Texas Speech-Language Pathologist
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1. Which of the following cranial nerves is primarily responsible for
controlling muscles of articulation?
A. Cranial nerve V (Trigeminal)
B. Cranial nerve VII (Facial)
C. Cranial nerve IX (Glossopharyngeal)
D. Cranial nerve XII (Hypoglossal)
D. Cranial nerve XII (Hypoglossal)
The hypoglossal nerve controls the muscles of the tongue, which are
essential for articulation.
2. What is the primary purpose of the Comprehensive Assessment of
Spoken Language (CASL)?
A. To diagnose dysphagia
B. To assess cognitive-linguistic skills
C. To evaluate spoken language skills in children
D. To measure speech motor control
,C. To evaluate spoken language skills in children
CASL is designed to assess language comprehension, expression, and
syntax in children.
3. Which type of aphasia is characterized by fluent speech with
paraphasias and poor comprehension?
A. Broca’s aphasia
B. Wernicke’s aphasia
C. Global aphasia
D. Conduction aphasia
B. Wernicke’s aphasia
Wernicke’s aphasia presents with fluent but often nonsensical speech
and impaired auditory comprehension.
4. Which assessment tool is commonly used for voice disorders?
A. CELF-5
B. GFTA-3
C. CAPE-V
D. PLS-5
C. CAPE-V
The Consensus Auditory-Perceptual Evaluation of Voice (CAPE-V)
assesses voice quality, pitch, loudness, and other perceptual aspects.
5. A client demonstrates difficulty with initiating speech but
comprehension is intact. Which disorder is most likely?
A. Apraxia of speech
B. Broca’s aphasia
C. Dysarthria
D. Wernicke’s aphasia
,B. Broca’s aphasia
Broca’s aphasia typically results in non-fluent speech with good
comprehension.
6. What is the main goal of a phonological awareness intervention?
A. To improve vocabulary knowledge
B. To enhance speech intelligibility
C. To support reading and writing development
D. To reduce stuttering
C. To support reading and writing development
Phonological awareness skills are critical predictors of literacy
outcomes in children.
7. Which type of dysarthria is associated with a harsh, strained voice
and slow rate of speech?
A. Flaccid dysarthria
B. Spastic dysarthria
C. Ataxic dysarthria
D. Hypokinetic dysarthria
B. Spastic dysarthria
Spastic dysarthria is caused by bilateral upper motor neuron lesions,
resulting in strained-strangled voice and slow speech.
8. Which instrument is used to assess stuttering frequency and
severity?
A. CELF-5
B. GFTA-3
C. SSI-4
D. PLS-5
, C. SSI-4
The Stuttering Severity Instrument (SSI-4) measures frequency,
duration, and physical concomitants of stuttering.
9. A child frequently omits final consonants in words. This is an
example of:
A. Substitution
B. Omission
C. Distortion
D. Addition
B. Omission
Final consonant deletion is a type of omission, a common
phonological process in young children.
10. Which disorder is most commonly associated with cleft
palate?
A. Hypernasality
B. Apraxia of speech
C. Conductive hearing loss
D. Dysarthria
A. Hypernasality
Cleft palate often results in velopharyngeal insufficiency, causing
excessive nasal resonance.
11. Which of the following is an evidence-based intervention for
children with autism spectrum disorder?
A. PROMPT
B. ABA-based speech therapy
C. Oral-motor exercises
D. Vocal function exercises
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1. Which of the following cranial nerves is primarily responsible for
controlling muscles of articulation?
A. Cranial nerve V (Trigeminal)
B. Cranial nerve VII (Facial)
C. Cranial nerve IX (Glossopharyngeal)
D. Cranial nerve XII (Hypoglossal)
D. Cranial nerve XII (Hypoglossal)
The hypoglossal nerve controls the muscles of the tongue, which are
essential for articulation.
2. What is the primary purpose of the Comprehensive Assessment of
Spoken Language (CASL)?
A. To diagnose dysphagia
B. To assess cognitive-linguistic skills
C. To evaluate spoken language skills in children
D. To measure speech motor control
,C. To evaluate spoken language skills in children
CASL is designed to assess language comprehension, expression, and
syntax in children.
3. Which type of aphasia is characterized by fluent speech with
paraphasias and poor comprehension?
A. Broca’s aphasia
B. Wernicke’s aphasia
C. Global aphasia
D. Conduction aphasia
B. Wernicke’s aphasia
Wernicke’s aphasia presents with fluent but often nonsensical speech
and impaired auditory comprehension.
4. Which assessment tool is commonly used for voice disorders?
A. CELF-5
B. GFTA-3
C. CAPE-V
D. PLS-5
C. CAPE-V
The Consensus Auditory-Perceptual Evaluation of Voice (CAPE-V)
assesses voice quality, pitch, loudness, and other perceptual aspects.
5. A client demonstrates difficulty with initiating speech but
comprehension is intact. Which disorder is most likely?
A. Apraxia of speech
B. Broca’s aphasia
C. Dysarthria
D. Wernicke’s aphasia
,B. Broca’s aphasia
Broca’s aphasia typically results in non-fluent speech with good
comprehension.
6. What is the main goal of a phonological awareness intervention?
A. To improve vocabulary knowledge
B. To enhance speech intelligibility
C. To support reading and writing development
D. To reduce stuttering
C. To support reading and writing development
Phonological awareness skills are critical predictors of literacy
outcomes in children.
7. Which type of dysarthria is associated with a harsh, strained voice
and slow rate of speech?
A. Flaccid dysarthria
B. Spastic dysarthria
C. Ataxic dysarthria
D. Hypokinetic dysarthria
B. Spastic dysarthria
Spastic dysarthria is caused by bilateral upper motor neuron lesions,
resulting in strained-strangled voice and slow speech.
8. Which instrument is used to assess stuttering frequency and
severity?
A. CELF-5
B. GFTA-3
C. SSI-4
D. PLS-5
, C. SSI-4
The Stuttering Severity Instrument (SSI-4) measures frequency,
duration, and physical concomitants of stuttering.
9. A child frequently omits final consonants in words. This is an
example of:
A. Substitution
B. Omission
C. Distortion
D. Addition
B. Omission
Final consonant deletion is a type of omission, a common
phonological process in young children.
10. Which disorder is most commonly associated with cleft
palate?
A. Hypernasality
B. Apraxia of speech
C. Conductive hearing loss
D. Dysarthria
A. Hypernasality
Cleft palate often results in velopharyngeal insufficiency, causing
excessive nasal resonance.
11. Which of the following is an evidence-based intervention for
children with autism spectrum disorder?
A. PROMPT
B. ABA-based speech therapy
C. Oral-motor exercises
D. Vocal function exercises
