RESNA ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
PROFESSIONAL EXAM (ATP) 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the system developed by the World Health Organization (WHO)? - ANS International
Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF)
Definition of Assistive Technology? - ANS Any item, piece of equipment or product system,
whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified or customized that is used to increase,
maintain or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.
Definition of Assistive technology serivce (5 areas) - ANS 1. evaluating needs and skills for AT
2. acquiring AT
3. selecting, designing, repairing and fabricating AT systems
4. coordinating services with other therapies
5. training both individuals with disabilities and those working with them to use the technology
effectively
What are hard technologies? What are soft technologies? - ANS Hard: readily available
components that can be purchased and assembled into AT systems
Soft: the human area of decision making, strategies, training, concept formation and service
delivery
1. People 2. written 3. computer
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PROFESSIONAL EXAM (ATP) 2025
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
What is the system developed by the World Health Organization (WHO)? - ANS International
Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF)
Definition of Assistive Technology? - ANS Any item, piece of equipment or product system,
whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified or customized that is used to increase,
maintain or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.
Definition of Assistive technology serivce (5 areas) - ANS 1. evaluating needs and skills for AT
2. acquiring AT
3. selecting, designing, repairing and fabricating AT systems
4. coordinating services with other therapies
5. training both individuals with disabilities and those working with them to use the technology
effectively
What are hard technologies? What are soft technologies? - ANS Hard: readily available
components that can be purchased and assembled into AT systems
Soft: the human area of decision making, strategies, training, concept formation and service
delivery
1. People 2. written 3. computer
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