ATP Assistive Technology Professional General Information 5

Question 1

Which Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) principle requires that all non-text content have a text alternative?

Accepted Answer

Perceivable

Answer

The Perceivable principle includes the requirement that non-text content such as images have text alternatives so users with visual impairments can access the information.

Question 2

A school-age child with cerebral palsy has difficulty gripping a pencil. Which low-tech AT intervention should be trialed first?

Accepted Answer

Adapted pencil grip or built-up handle

Answer

Low-tech adaptations such as pencil grips are trialed before high-tech solutions following the principle of least restrictive AT intervention.

Question 3

What does RESNA stand for, and why is it significant for ATP certification?

Accepted Answer

Rehabilitation Engineering Society of North America — it administers the ATP certification exam

Answer

RESNA is the professional organization that administers the ATP credentialing examination and sets standards for the assistive technology profession.

Question 4

Which principle should guide an ATP when a recommended AT solution conflicts with a client's cultural values or preferences?

Accepted Answer

Prioritize client-centered practice and incorporate cultural considerations into the recommendation

Answer

Client-centered, culturally responsive practice ensures that AT recommendations respect the individual's values and are therefore more likely to be accepted and used.

Question 5

An adult with multiple sclerosis fatigues rapidly during computer use. Which AT strategy most directly reduces motor fatigue?

Accepted Answer

Word prediction to reduce keystrokes and typing effort

Answer

Word prediction software reduces the total number of keystrokes required, directly lowering the physical effort and fatigue associated with typing.

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ATP Assistive Technology Professional General Information 5