Equipment Operation & Maintenance Flashcards
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When calibrating a text-to-speech device for a student with dyslexia, which speech rate setting is typically recommended as a starting point?
Answer: A slightly slower than natural rate (around 80–90% of normal speed)
Starting at a slightly slower rate allows the student to follow along and build decoding skills before increasing speed.
A therapist notices that the microphone on a speech-recognition device is producing garbled output during sessions. What is the FIRST troubleshooting step?
Answer: Check and clean the microphone port for debris and verify the connection
Checking for physical debris and verifying the connection is the simplest first step before pursuing hardware replacement or software reinstallation.
Which type of colored overlay maintenance practice helps ensure consistent visual benefit for a student using them during reading?
Answer: Cleaning them weekly with a dry lint-free cloth and storing them flat
Weekly cleaning with a dry lint-free cloth removes smudges without damaging the overlay, and flat storage prevents warping.
When using a digital audio recorder to document a student's oral reading during a CDT session, which file management practice is most important?
Answer: Labeling recordings with the student's initials, date, and session number in a secure folder
Proper labeling and secure storage ensures compliance with FERPA and makes session data retrievable for progress monitoring.
A portable light box used for tracing letter forms begins flickering during a session. What is the safest immediate action?
Answer: Turn off the light box, discontinue its use, and report the malfunction for inspection
Flickering electrical equipment should be powered off and removed from use immediately to ensure student and therapist safety.
Which assistive technology feature is MOST critical to verify before beginning a phonological awareness drill using computer software?
Answer: Audio output levels and speaker/headphone functionality
Phonological awareness drills rely on auditory feedback, so confirming that audio output is functional is essential before the activity begins.
When storing multisensory sandpaper letter tiles, which condition is most likely to cause them to degrade prematurely?
Answer: Exposing them to high humidity and direct sunlight
Humidity causes sandpaper to lose grit adhesion and warps cardboard backing, while sunlight fades tactile contrast cues.