WGU D002 Part 1&2 2026-2027
Comprehensive Frequently Tested Questions
With Verified Multiple Choice and Conceptual
Actual 100% Correct Detailed Answers
Guaranteed Pass!!Current Update!!
1. Which 13 Disabilities are included as one of the federally defined categories
covered under the provisions outlined in IDEA?
- ANSWER
a. Autism
b. Spectrum Disorder
c. Emotional Disturbance
d. Hearing impairments
e. Deafness
f. Speech or language impairments
g. Traumatic brain injury
h. Visual impairment including blindness
i. Specific learning disability
j. Other health impairment
k. Intellectual disability
l. Deaf-blindness
m. Orthopedic impairment
n. Multiple disabilities
2. Are the following disabilities covered under IDEA?
Eating disorders
,Post-Traumatic stress disorder
Seizure disorder - ANSWER They are not covered under IDEA
3. What is PL 94-142? - ANSWER Also known as the Education for All
Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA), this law is one of the most important
legislative pieces for special education acting as the Bill of Rights for
students with disabilities.
4. Section 504 - ANSWER Part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, this act is
known as a civil rights bill. This act ensures that every student with a
disability is given the same rights, access, and protections as students
without disabilities.
5. What is the Americans with Disabilities Act - ANSWER This law extends
civil rights protections to individuals of any age with a disability so that they
are allowed to access both private and public sectors for services. It states
that discrimination or exclusion is inappropriate and illegal.
6. True or False
All students who qualify for services under Section 504 also qualify for services
under the Individuals with Disabilities Act. - ANSWER False
Students cannot qualify for services under both.
7. Components of IDEA - ANSWER Provides additional funding to states for
eligible students.
Covers only students with an educational need.
,8. Components of Section 504 - ANSWER Does not require the formal,
detailed plans that are part of an Individualized Education Program.
Contains explicit language protecting individuals with disabilities from
harassment or retaliation based on their disability.
Has no age restriction.
9. What are the 3 components of the definition of disability that the ADA and
Section 504 protect for individuals? - ANSWER -Have a physics or
mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities
-Have a record of such impairment
-Are regarded as having such an impairment
10.Which constitutional provisions and amendment serve as the basis for IDEA,
ADA, and Section 504? - ANSWER -provisions for spending money to
protect the general welfare
-14th amendment, no state shall "deprive any person of life, liberty, or
property without due process of law... nor deny... equal protection of the laws"
-under the due process and equal protection clauses of the 14th amendment
to provide education on an equal basis and to provide due process before
denying equivalent educational programming to different students
11.What is stare decisis? - ANSWER courts are bound to render decisions
consistent with previous decisions in the same jurisdiction and the higher
courts over that jurisdiction
, 12.What are 3 goals of the IDEA? - ANSWER 1- All students with disabilities
have available to them a Free and Appropriate Education (FAPE) with
special education and services for their unique needs that prepare them for
further education, employment, or independent living.
2- Ensure the rights of students with disabilities and parents of such students
are protected.
3- Assist states, localities, educational service agencies, and federal agencies in
providing for education of all students with disabilities.
13.What are the 4 major principles of IDEA? - ANSWER 1. Special education
and services should be provided to ALL students who meet age and other
eligibility requirements. (ALL students capable of benefitting from
education).
2. Special education should be provided in the Least Restrictive Environment.
3. Education is to be individualized and appropriate to the child's needs (IEP)
4. Education is to be provided for free, at no cost to the parent.
14.What are the 4 categories of protections provided under IDEA? - ANSWER
1. Right to written notice about meetings and proposed actions by
school at all states of special education process.
2. Right to participate in decisions as an equal team member at all stages in
special education process.
3. Right to consent or not consent to proposed actions during the special
education process.
4. Right to have disagreements about decisions and proposals during special
education process, resolved through various dispute resolution mechanisms at
any stage in the process.
Comprehensive Frequently Tested Questions
With Verified Multiple Choice and Conceptual
Actual 100% Correct Detailed Answers
Guaranteed Pass!!Current Update!!
1. Which 13 Disabilities are included as one of the federally defined categories
covered under the provisions outlined in IDEA?
- ANSWER
a. Autism
b. Spectrum Disorder
c. Emotional Disturbance
d. Hearing impairments
e. Deafness
f. Speech or language impairments
g. Traumatic brain injury
h. Visual impairment including blindness
i. Specific learning disability
j. Other health impairment
k. Intellectual disability
l. Deaf-blindness
m. Orthopedic impairment
n. Multiple disabilities
2. Are the following disabilities covered under IDEA?
Eating disorders
,Post-Traumatic stress disorder
Seizure disorder - ANSWER They are not covered under IDEA
3. What is PL 94-142? - ANSWER Also known as the Education for All
Handicapped Children Act (EAHCA), this law is one of the most important
legislative pieces for special education acting as the Bill of Rights for
students with disabilities.
4. Section 504 - ANSWER Part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, this act is
known as a civil rights bill. This act ensures that every student with a
disability is given the same rights, access, and protections as students
without disabilities.
5. What is the Americans with Disabilities Act - ANSWER This law extends
civil rights protections to individuals of any age with a disability so that they
are allowed to access both private and public sectors for services. It states
that discrimination or exclusion is inappropriate and illegal.
6. True or False
All students who qualify for services under Section 504 also qualify for services
under the Individuals with Disabilities Act. - ANSWER False
Students cannot qualify for services under both.
7. Components of IDEA - ANSWER Provides additional funding to states for
eligible students.
Covers only students with an educational need.
,8. Components of Section 504 - ANSWER Does not require the formal,
detailed plans that are part of an Individualized Education Program.
Contains explicit language protecting individuals with disabilities from
harassment or retaliation based on their disability.
Has no age restriction.
9. What are the 3 components of the definition of disability that the ADA and
Section 504 protect for individuals? - ANSWER -Have a physics or
mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities
-Have a record of such impairment
-Are regarded as having such an impairment
10.Which constitutional provisions and amendment serve as the basis for IDEA,
ADA, and Section 504? - ANSWER -provisions for spending money to
protect the general welfare
-14th amendment, no state shall "deprive any person of life, liberty, or
property without due process of law... nor deny... equal protection of the laws"
-under the due process and equal protection clauses of the 14th amendment
to provide education on an equal basis and to provide due process before
denying equivalent educational programming to different students
11.What is stare decisis? - ANSWER courts are bound to render decisions
consistent with previous decisions in the same jurisdiction and the higher
courts over that jurisdiction
, 12.What are 3 goals of the IDEA? - ANSWER 1- All students with disabilities
have available to them a Free and Appropriate Education (FAPE) with
special education and services for their unique needs that prepare them for
further education, employment, or independent living.
2- Ensure the rights of students with disabilities and parents of such students
are protected.
3- Assist states, localities, educational service agencies, and federal agencies in
providing for education of all students with disabilities.
13.What are the 4 major principles of IDEA? - ANSWER 1. Special education
and services should be provided to ALL students who meet age and other
eligibility requirements. (ALL students capable of benefitting from
education).
2. Special education should be provided in the Least Restrictive Environment.
3. Education is to be individualized and appropriate to the child's needs (IEP)
4. Education is to be provided for free, at no cost to the parent.
14.What are the 4 categories of protections provided under IDEA? - ANSWER
1. Right to written notice about meetings and proposed actions by
school at all states of special education process.
2. Right to participate in decisions as an equal team member at all stages in
special education process.
3. Right to consent or not consent to proposed actions during the special
education process.
4. Right to have disagreements about decisions and proposals during special
education process, resolved through various dispute resolution mechanisms at
any stage in the process.
