CVE Accommodation & Assistive Technology 4 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which of the following is an example of a 'high-tech' assistive technology device?
- Eye-gaze communication system (Correct answer)
- Pencil grip
- Book stand
- Raised-line paper
Correct answer: Eye-gaze communication system
An eye-gaze communication system uses cameras and software to translate eye movements into computer commands, classifying it as high-tech AT.
Question 2: A vocational evaluator documents that a client needs voice recognition software. Under which WINTAC category would this accommodation typically be funded?
- Assistive technology services under the VR program (Correct answer)
- Supported employment extended services
- On-the-job training subsidy
- Job placement services
Correct answer: Assistive technology services under the VR program
Assistive technology devices and services are an authorized VR service category that can fund voice recognition software for eligible clients.
Question 3: Which principle of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) focuses on providing multiple means of action and expression?
- Strategic networks (Correct answer)
- Affective networks
- Recognition networks
- Sensory networks
Correct answer: Strategic networks
The UDL principle of multiple means of action and expression addresses strategic networks, supporting how learners plan and execute tasks.
Question 4: A client with a hearing loss is placed in a noisy manufacturing environment. The MOST appropriate AT accommodation would be:
- FM assistive listening system or loop system (Correct answer)
- Screen magnification software
- Voice output device
- Refreshable Braille display
Correct answer: FM assistive listening system or loop system
FM and loop systems transmit sound directly to a hearing aid or cochlear implant, cutting out background noise in loud environments.
Question 5: Which of the following BEST defines 'reasonable accommodation' under the ADA?
- Any modification enabling a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential job functions (Correct answer)
- Any device purchased by the employer regardless of cost
- Elimination of all essential job functions that cause difficulty
- Reassignment of the employee to a different department
Correct answer: Any modification enabling a qualified individual with a disability to perform essential job functions
A reasonable accommodation is any modification or adjustment that enables a qualified person with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job.
Question 6: When completing an AT assessment, the evaluator should consider which FIRST?
- The client's functional abilities and job demands (Correct answer)
- The cost of available devices
- The employer's technology preferences
- The client's diagnosis
Correct answer: The client's functional abilities and job demands
AT assessment begins by identifying the client's functional abilities and matching them to specific job demands before selecting devices.
Question 7: A client with a mobility impairment needs to access a workstation. Which environmental modification would be evaluated FIRST?
- Workstation height and wheelchair clearance (Correct answer)
- Lighting levels
- Computer monitor resolution
- Noise levels in the office
Correct answer: Workstation height and wheelchair clearance
Workstation height and wheelchair clearance directly affect whether the client can physically access and use the work area.
CVE Accommodation & Assistive Technology 4
Which of the following is an example of a 'high-tech' assistive technology device?