Module 5 Quiz

Question 1

An example of mid-tech assistive technology to assist a student with reading is 
A. WritingPen
B. Books on CD
C. Pencil grip
D. E-reader

Answer 1

(D)

Question 2

Which of the following is not one of the seven purposes for assistive technology as stipulated by Bryant and Bryant (2003)?
A. Computer access
B. Positioning
C. Adaptive environments
D. Composition of written materials

Answer 2

D. Composition of written material

Question 3

An example of an assistive technology is the early 1800s is
A. Hearing aids
B. Magnification of print
C. Braille
D. Talking calculator

Answer 3

C. Braille

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of assistive technology used for the purpose of mobility?
A. Adjustable-height desks
B. Alternative keyboard
C. Custom wedges
D. A wheel chair

Answer 4

D. A wheel chair

Question 5

Examples of technology that support the writing process include all of the following except
A. Computer-based concept maps
B. Speech-to-text
C. Handheld magnifiers
D. Word prediction

Answer 5

C. Handheld magnifiers

-These typically support reading, not writing

Question 6

An example of assistive technology for writing is
A. Highlighter tape
B. Manipulatives
C. Graph paper
D. Portable word processor

Answer 6

D. Portable word processor

Question 7

IDEA 2004 omitted \_\_\_\_\_ technologies from the definition of assistive technologies
A. Surgically implanted
B. Instructional
C. Digital
D. Production

Answer 7

(B)

Question 8

IEP teams should consider assistive technology ____ an IEP meeting
A. prior to
B. toward the end of
C. at the beginning of

Answer 8

(A)

Question 9

Assistive technology was first included in IDEA with the passage of
A. PL 94-142 in 1975
B. PL 108-46 in 2004
C. PL 99-457 in 1986
D. PL 101-476 in 1990

Answer 9

D. PL 101-476 in 1990

Question 10

As a result of the trend toward smaller, more personalized, and mobile technology, teachers and other education professional will have to do the following when considering AT
A. Make sure they understand the technology and how to use it
B. Evaluate the technology’s appropriateness for educational purposes
C. Neither of these
D. Both of these

Answer 10

B. Evaluate the technology’s appropriateness for educational purposes

Question 11

In special education, specific tools and devices that can increase, maintain, or improve the student's capabilities are
A. Informational technology
B. Assistive technology
C. Instructional technology
D. Medical technology

Answer 11

B. Assistive technology

Question 12

Smart phones are used as
A. Cell phones
B. Organizational tools
C. Alarm clocks
D. All of the above

Answer 12

D. All of the above