RESNA ATP PRACTICE EXAM – ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION 2026/2027 EDITION |
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
DETAILED RATIONALES
CERTIFICATION: RESNA Assistive Technology Professional (ATP)
EXAM LENGTH: 180 questions (4 hours) on actual exam | 90 questions in this practice
exam
PASSING SCORE: 600 (scaled score 200–800)
PRIMARY REFERENCE: RESNA ATP Exam Blueprint, AT Fundamentals (4th Edition),
HAAT Model
SECTION 1: ASSESSMENT OF NEED (Questions 1–20)
Question 1
During an AT evaluation, the ATP uses the Human Activity Assistive Technology (HAAT)
model. According to this framework, which component represents the CONTEXT in which
assistive technology is used?
A) The physical and cognitive demands of the activity being performed
B) The human's sensory, motor, and cognitive characteristics
C) The physical, social, cultural, and institutional environments surrounding the AT user
D) The AT device's features, interface, and output characteristics
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In the HAAT Model (Cook & Hussey), Context represents the physical
environment (lighting, terrain, space), social environment (family, caregivers, community),
cultural environment (values, beliefs, norms), and institutional environment (laws, funding
policies). The Human component includes sensory, motor, cognitive, and language skills.
The Activity component describes tasks performed. The AT component describes the
device and its characteristics. Understanding all four components and their interactions is
essential for an effective AT match.
,Question 2
An ATP is evaluating a 7-year-old child with spastic cerebral palsy for a power wheelchair.
The child's parents report the school is requesting a manual wheelchair because they
believe power chairs are not safe for young children. Which principle BEST guides the
ATP's recommendation?
A) Defer to the school's recommendation to maintain the team relationship
B) Recommend a manual wheelchair since the school has daily oversight
C) Base the recommendation on the child's functional ability and potential—research shows
early power mobility promotes cognitive and social development
D) Delay recommendation until the child is 10 years old when safety improves
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The ATP's recommendation must be based on the child's functional ability and
potential. Research demonstrates that early power mobility promotes cognitive and social
development in children with mobility impairments. The ATP should educate the school and
family about the benefits of early power mobility and advocate for the intervention that best
meets the child's needs.
Question 3
When assessing a client for a power wheelchair in the home environment, what is the
MOST common measurement to take?
A) Seat width only
B) Door clear width and thresholds
C) Wall colors
D) HVAC type
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The dimensions of doorways and the height of thresholds directly influence
whether a power wheelchair can be used in the home. Door clear width determines if the
wheelchair can pass through, and threshold height affects the chair's ability to traverse
between rooms. These measurements are essential for determining the appropriate
wheelchair size and configuration.
,Question 4
For a client with spasticity affecting their grasp, what primary data are needed FIRST?
A) Grip strength only
B) Tone pattern and triggers
C) Range of motion only
D) Device cost
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Understanding the pattern of tone (e.g., what triggers it) is essential for
determining the most appropriate access method. Spasticity can vary with position, activity,
and emotional state. Identifying tone patterns and triggers helps the ATP select access
devices that accommodate fluctuations in muscle tone and avoid triggers that could cause
involuntary movements.
Question 5
When a client's vision fluctuates, what is the BEST initial tool to use in the assessment?
A) Ishihara plates
B) Lighting assessment
C) Driving evaluation
D) Scanning training
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing the lighting and contrast in the environment is often the first and most
modifiable step to accommodate fluctuating vision. Improving lighting and contrast can
significantly enhance functional vision without requiring expensive technology. This
intervention is low-cost, low-risk, and can be implemented immediately while other AT
solutions are being explored.
Question 6
Which of the following is a key principle of the HAAT model that ATPs should apply during
assessment?
A) AT devices should be selected based solely on the user's diagnosis
B) The interaction between the human, activity, AT, and context determines successful
outcomes
, C) Context is the least important component of the model
D) Activity demands are fixed and cannot be modified
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The HAAT model emphasizes that successful AT outcomes depend on the
interaction between all four components: Human, Activity, AT, and Context. The ATP must
consider how these elements interact and influence each other. A device that works well in
one context may fail in another, and the same human may perform differently across
activities.
Question 7
An ATP is conducting a seating assessment for a client with a C6 spinal cord injury. What is
the PRIMARY goal of the seating evaluation?
A) To provide maximum comfort
B) To maintain skin integrity and provide postural support
C) To reduce the cost of the seating system
D) To match the seating system to the client's preferred color
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The primary goal of a seating evaluation is to maintain skin integrity (prevent
pressure injuries) and provide postural support. While comfort is important, skin protection
and postural stability are critical for health, function, and participation. The seating system
must distribute pressure evenly and support the client in a functional position.
Question 8
During an AT assessment, the ATP reviews the client's medical records, conducts
interviews, and performs functional evaluations. This process is part of which domain of
ATP practice?
