DSP 1 Exam REVIEW 2026/2027 MOST RECENT
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
• 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
QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
• 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
