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WorksheetsASL 1 Final Exam Review
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 30mins
If you do not choose to specialize in working with the Deaf, you will find that your ASL skills will not increase your usefulness at all, even at a job where there are some Deaf employees.
True
False
If you are hoping to work as a professional interpreter in the legal system, the only requirement is a Bachelor's Degree in any subject.
True
False
Hearing aids are only useful for and used with elderly individuals, not young Hard of Hearing individuals.
True
False
As an interpreter, you have to use the right register to communicate in a manner appropriate to the situation.
True
False
When you amplify something, you decrease it; in the case of sound, you decrease the volume of the sound.
True
False
What sign is this?
goodbye
thanks
monday
thirsty
Drink
Finger spelling is used mainly for _.
names
all nouns
all words
short words
There is more than one way to pizza in sign language.
true
false
The word 'zoo' is so short that you simply fingerspell it when expressing it in ASL.
True
False
Technology doesn't replace natural hearing.
True
False
To sign "dinner/supper," which combination of words would you use?
"night" and then "hungry"
"eat" and then "night"
"eat" and then "moon"
"hungry" and then "sleep"
What initials do you use to sign "French fries"?
"R-R"
"T-T"
"F-F"
"L-L"
When signing the word "bear," you might imagine that you are doing which of the following?
giving a bear hug with some scratching
wrestling someone to the ground
scratching like you have chicken pox
swimming through a river
what term refers to the level of formality or informality of language?
teletype
relay
amplify
register
What branch of medicine is concerned with the sense of hearing?
psychology
audiology
biology
entomology
To be a certified interpreter for the Deaf, you will need to follow the set of rules, norms, responsibilities, and ethics that interpreters are expected to follow. What are these called?
the Code of Professional Conduct
the Rules of ASL
the Professional Code of ASL Interpreters
the ASL Ethics Set
When signing the word 'snake,' you might imagine that your fingers are what part of the snake?
the eyes
the fangs
the skin
the body
Professional ASL interpreters are needed for many settings and you have likely seen an interpreter at the side of the stage during a public performance or speech. What are some other common places or settings where interpreters are often needed?
schools, medical facilities, churches, mental health facilities
movie theaters, libraries, meditation retreats, public gyms
churches, libraries, yoga studios, chiropractic and massage facilities
amusement parks, pet stores, book stores, schools, libraries
What can help you remember the sign for "apple"?
most people's cheeks get puffy when you eat apples
the proper medical term for your cheek is "applenandical"
the part of your cheek that is usually pink is called the "apple" of your cheek
the makeup that is used on your cheeks is often called "applendicious"
What term refers to the act of increasing something; in the case of sound, increasing the volume?
register
confidentiality
amplify
signal
The following is a description of how to sign what word?
'In the "V" handshape, each finger touches the cheek. The fingers are pointed upwards like plants growing in this sign.'
fruit
vegetable
meat
soup
Since you use the same sign for both 'food' and 'eat' in ASL, how do you determine which one someone is saying/signing?
by how grand the gesture (eat is signed more grandly)
by the sentence it is used in (context clues)
by how quickly the sign is done (eat is signed faster)
by whether the signer's eyes are closed (eat is signed with eyes closed)
In order to help people perceive the sound they are trying to hear better, it can be helpful to improve the volume of the main sound compared to the background noise. What term refers to the volume of the main sound to the background noise?
audiology ratio
signal-to-noise ratio
register-to-noise ratio
relay-service ratio
The action of shearing a sheep with scissors and then showing that it is small demonstrates which signed word?
lamb
cow
goat
wool
What sporting word would be signed by arranging your hands like you are holding the ball with the "5" handshape and flicking it towards a net?
volleyball
tennis
basketball
soccer
When signing the word "swimming," you might imagine that you are doing a mini version of which type of stroke?
back stroke
butterfly stroke
dog-paddling
the breast stroke
When signing the word "soccer," what should you imagine that your hand is?
your head head-butting the ball
your body blocking the ball
the ball going into the goal
your foot kicking the ball
For years, Deaf people couldn't use the telephone at all. But that all changed when systems were developed that allowed Deaf people to type text that was then transmitted along phone lines to a speaking/hearing person, who could then receive the text if they had the right kind of phone. What is this type of machine called?
hearing aid
teletype (TTY)
smartphone
audio machine
Counting by 2s, 5s, or 10s and counting backwards are just a few examples of ways that you can practice signing numbers. Such practice will also likely help you to become which of the following?
exhuasted
confused
fluent
a mathematician
The sign for "shirt" is made by "tracing" the shape of a shirt's collar with your pointer fingers.
