TExES 161 Assistive Technology and Accommodations

Question 1

According to IDEA, how is assistive technology (AT) defined?

Accepted Answer

Any item, piece of equipment, or product system used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of a child with a disability

Answer

Software programs specifically designed for students with learning disabilities in reading and writing

Answer

Specialized curriculum modifications that allow students with disabilities to access grade-level content

Answer

Medical devices prescribed by licensed physicians to support students with physical disabilities

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of low-tech assistive technology?

Accepted Answer

A pencil grip or slant board for writing support

Answer

A speech-generating device with dynamic display

Answer

A screen reader software program

Answer

An FM amplification system for a student with hearing loss

Question 3

When must an IEP team consider assistive technology for a student with a disability?

Accepted Answer

During every IEP meeting as part of special factors consideration

Answer

Only when the student has a documented physical disability that prevents handwriting

Answer

Only after general education interventions have been exhausted

Answer

Only when requested in writing by the student's parent or guardian

Question 4

A student with autism who is nonverbal begins using a tablet-based AAC app to communicate. Which type of assistive technology is this?

Accepted Answer

Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device

Answer

Cognitive prosthetic

Answer

Sensory integration tool

Answer

Environmental control unit

Question 5

What is the primary distinction between an accommodation and a modification for a student with a disability?

Accepted Answer

Accommodations change how a student accesses content without altering expectations; modifications change what the student is expected to learn

Answer

Accommodations are provided by special education teachers; modifications are provided by general education teachers

Answer

Accommodations require IEP documentation; modifications can be made informally by classroom teachers

Answer

Accommodations apply only to assessments; modifications apply only to instructional materials

Question 6

A student with a visual impairment uses a screen reader to access digital texts. This is an example of AT that primarily supports which functional area?

Accepted Answer

Computer access and communication

Answer

Mobility and positioning

Answer

Self-care and daily living skills

Answer

Hearing and listening

Question 7

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) differs from traditional AT because UDL:

Accepted Answer

Proactively builds flexible options into curriculum for all learners from the outset

Answer

Requires specialized devices for each student with a documented disability

Answer

Is mandated by IDEA specifically for students with physical disabilities

Answer

Replaces the need for individualized accommodations in a student's IEP