DLM Accessibility Features 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which DLM accessibility feature allows test administrators to read assessment items aloud to students who cannot access text visually?
- Text-to-Speech
- Human Read Aloud (Correct answer)
- Braille Output
- Audio Description
Correct answer: Human Read Aloud
Human Read Aloud is a designated DLM accessibility feature where a qualified person reads the assessment content aloud to the student.
Question 2: In DLM, what is the purpose of the 'Individualized Education Program (IEP) team' when selecting accessibility features?
- To approve all state testing accommodations
- To determine which supports align with the student's documented needs (Correct answer)
- To override DAS settings for any student
- To select features for all students in a classroom
Correct answer: To determine which supports align with the student's documented needs
The IEP team reviews the student's unique learning needs and determines which DLM accessibility features are appropriate and documented.
Question 3: Which DLM accessibility feature reduces the number of answer options presented to a student on a given item?
- Simplified Language
- Reduced Answer Options (Correct answer)
- Single Switch Access
- Magnification
Correct answer: Reduced Answer Options
Reduced Answer Options is a DLM feature that decreases the number of response choices, typically from four to two, to lower cognitive demand.
Question 4: When using DLM with a student who uses eye-gaze technology, which category of accessibility support does this fall under?
- Personal Needs Profile
- Designated Supports
- Linguistic Supports
- Assistive Technology Device (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Assistive Technology Device
Eye-gaze technology is a student's personal assistive technology device and falls under the assistive technology category of DLM accessibility supports.
Question 5: Which DLM feature allows the interface to be adjusted so that only one item or element is displayed on the screen at a time?
- Braille
- Single Item Display (Correct answer)
- Zoom In
- Color Contrast
Correct answer: Single Item Display
Single Item Display presents content one element at a time, reducing visual clutter for students with attention or processing difficulties.
Question 6: What does the DLM term 'testlet' refer to in relation to accessibility?
- A printed version of the assessment
- A short instructional sequence with embedded accessibility supports (Correct answer)
- A parent notification form
- A physical accommodation tool
Correct answer: A short instructional sequence with embedded accessibility supports
A DLM testlet is a brief assessment sequence that may embed accessibility features appropriate to the student's learning needs.
Question 7: In DLM, which accessibility feature is designed specifically for students who communicate using symbols or pictures rather than text?
- Graphic Organizer
- Picture Response Options (Correct answer)
- Audio Amplification
- Line Reader
Correct answer: Picture Response Options
Picture Response Options provide symbol- or image-based answer choices for students who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems.
DLM Accessibility Features 2
Which DLM accessibility feature allows test administrators to read assessment items aloud to students who cannot access text visually?