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

IDEA defines AT as any item, piece of equipment, or product system — whether acquired commercially, modified, or customized — used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of a child with a disability.

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

Low-tech AT refers to simple, non-electronic tools such as pencil grips, slant boards, or picture schedules that require no power source or advanced technology.

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

IDEA requires IEP teams to consider AT devices and services for every student with a disability at each IEP meeting as one of the special factors that must be addressed.

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

AAC devices, including tablet-based apps, are used to supplement or replace natural speech for individuals who have difficulty with verbal communication.

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 change how a student demonstrates knowledge or accesses content (e.g., extended time) without changing the learning standard, while modifications alter the content or expectations themselves.

TExES 161 - TExES Special Education EC-12 Practice Test

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TExES 161 Assistive Technology and Accommodations