Sensory Technologies

Question 1

Who evaluates hearing

Answer 1

-audiologist
-ENT physician

Question 2

What is evaluated in a hearing evaluation

Answer 2

-Auditory thresholds (amplitude, frequency)
-Nature of impairment: progressive vs non-progressive

Question 3

Noise rated ___ dB or higher, if heard for prolonged periods, can cause permanent damage to the hairs in the cochlea

Answer 3

80

Question 4

Amplitude of conversational speech

Answer 4

40-80 dB

Question 5

Frequency of conversational speech

Answer 5

250-4,000 Hz

Question 6

Normal hearing frequency range

Answer 6

20-20,000 Hz

Question 7

Goals of hearing technology

Answer 7

-improve social interaction
-improve speech articulation
-improve personal communication skills
-provide alternative feedback
-improve safety

Question 8

technologies for deafness

Answer 8

-Interpreters, sign language, lip reading
-fax machines
-telephone usage (TDD or TTY, relay operators)
-internet
-cochlear implants
-texting

Question 9

telephones for deafness

Answer 9

-telecommunication device for the dear (TDD)
-text phones
-telecommunication relay services (TRS)
-711 access
-text communication
-video relay service (capTel)
-speech to speech service
-voice carry-over
-hearing carry-over

Question 10

Internet, PDA, smartphone technology for deafness

Answer 10

-TTY option
-text messaging
-video cam
-skype/Zoom

Question 11

Technology for access to audio information

Answer 11

-closed captioning
-computer-aided real time captioning
-audio to visual signaling devices
-audio to vibrating signaling devices
-service dogs

Question 12

Types of hearing aides

Answer 12

-behind the ear
-receiver in canal
-in the ear
-in the canal
-completely in canal
-invisible in canal

Question 13

TTY

Question 14

TDD

Question 15

relay services

Question 16

voice carry-over

Question 17

hearing carry over

Question 18

audio to visual signaling devices

Question 19

audio to vibrating signaling devices

Question 20

induction loop amplification

Question 21

neckloops for use with hearing aides

Question 22

FM assistive listening systems

Question 23

infrared assistive listening systems

Question 24

Goals of vision technologies

Answer 24

-provide access to information and reading
-enhance writing ability
-indep in orientation and community mobility
-indep with ADLs
-allow participation in recreation

Question 25

General strategies to enhance visual acuity

Answer 25

-enlarge object
-increase illumination
-increase constrast

Question 26

general strategies to improve visual control

Answer 26

-reduce speed
-reduce depth of field
-enlarge target size
-glasses with prism lenses or patch

Question 27

Reading technologies for the blind

Answer 27

-recorded audio materials
-braille
-electronic reading machines
-optical character recognition/screen readers

Question 28

Cell phone access features for blindness

Answer 28

-comprehensive voice output of information on the visual display
-audio alerts
-accessible input and controls (voice access)
-displays with enhanced accessibility for individuals with some usable vision

Question 29

talking compass

Question 30

the most common personal needs for assistive technology by individuals with hearing impairment or deafness, include all of the following EXCEPT:
a. improved social communication
b. access to auditory information
c. devices to improve memory and retention
d. concerns for safety

Answer 30

c

Question 31

appropriate technologies for individuals with vision loss or blindness include all of the following except:
a. computer screen reader software
b. bisual signaling devices
c. text messaging for smartphone
d. captioning software for videos and TV

Answer 31

a

Question 32

appropriate technologies for individuals with vision loss or blindness include all of the following except:
a. audio amplification to aid recall and retention for verbal instructions
b. screen reader software for computer access
c. navicational aids (including GPS) for travel and mobility
d. audio translation for text files

Answer 32

a