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THE FIELD, THE PROFESSIONALS, AND THE CLIENTS
1. A communication disorder may affect
a. Hearing
b. Language
c. Speech
d. All of the above
2. “Atypical production of speech sounds, interruption in the flow of speaking, or abnormal production
and/or absence of voice quality” is the definition of a
a. Speech disorder
b. Language disorder
c. Hearing disorder
d. Central auditory processing disorder
3. “Impairment in comprehension and/or use of spoken, written, and/or other symbol systems” is the
definition of a
a. Speech disorder
b. Language disorder
c. Hearing disorder
d. Central auditory processing disorder
4. “A result of impaired sensitivity of the auditory system” is the definition of a
a. Speech disorder
b. Language disorder
c. Hearing disorder
d. Central auditory processing disorder
5. “Deficits in the processing of information from audible signals” is the definition of a
a. Speech disorder
b. Language disorder
c. Hearing disorder
d. Central auditory processing disorder
6. Attempts taught by SLPs to compensate and facilitate for impaired communication using various
methods.
a. Dialects
b. Augmentative/alternative communication
c. Multilingualism
d. All of the above
7. The professionals who measure hearing and identify, assess, manage, and prevent disorders of hearing
and balance are
a. Audiometers
b. Hearing aid dispensers
c. Audiologists
d. Aural rehabilitation professionals
8. The professionals who identify, assess, treat, and prevent expressive and receptive communication
disorders, as well as provide services for swallowing disorders and dialect modification are
a. Speech correctionists
b. Speech-language pathologists
c. Speech teachers
d. Speech scientists
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, 9. The professionals who extend knowledge of human communication processes and disorders and usually
hold doctorate degrees are
a. Audiologists
b. Speech, language, and hearing scientists
c. Speech-language pathologists
d. Professionals aides
10. The entry-level degree for an audiologist is currently
a. Bachelor’s degree in audiology
b. Master’s degree in audiology
c. Doctoral degree (AuD, PhD, or EdD in audiology)
d. Associate’s degree in audiology
11. The degree required for speech/language pathologists to earn the ASHA CCC is currently
a. Associate’s degree
b. Bachelor’s degree
c. Master’s degree
d. Bachelor’s degree plus a teaching certificate
12. Professional aides can
a. Work with supervision to assist audiolgists and SLPs
b. Conduct treatment independently
c. Conduct evaluations independently
d. Independently write all evaluation reports for the SLP or audiologist
13. Related professionals include
a. Occupational therapists
b. Physical therapists
c. Social workers
d. All of the above
14. On average,
a. 1 in 5 people has a disability
b. 1 in 10 people has a disability
c. 1 in 20 people has a disability
d. 1 in 50 people has a disability
15. Infants are screened for hearing loss and other disabilities
a. As soon as they are born
b. Within the first week of birth
c. Within the first month of birth
d. If they show signs of abnormal development
16. What do speech, language, and hearing scientists do?
17. Amost half of all SLPs are employed
a. In school systems
b. In healthcare
c. In private practice
d. All of the above combined
18. In addition to the entry-level degree, what else do audiologists need in terms of credentials?
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THE FIELD, THE PROFESSIONALS, AND THE CLIENTS
1. A communication disorder may affect
a. Hearing
b. Language
c. Speech
d. All of the above
2. “Atypical production of speech sounds, interruption in the flow of speaking, or abnormal production
and/or absence of voice quality” is the definition of a
a. Speech disorder
b. Language disorder
c. Hearing disorder
d. Central auditory processing disorder
3. “Impairment in comprehension and/or use of spoken, written, and/or other symbol systems” is the
definition of a
a. Speech disorder
b. Language disorder
c. Hearing disorder
d. Central auditory processing disorder
4. “A result of impaired sensitivity of the auditory system” is the definition of a
a. Speech disorder
b. Language disorder
c. Hearing disorder
d. Central auditory processing disorder
5. “Deficits in the processing of information from audible signals” is the definition of a
a. Speech disorder
b. Language disorder
c. Hearing disorder
d. Central auditory processing disorder
6. Attempts taught by SLPs to compensate and facilitate for impaired communication using various
methods.
a. Dialects
b. Augmentative/alternative communication
c. Multilingualism
d. All of the above
7. The professionals who measure hearing and identify, assess, manage, and prevent disorders of hearing
and balance are
a. Audiometers
b. Hearing aid dispensers
c. Audiologists
d. Aural rehabilitation professionals
8. The professionals who identify, assess, treat, and prevent expressive and receptive communication
disorders, as well as provide services for swallowing disorders and dialect modification are
a. Speech correctionists
b. Speech-language pathologists
c. Speech teachers
d. Speech scientists
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, 9. The professionals who extend knowledge of human communication processes and disorders and usually
hold doctorate degrees are
a. Audiologists
b. Speech, language, and hearing scientists
c. Speech-language pathologists
d. Professionals aides
10. The entry-level degree for an audiologist is currently
a. Bachelor’s degree in audiology
b. Master’s degree in audiology
c. Doctoral degree (AuD, PhD, or EdD in audiology)
d. Associate’s degree in audiology
11. The degree required for speech/language pathologists to earn the ASHA CCC is currently
a. Associate’s degree
b. Bachelor’s degree
c. Master’s degree
d. Bachelor’s degree plus a teaching certificate
12. Professional aides can
a. Work with supervision to assist audiolgists and SLPs
b. Conduct treatment independently
c. Conduct evaluations independently
d. Independently write all evaluation reports for the SLP or audiologist
13. Related professionals include
a. Occupational therapists
b. Physical therapists
c. Social workers
d. All of the above
14. On average,
a. 1 in 5 people has a disability
b. 1 in 10 people has a disability
c. 1 in 20 people has a disability
d. 1 in 50 people has a disability
15. Infants are screened for hearing loss and other disabilities
a. As soon as they are born
b. Within the first week of birth
c. Within the first month of birth
d. If they show signs of abnormal development
16. What do speech, language, and hearing scientists do?
17. Amost half of all SLPs are employed
a. In school systems
b. In healthcare
c. In private practice
d. All of the above combined
18. In addition to the entry-level degree, what else do audiologists need in terms of credentials?
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