Technology Flashcards
The acronym VCO stands for?
What is it’s purpose?
Voice Carryover Service (VCO) allows an individual who is deaf or hard of hearing to speak for himself over the telephone, but still receive a text version of what the other person says.
(Lauria)
________ _____ alarm systems warn deaf and hard of hearing students if there is an emergency
Flashing fire
Danielle
Cochlear implants are medical devices intended to improve a students hearing. When interpreting for a student with a CI that may mean…?
The student is receiving some of the teacher’s spoken message as well as the interpreted message.
(Amanda)
________ __________ are medical devices that are intended to improve a student’s hearing.
Cochlear Implants
By Jacki
A ____ is a device that can be used to communicate with deaf and hard of hearing people using a regular telephone.
TTY (By Brandon)
Homes of deaf and hard of hearing people are typically equipped with a variety of technology that facilitates access to what? A. TV B Alarms C Telephone D All of the above
D All of the above
Cameron
___ _____ are a common means for deaf or hard of hearing individuals to communicate with each other, similar to cell phones for hearing people.
Text pagers
Kellie
What does VCO stand for?
Voice Carryover Service
Taryn
Who requires states to provide a relay system in which hearing and deaf people can telephone each other using a third person?
Federal government
Kat
_____ videotapes for educational purposes are available from several national resources.
Captioned
Alicia
True or False:
It is important that the interpreter has a working knowledge of each of the special technological devices that are particular to the deaf community.
True.
-Sheena Rice
What must schools have so that their deaf and hard of hearing people are not dependent on hearing people for information?
Flashing fire alarm systems.
Melody
T/F
An experienced interpreter should know how a device may affect the performance of the deaf or hard of hearing student.
True
An experienced interpreter should know what each device is, what it is used for, how to use it and how it may affect the performance of the deaf or hard of hearing student.
- Catherine
There are special _____ _____________ that are particular to the deaf community.
technical devices
emily
T/F
The EIPA Written Test evaluates the interpreter’s knowledge about the technological devices used in the deaf community.
True
- Misi
