ILTS 290 PRACTICE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Which one of the following instructional strategies allows students to move around the
room while still learning? - Answer-Embodied learning
Josh is a preschooler who is just starting school for the first time. Which of the following
would be atypical social development for a child of his age? - Answer-Wanting to be like
his friends
When transitioning from one subject to another and when she becomes anxious, a
student always taps her front tooth 5 times then opens and closes her eyes 11 times
before leaving her desk. The child most likely has: - Answer-Obsessive Compulsive
Disorder
Jaden is a second grade student with a diagnosis of ADHD. When conducting a sped
evaluation, which of the following behavior rating scales would be most appropriate? -
Answer-Single-domain scales
When holding an IEP meeting with stakeholders, which method would be least effective
in establishing rapport? - Answer-Scripted meetings
When teaching a new group of students, which one of the following strategies is most
productive in creating a supportive classroom? - Answer-Including community-building
activities
What legislation gives students and families increased protection in regard to the
confidentiality of student records? - Answer-Family Education Rights and Privacy Act
Andrea was transitioned from a residential facility for the developmentally disabled to a
group home. Her medications contribute to bladder control problems. She was
successfully trip-trained in toileting at the residential facility. After moving to her new
home she began having episodes of enuresis at night. What should her team do? -
Answer-Re-institute trip-training at the group home
What is an example of a modification of the curriculum? - Answer-Access to alternative
books
, Andrea is a first-grade student with a developmental delay. How can a formative
assessment be implemented to monitor her progress throughout the year? - Answer-
Observing her in class
Stephen has a very high IQ but must use a wheelchair and is almost completely
immobilized except for limited use of one hand, with which he can only press buttons.
His paralysis affects his vocal cords so he cannot speak. Stephen excels in all
academic subjects, and most notably the sciences and expressive and receptive
language skills. His communication is limited by his disabilities. Which would be the
most appropriate adaptive equipment for him in the classroom and elsewhere? -
Answer-A computer with a voice synthesizer that he can program to speak for him
Alex is a ninth-grade student who receives services as a student with a traumatic brain
injury. In order to be eligible to receive services under this disability category, which of
the following causes of the injury can be ruled out? - Answer-Birth trauma
Of the following criteria for defining intellectual disabilities, which one was widely used
only from 1961 on? - Answer-Originates during the developmental period
Which of the following strategies can a special education teacher implement to best
ensure that inclusion is successful in their school? - Answer-Collaborating with general
education teachers
Comparing a student's performance on a test to a national average for age/grade level
is a (n)..... - Answer-Norm-referenced test
Mr. John and Ms. Deere are team-teaching a special education class of high school
students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Mr. John has written a lesson plan of multi-
modal activities based around a scenario involving a boys' basketball team. Ms. Deere
is recommending some changes to this lesson plan as she feels it is biased. Which of
the following is the most likely basis for her objections? - Answer-Mr. John's lesson plan
is not likely to be one to which the female students can relate
When having a parent-teacher conference, who should open the conference? - Answer-
The person who asked for the conference should start the meeting and establish its
focus
Which of the following is accurate regarding federal and state public health services? -
Answer-The federal government funds but delegates the states to organize and deliver
services
Introducing each of the stages of career development for students with disabilities
should be determined most by which of the following? - Answer-The student's
developmental level
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
Which one of the following instructional strategies allows students to move around the
room while still learning? - Answer-Embodied learning
Josh is a preschooler who is just starting school for the first time. Which of the following
would be atypical social development for a child of his age? - Answer-Wanting to be like
his friends
When transitioning from one subject to another and when she becomes anxious, a
student always taps her front tooth 5 times then opens and closes her eyes 11 times
before leaving her desk. The child most likely has: - Answer-Obsessive Compulsive
Disorder
Jaden is a second grade student with a diagnosis of ADHD. When conducting a sped
evaluation, which of the following behavior rating scales would be most appropriate? -
Answer-Single-domain scales
When holding an IEP meeting with stakeholders, which method would be least effective
in establishing rapport? - Answer-Scripted meetings
When teaching a new group of students, which one of the following strategies is most
productive in creating a supportive classroom? - Answer-Including community-building
activities
What legislation gives students and families increased protection in regard to the
confidentiality of student records? - Answer-Family Education Rights and Privacy Act
Andrea was transitioned from a residential facility for the developmentally disabled to a
group home. Her medications contribute to bladder control problems. She was
successfully trip-trained in toileting at the residential facility. After moving to her new
home she began having episodes of enuresis at night. What should her team do? -
Answer-Re-institute trip-training at the group home
What is an example of a modification of the curriculum? - Answer-Access to alternative
books
, Andrea is a first-grade student with a developmental delay. How can a formative
assessment be implemented to monitor her progress throughout the year? - Answer-
Observing her in class
Stephen has a very high IQ but must use a wheelchair and is almost completely
immobilized except for limited use of one hand, with which he can only press buttons.
His paralysis affects his vocal cords so he cannot speak. Stephen excels in all
academic subjects, and most notably the sciences and expressive and receptive
language skills. His communication is limited by his disabilities. Which would be the
most appropriate adaptive equipment for him in the classroom and elsewhere? -
Answer-A computer with a voice synthesizer that he can program to speak for him
Alex is a ninth-grade student who receives services as a student with a traumatic brain
injury. In order to be eligible to receive services under this disability category, which of
the following causes of the injury can be ruled out? - Answer-Birth trauma
Of the following criteria for defining intellectual disabilities, which one was widely used
only from 1961 on? - Answer-Originates during the developmental period
Which of the following strategies can a special education teacher implement to best
ensure that inclusion is successful in their school? - Answer-Collaborating with general
education teachers
Comparing a student's performance on a test to a national average for age/grade level
is a (n)..... - Answer-Norm-referenced test
Mr. John and Ms. Deere are team-teaching a special education class of high school
students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Mr. John has written a lesson plan of multi-
modal activities based around a scenario involving a boys' basketball team. Ms. Deere
is recommending some changes to this lesson plan as she feels it is biased. Which of
the following is the most likely basis for her objections? - Answer-Mr. John's lesson plan
is not likely to be one to which the female students can relate
When having a parent-teacher conference, who should open the conference? - Answer-
The person who asked for the conference should start the meeting and establish its
focus
Which of the following is accurate regarding federal and state public health services? -
Answer-The federal government funds but delegates the states to organize and deliver
services
Introducing each of the stages of career development for students with disabilities
should be determined most by which of the following? - Answer-The student's
developmental level
