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Question 1 of 20

1. Question

Which factor must be ruled out as the main reason for a student’s special education identification?

Disability
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Need for specialized instruction
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Adverse educational impact
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Lack of instruction in reading or math
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Question 2 of 20

2. Question

Which reading component involves understanding vocabulary and word meaning?

Comprehension
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Fluency
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Decoding
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Automaticity
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Question 3 of 20

3. Question

A student with an intellectual disability often requires:

Fast-paced instruction
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No accommodations
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Grade-level tests only
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Repetition and concrete examples
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Question 4 of 20

4. Question

Which professional primarily evaluates articulation disorders?

Physical therapist
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Speech-language pathologist
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Occupational therapist
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Social worker
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Question 5 of 20

5. Question

Which factor is essential in culturally responsive teaching?

Using identical lessons for all students
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Ignoring differences
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Valuing students’ cultural backgrounds in instruction
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Removing accommodations
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Question 6 of 20

6. Question

Which is an example of a cognitive strategy?

Running laps
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Listening to music
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Copying notes only
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Graphic organizers
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Question 7 of 20

7. Question

Which is a requirement of procedural safeguards under IDEA?

Parents receive written notice before changes in placement
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Parents must tutor students
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Students can remove services
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Teachers decide services alone
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Question 8 of 20

8. Question

Which evidence-based reading method supports students with dyslexia?

Round-robin reading
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Whole language instruction
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Silent sustained reading
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Systematic, explicit phonics
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Question 9 of 20

9. Question

A student engages in challenging behavior to avoid difficult tasks. The function of this behavior is likely:

Attention
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Sensory seeking
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Escape
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Tangible
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Question 10 of 20

10. Question

A student with pragmatic language deficits may struggle with:

Math calculation
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Social skills
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Muscle weakness
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Phonemic awareness
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Question 11 of 20

11. Question

A student struggles to generalize learned skills. What strategy is MOST helpful?

Teach the skill in only one setting
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Reduce practice opportunities
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Use only one type of prompt
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Use multiple settings and varied examples
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Question 12 of 20

12. Question

The primary role of a paraeducator is to:

Replace teacher instruction
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Implement teacher-designed plans
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Write IEP goals
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Conduct evaluations
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Question 13 of 20

13. Question

Which student behavior may signal a receptive language disorder?

Difficulty following directions
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Speaking too softly
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Poor handwriting
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Frequent movement
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Question 14 of 20

14. Question

Which classroom practice supports students with sensory processing needs?

Bright fluorescent lights
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No transitions
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Extended homework time
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Movement breaks
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Question 15 of 20

15. Question

A student with selective mutism may speak comfortably:

With unfamiliar adults
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In highly stressful environments
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In settings where anxiety is low
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Never
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Question 16 of 20

16. Question

Which type of reinforcement is MOST effective initially when teaching a new skill?

Intermittent reinforcement
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No reinforcement
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Continuous reinforcement
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Punishment
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Question 17 of 20

17. Question

What is one indicator of a high-quality behavior goal?

Vague expectations
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General language
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Observable and measurable behavior
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No time frame
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Question 18 of 20

18. Question

Which is an example of assistive technology for writing?

Speech-to-text software
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Math textbooks
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Stickers
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Headphones
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Question 19 of 20

19. Question

Which disability may include difficulties with muscle tone, coordination, and movement?

Autism
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Orthopedic impairment
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Emotional disturbance
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Dyslexia
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Question 20 of 20

20. Question

Which law ensures equal access for individuals with disabilities in public places?

FERPA
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ESSA
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ADA
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Perkins Act
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