CTM Instructional Design & Curriculum Development 2

Question 1

The SAM (Successive Approximation Model) differs from ADDIE primarily because it emphasizes:

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Iterative prototyping and rapid feedback cycles

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A strictly linear development process

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Outsourcing content creation to SMEs

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Eliminating the analysis phase

Question 2

When collaborating with a Subject Matter Expert (SME), the instructional designer's primary role is to:

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Translate the SME's expertise into effective instructional experiences

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Become an expert in the content domain

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Delegate all design decisions to the SME

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Limit SME involvement to the review phase only

Question 3

Which evaluation level in Kirkpatrick's model is most directly influenced by how well a curriculum is designed?

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Level 2 – Learning

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Level 1 – Reaction

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Level 3 – Behavior

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Level 4 – Results

Question 4

A storyboard in instructional design serves as:

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A visual blueprint detailing screen layout, content, and interactions before development begins

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A final deliverable sent to learners

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A post-course assessment tool

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A reporting dashboard for training metrics

Question 5

Merrill's First Principles of Instruction states that learning is promoted when learners are engaged in solving:

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Real-world problems

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Isolated skill drills

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Multiple-choice assessments only

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Purely theoretical exercises

Question 6

In blended learning curriculum design, the 'flipped classroom' model primarily involves:

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Moving content delivery online so class time is used for application and practice

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Delivering lectures in-person and assessments online

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Alternating instructors between live and virtual sessions

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Replacing all face-to-face components with asynchronous modules

Question 7

A curriculum gap analysis in instructional design is used to:

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Identify discrepancies between current learner performance and desired performance

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Compare training budgets across departments

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Measure learner satisfaction with existing courses

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Schedule course delivery dates