ASHA CCC Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the primary function of the vocal folds in speech production?
- Filtering sound waves
- Producing vocal sound through vibration (Correct answer)
- Enhancing resonance
- Controlling airflow into the lungs
Correct answer: Producing vocal sound through vibration
The vocal folds, located in the larynx, vibrate to produce sound, which is essential for speech production.
Question 2: Which part of the ear is responsible for converting sound waves into neural signals?
- Tympanic membrane
- Cochlea (Correct answer)
- Ossicles
- Eustachian tube
Correct answer: Cochlea
The cochlea in the inner ear contains hair cells that convert sound vibrations into neural signals, which are sent to the brain for processing.
Question 3: What is the primary goal of speech-language pathology?
- To enhance hearing ability
- To diagnose and treat communication disorders (Correct answer)
- To train patients in sign language
- To assess only cognitive function
Correct answer: To diagnose and treat communication disorders
Speech-language pathology focuses on diagnosing and treating communication and swallowing disorders to improve a patient’s quality of life.
Question 4: Which assessment is commonly used to diagnose speech sound disorders?
- Pure-tone audiometry
- Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation (GFTA) (Correct answer)
- Tympanometry
- Otoacoustic emissions test
Correct answer: Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation (GFTA)
The Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation (GFTA) is widely used to evaluate speech sound production in children and adults.
Question 5: Which therapy technique is commonly used for individuals with aphasia?
- Tactile defensiveness training
- Constraint-induced language therapy (CILT) (Correct answer)
- Auditory brainstem response training
- Phoneme discrimination drills
Correct answer: Constraint-induced language therapy (CILT)
Constraint-induced language therapy (CILT) is an effective method for encouraging verbal communication in individuals with aphasia.
Question 6: What is the role of an audiologist in hearing healthcare?
- To perform surgical procedures on the ear
- To diagnose and treat hearing and balance disorders (Correct answer)
- To prescribe medication for ear infections
- To focus only on speech therapy
Correct answer: To diagnose and treat hearing and balance disorders
Audiologists specialize in diagnosing, treating, and managing hearing and balance disorders, often prescribing hearing aids or other assistive devices.
ASHA CCC Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
What is the primary function of the vocal folds in speech production?