DSP 1 Question and Answer [2026] | UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam | Detailed Solutions
• when a dsp is finding creative and fun ways to help individuals learn meaningful skills,
they are playing the role of: -✓✓ teacher
• which is an ex of "people first" language? -✓✓ individual with a developmental
disability
• according to California state law, a developmental disability: -✓✓ greatly limits three or
more major life activities
• one characteristic of cerebral palsy is: -✓✓ involuntary movements
• which dsp tool is used when a dsp looks and listens for things that could affect an
individual's health and well-being? -✓✓ observation
• describe the dsps role on the individuals planning team: -✓✓ the dsp provides services
and supports to assist the individual to achieve their goals
• what is the Platinum Rule? -✓✓ treat others as they would like to be treated
• which Lanterman Act value says that services and supports should be based on
individuals needs and preferences? -✓✓ choice
• the organizations known as Disability Rights California, the state council on
developmental disabilities, and the department of developmental services: -✓✓ work
with the regional centers to ensure quality services to support individuals with
intellectual/developmental disabilities under
the Lanterman Act
• the department of developmental services (DDS) writes and revises Title 17
regulations, which are rules guiding the work of: -✓✓ regional centers and vendors
• regional centers provide a variety of services to individuals, including: -✓✓
coordination of services identified in an individual program plan (IPP)
• an IPP is a written agreement between the individual and the regional center that: -✓✓
list the individual's goals and the services and supports needed to reach those goals
• developmental disabilities area boards are located throughout California to carry out
the mission of the: -✓✓ state council on developmental disabilities
, • the department of social services writes and revises Title 22 regulations which are
rules for: -✓✓ community care licensed homes
• the most important principle of "Risk Management" is: -✓✓ prevention is the number
one priority
• the DSP's role in risk management is: -✓✓ to actively promote practices that will keep
individuals safe
• an environmental risk is: -✓✓ an object or activity that may cause harm where an
individual lives or works
• the first step in risk management and planning is to: -✓✓ identify the risk
• a mandated reporter must report abuse or neglect of an adult by telephone
immediately, and: -✓✓ submit a written report within two working days
• a "Special Incident Report" must be filed with the regional center whenever: -✓✓ an
individual is missing
• after reporting a "special incident" by telephone the DSP must also: -✓✓ send a written
report to the regional center within the next two days (48 hours)
• a report shall be made to the licensing agency whenever there is: -✓✓ the death of an
individual, regardless of the cause
• which of the following must be reported by a "mandated reporter"? -✓✓ an individual
shows signs of having been physically abused
• a mandated reporter must report incidents of abuse of an adult living in a licensed
facility to: -✓✓ CCL and regional center
• community care licensing regulations say that a DSP may only assist with self-
administration of medications that have been ordered or prescribed by a doctor, dentist
or a: -✓✓ nurse practitioner
• prescription medications are those that: -✓✓ must be ordered by a doctor, dentist or
nurse practitioner or other licensed health care professional who is authorized to
prescribe medication
• over-the-counter medications are those that: -✓✓ may be purchased in a store without
a doctor's order, but in CCL homes, a physician's order is required
ACTUAL Exam | Detailed Solutions
• when a dsp is finding creative and fun ways to help individuals learn meaningful skills,
they are playing the role of: -✓✓ teacher
• which is an ex of "people first" language? -✓✓ individual with a developmental
disability
• according to California state law, a developmental disability: -✓✓ greatly limits three or
more major life activities
• one characteristic of cerebral palsy is: -✓✓ involuntary movements
• which dsp tool is used when a dsp looks and listens for things that could affect an
individual's health and well-being? -✓✓ observation
• describe the dsps role on the individuals planning team: -✓✓ the dsp provides services
and supports to assist the individual to achieve their goals
• what is the Platinum Rule? -✓✓ treat others as they would like to be treated
• which Lanterman Act value says that services and supports should be based on
individuals needs and preferences? -✓✓ choice
• the organizations known as Disability Rights California, the state council on
developmental disabilities, and the department of developmental services: -✓✓ work
with the regional centers to ensure quality services to support individuals with
intellectual/developmental disabilities under
the Lanterman Act
• the department of developmental services (DDS) writes and revises Title 17
regulations, which are rules guiding the work of: -✓✓ regional centers and vendors
• regional centers provide a variety of services to individuals, including: -✓✓
coordination of services identified in an individual program plan (IPP)
• an IPP is a written agreement between the individual and the regional center that: -✓✓
list the individual's goals and the services and supports needed to reach those goals
• developmental disabilities area boards are located throughout California to carry out
the mission of the: -✓✓ state council on developmental disabilities
, • the department of social services writes and revises Title 22 regulations which are
rules for: -✓✓ community care licensed homes
• the most important principle of "Risk Management" is: -✓✓ prevention is the number
one priority
• the DSP's role in risk management is: -✓✓ to actively promote practices that will keep
individuals safe
• an environmental risk is: -✓✓ an object or activity that may cause harm where an
individual lives or works
• the first step in risk management and planning is to: -✓✓ identify the risk
• a mandated reporter must report abuse or neglect of an adult by telephone
immediately, and: -✓✓ submit a written report within two working days
• a "Special Incident Report" must be filed with the regional center whenever: -✓✓ an
individual is missing
• after reporting a "special incident" by telephone the DSP must also: -✓✓ send a written
report to the regional center within the next two days (48 hours)
• a report shall be made to the licensing agency whenever there is: -✓✓ the death of an
individual, regardless of the cause
• which of the following must be reported by a "mandated reporter"? -✓✓ an individual
shows signs of having been physically abused
• a mandated reporter must report incidents of abuse of an adult living in a licensed
facility to: -✓✓ CCL and regional center
• community care licensing regulations say that a DSP may only assist with self-
administration of medications that have been ordered or prescribed by a doctor, dentist
or a: -✓✓ nurse practitioner
• prescription medications are those that: -✓✓ must be ordered by a doctor, dentist or
nurse practitioner or other licensed health care professional who is authorized to
prescribe medication
• over-the-counter medications are those that: -✓✓ may be purchased in a store without
a doctor's order, but in CCL homes, a physician's order is required
