DSP Training questions and answers with solutions 2025
What is one reason for the 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 - ANSWER A) to help the DSP support
individuals to have a better quality of life
One value that guides services in the Lanterman Act is:
A) isolation
B) obedience
C) dependance
D) satisfaction - ANSWER D) satisfaction
When a DSP is finding creative and fun ways to help individuals learn meaningful skills, they are
playing the role of:
A) ambassador
B) boss
C) teacher
D) parent - ANSWER C) teacher
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 - ANSWER C) individual with a developmental disability
, According to 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 life activities
D) only includes physical challenges - ANSWER C) greatly limits three or more major life
activities
One characteristic of cerebral palsy is:
A) mental illness
B) involuntary movements
C) high blood pressure
D) weak bones - ANSWER B) involuntary movements
Which DSP tool is used when a DSP looks and listens for things that could affect an individuals
health and well being?
A) documentation
B) ethics
C) decision making
D) observation - ANSWER D) observation
Describe the DSPs role on the individuals 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 individuals needs and makes recommendations for specific services -
ANSWER B) the DSP provides services and supports to assist the individual to achieve their goals
What is one reason for the 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 - ANSWER A) to help the DSP support
individuals to have a better quality of life
One value that guides services in the Lanterman Act is:
A) isolation
B) obedience
C) dependance
D) satisfaction - ANSWER D) satisfaction
When a DSP is finding creative and fun ways to help individuals learn meaningful skills, they are
playing the role of:
A) ambassador
B) boss
C) teacher
D) parent - ANSWER C) teacher
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 - ANSWER C) individual with a developmental disability
, According to 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 life activities
D) only includes physical challenges - ANSWER C) greatly limits three or more major life
activities
One characteristic of cerebral palsy is:
A) mental illness
B) involuntary movements
C) high blood pressure
D) weak bones - ANSWER B) involuntary movements
Which DSP tool is used when a DSP looks and listens for things that could affect an individuals
health and well being?
A) documentation
B) ethics
C) decision making
D) observation - ANSWER D) observation
Describe the DSPs role on the individuals 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 individuals needs and makes recommendations for specific services -
ANSWER B) the DSP provides services and supports to assist the individual to achieve their goals
