CPT Curriculum Design & Development 3

Question 1

A trainer is designing a blended learning program. Which combination BEST defines blended learning?

Accepted Answer

Combining self-paced e-learning with instructor-led training

Answer

Blended learning integrates online self-paced components with face-to-face or virtual instructor-led training for a comprehensive approach.

Question 2

Which of Gagné's Nine Events of Instruction involves presenting the stimulus material?

Accepted Answer

Presenting the content

Answer

Presenting the content (stimulus material) is the fourth event in Gagné's model, where new information is introduced to learners.

Question 3

A subject matter expert (SME) provides excessive detail that exceeds what trainees need. What principle should guide the curriculum designer's decisions?

Accepted Answer

Apply the need-to-know vs. nice-to-know filter

Answer

Curriculum designers apply the need-to-know filter to keep content focused on essential job performance requirements rather than exhaustive detail.

Question 4

Which cognitive load theory concept refers to the mental effort required to process content that is artificially complex due to poor instructional design?

Accepted Answer

Extraneous load

Answer

Extraneous cognitive load is caused by poor design choices (e.g., irrelevant information, confusing layouts) that add unnecessary mental effort.

Question 5

A trainer creates a job aid for a complex procedure with many steps. What format is MOST effective for a sequential multi-step process?

Accepted Answer

Step-by-step checklist

Answer

A step-by-step checklist provides clear sequential guidance, allowing performers to track progress through a complex procedure accurately.

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CPT Curriculum Design & Development 3