True
False
In order to sign the word "weather" you must wave your hands.
True
False
De'VIA began when New York City art galleries realized the need for a new genre of art.
True
False
The sign for "winter" uses both hands.
True
False
The sign for "hat" involves patting your head.
True
False
What image can help you remember the sign for "cool"?
the shape of an igloo
an iced beverage
fanning yourself
a breeze blowing through trees
ABC stories are a popular form of ASL literature. What is another major form of ASL literature?
Number stories
Guided stories
Interpretation stories
Alliteration stories
Why did some Deaf actors take their talents to Hollywood in the early days of performing using ASL?
They wanted to show the rest of America that Deaf theater was a new genre.
They wanted to capitalize on the popularity of silent movies.
They were attracted by the fact that Hollywood had the largest Deaf theater.
They realized that NTD was growing too large to host all Deaf actors.
You are practicing signing a particular word that requires you to make an "H" letter shape and draw it down your chest. What is this word?
dress
jacket/coat
tie
shirt
How do the signs for "wind (light breeze)" and "wind (very windy)" differ?
"Wind (light breeze)" is made using a smaller gesture.
"Wind (light breeze)" starts from the bottom up, mimicking a tornado-like wind.
"Wind (light breeze)" only uses one hand because there is less wind.
"Wind (light breeze)" is slower and uses an "oo" facial expression.
Your friend Jaleel has always had a hard time remembering the sign for the word "shoes." What could you tell him to help him remember?
"Make two fists and point them towards your feet."
"Mimic the motion of tying shoes."
"Make an "S" handshape with both hands and hit them together."
"Sign 'foot' then sign 'cover.'"
Which two signs would be easiest to confuse with one another?
dress and skirt
cold and cool
summer and hot
jacket/coat and tie
You're visiting a De'VIA art show. You see a photograph of a doctor pointing a megaphone toward a patient who seems to be in tears. What type of art is being depicted in this photo?
Resistive art
Affirmative art
Abstract art
Satirical art
What types of visual literary art forms are included in ASL Literature?
poetry, graphic novels, documentaries, television musicals, and stories
stories, comic strips, newspapers, TV shows, and songs
movies, commercials, folk tales, songs, and graphic designs
poetry, stories, folk tales, dramatic productions, and songs
Which of the following is an example of shadowing?
an actor mimicking another's movements
a voice offstage voicing the Deaf actor's parts
a Deaf actor signing for a voice actor
a speaking actor performing alongside a Deaf actor
When signing the names of the months, if the month name has five or fewer letters, you spell out the whole month.
True
False
The Roman numeral for 100 is C.
True
False
When signing past, present, and future, "tomorrow" indicates the space in front of you, while "yesterday" is what is behind you. Where do you sign something that is occurring in the "present"?
in the area above your head
in the area just in front of your body
in the area when your arms are fully extended
the area to the left of your body
When signing the word "calendar," you can imagine that you are doing what?
showing the Earth revolving around the Sun
flipping through the pages of your calendar
showing the rows and columns of your schedule
moving the hands around a clock
What holiday is signed by bringing a "Q" from chin to chest or by using a common alternate, with two hands signing "thanks" with a double arch to the front?
Christmas
Thanksgiving
Kwanzaa
Easter
While there are a few variations of the sign for Easter, what handshape do all of them use?
B
E
an egg shape
A
From a young age, Sasha (who is Deaf) was taught ASL. English was later added as a second language though there was never an attempt to teach the two languages simultaneously. Which educational method did Sasha's teachers use?
bicultural-auditory method
auditory-bilingual method
bilingual-bicultural method
auditory-oral method
What term refers to any device that helps a person with disabilities function better in school, work, or daily living, and has changed the way Deaf people function in all kinds of situations, including in education?
auditory-oral methods
name sign items
inclusion devices
assistive technology
What kinds of instruction were used in Total Communication?
signed, oral, written, and visual
oral, tactile, written, and photographic
written, spatial, visual, and tactile
tactile, kinesthetic, oral, and signed
How can you describe an acceptable way to sign the word "Easter" in ASL?
both hands in "E" shape, palms out, doing small outward circles
finger-spelling the first and last letter of the word "Easter"
making bunny ears with your fingers
one hand in an "E" shape making a clockwise circle
The sign for the word "Police officer" uses the handshape for the letter "O" for "Officer."
True
False
