Practice Multiple Choice Test Feedback: Question 6

Level of learning of a multiple choice question is determined by

(a) the goals and objectives stated in the course syllabus
(b) the level of Bloom's Taxonomy that best fits the educational goal of the question
(c) the level of generality of the abstract terms within the question
(d) the level of learning required by the task you must perform to decide which alternative to choose

The correct answer is (d). Choice (b) is "word salad" -- it might sound likely, if you don't really know the answer, and have to guess, but it simply strings together technical terms. Choices (a) and (c) are also tempting options, but do not hit the target. The course syllabus will not necessarily apply to every question, and abstract terms do not necessarily indicate abstract tasks.

Level of learning: Analysis. This question requires you to know and be able to apply defining characteristics of an abstract category.

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