eLearning Content Development ELearning Development Guide 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does the 'D' (Design) phase of ADDIE produce?
- A blueprint of objectives, structure, and assessment strategy (Correct answer)
- The finished published course
- Learner survey results
- Server hosting configuration
Correct answer: A blueprint of objectives, structure, and assessment strategy
Design defines objectives, sequencing, media strategy, and assessments before development starts.
Question 2: Which standard succeeds SCORM by tracking learning experiences beyond the LMS, including offline activities?
- xAPI (Tin Can) (Correct answer)
- JPEG
- HTML2
- FTP
Correct answer: xAPI (Tin Can)
xAPI (Experience API) records a wider range of learning experiences, including those outside a traditional LMS.
Question 3: According to multimedia learning principles, what should you avoid to reduce cognitive load?
- Extraneous decorative content unrelated to the objective (Correct answer)
- All on-screen text
- Any use of audio narration
- Every interactive element
Correct answer: Extraneous decorative content unrelated to the objective
The coherence principle says removing irrelevant or decorative material reduces extraneous cognitive load.
Question 4: What is the purpose of a knowledge check placed mid-module?
- Reinforce learning and gauge understanding before progressing (Correct answer)
- Replace the final exam
- Increase course file size
- Issue the completion certificate
Correct answer: Reinforce learning and gauge understanding before progressing
Mid-module knowledge checks reinforce retention and let learners self-assess before moving on.
Question 5: Which approach best supports learners viewing courses on phones and tablets?
- Responsive design that adapts to screen size (Correct answer)
- Fixed 1920px-wide layouts only
- Flash-based interactions
- Print-only PDFs
Correct answer: Responsive design that adapts to screen size
Responsive design adapts the layout to different screen sizes, supporting mobile and tablet learners.
Question 6: Why include a course-level narration script alongside on-screen text?
- Consistency, accessibility, and easier review/translation (Correct answer)
- To increase video resolution
- To bypass the LMS
- To remove the need for objectives
Correct answer: Consistency, accessibility, and easier review/translation
A script ensures consistent narration, supports accessibility and localization, and simplifies stakeholder review.
Question 7: What is a 'branching scenario' in eLearning?
- An interaction where learner choices lead to different paths and outcomes (Correct answer)
- A backup of the course file
- A type of LMS report
- A video compression setting
Correct answer: An interaction where learner choices lead to different paths and outcomes
Branching scenarios let learner decisions drive different paths, modeling real-world decision-making.
eLearning Content Development ELearning Development Guide 3
What does the 'D' (Design) phase of ADDIE produce?