DSP Practice Exam questions and answers with solutions
2025
What is the main reason DSPs are required to take the DSP training? - ANSWER To help the DSP
improve the quality of life of those with developmental disabilities (Ex. Autism)
What is a value that is reflected i the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act? -
ANSWER Make sure people are satisfied with their services and supports.
What role is the DSP expected to play as? - ANSWER Advocate
An example of "people first" language. - ANSWER Individual with a developmental disability.
People with developmental disabilities are ______ - ANSWER capable of learning and growing.
If a person has difficulty walking, speaking clearly, jerks their head/body, they probably have
what disability? - ANSWER Cerebral Palsy
Observation - ANSWER Noticing something another person is doing
Communication - ANSWER Asking or talking to someone about what they are doing.
Decision Making - ANSWER Looking at something or someone and doing something about it (Ex.
Calling a doctor).
Ethics - ANSWER Trying to make someone comfortable, acting in a moral manner.
, Protection and Advocacy, State Council on Developmental Disabilities, and the Department of
Developmental Services __________ - ANSWER Operate with regional centers to make sure
people get the services they need under the Lanternman Act
A function of the Department of Developmental Services is to - ANSWER Write and revise and
title 17 regulations as needed.
A job the regional center does is _____ - ANSWER pay for services received by people.
The "IPP" process and document is created _______ - ANSWER by the person and they planning
team.
The IPP planning team includes _____ - ANSWER The person the planning is being done for.
The DSP helps people make sure they _______ - ANSWER have the opportunity for privacy and
alone time.
A DSP has a responsibility to make sure each person _______ - ANSWER Can choose their own
friends.
If you see someone being abused or neglected you must ______ - ANSWER Report it
The basic principle of "Risk Managements" is what? - ANSWER Prevention is the #1 Priority
The DSP has an important role in effective risk management because ______ - ANSWER They
are the 1st person to be aware of the risks.
An example of Daily living skills risk would be? - ANSWER Difficulty swallowing or mobility.
2025
What is the main reason DSPs are required to take the DSP training? - ANSWER To help the DSP
improve the quality of life of those with developmental disabilities (Ex. Autism)
What is a value that is reflected i the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act? -
ANSWER Make sure people are satisfied with their services and supports.
What role is the DSP expected to play as? - ANSWER Advocate
An example of "people first" language. - ANSWER Individual with a developmental disability.
People with developmental disabilities are ______ - ANSWER capable of learning and growing.
If a person has difficulty walking, speaking clearly, jerks their head/body, they probably have
what disability? - ANSWER Cerebral Palsy
Observation - ANSWER Noticing something another person is doing
Communication - ANSWER Asking or talking to someone about what they are doing.
Decision Making - ANSWER Looking at something or someone and doing something about it (Ex.
Calling a doctor).
Ethics - ANSWER Trying to make someone comfortable, acting in a moral manner.
, Protection and Advocacy, State Council on Developmental Disabilities, and the Department of
Developmental Services __________ - ANSWER Operate with regional centers to make sure
people get the services they need under the Lanternman Act
A function of the Department of Developmental Services is to - ANSWER Write and revise and
title 17 regulations as needed.
A job the regional center does is _____ - ANSWER pay for services received by people.
The "IPP" process and document is created _______ - ANSWER by the person and they planning
team.
The IPP planning team includes _____ - ANSWER The person the planning is being done for.
The DSP helps people make sure they _______ - ANSWER have the opportunity for privacy and
alone time.
A DSP has a responsibility to make sure each person _______ - ANSWER Can choose their own
friends.
If you see someone being abused or neglected you must ______ - ANSWER Report it
The basic principle of "Risk Managements" is what? - ANSWER Prevention is the #1 Priority
The DSP has an important role in effective risk management because ______ - ANSWER They
are the 1st person to be aware of the risks.
An example of Daily living skills risk would be? - ANSWER Difficulty swallowing or mobility.
