WGU D094 MODULE 5 PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
Ms. Pennick knows that children's development usually follows a known and predictable course
and that successful acquisition of skills and abilities is often used to determine a child's normal
development. She is concerned about one of her students who has difficulty with peer and
group interactions, is often inattentive, and struggles with the sequences needed to complete
addition and subtraction problems. This is an example of which developmental barrier? -
ANS Cognitive
Cohen is an intelligent second-grade student who also tends to be argumentative and defiant.
His teacher has noticed that he often engages in passive-aggressive behaviors such as hugging a
peer, yet causing them pain. There have also been reports of Cohen bullying other students,
which Cohen's teacher has seen firsthand on the playground. - ANS Social and emotional
A kindergarten student has trouble understanding directions, tends to use incorrect grammar
patterns, and has difficulty controlling the pitch and volume of his voice. What barrier is this
student likely encountering? - ANS Language impairment
Ms. Weils notices one of her students is having issues with a memory deficit. When reading, the
student often forgets what happened at the beginning of a paragraph and only remembers the
end. In addition, while completing math problems, the student tends to forget the second and
third steps of the sequence while working on the first step. What aspect of memory is likely
affecting this student's learning and performance? - ANS Working memory
Recently a student in Mr. Kozlowsky's class has been increasingly absent from school. When he
called home to check on the student, the mom explained they are experiencing mechanical
@COPYRIGHT ALL RIGHTS RESERVED PAGE 1 OF 6
, issues with their car and it is a long walk to the bus line. The student's frequent absences are
caused by what kind of barrier? - ANS Physical
Michael, a seven-year-old student, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. He is working at grade
level academically. but he is unable to climb the jungle gym with his classmate during recess or
fully participate in PE and extracurricular activities. In which area of development is Michael
struggling? - ANS Physical
Dave is only eight years old and has already been moved between several foster homes. As a
result, he is likely to experience all BUT which of these barriers to development and learning? -
ANS Not being attentive and observant to details.
An inclusion student in high school has an IQ of 65, reads at a 4th grade level, and is very
popular with her classmates. This student has likely been diagnosed with what cognitive
disability? - ANS Intellectual disability
Mr. Ito is concerned about one of his students who appears to be behind her peers in her use of
fine motor skills. To help the student improve these skills, Mr. Ito could use all BUT which of the
following activities? - ANS Running and jumping.
A student with a gross motor disability requires modified PE classes. Which type of barrier is
this student experiencing? - ANS Physical
Grace is a high-school student who is extremely withdrawn at school. She shared with her
counselor that she has been a victim of abuse, which can explain why Grace wears long pants
and long-sleeved shirts even in the heat of summer. Grace also fears anything that has to
involve her parents' permission or their signature. Given what Grace disclosed to the counselor,
what effect can we expect on her learning and performance in the classroom? - ANS It can
increase her sense of self-isolation and the fear of reprimand.
Ms. Carteir observed a student come to class late, hungry and tired for several days in a row.
This student might be experiencing what type of physical barrier? - ANS Homelessness
@COPYRIGHT ALL RIGHTS RESERVED PAGE 2 OF 6
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
VERIFIED.
Ms. Pennick knows that children's development usually follows a known and predictable course
and that successful acquisition of skills and abilities is often used to determine a child's normal
development. She is concerned about one of her students who has difficulty with peer and
group interactions, is often inattentive, and struggles with the sequences needed to complete
addition and subtraction problems. This is an example of which developmental barrier? -
ANS Cognitive
Cohen is an intelligent second-grade student who also tends to be argumentative and defiant.
His teacher has noticed that he often engages in passive-aggressive behaviors such as hugging a
peer, yet causing them pain. There have also been reports of Cohen bullying other students,
which Cohen's teacher has seen firsthand on the playground. - ANS Social and emotional
A kindergarten student has trouble understanding directions, tends to use incorrect grammar
patterns, and has difficulty controlling the pitch and volume of his voice. What barrier is this
student likely encountering? - ANS Language impairment
Ms. Weils notices one of her students is having issues with a memory deficit. When reading, the
student often forgets what happened at the beginning of a paragraph and only remembers the
end. In addition, while completing math problems, the student tends to forget the second and
third steps of the sequence while working on the first step. What aspect of memory is likely
affecting this student's learning and performance? - ANS Working memory
Recently a student in Mr. Kozlowsky's class has been increasingly absent from school. When he
called home to check on the student, the mom explained they are experiencing mechanical
@COPYRIGHT ALL RIGHTS RESERVED PAGE 1 OF 6
, issues with their car and it is a long walk to the bus line. The student's frequent absences are
caused by what kind of barrier? - ANS Physical
Michael, a seven-year-old student, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. He is working at grade
level academically. but he is unable to climb the jungle gym with his classmate during recess or
fully participate in PE and extracurricular activities. In which area of development is Michael
struggling? - ANS Physical
Dave is only eight years old and has already been moved between several foster homes. As a
result, he is likely to experience all BUT which of these barriers to development and learning? -
ANS Not being attentive and observant to details.
An inclusion student in high school has an IQ of 65, reads at a 4th grade level, and is very
popular with her classmates. This student has likely been diagnosed with what cognitive
disability? - ANS Intellectual disability
Mr. Ito is concerned about one of his students who appears to be behind her peers in her use of
fine motor skills. To help the student improve these skills, Mr. Ito could use all BUT which of the
following activities? - ANS Running and jumping.
A student with a gross motor disability requires modified PE classes. Which type of barrier is
this student experiencing? - ANS Physical
Grace is a high-school student who is extremely withdrawn at school. She shared with her
counselor that she has been a victim of abuse, which can explain why Grace wears long pants
and long-sleeved shirts even in the heat of summer. Grace also fears anything that has to
involve her parents' permission or their signature. Given what Grace disclosed to the counselor,
what effect can we expect on her learning and performance in the classroom? - ANS It can
increase her sense of self-isolation and the fear of reprimand.
Ms. Carteir observed a student come to class late, hungry and tired for several days in a row.
This student might be experiencing what type of physical barrier? - ANS Homelessness
@COPYRIGHT ALL RIGHTS RESERVED PAGE 2 OF 6
