RESNA ATP Exam Study Guide with Answers
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Question 1
Numeric Code
Correct Answer
AAC coding technique in which a number stands for a word, phrase, or sentence.
Communicate quickly with fewer keystrokes
Question 2
Abbreviation Expansion
Correct Answer
AAC device automatically expands the abbreviation into the expanded word. abd =
abduction
Question 3
Coverage Vocabularies
Correct Answer
provide basic communication topics as well as concepts for people who cannot
spell - words, symbols, or pictures
Question 4
Acceleration Vocabularies
Correct Answer
intended to increase the rate of communication for people who can spell - letter
codes stand for words, phrases, and sentences
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,Question 5
Semantic Encoding
Correct Answer
pictures/symbols/icons represent words, phrases, and sentences. Icons have
potential for multiple meanings
Question 6
Predictive Selection
Correct Answer
Icon prediction feature used with scanning
Question 7
Predictive Scanning
Correct Answer
predictive approach based on the frequency with which certain letters follow others
in English
Question 8
Word Prediction and Word Completion
Correct Answer
displays words or phrases a user is typing based on what has already been typed
Question 9
Fixed Predictive Devices
Correct Answer
stored vocabulary that never changes - very predictable and helps the user develop
motor and cognitive patterns that make retrieval faster
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,Question 10
Adaptive Predictive Devices
Correct Answer
change the order of words keeping most frequently used words at the top of the list
Question 11
Eye-Controlled Communication Systems
Correct Answer
for people with severe limb limitations but good eye and head control.
Question 12
Keyguard
Correct Answer
cover made of plexiglass or plastic that fits over a keyboard for people who have
difficulty pressing the right key or who produce extra movements as they move key
to key
Question 13
Automatic Scanning
Correct Answer
device presents available choices continuously. Users must be able to wait for
selection and activate accurately at the correct time
Question 14
Step scanning
Correct Answer
press switch to move from choice to choice. Must active another switch or wait for
acceptance time to elapse to choose. Motor fatigue has potential to be high with
this method
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, Question 15
Inverse Scanning
Correct Answer
User holds switch to scan, releases to select
Question 16
Instructions
Correct Answer
ATPs should provide written instructions for all equipment and make sure it is
accessible to client, cognitively and physically. Provide supplemental instructions if
necessary
Question 17
Motor Skills Training Program (3 stages)
Correct Answer
1. Activate switch and associate switch with result
2. Activate switch at a certain time consistently
3. Increase array that the user can consistently select in order to improve scanning
selection skills
Question 18
HAAT
Correct Answer
Human Activity/Assistive Technology Model
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latest
Question 1
Numeric Code
Correct Answer
AAC coding technique in which a number stands for a word, phrase, or sentence.
Communicate quickly with fewer keystrokes
Question 2
Abbreviation Expansion
Correct Answer
AAC device automatically expands the abbreviation into the expanded word. abd =
abduction
Question 3
Coverage Vocabularies
Correct Answer
provide basic communication topics as well as concepts for people who cannot
spell - words, symbols, or pictures
Question 4
Acceleration Vocabularies
Correct Answer
intended to increase the rate of communication for people who can spell - letter
codes stand for words, phrases, and sentences
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,Question 5
Semantic Encoding
Correct Answer
pictures/symbols/icons represent words, phrases, and sentences. Icons have
potential for multiple meanings
Question 6
Predictive Selection
Correct Answer
Icon prediction feature used with scanning
Question 7
Predictive Scanning
Correct Answer
predictive approach based on the frequency with which certain letters follow others
in English
Question 8
Word Prediction and Word Completion
Correct Answer
displays words or phrases a user is typing based on what has already been typed
Question 9
Fixed Predictive Devices
Correct Answer
stored vocabulary that never changes - very predictable and helps the user develop
motor and cognitive patterns that make retrieval faster
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,Question 10
Adaptive Predictive Devices
Correct Answer
change the order of words keeping most frequently used words at the top of the list
Question 11
Eye-Controlled Communication Systems
Correct Answer
for people with severe limb limitations but good eye and head control.
Question 12
Keyguard
Correct Answer
cover made of plexiglass or plastic that fits over a keyboard for people who have
difficulty pressing the right key or who produce extra movements as they move key
to key
Question 13
Automatic Scanning
Correct Answer
device presents available choices continuously. Users must be able to wait for
selection and activate accurately at the correct time
Question 14
Step scanning
Correct Answer
press switch to move from choice to choice. Must active another switch or wait for
acceptance time to elapse to choose. Motor fatigue has potential to be high with
this method
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, Question 15
Inverse Scanning
Correct Answer
User holds switch to scan, releases to select
Question 16
Instructions
Correct Answer
ATPs should provide written instructions for all equipment and make sure it is
accessible to client, cognitively and physically. Provide supplemental instructions if
necessary
Question 17
Motor Skills Training Program (3 stages)
Correct Answer
1. Activate switch and associate switch with result
2. Activate switch at a certain time consistently
3. Increase array that the user can consistently select in order to improve scanning
selection skills
Question 18
HAAT
Correct Answer
Human Activity/Assistive Technology Model
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