Work Samples & Situational Assessment Flashcards

Micro-Tower work samples were specifically developed for individuals with:

Answer: Intellectual disabilities requiring adapted, simplified work tasks

Micro-Tower was designed to assess vocational potential in individuals with intellectual disabilities through simplified, adapted work tasks.

In vocational evaluation, 'transferable skills analysis' (TSA) refers to:

Answer: Identifying skills from past work or life experience that can be applied to different occupations

TSA examines a client's existing skills, knowledge, and abilities from prior experience to identify occupations where those skills can be applied.

When selecting work samples for a client, the evaluator should PRIMARILY be guided by:

Answer: The client's vocational goals, functional limitations, and referral questions

Assessment selection should be driven by the individual client's referral questions, functional profile, and realistic vocational objectives.

A work behavior checklist used during situational assessment typically includes observation of:

Answer: Attendance, quality of work, productivity, safety, and interpersonal skills

Work behavior checklists capture observable employment-related behaviors that predict job retention and success across all work settings.

The DOT's physical demand levels classify work from sedentary to very heavy based primarily on:

Answer: The weight lifted and how frequently lifting is required

DOT physical demand levels are defined by weight-lifting requirements and the frequency (occasionally, frequently, constantly) at which lifting occurs.

Which statement best describes the purpose of using multiple assessment methods in vocational evaluation?

Answer: To provide a comprehensive, cross-validated picture of the client's abilities and limitations

Using multiple methods allows the evaluator to triangulate findings, identify inconsistencies, and develop a more complete and reliable vocational profile.