WGU D291 - LEARNING EXPERIENCE DESIGN
FOUNDATIONS I EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
| LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027 | GRADED A+ | 100%
CORRECT.
What does SAM stand for? - ANSWER Successive Approximation
Model
What does the ADDIE model stand for? - ANSWER
Analysis
Design
Development
Implementation
What does UbD stand for? - ANSWER Understanding by Design
What is the difference between ADDIE, SAM, and UbD? -
ANSWER ADDIE offers a stepwise process for design development.
SAM was developed as a more rapid process. Both ADDIE and SAM
are primarily focused on the learning objectives (LO), content, or
instructor activities. UbD is a different approach focused on learner
outcomes. The UbD process begins with the definition of expected
outcomes, then develops the strategy for assessing student acquisition
of those understandings, followed by the development of learning
activities or experiences.
What is ADDIE? - ANSWER A process used by training developers
and instructional designers to plan and create effective learning
experiences
,During this phase, the instructional designer gathers information
about the
target audience's existing knowledge and skills to clarify the
instructional problem. - ANSWER Analyze
What are the stages/phases in SAM? - ANSWER Preparation,
Iterative design,
Iterative development, Alpha release, Beta release,
Gold release
In what way is SAM an iterative process? - ANSWER By gaining
user feedback earlier in the design process to more quickly and
efficiently modify user experience and content
Determine if the following statements apply to SAM, ADDIE, or
both.
This model can sometimes be a time-consuming, linear process. -
ANSWER
ADDIE
During this phase, instructional designers write the learning objectives
and plan the assessments and outline the instructional content for the
learning experience.
- ANSWER Design
This model is adaptable and offers flexibility in the design process. -
ANSWER
ADDIE
This model has the develop, evaluate, and design phases. - ANSWER
Both
, This model allows for collaboration earlier in the process. -
ANSWER SAM
What is Understanding by Design? - ANSWER A planning process
and structure to guide curriculum, assessment, and instruction that
focuses on teaching and assessing for understanding and learning
transfer
During this phase, the developers create and assemble the content
assets and
assessments. - ANSWER
Development
During this phase, learners get to engage with the learning
experience to
achieve their learning goals. - ANSWER
Implementation
During this phase, designers gather feedback and use it to revise
and improve
the learning experience. - ANSWER
Evaluation
Match the Understanding by Design stage with the process that
occurs during
that
stage.
Determine goals, content standards, and curriculum expectations. -
ANSWER
Identify desired
results
Match the Understanding by Design stage with the process that occurs
during that stage.
FOUNDATIONS I EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
| LATEST UPDATE 2026/2027 | GRADED A+ | 100%
CORRECT.
What does SAM stand for? - ANSWER Successive Approximation
Model
What does the ADDIE model stand for? - ANSWER
Analysis
Design
Development
Implementation
What does UbD stand for? - ANSWER Understanding by Design
What is the difference between ADDIE, SAM, and UbD? -
ANSWER ADDIE offers a stepwise process for design development.
SAM was developed as a more rapid process. Both ADDIE and SAM
are primarily focused on the learning objectives (LO), content, or
instructor activities. UbD is a different approach focused on learner
outcomes. The UbD process begins with the definition of expected
outcomes, then develops the strategy for assessing student acquisition
of those understandings, followed by the development of learning
activities or experiences.
What is ADDIE? - ANSWER A process used by training developers
and instructional designers to plan and create effective learning
experiences
,During this phase, the instructional designer gathers information
about the
target audience's existing knowledge and skills to clarify the
instructional problem. - ANSWER Analyze
What are the stages/phases in SAM? - ANSWER Preparation,
Iterative design,
Iterative development, Alpha release, Beta release,
Gold release
In what way is SAM an iterative process? - ANSWER By gaining
user feedback earlier in the design process to more quickly and
efficiently modify user experience and content
Determine if the following statements apply to SAM, ADDIE, or
both.
This model can sometimes be a time-consuming, linear process. -
ANSWER
ADDIE
During this phase, instructional designers write the learning objectives
and plan the assessments and outline the instructional content for the
learning experience.
- ANSWER Design
This model is adaptable and offers flexibility in the design process. -
ANSWER
ADDIE
This model has the develop, evaluate, and design phases. - ANSWER
Both
, This model allows for collaboration earlier in the process. -
ANSWER SAM
What is Understanding by Design? - ANSWER A planning process
and structure to guide curriculum, assessment, and instruction that
focuses on teaching and assessing for understanding and learning
transfer
During this phase, the developers create and assemble the content
assets and
assessments. - ANSWER
Development
During this phase, learners get to engage with the learning
experience to
achieve their learning goals. - ANSWER
Implementation
During this phase, designers gather feedback and use it to revise
and improve
the learning experience. - ANSWER
Evaluation
Match the Understanding by Design stage with the process that
occurs during
that
stage.
Determine goals, content standards, and curriculum expectations. -
ANSWER
Identify desired
results
Match the Understanding by Design stage with the process that occurs
during that stage.
