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Instructional Design Basics – Introduction

This assessment introduces foundational instructional design concepts, including learning objectives, course structure, assessment alignment, instructional models, and evaluation methods. Designed for trainers, educators, and subject-matter experts involved in creating learning materials, the test emphasizes practical design principles used in classroom, workplace, and online training environments

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Beginner � ~10 min

Q1. Instructional design primarily focuses on:

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Teaching delivery only Designing structured learning experiences Grading learners Managing classrooms

Q2. The ADDIE model stands for:

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Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate Analyze, Deliver, Develop, Improve, Execute Assess, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate Apply, Deliver, Direct, Inspect, Evaluate

Q3. The purpose of the Analysis phase in ADDIE is to:

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Identify learner needs and training goals Write assessments Deliver instruction Create lesson materials

Q4. Learning objectives should be:

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Optional Instructor-focused Vague and flexible Specific and measurable

Q5. Bloom’s Taxonomy is used to:

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Rank learners Classify learning objectives by cognitive level Measure attendance Create schedules

Q6. Which verb best fits a measurable learning objective?

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Know Be aware of Analyze Understand

Q7. Alignment in instructional design means:

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Time matches attendance Content matches instructor preference Objectives, activities, and assessments match Slides match the script

Q8. The Design phase of ADDIE focuses on:

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Evaluating outcomes Delivering training Planning learning activities and assessments Collecting feedback

Q9. Formative evaluation is used to:

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Grade learners Improve instruction during development Eliminate testing Replace summative evaluation

Q10. Summative evaluation occurs:

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After instruction is completed During content creation Only informally Before instruction begins

Q11. Which assessment best measures skill performance?

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Self-evaluation only Observed skills demonstration Attendance check Multiple-choice test

Q12. Instructional designers should consider learner characteristics such as:

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Experience, motivation, and prior knowledge Instructor background Slide count Room size

Q13. Chunking content helps learners by:

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Eliminating practice Increasing difficulty Reducing cognitive load Extending lecture time

Q14. The Develop phase of ADDIE includes:

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Evaluating outcomes Creating lesson materials and assessments Delivering training Needs analysis

Q15. Instructional design for adults should emphasize:

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Memorization Rigid sequencing Theory only Real-world application

Q16. Which tool supports online learning delivery?

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Learning Management System (LMS) Word processor Spreadsheet software Email only

Q17. Evaluation data is used to:

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Punish instructors Improve future training effectiveness Replace objectives Eliminate content

Q18. Good instructional materials should be:

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Minimal Clear, organized, and learner-focused Instructor-centered Content-heavy

Q19. Which principle improves retention?

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Long lectures Single exposure Practice with feedback Reading slides

Q20. The ultimate purpose of instructional design is to:

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Increase testing Reduce instructor effort Enable effective learning and performance Deliver content

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