SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST EXAM PRACTICE-
QUESTION AND COLLECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2025/2026 Q&A |INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which of the following best describes the primary role of a school psychologist?
A. Provide medical treatment to students
B. Diagnose and treat psychiatric disorders only
C. Promote students’ academic, social, emotional, and behavioral well-being
D. Teach classroom lessons daily
Correct Answer: C — School psychologists are trained to support the whole child, focusing on
academic success, mental health, behavior, and social development.
2. What legislation ensures students with disabilities receive free and appropriate public
education (FAPE)?
A. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
B. No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
C. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
D. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Correct Answer: C — IDEA guarantees FAPE and special education services for eligible
students.
3. A functional behavioral assessment (FBA) is conducted primarily to:
A. Measure IQ
B. Identify the purpose of challenging behavior
C. Develop academic interventions
,D. Diagnose mental illness
Correct Answer: B — An FBA identifies the “why” behind behavior to design effective behavior
intervention plans.
4. Which test is most commonly used to measure general cognitive ability in school-aged
children?
A. Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)
B. Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC)
C. Conners Rating Scales
D. Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Achievement
Correct Answer: B — The WISC is widely used to assess intelligence in children.
5. What is the best first step when a teacher reports a sudden decline in a student’s
academic performance?
A. Refer the student for special education testing
B. Conduct an immediate IQ test
C. Gather data through observation and consultation with the teacher
D. Contact the student’s physician
Correct Answer: C — The school psychologist begins with data collection and collaboration
before moving to evaluation or referral.
6. Which of the following is a Tier 1 intervention in a Multi-Tiered System of Support
(MTSS)?
A. One-on-one counseling
B. School-wide positive behavior supports
C. Intensive reading intervention group
D. Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Correct Answer: B — Tier 1 includes universal supports for all students, such as school-wide
interventions.
7. A child who struggles with reading fluency but has average intelligence and no sensory
deficits may have:
A. Dysgraphia
B. Dyslexia
C. ADHD
D. Autism Spectrum Disorder
Correct Answer: B — Dyslexia is a specific learning disorder characterized by difficulties with
accurate/fluent word recognition.
, 8. Which ethical principle requires psychologists to avoid dual relationships?
A. Integrity
B. Fidelity and Responsibility
C. Respect for People’s Rights and Dignity
D. Beneficence and Nonmaleficence
Correct Answer: B — Fidelity and responsibility stress maintaining professional boundaries and
avoiding conflicts of interest.
9. Which of the following is the strongest predictor of future academic success?
A. Socioeconomic status
B. Early literacy skills
C. Parent occupation
D. Birth order
Correct Answer: B — Research shows early literacy is the most reliable predictor of later
academic performance.
10. What is the primary purpose of Response to Intervention (RTI)?
A. Replace standardized testing
B. Prevent and identify learning disabilities early
C. Eliminate special education services
D. Reduce teacher workload
Correct Answer: B — RTI provides early, systematic interventions and data-based decision
making to support struggling students.
11. Which of the following is an example of a norm-referenced test?
A. Curriculum-based measurement
B. WISC-V
C. Teacher-created math quiz
D. Daily behavior chart
Correct Answer: B — The WISC-V is standardized and norm-referenced to compare a child’s
performance to peers.
12. Which classroom strategy best supports a child with ADHD?
A. Extended unstructured play time
B. Frequent movement breaks and visual reminders
C. Assigning extra homework
QUESTION AND COLLECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2025/2026 Q&A |INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which of the following best describes the primary role of a school psychologist?
A. Provide medical treatment to students
B. Diagnose and treat psychiatric disorders only
C. Promote students’ academic, social, emotional, and behavioral well-being
D. Teach classroom lessons daily
Correct Answer: C — School psychologists are trained to support the whole child, focusing on
academic success, mental health, behavior, and social development.
2. What legislation ensures students with disabilities receive free and appropriate public
education (FAPE)?
A. Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
B. No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
C. Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
D. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Correct Answer: C — IDEA guarantees FAPE and special education services for eligible
students.
3. A functional behavioral assessment (FBA) is conducted primarily to:
A. Measure IQ
B. Identify the purpose of challenging behavior
C. Develop academic interventions
,D. Diagnose mental illness
Correct Answer: B — An FBA identifies the “why” behind behavior to design effective behavior
intervention plans.
4. Which test is most commonly used to measure general cognitive ability in school-aged
children?
A. Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)
B. Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC)
C. Conners Rating Scales
D. Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Achievement
Correct Answer: B — The WISC is widely used to assess intelligence in children.
5. What is the best first step when a teacher reports a sudden decline in a student’s
academic performance?
A. Refer the student for special education testing
B. Conduct an immediate IQ test
C. Gather data through observation and consultation with the teacher
D. Contact the student’s physician
Correct Answer: C — The school psychologist begins with data collection and collaboration
before moving to evaluation or referral.
6. Which of the following is a Tier 1 intervention in a Multi-Tiered System of Support
(MTSS)?
A. One-on-one counseling
B. School-wide positive behavior supports
C. Intensive reading intervention group
D. Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Correct Answer: B — Tier 1 includes universal supports for all students, such as school-wide
interventions.
7. A child who struggles with reading fluency but has average intelligence and no sensory
deficits may have:
A. Dysgraphia
B. Dyslexia
C. ADHD
D. Autism Spectrum Disorder
Correct Answer: B — Dyslexia is a specific learning disorder characterized by difficulties with
accurate/fluent word recognition.
, 8. Which ethical principle requires psychologists to avoid dual relationships?
A. Integrity
B. Fidelity and Responsibility
C. Respect for People’s Rights and Dignity
D. Beneficence and Nonmaleficence
Correct Answer: B — Fidelity and responsibility stress maintaining professional boundaries and
avoiding conflicts of interest.
9. Which of the following is the strongest predictor of future academic success?
A. Socioeconomic status
B. Early literacy skills
C. Parent occupation
D. Birth order
Correct Answer: B — Research shows early literacy is the most reliable predictor of later
academic performance.
10. What is the primary purpose of Response to Intervention (RTI)?
A. Replace standardized testing
B. Prevent and identify learning disabilities early
C. Eliminate special education services
D. Reduce teacher workload
Correct Answer: B — RTI provides early, systematic interventions and data-based decision
making to support struggling students.
11. Which of the following is an example of a norm-referenced test?
A. Curriculum-based measurement
B. WISC-V
C. Teacher-created math quiz
D. Daily behavior chart
Correct Answer: B — The WISC-V is standardized and norm-referenced to compare a child’s
performance to peers.
12. Which classroom strategy best supports a child with ADHD?
A. Extended unstructured play time
B. Frequent movement breaks and visual reminders
C. Assigning extra homework
