ACT Foundational Concepts & Principles 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which element of Bloom's Taxonomy represents the highest level of cognitive skill?
- Remembering
- Understanding
- Evaluating
- Creating (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Creating
Creating—producing something new by combining knowledge—sits at the top of Bloom's revised taxonomy.
Question 2: In Apple Authorized Training, what does 'differentiated instruction' mean?
- Teaching only one learning style
- Adapting content and delivery to meet diverse learner needs (Correct answer)
- Using different Apple devices in class
- Separating beginners from experts permanently
Correct answer: Adapting content and delivery to meet diverse learner needs
Differentiated instruction tailors pacing, content depth, and activities to accommodate varying skill levels and learning preferences.
Question 3: Apple's 70-20-10 learning model suggests that most learning comes from:
- Formal courses (70%)
- On-the-job experience (70%) (Correct answer)
- Peer mentoring (70%)
- Self-study reading (70%)
Correct answer: On-the-job experience (70%)
The 70-20-10 model holds that 70% of learning comes from real work experience, 20% from social learning, and 10% from formal training.
Question 4: Which questioning technique encourages deeper thinking by asking learners to explain their reasoning?
- Closed questions
- Leading questions
- Socratic questioning (Correct answer)
- Rhetorical questions
Correct answer: Socratic questioning
Socratic questioning prompts learners to justify and examine their thinking, deepening understanding.
Question 5: What is a key benefit of incorporating peer-to-peer learning activities in Apple training?
- It reduces the trainer's preparation time
- It builds community and reinforces knowledge through teaching others (Correct answer)
- It replaces the need for hands-on labs
- It ensures uniform pace for all learners
Correct answer: It builds community and reinforces knowledge through teaching others
When learners teach each other, they reinforce their own understanding and build collaborative skills.
Question 6: Which Apple value is most reflected by designing training that respects learner privacy and personal data?
- Environmental responsibility
- Privacy as a fundamental right (Correct answer)
- Supply chain transparency
- Accessibility compliance
Correct answer: Privacy as a fundamental right
Apple treats privacy as a fundamental human right, and trainers should model this by protecting participant data during sessions.
Question 7: What should an Apple trainer do when a question falls outside their knowledge area?
- Fabricate a plausible answer
- Dismiss the question
- Acknowledge the gap and commit to finding the accurate answer (Correct answer)
- Change the subject immediately
Correct answer: Acknowledge the gap and commit to finding the accurate answer
Intellectual honesty builds trust; trainers should acknowledge knowledge limits and follow up with verified information.
ACT Foundational Concepts & Principles 3
Which element of Bloom's Taxonomy represents the highest level of cognitive skill?