WGU 101 Questions and Answers
Question 1
Which of the following are part of your WGU competency-based
education approach?
Ans: A. Flat-rate tuition every 6 months
C. Rigorous assessments (tests, papers, etc.)
E. Mentored learning, not just group classes
Flat-rate tuition is one of the hallmarks of WGU's innovative
education model. What is it?
Ans: I pay a flat rate for each six-month term and take as many courses
as I can
Competency-based learning at WGU is different from traditional
classroom-based education because:
Ans: A. You don't have to attend class on campus
B. You prove mastery of the course by completing tests and assessments
C. Typically, you can retake a test if you fail
As a WGU student, if I have previous experience that directly
relates to an assessment I need to take, I can move through the
course at an accelerated pace.
Ans: . The ability to accelerate
Leveraging Experience
As a WGU student, what is a success strategy that will ensure that
you are on the path to graduation?
© 2025 All rights reserved
