SPED Study test UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
One of the most common developmental delays that stem from the genetic disease of having a
third chromosome 21 is:
A. Cerebral Palsy
B. Down syndrome
C. Tourette syndrome
D. Multiple Sclerosis - CORRECT ANSWER - B. Down syndrome
Which of the following is most likely a sign of a developmental delay in a 5 year old child:
A. Has an easier time developing relationships with adults than peers
B. Struggles to read at the same level as peers
C. Avoids or rarely makes eye contact with others
D. Struggles to identify colors correctly - CORRECT ANSWER - C. Avoids or rarely
makes eye contact with others
Anna is a 3rd grade student receiving services under Other Health Impairment with a diagnosis
of ADD. Which of the following statements would most likely be seen on her IEP?
A. Anna demonstrates a lack of impulse control
B. Anna has a delay in her fine and motor skills
C. Anna is unable to express herself orally
D. Anna requires assistance in physical activities - CORRECT ANSWER - A. Anna
demonstrates a lack of impulse control
,Peter is a 5th grade student who received a diagnosis that qualified him for services by using a
method called the definition of exclusion. Which learning disability was he most likely
diagnosed with?
A. Mental Retardation
B. Emotionally Disturbed
C. Specific Learning Disability
D. Autism - CORRECT ANSWER - C. Specific Learning Disability
John is a 13 year old student diagnosed with a Specific Learning Disability, but is beginning to
act out in class, get into more fights, demonstrate inappropriate responses to situations in school,
and show symptoms of mood swings. What secondary condition might he also have?
A. Mental Retardation
B. Emotionally Disturbed
C. ADD
D. Autism - CORRECT ANSWER - C. ADD
Paul is a 3rd grade student diagnosed as Emotionally Disturbed. He is not responsive to
therapeutic interventions and has tested far below average in his cognitive abilities. What may be
a co-occurring condition for Paul?
A. Mental Retardation
B. A Specific Learning Disability
C. ADD
D. Autism - CORRECT ANSWER - A. Mental Retardation
Paul is a 3rd grade student with autism. He has low cognitive abilities and learns through a
system of consequences and rewards for specific behaviors. Which theoretical approach to
learning is most likely being used?
, A. Cognitivism
B. Ecological Approach
C. Kinesthetic Preference
D. Behaviorism - CORRECT ANSWER - D. Behaviorism
Sam is a 5th grade student diagnosed with ADD. He struggles to remain seated for long periods
of time, cannot stay on one topic for more than 5 minutes, and often does not understand
directions given orally or visually. Which learning preference would most likely suit Sam?
A. Auditory
B. Kinesthetic
C. Visual
D. Tactile - CORRECT ANSWER - B. Kinesthetic
Saul is a high school student with Down syndrome. During his math class, a few students make
fun of him whenever he speaks out. The resource specialist does push in for this class and should
deal with this by:
A. Calling the parents of the students to report what the students are doing.
B. Calling the students out on the spot and demanding they apologize to Saul.
C. Working with the Gen-ed teacher on a no-bully policy that is applied to the entire class.
D. Removing Saul from the class. - CORRECT ANSWER - C. Working with the Gen-ed
teacher on a no-bully policy that is applied to the entire class.
Simon and Jennifer just found out their daughter has been diagnosed on the autism scale and
don't understand exactly what that means. How do you best explain the impact this will have on
the family?
A. Explain to them that their daughter will have a different experience at school and life than
other students, but an IEP will help her to reach goals that are specific to her abilities.
B. Explain their legal rights as Jennifer's parents.
Questions and CORRECT Answers
One of the most common developmental delays that stem from the genetic disease of having a
third chromosome 21 is:
A. Cerebral Palsy
B. Down syndrome
C. Tourette syndrome
D. Multiple Sclerosis - CORRECT ANSWER - B. Down syndrome
Which of the following is most likely a sign of a developmental delay in a 5 year old child:
A. Has an easier time developing relationships with adults than peers
B. Struggles to read at the same level as peers
C. Avoids or rarely makes eye contact with others
D. Struggles to identify colors correctly - CORRECT ANSWER - C. Avoids or rarely
makes eye contact with others
Anna is a 3rd grade student receiving services under Other Health Impairment with a diagnosis
of ADD. Which of the following statements would most likely be seen on her IEP?
A. Anna demonstrates a lack of impulse control
B. Anna has a delay in her fine and motor skills
C. Anna is unable to express herself orally
D. Anna requires assistance in physical activities - CORRECT ANSWER - A. Anna
demonstrates a lack of impulse control
,Peter is a 5th grade student who received a diagnosis that qualified him for services by using a
method called the definition of exclusion. Which learning disability was he most likely
diagnosed with?
A. Mental Retardation
B. Emotionally Disturbed
C. Specific Learning Disability
D. Autism - CORRECT ANSWER - C. Specific Learning Disability
John is a 13 year old student diagnosed with a Specific Learning Disability, but is beginning to
act out in class, get into more fights, demonstrate inappropriate responses to situations in school,
and show symptoms of mood swings. What secondary condition might he also have?
A. Mental Retardation
B. Emotionally Disturbed
C. ADD
D. Autism - CORRECT ANSWER - C. ADD
Paul is a 3rd grade student diagnosed as Emotionally Disturbed. He is not responsive to
therapeutic interventions and has tested far below average in his cognitive abilities. What may be
a co-occurring condition for Paul?
A. Mental Retardation
B. A Specific Learning Disability
C. ADD
D. Autism - CORRECT ANSWER - A. Mental Retardation
Paul is a 3rd grade student with autism. He has low cognitive abilities and learns through a
system of consequences and rewards for specific behaviors. Which theoretical approach to
learning is most likely being used?
, A. Cognitivism
B. Ecological Approach
C. Kinesthetic Preference
D. Behaviorism - CORRECT ANSWER - D. Behaviorism
Sam is a 5th grade student diagnosed with ADD. He struggles to remain seated for long periods
of time, cannot stay on one topic for more than 5 minutes, and often does not understand
directions given orally or visually. Which learning preference would most likely suit Sam?
A. Auditory
B. Kinesthetic
C. Visual
D. Tactile - CORRECT ANSWER - B. Kinesthetic
Saul is a high school student with Down syndrome. During his math class, a few students make
fun of him whenever he speaks out. The resource specialist does push in for this class and should
deal with this by:
A. Calling the parents of the students to report what the students are doing.
B. Calling the students out on the spot and demanding they apologize to Saul.
C. Working with the Gen-ed teacher on a no-bully policy that is applied to the entire class.
D. Removing Saul from the class. - CORRECT ANSWER - C. Working with the Gen-ed
teacher on a no-bully policy that is applied to the entire class.
Simon and Jennifer just found out their daughter has been diagnosed on the autism scale and
don't understand exactly what that means. How do you best explain the impact this will have on
the family?
A. Explain to them that their daughter will have a different experience at school and life than
other students, but an IEP will help her to reach goals that are specific to her abilities.
B. Explain their legal rights as Jennifer's parents.
