TS Instructional Design & Development 3

Question 1

A trainer is creating an e-learning module and wants to reduce extraneous cognitive load. Which design decision best achieves this?

Accepted Answer

Segmenting content into short, focused modules with clear navigation

Answer

Segmenting content reduces the amount of information processed at once, lowering extraneous cognitive load.

Question 2

During a task analysis, a trainer identifies a sequence of steps employees must follow exactly. What type of task analysis is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Procedural task analysis

Answer

Procedural task analysis breaks down sequential, step-by-step processes into discrete, ordered actions.

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a formative evaluation during course development?

Accepted Answer

To identify and fix design or content problems before full rollout

Answer

Formative evaluation occurs during development to catch issues early and improve the course before launch.

Question 4

A company needs to train 500 geographically dispersed employees quickly. Which delivery modality is most scalable and cost-effective?

Accepted Answer

Self-paced e-learning modules

Answer

Self-paced e-learning can be deployed globally at the same time with no incremental per-learner travel cost.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the 'chunking' principle in instructional design?

Accepted Answer

Grouping related information into small, meaningful units to aid memory

Answer

Chunking organizes content into small, logically related groups that are easier for working memory to process and retain.

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