Assistive Technology Quiz

What is the definition of an assistive technology (AT) device?

• D. Any high-tech device that requires batteries or electricity.

• A. Any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of a child with a disability.

• B. Any electronic device used in the academic classroom.

• C. Any device that is only used at school.

Who is responsible for providing and maintaining the AT device and providing any necessary AT service?

• A. The child's family

• B. The State lead agency

• C. The local educational agency (LEA)

• D. The technology specialists and directors

What is the purpose of an AT evaluation?

• C. To select, design, fit, customize, and adapt the AT device

• D. To evaluate the child's needs for AT devices and services

• B. To identify the child's strengths and weaknesses

• A. To determine the child's academic progress

What is the difference between accessible technology and Assistive Technology (AT)?

• D. Accessible technology is available to all learners.

• C. AT is designed for many different users.

• A. There is no difference,

• B. Accessible technology is only for academic use.

When should AT devices and services be considered for all children with IEPs?

• C. Regardless of the type of disability

• B. Only for children with physical disabilities

• D. Only for children with cognitive disabilities

• A. Only for children with sensory disabilities

What is the definition of universal design?

• D. Designing products and services that are usable by people with a wide range of functional capabilities

• C. Designing products and services that require AT

• B. Designing products and services that are only for children with disabilities

• A. Designing products and services that are directly accessible

What is the responsibility of the local educational agency (LEA) regarding AT devices and services?

• A. To provide AT devices and services only for academic use

• C. To provide and fully fund the AT devices and services if determined necessary

• D. To provide AT devices and services only for children with physical disabilities

• B. To consider AT devices and services for children with certain disabilities

What is the purpose of AT services?

• B. To provide training and technical assistance for educational professionals

• D. To coordinate and use other therapies, interventions, or services with AT devices

• C. To directly assist a child with a disability in the selection, acquisition, or use of an AT device

• A. To provide training and technical assistance for the child's family

What is the definition of accessible technologies?

• B. The design of applications, materials, devices, and environments that enables all learners to access equal information

• A. The hardware and software designed to provide all learners with access to the content in digital materials

• D. The design of products and services that are usable by people with a wide range of functional capabilities

• C. The same as the definition of AT devices

When should AT devices and services be used for a child's transition plan?

• A. Only for children with sensory disabilities

• B. Only for children with physical disabilities

• D. For all children with disabilities as part of their transition plan

• C. Only for children with cognitive disabilities