CIA Assistive Technology Operation 2

Question 1

A student using a screen reader struggles to navigate a PDF worksheet. What is the most appropriate first step for the instructional assistant?

Accepted Answer

Convert the PDF to an accessible tagged format or Word document

Answer

Converting a PDF to a tagged or editable format makes it compatible with screen readers, directly addressing the accessibility barrier.

Question 2

Which feature of a dynamic display AAC device allows the vocabulary pages to change automatically based on context?

Accepted Answer

Dynamic linking

Answer

Dynamic linking connects pages so the display automatically navigates to contextually relevant vocabulary when certain symbols are selected.

Question 3

A student with low vision uses a CCTV magnifier. The assistant notices the student frequently loses their place while reading. Which adjustment would most help?

Accepted Answer

Use the line marker or reading guide feature

Answer

A line marker or reading guide overlays a highlighted band on the screen to help the user track their position across the line of text.

Question 4

When calibrating an eye-gaze communication device, the student should ideally be positioned how?

Accepted Answer

Seated comfortably with the device mounted at a stable, fixed distance

Answer

Stable positioning at the correct distance ensures the eye-tracking camera can consistently detect the student's gaze point during calibration.

Question 5

A hearing loop (induction loop) system primarily benefits students who use which device?

Accepted Answer

Cochlear implants and hearing aids with a T-coil setting

Answer

Hearing loops transmit audio electromagnetically and are received directly by hearing aids or cochlear implant processors set to telecoil (T-coil) mode.

(CIA) Certified Instructional Assistant Practice Test

(CIA) Certified Instructional Assistant Practice Test

CIA Assistive Technology Operation 2