DODD Direct Support Professional (DSP) Initial Training questions
with correct solutions A+ Grade
True or false? People with developmental disabilities have the right to participate in decisions that affect
their lives.
- correct answer True
What is the easiest way to determine whether the person you are supporting has a specific right or not?
- correct answer Ask yourself, "Do I have the right?" If you do, so do they.
True or false? People with developmental disabilities have the right to communicate freely with people
of their choice in any reasonable manner they choose.
- correct answer True
Fill in the blank: People with developmental disabilities have the right to receive appropriate care and
treatment in the least _____ manner.
- correct answer Intrusive
Fill in the blank: People with developmental disabilities have the right to an appropriate, safe, and
sanitary living environment that recognizes the person's need for _____.
- correct answer Privacy
Read the following scenario and select the rights that are being upheld: In the past, Muhammed was not
interested in money or budgeting. He started a job last month and now wants to know where his money
is going. Every payday he and his DSP review his checking account, pay bills together, and make
decisions on where money is spent.
- correct answer • The right to participate in decisions that affect their lives
• The right to manage their personal financial affairs, based on individual ability to do so
Jane is 28 years old and lives in an apartment with roommates. She spends much of her free time on her
tablet talking to her boyfriend. Her mom, who is Jane's guardian, does not like Jane's boyfriend, and
thinks she spends too much of her time talking with him. There has not been any evidence that Jane is at
a risk of harm from socializing with her boyfriend.
, Jane's mother tells her that she is no longer allowed to talk with her boyfriend, and if she wants to use
her tablet, she can only do so when someone else is in the room with her.
Which of Jane's rights are being restricted? (select all that apply)
- correct answer • The right to privacy, including both periods if privacy and places of privacy
• The right to communicate freely with persons of their choice in an appropriate manner
• The right to interact with persons of either sex
Fill in the blank: The NADSP Code of Ethics represents the beliefs, _____, and expectations that should
be incorporated into daily practice by DSPs.
- correct answer Attitudes
True or false? DSPs should never dismiss a person's wishes, dreams, or goals.
- correct answer True
True or false? DSPs should be committed to the people they support and always seek their opinions.
- correct answer True
Fill in the blank. DSPs should seek to develop a relationship with the people they support that is
respectful, based on _____, and that maintains professional boundaries.
- correct answer Trust
True or false? DSPs should be aware of their own personal values and assure they do not override the
values and decisions of those they support.
- correct answer True
True or false? DSPs respect the confidentiality and privacy of the people they support.
- correct answer True
Select the tenet of the NADSP Code of Ethics this right is most clearly connected to: People with
developmental disabilities have the right to confidential treatment of all information in their personal
and medical records.
- correct answer "As a DSP, I will safeguard and respect the confidentiality and privacy of the people I
support."
with correct solutions A+ Grade
True or false? People with developmental disabilities have the right to participate in decisions that affect
their lives.
- correct answer True
What is the easiest way to determine whether the person you are supporting has a specific right or not?
- correct answer Ask yourself, "Do I have the right?" If you do, so do they.
True or false? People with developmental disabilities have the right to communicate freely with people
of their choice in any reasonable manner they choose.
- correct answer True
Fill in the blank: People with developmental disabilities have the right to receive appropriate care and
treatment in the least _____ manner.
- correct answer Intrusive
Fill in the blank: People with developmental disabilities have the right to an appropriate, safe, and
sanitary living environment that recognizes the person's need for _____.
- correct answer Privacy
Read the following scenario and select the rights that are being upheld: In the past, Muhammed was not
interested in money or budgeting. He started a job last month and now wants to know where his money
is going. Every payday he and his DSP review his checking account, pay bills together, and make
decisions on where money is spent.
- correct answer • The right to participate in decisions that affect their lives
• The right to manage their personal financial affairs, based on individual ability to do so
Jane is 28 years old and lives in an apartment with roommates. She spends much of her free time on her
tablet talking to her boyfriend. Her mom, who is Jane's guardian, does not like Jane's boyfriend, and
thinks she spends too much of her time talking with him. There has not been any evidence that Jane is at
a risk of harm from socializing with her boyfriend.
, Jane's mother tells her that she is no longer allowed to talk with her boyfriend, and if she wants to use
her tablet, she can only do so when someone else is in the room with her.
Which of Jane's rights are being restricted? (select all that apply)
- correct answer • The right to privacy, including both periods if privacy and places of privacy
• The right to communicate freely with persons of their choice in an appropriate manner
• The right to interact with persons of either sex
Fill in the blank: The NADSP Code of Ethics represents the beliefs, _____, and expectations that should
be incorporated into daily practice by DSPs.
- correct answer Attitudes
True or false? DSPs should never dismiss a person's wishes, dreams, or goals.
- correct answer True
True or false? DSPs should be committed to the people they support and always seek their opinions.
- correct answer True
Fill in the blank. DSPs should seek to develop a relationship with the people they support that is
respectful, based on _____, and that maintains professional boundaries.
- correct answer Trust
True or false? DSPs should be aware of their own personal values and assure they do not override the
values and decisions of those they support.
- correct answer True
True or false? DSPs respect the confidentiality and privacy of the people they support.
- correct answer True
Select the tenet of the NADSP Code of Ethics this right is most clearly connected to: People with
developmental disabilities have the right to confidential treatment of all information in their personal
and medical records.
- correct answer "As a DSP, I will safeguard and respect the confidentiality and privacy of the people I
support."