A) Implementation of Intervention
B) Assessment of Need
C) Evaluation of Intervention
D) Professional Conduct
Correct Answer: B
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION 2026/2027 EDITION |
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS WITH
DETAILED RATIONALES
CERTIFICATION: RESNA Assistive Technology Professional (ATP)
EXAM LENGTH: 180 questions (4 hours) on actual exam | 90 questions in this practice
exam
PASSING SCORE: 600 (scaled score 200–800)
PRIMARY REFERENCE: RESNA ATP Exam Blueprint, AT Fundamentals (4th Edition),
HAAT Model
SECTION 1: ASSESSMENT OF NEED (Questions 1–20)
Question 1
During an AT evaluation, the ATP uses the Human Activity Assistive Technology (HAAT)
model. According to this framework, which component represents the CONTEXT in which
assistive technology is used?
A) The physical and cognitive demands of the activity being performed
B) The human's sensory, motor, and cognitive characteristics
C) The physical, social, cultural, and institutional environments surrounding the AT user
D) The AT device's features, interface, and output characteristics
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In the HAAT Model (Cook & Hussey), Context represents the physical
environment (lighting, terrain, space), social environment (family, caregivers, community),
cultural environment (values, beliefs, norms), and institutional environment (laws, funding
policies). The Human component includes sensory, motor, cognitive, and language skills.
The Activity component describes tasks performed. The AT component describes the
device and its characteristics. Understanding all four components and their interactions is
essential for an effective AT match.
,Question 2
An ATP is evaluating a 7-year-old child with spastic cerebral palsy for a power wheelchair.
The child's parents report the school is requesting a manual wheelchair because they
believe power chairs are not safe for young children. Which principle BEST guides the
ATP's recommendation?
A) Defer to the school's recommendation to maintain the team relationship
B) Recommend a manual wheelchair since the school has daily oversight
C) Base the recommendation on the child's functional ability and potential—research shows
early power mobility promotes cognitive and social development
D) Delay recommendation until the child is 10 years old when safety improves
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The ATP's recommendation must be based on the child's functional ability and
potential. Research demonstrates that early power mobility promotes cognitive and social
development in children with mobility impairments. The ATP should educate the school and
family about the benefits of early power mobility and advocate for the intervention that best
meets the child's needs.
Question 3
When assessing a client for a power wheelchair in the home environment, what is the
MOST common measurement to take?
A) Seat width only
B) Door clear width and thresholds
C) Wall colors
D) HVAC type
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The dimensions of doorways and the height of thresholds directly influence
whether a power wheelchair can be used in the home. Door clear width determines if the
wheelchair can pass through, and threshold height affects the chair's ability to traverse
between rooms. These measurements are essential for determining the appropriate
wheelchair size and configuration.
,Question 4
For a client with spasticity affecting their grasp, what primary data are needed FIRST?
A) Grip strength only
B) Tone pattern and triggers
C) Range of motion only
D) Device cost
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Understanding the pattern of tone (e.g., what triggers it) is essential for
determining the most appropriate access method. Spasticity can vary with position, activity,
and emotional state. Identifying tone patterns and triggers helps the ATP select access
devices that accommodate fluctuations in muscle tone and avoid triggers that could cause
involuntary movements.
Question 5
When a client's vision fluctuates, what is the BEST initial tool to use in the assessment?
A) Ishihara plates
B) Lighting assessment
C) Driving evaluation
D) Scanning training
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing the lighting and contrast in the environment is often the first and most
modifiable step to accommodate fluctuating vision. Improving lighting and contrast can
significantly enhance functional vision without requiring expensive technology. This
intervention is low-cost, low-risk, and can be implemented immediately while other AT
solutions are being explored.
Question 6
Which of the following is a key principle of the HAAT model that ATPs should apply during
assessment?
A) AT devices should be selected based solely on the user's diagnosis
B) The interaction between the human, activity, AT, and context determines successful
outcomes
, C) Context is the least important component of the model
D) Activity demands are fixed and cannot be modified
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The HAAT model emphasizes that successful AT outcomes depend on the
interaction between all four components: Human, Activity, AT, and Context. The ATP must
consider how these elements interact and influence each other. A device that works well in
one context may fail in another, and the same human may perform differently across
activities.
Question 7
An ATP is conducting a seating assessment for a client with a C6 spinal cord injury. What is
the PRIMARY goal of the seating evaluation?
A) To provide maximum comfort
B) To maintain skin integrity and provide postural support
C) To reduce the cost of the seating system
D) To match the seating system to the client's preferred color
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The primary goal of a seating evaluation is to maintain skin integrity (prevent
pressure injuries) and provide postural support. While comfort is important, skin protection
and postural stability are critical for health, function, and participation. The seating system
must distribute pressure evenly and support the client in a functional position.
Question 8
During an AT assessment, the ATP reviews the client's medical records, conducts
interviews, and performs functional evaluations. This process is part of which domain of
ATP practice?
A) Implementation of Intervention
B) Assessment of Need
C) Evaluation of Intervention
D) Professional Conduct
Correct Answer: B
