Praxis ETS SLP Questions and Answers
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Which of the following is an example of a receptive language skill?
A. Naming objects
✔✔ B. Following directions
C. Writing sentences
D. Telling a story
What is the primary purpose of evidence-based practice in speech-language pathology?
A. To reduce therapy costs
✔✔ B. To integrate clinical expertise with the best available research
C. To limit the use of new technologies
D. To follow standardized treatment protocols
Which professional organization sets the standards for ethical practice in speech-language
pathology?
A. National Institutes of Health (NIH)
✔✔ B. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
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,C. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
D. World Health Organization (WHO)
What is the term for difficulty in swallowing?
A. Aphasia
✔✔ B. Dysphagia
C. Apraxia
D. Dysarthria
Which of the following best describes the role of a speech-language pathologist in a
multidisciplinary team?
A. Diagnosing mental health disorders
✔✔ B. Assessing and treating communication and swallowing disorders
C. Prescribing medications
D. Performing surgical procedures
What is the primary goal of a speech and language screening?
A. To provide a complete diagnosis
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, ✔✔ B. To identify individuals who may need a comprehensive evaluation
C. To begin immediate treatment
D. To assess academic achievement
Which assessment tool is commonly used to evaluate articulation in children?
A. Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (PPVT)
✔✔ B. Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation (GFTA)
C. Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals (CELF)
D. Test of Language Development (TOLD)
In assessing a bilingual child, which of the following is most important?
A. Testing only in English
✔✔ B. Considering proficiency in both languages
C. Comparing to monolingual norms
D. Avoiding the use of interpreters
What does a standardized test provide in the assessment process?
A. Personalized treatment plans
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Latest Version Already Passed
Which of the following is an example of a receptive language skill?
A. Naming objects
✔✔ B. Following directions
C. Writing sentences
D. Telling a story
What is the primary purpose of evidence-based practice in speech-language pathology?
A. To reduce therapy costs
✔✔ B. To integrate clinical expertise with the best available research
C. To limit the use of new technologies
D. To follow standardized treatment protocols
Which professional organization sets the standards for ethical practice in speech-language
pathology?
A. National Institutes of Health (NIH)
✔✔ B. American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
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,C. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
D. World Health Organization (WHO)
What is the term for difficulty in swallowing?
A. Aphasia
✔✔ B. Dysphagia
C. Apraxia
D. Dysarthria
Which of the following best describes the role of a speech-language pathologist in a
multidisciplinary team?
A. Diagnosing mental health disorders
✔✔ B. Assessing and treating communication and swallowing disorders
C. Prescribing medications
D. Performing surgical procedures
What is the primary goal of a speech and language screening?
A. To provide a complete diagnosis
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, ✔✔ B. To identify individuals who may need a comprehensive evaluation
C. To begin immediate treatment
D. To assess academic achievement
Which assessment tool is commonly used to evaluate articulation in children?
A. Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (PPVT)
✔✔ B. Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation (GFTA)
C. Clinical Evaluation of Language Fundamentals (CELF)
D. Test of Language Development (TOLD)
In assessing a bilingual child, which of the following is most important?
A. Testing only in English
✔✔ B. Considering proficiency in both languages
C. Comparing to monolingual norms
D. Avoiding the use of interpreters
What does a standardized test provide in the assessment process?
A. Personalized treatment plans
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