DSP 1 Exam Questions with Complete
Solutions
A. To help the DSP support individuals to have a better quality of life - ANSWERS-What is one
reason for DSP training?
A. To help the DSP support individuals to have a better quality of life
B. To give the DSP more control over the lives of individuals
C. To make DSPs medical experts
D. To reduce the amount of work DSPs have to do
D. Satisfaction - ANSWERS-One value that guides services in the Lanterman Act is:
A. Isolation
B. Obedience
C. Dependence
D. Satisfaction
C. Teacher - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-One characteristic of cerebral palsy is:
A. Mental illness
B. Involuntary movements
C. High blood pressure
D. Weak bones
D. Observation - ANSWERS-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 -
ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-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
Solutions
A. To help the DSP support individuals to have a better quality of life - ANSWERS-What is one
reason for DSP training?
A. To help the DSP support individuals to have a better quality of life
B. To give the DSP more control over the lives of individuals
C. To make DSPs medical experts
D. To reduce the amount of work DSPs have to do
D. Satisfaction - ANSWERS-One value that guides services in the Lanterman Act is:
A. Isolation
B. Obedience
C. Dependence
D. Satisfaction
C. Teacher - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-One characteristic of cerebral palsy is:
A. Mental illness
B. Involuntary movements
C. High blood pressure
D. Weak bones
D. Observation - ANSWERS-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 -
ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-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 - ANSWERS-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
