PNP PNPBC CERTIFICATION ACTUAL
EXAM PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
●● Open Systems Theory. Answer: Emphasizes interaction and
connectedness of different components and elements (inputs,
throughputs, outputs). NPD Practice Model is Systems Model
●● NPD Practice Model- Inputs. Answer: NPDP and Learner
●● Roles of the NPDP. Answer: Part of the inputs on the NPD Practice
Model, the NPDP has 7 roles: CALM, CLAP
Ca: change agent
L: Learning facilitator
M: Mentor
C: champion of inquiry
L: leader
A: advocate for NPD specialty
P: partner for practice transition
●● NPD Practice Model- Throughputs. Answer: I.C.C.O.R.E. (think: I
see the core)
,Inquiry, collaborative partnerships, competency, orientation/onboarding,
role development, education
●● NPD Practice Model- Outputs. Answer: Learning, change, role
competence and growth, contributions to optimal care and health
●● NPD Practice Model- Feedback & Environment. Answer: Feedback
received through information, influence, and improving imitative
Environment- the interdisciplinary setting
●● Behaviorism. Answer: Learning theory- Behavior is learned in
response to stimulus conditions and reinforcement. The external
environment is key in controlling what people learn. Centers on behavior
that can be observed or measured.
Application: Testing after content delivery to demonstrate knowledge
gained to reinforce prior learning.
●● Constructivism. Answer: Learning Theory: learner constructs/makes
their own knowledge influenced by past experiences and prior
knowledge. Broken down into 2 types: cognitive and social:
,●● Cognitive constructivism. Answer: Learning Theory: The learner
acquires new knowledge based on their stage of cognitive development,
assimilating new information into existing knowledge. It is an active
goal-oriented process directed by the learner.
Application: Self-directed case study; NPDP as guide.
●● Social constructivism. Answer: Learning Theory: Learning is a social
activity; a collaborative process; interaction is part of making meaning
of content. The transfer of learning occurs as a result of interaction with
and observation of other individuals including role models.
Application: Use of group problem-based learning, and mentoring
●● Humanistic. Answer: Learning Theory: Self-direction, freedom, and
autonomy in the learning process. Internal motivation and experiential
learning are key to learning. Focus on affective outcomes.
Application: Open seminars that promote self-growth & active learning
rather than NPDP providing knowledge that learner passively takes in.
●● Multiple Intelligences. Answer: Learning Theory: Each individual
possesses a unique profile of eight (8) intelligences used to solve
problems and interact with the environment, albeit in different
proportions. Influenced by learning and experiences throughout life.
, The intelligences include: linguistic, musical, logical-mathematical,
spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, intrapersonal, interpersonal, naturalist.
Note: Gardner has evolved his theory, stating that there may be
additional intelligences to investigate. Others have expanded on
Gardner's work to include additional intelligences. The above
information references Gardner's most recent work (Gardner, 2011).
Application: A multitude of teaching and evaluation strategies to involve
the different intelligences (e.g., movement, group work, critical thinking,
etc.)
●● Psychodynamic. Answer: Learning Theory: Stresses learning as an
emotional process involving conscious and unconscious factors in
guiding behavior. Influenced by internal forces such as developmental
stage, childhood experiences, and emotional development.
Application: Reflective journaling, role-play where NPDP aids learning
process by asking questions to spawn insights.
●● Educational Neuroscience/Brain-based Learning. Answer: All
learning is the same--results in creating new neural pathways
EXAM PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
●● Open Systems Theory. Answer: Emphasizes interaction and
connectedness of different components and elements (inputs,
throughputs, outputs). NPD Practice Model is Systems Model
●● NPD Practice Model- Inputs. Answer: NPDP and Learner
●● Roles of the NPDP. Answer: Part of the inputs on the NPD Practice
Model, the NPDP has 7 roles: CALM, CLAP
Ca: change agent
L: Learning facilitator
M: Mentor
C: champion of inquiry
L: leader
A: advocate for NPD specialty
P: partner for practice transition
●● NPD Practice Model- Throughputs. Answer: I.C.C.O.R.E. (think: I
see the core)
,Inquiry, collaborative partnerships, competency, orientation/onboarding,
role development, education
●● NPD Practice Model- Outputs. Answer: Learning, change, role
competence and growth, contributions to optimal care and health
●● NPD Practice Model- Feedback & Environment. Answer: Feedback
received through information, influence, and improving imitative
Environment- the interdisciplinary setting
●● Behaviorism. Answer: Learning theory- Behavior is learned in
response to stimulus conditions and reinforcement. The external
environment is key in controlling what people learn. Centers on behavior
that can be observed or measured.
Application: Testing after content delivery to demonstrate knowledge
gained to reinforce prior learning.
●● Constructivism. Answer: Learning Theory: learner constructs/makes
their own knowledge influenced by past experiences and prior
knowledge. Broken down into 2 types: cognitive and social:
,●● Cognitive constructivism. Answer: Learning Theory: The learner
acquires new knowledge based on their stage of cognitive development,
assimilating new information into existing knowledge. It is an active
goal-oriented process directed by the learner.
Application: Self-directed case study; NPDP as guide.
●● Social constructivism. Answer: Learning Theory: Learning is a social
activity; a collaborative process; interaction is part of making meaning
of content. The transfer of learning occurs as a result of interaction with
and observation of other individuals including role models.
Application: Use of group problem-based learning, and mentoring
●● Humanistic. Answer: Learning Theory: Self-direction, freedom, and
autonomy in the learning process. Internal motivation and experiential
learning are key to learning. Focus on affective outcomes.
Application: Open seminars that promote self-growth & active learning
rather than NPDP providing knowledge that learner passively takes in.
●● Multiple Intelligences. Answer: Learning Theory: Each individual
possesses a unique profile of eight (8) intelligences used to solve
problems and interact with the environment, albeit in different
proportions. Influenced by learning and experiences throughout life.
, The intelligences include: linguistic, musical, logical-mathematical,
spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, intrapersonal, interpersonal, naturalist.
Note: Gardner has evolved his theory, stating that there may be
additional intelligences to investigate. Others have expanded on
Gardner's work to include additional intelligences. The above
information references Gardner's most recent work (Gardner, 2011).
Application: A multitude of teaching and evaluation strategies to involve
the different intelligences (e.g., movement, group work, critical thinking,
etc.)
●● Psychodynamic. Answer: Learning Theory: Stresses learning as an
emotional process involving conscious and unconscious factors in
guiding behavior. Influenced by internal forces such as developmental
stage, childhood experiences, and emotional development.
Application: Reflective journaling, role-play where NPDP aids learning
process by asking questions to spawn insights.
●● Educational Neuroscience/Brain-based Learning. Answer: All
learning is the same--results in creating new neural pathways
