DSP 1 Question and Answer [2026] | UPDATED
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• D. Satisfaction . CORRECT ANSWER: One value that guides services in the
Lanterman Act is:
A. Isolation
B. Obedience
C. Dependence
D. Satisfaction
• C. Teacher . CORRECT ANSWER: When a DSP is finding creative and fun
ways to help individuals learn about meaningful skills, they are playing the role of:
A. Ambassador
B. Boss
C. Teacher
D. Parent
• C. Individual with a developmental disability . CORRECT ANSWER: Which is
an example of "People First" Language?
A. Victim of autism
B. Handicapped person
C. Individual with a developmental disability
D. Mentally retarded person
• C. Greatly limits three or more major activities . CORRECT ANSWER:
According to the California state law, a developmental disability:
A. Always begins before someone is born
,B. Goes away with medication and therapy
C. Greatly limits three or more major activities
D. Only includes physical challenges
• B. Involuntary movements . CORRECT ANSWER: One characteristic of
cerebral palsy is:
A. Mental illness
B. Involuntary movements
C. High blood pressure
D. Weak bones
• D. Observation . CORRECT ANSWER: Which DSP tool is used when a DSP
looks and listens for things that could affect an individual's health and well-being?
A. Documentation
B. Ethics
C. Decision Making
D. Observation
• B. The DSP provides services and supports to assist the individual to achieve
their goals . CORRECT ANSWER: Describe the DSP's role on the individual
planning team:
A. The DSP finds and coordinates needed services
B. The DSP provides services and supports to assist the individual to achieve their
goals
C. The DSP makes decisions for the individual
D. The DSP assesses the individual's needs and makes recommendations for
specific services
,• D. Treat others as they would like to be treated . CORRECT ANSWER: What is
the Platinum Rule?
A. Treat individuals like your friends
B. Treat others as you would like to be treated
C. Treat individuals like your own children
D. Treat others as they would like to be treated
• C. Choice . CORRECT ANSWER: Which Lanterman Act value says that
services and supports should be based on an individual's needs and preferences?
A. Relationships
B. Health and well-being
C. Choice
D. Rights and responsibilities
• B. Work with the regional centers to ensure quality services to support
individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities under the Lanterman Act .
CORRECT ANSWER: The organizations known as Disability Rights California,
the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, and the Department of
Developmental Services:
A. Make up the leadership and staff of each regional center
B. Work with the regional centers to ensure quality services to support individuals
with intellectual/developmental disabilities under the Lanterman Act
C. Send representatives to participate on each individual's person-centered
planning team during the development of the IPP.
D. Fund generic services for individuals with developmental disabilities
, • C. Regional centers and vendors . CORRECT ANSWER: The Department of
Developmental Services (DDS) writes and revises Title 17 regulations, which are
rules guiding the work of:
A. Hospitals and clinics
B. Local education agencies
C. Regional centers and vendors
D. homes and work places
• B. Coordination of services identified in an Individual Program Plan (IPP) .
CORRECT ANSWER: Regional centers provide a variety of services to
individuals, including:
A. Routine medical treatment
B. Coordination of services identified in an Individual Program Plan (IPP)
C. Basic household utilities
D. Local transportation services through a Special Vehicle Network (SVN)
• A. List the individual's goals and the services and supports needed to reach those
goals . CORRECT ANSWER: An IPP is a written agreement between the
individual and the Regional Center that:
A. List the individual's goals and the services and supports needed to reach those
goals
B. Is developed through a process of person to vendor planning
C. Is developed by the planning team and the vendor
D. Is developed without the individual at the IPP meeting
• A. State Council on Developmental Disabilities . CORRECT ANSWER:
Developmental Disabilities Area Boards are located throughout California to carry
out the mission of the:
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• D. Satisfaction . CORRECT ANSWER: One value that guides services in the
Lanterman Act is:
A. Isolation
B. Obedience
C. Dependence
D. Satisfaction
• C. Teacher . CORRECT ANSWER: When a DSP is finding creative and fun
ways to help individuals learn about meaningful skills, they are playing the role of:
A. Ambassador
B. Boss
C. Teacher
D. Parent
• C. Individual with a developmental disability . CORRECT ANSWER: Which is
an example of "People First" Language?
A. Victim of autism
B. Handicapped person
C. Individual with a developmental disability
D. Mentally retarded person
• C. Greatly limits three or more major activities . CORRECT ANSWER:
According to the California state law, a developmental disability:
A. Always begins before someone is born
,B. Goes away with medication and therapy
C. Greatly limits three or more major activities
D. Only includes physical challenges
• B. Involuntary movements . CORRECT ANSWER: One characteristic of
cerebral palsy is:
A. Mental illness
B. Involuntary movements
C. High blood pressure
D. Weak bones
• D. Observation . CORRECT ANSWER: Which DSP tool is used when a DSP
looks and listens for things that could affect an individual's health and well-being?
A. Documentation
B. Ethics
C. Decision Making
D. Observation
• B. The DSP provides services and supports to assist the individual to achieve
their goals . CORRECT ANSWER: Describe the DSP's role on the individual
planning team:
A. The DSP finds and coordinates needed services
B. The DSP provides services and supports to assist the individual to achieve their
goals
C. The DSP makes decisions for the individual
D. The DSP assesses the individual's needs and makes recommendations for
specific services
,• D. Treat others as they would like to be treated . CORRECT ANSWER: What is
the Platinum Rule?
A. Treat individuals like your friends
B. Treat others as you would like to be treated
C. Treat individuals like your own children
D. Treat others as they would like to be treated
• C. Choice . CORRECT ANSWER: Which Lanterman Act value says that
services and supports should be based on an individual's needs and preferences?
A. Relationships
B. Health and well-being
C. Choice
D. Rights and responsibilities
• B. Work with the regional centers to ensure quality services to support
individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities under the Lanterman Act .
CORRECT ANSWER: The organizations known as Disability Rights California,
the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, and the Department of
Developmental Services:
A. Make up the leadership and staff of each regional center
B. Work with the regional centers to ensure quality services to support individuals
with intellectual/developmental disabilities under the Lanterman Act
C. Send representatives to participate on each individual's person-centered
planning team during the development of the IPP.
D. Fund generic services for individuals with developmental disabilities
, • C. Regional centers and vendors . CORRECT ANSWER: The Department of
Developmental Services (DDS) writes and revises Title 17 regulations, which are
rules guiding the work of:
A. Hospitals and clinics
B. Local education agencies
C. Regional centers and vendors
D. homes and work places
• B. Coordination of services identified in an Individual Program Plan (IPP) .
CORRECT ANSWER: Regional centers provide a variety of services to
individuals, including:
A. Routine medical treatment
B. Coordination of services identified in an Individual Program Plan (IPP)
C. Basic household utilities
D. Local transportation services through a Special Vehicle Network (SVN)
• A. List the individual's goals and the services and supports needed to reach those
goals . CORRECT ANSWER: An IPP is a written agreement between the
individual and the Regional Center that:
A. List the individual's goals and the services and supports needed to reach those
goals
B. Is developed through a process of person to vendor planning
C. Is developed by the planning team and the vendor
D. Is developed without the individual at the IPP meeting
• A. State Council on Developmental Disabilities . CORRECT ANSWER:
Developmental Disabilities Area Boards are located throughout California to carry
out the mission of the:
