CSD Final Exam Questions and
Answers.
Effective communication is multimodal. - Answer True
When individuals are unable to meet their daily communication needs through their current
method(s) of communication, this is known as which of the following? - Answer complex
communication needs
Devices that provide a direct link between an individual and a computer device through brain
activity alone, without requiring any overt movement or behavior are considered to be which of
the following? - Answer (All of the above)
High technology systems
Brain-computer interfaces
Useful in reducing or eliminating some physical barriers to successful AAC intervention for
individuals with severe speech and physical impairments
The ways in which symbols are effectively and efficiently conveyed is known as strategy -
Answer True
Describe at least two important factors or considerations that should be evaluated during an
AAC assessment - Answer One important factor that should be evaluated during an AAC
assessment is the subject's language and literacy levels. Their ability to comprehend and
understand written word are very important. Another factor to be evaluated is the subject's
vision and hearing acuity. These components are vital in every day life and are therefore
important for the assessment
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding providing access to communication for
persons with complex communication needs? - Answer the emphasis should be on the
person's disorder
The assessment process for AAC should employ a transdisciplinary team approach - Answer
True
The type of assistive device that is used to send or receive messages is referred to as which of
the following? - Answer Aid
Gesture or Sign Language are a form of which of the following symbols? - Answer Manual
symbol
, According to the lecture, AAC has a negative effect on the production of speech - Answer False
Manual boards are considered to be which type of AAC system? - Answer No technology
system
A child with cerebral palsy uses her head to depress a switch allowing for rows of symbols to be
scanned in order to communicate her wants and needs. Which of the following techniques is
she using? - Answer scanning with single or dual switches
Which of the following disorders can result in complex communication needs? - Answer (All of
the above)
cerebral palsy
traumatic brain injury
stroke
Behaving ethically always feels good - Answer False
Under scope of practice, a healthcare practitioner is able to do procedures, actions and
processes outside of their professional license. - Answer False
Sign language interpreters, audiologists and speech language pathologists all must engage in
professional development - Answer True
Which of the following is NOT part of the RID Code of Professional Conduct? - Answer
maintaining timely written documentation
If a clinician knowingly or unknowingly violates HIPAA regulations, they can be fined by the
government - Answer True
Which of the following does NOT describe the ASHA Code of Ethics? - Answer it contains laws
regulating reimbursement
Which of the following describes ethics? - Answer standards, morals, rules of conduct or a
state of goodness
If a person with an ASHA membership commits a conflict of interest, they are in violation of
which ASHA principle? - Answer Principle III
Answers.
Effective communication is multimodal. - Answer True
When individuals are unable to meet their daily communication needs through their current
method(s) of communication, this is known as which of the following? - Answer complex
communication needs
Devices that provide a direct link between an individual and a computer device through brain
activity alone, without requiring any overt movement or behavior are considered to be which of
the following? - Answer (All of the above)
High technology systems
Brain-computer interfaces
Useful in reducing or eliminating some physical barriers to successful AAC intervention for
individuals with severe speech and physical impairments
The ways in which symbols are effectively and efficiently conveyed is known as strategy -
Answer True
Describe at least two important factors or considerations that should be evaluated during an
AAC assessment - Answer One important factor that should be evaluated during an AAC
assessment is the subject's language and literacy levels. Their ability to comprehend and
understand written word are very important. Another factor to be evaluated is the subject's
vision and hearing acuity. These components are vital in every day life and are therefore
important for the assessment
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding providing access to communication for
persons with complex communication needs? - Answer the emphasis should be on the
person's disorder
The assessment process for AAC should employ a transdisciplinary team approach - Answer
True
The type of assistive device that is used to send or receive messages is referred to as which of
the following? - Answer Aid
Gesture or Sign Language are a form of which of the following symbols? - Answer Manual
symbol
, According to the lecture, AAC has a negative effect on the production of speech - Answer False
Manual boards are considered to be which type of AAC system? - Answer No technology
system
A child with cerebral palsy uses her head to depress a switch allowing for rows of symbols to be
scanned in order to communicate her wants and needs. Which of the following techniques is
she using? - Answer scanning with single or dual switches
Which of the following disorders can result in complex communication needs? - Answer (All of
the above)
cerebral palsy
traumatic brain injury
stroke
Behaving ethically always feels good - Answer False
Under scope of practice, a healthcare practitioner is able to do procedures, actions and
processes outside of their professional license. - Answer False
Sign language interpreters, audiologists and speech language pathologists all must engage in
professional development - Answer True
Which of the following is NOT part of the RID Code of Professional Conduct? - Answer
maintaining timely written documentation
If a clinician knowingly or unknowingly violates HIPAA regulations, they can be fined by the
government - Answer True
Which of the following does NOT describe the ASHA Code of Ethics? - Answer it contains laws
regulating reimbursement
Which of the following describes ethics? - Answer standards, morals, rules of conduct or a
state of goodness
If a person with an ASHA membership commits a conflict of interest, they are in violation of
which ASHA principle? - Answer Principle III
