CIT Curriculum Design & Development 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: When designing a CIT curriculum for adult learners, which instructional design model is most commonly recommended for its iterative, systematic approach?
- Bloom's Taxonomy
- ADDIE Model (Correct answer)
- Gagne's Nine Events
- Kirkpatrick Model
Correct answer: ADDIE Model
The ADDIE Model (Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate) is the most widely used systematic instructional design framework for developing training curricula.
Question 2: In IPC trainer curriculum design, a 'task analysis' is primarily used to:
- Assess learner satisfaction after training
- Identify the specific steps and knowledge required to perform a job task (Correct answer)
- Schedule the sequence of classroom activities
- Determine the budget for curriculum materials
Correct answer: Identify the specific steps and knowledge required to perform a job task
Task analysis breaks down job performance into discrete steps and identifies the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to complete each step.
Question 3: Which type of learning objective uses measurable action verbs and is best aligned with IPC competency-based training?
- Affective objectives only
- Vague goal statements
- SMART performance objectives (Correct answer)
- Awareness-level objectives
Correct answer: SMART performance objectives
SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) performance objectives ensure learners and trainers can clearly identify what must be demonstrated.
Question 4: When sequencing curriculum content for IPC training, which approach begins with fundamental concepts before introducing complex assembly processes?
- Spiral sequencing
- Simple-to-complex sequencing (Correct answer)
- Chronological sequencing
- Modular random access
Correct answer: Simple-to-complex sequencing
Simple-to-complex sequencing builds foundational knowledge first, allowing learners to integrate new, more complex skills onto a solid base.
Question 5: A CIT instructor is revising curriculum after noticing learners consistently fail a specific competency check. This reflects which phase of the ADDIE model?
- Analysis
- Design
- Development
- Evaluation (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Evaluation
The Evaluation phase involves measuring training effectiveness and using that data to identify and address gaps in the curriculum.
Question 6: Which IPC document serves as the primary reference when developing curriculum content for soldering and assembly training?
- IPC-7711/7721
- IPC J-STD-001 (Correct answer)
- IPC-2221
- IPC-6012
Correct answer: IPC J-STD-001
IPC J-STD-001 (Requirements for Soldering Electrical and Electronic Assemblies) is the foundational standard that CIT curriculum for soldering training must align with.
Question 7: In curriculum design, 'scaffolding' refers to:
- Building physical workstation setups for hands-on labs
- Providing temporary instructional support that is gradually removed as learners gain competence (Correct answer)
- Creating a modular file structure for digital course content
- Scheduling breaks to prevent cognitive overload
Correct answer: Providing temporary instructional support that is gradually removed as learners gain competence
Scaffolding is an instructional strategy where the trainer provides structured support that decreases as the learner's skill and confidence grows.
CIT Curriculum Design & Development 2
When designing a CIT curriculum for adult learners, which instructional design model is most commonly recommended for its iterative, systematic approach?