Test Bank For
Exceptional Children an Introduction to Special Education, 13th Edition William L.
Heward Sheila R. Alber-Morgan Moira Konrad
Chapter 1-15 Answers are at the End of Each Chapter
Chapter 1 Test Items
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
1) Julia was diagnosed with bone cancer at the age of 6. It was necessary for doctors
to amputate her right leg below the knee. According to current terminology, Julia is
A) at risk
B) challenged
C) handicapped
D) impaired
2) Carlos is a high school student who uses a wheelchair. He participates in advanced
placement math and science classes and does well in other subjects. He feels
awkward in physical education because he is unable to fully participate in sports
such as basketball. According to current terminology, Carlos is
A) at risk
B) challenged
C) handicapped
D) impaired
3) Exceptional children
A) differ from the norm in learning and/or behavior
B) all need related services
C) cannot benefit from general education
D) outgrow their problems by the time they reach adulthood
4) Which of the following statements about handicaps is NOT true?
A) Handicaps may also be a disability if it leads to other problems.
B) Handicaps pose problems in some environments.
C) Handicaps may result from the negative attitudes of others.
D) Handicaps are evident at birth or shortly after birth.
5) All of the following statements about gender and special education are false
EXCEPT
A) twice as many boys receive special education services
B) twice as many girls receive special education services
, C) three times as many boys receive special education services
D) an equal number of boys and girls receive special education services
6) What percentage of the school-age population consists of students with disabilities
in special education?
A) 2.1%
B) 5.5%
C) 9.5%
D) 30.3%
7) Which of the following is the largest disability category in special education?
A) Autism
B) Emotional disturbance
C) Intellectual disabilities
D) Specific learning disabilities
8) Which of the following reflects the percentage of students affected with a secondary
disability?
A) 25%
B) 10%
C) 50%
D) 40%
9) Travis is a third-grade student with an intellectual disability. He has just been placed
in Mrs. Kinard’s third-grade class. Students in his class are learning their
multiplication facts. Travis is eager to participate in class but instead of allowing him
to do the same activity as the other students, Mrs. Kinard gives him a coloring
worksheet that she obtained from a colleague who teaches kindergarten. Which of
the disadvantages of labeling is exemplified by her actions?
A) The label is being used to explain his behavior.
B) The label has contributed to the expenditure of greater amounts of money.
C) The label has caused her to ridicule and reject Travis.
D) The label has caused her to have lower expectations and apply different
treatments.
10) Prior to the 1970s, .
A) students with disabilities were routinely included in general education classes
B) students with disabilities had individualized education plans
C) students with disabilities were included in extracurricular activities
D) students with disabilities could not enroll in public schools in many states
11) PARC versus Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (1972) granted a free appropriate
public education to .
A) all students with disabilities
B) students with intellectual disabilities
C) students with speech and language impairments
, D) students who were previously deemed unable to benefit from instruction
12) Which principle of IDEA states that no child with a disability can be excluded from a
free appropriate public education?
A) Zero reject
B) Due process
C) Mainstreaming
D) Full inclusion
13) Hector and his family came to the United States from Cuba last year. Hector speaks
only Spanish and seems unable to learn English despite extended help from an E LL
teacher. He is failing all subjects in second grade except for art and physical
education. He was recently evaluated for the possibility of an intellectual disability.
The school psychologist administered an intelligence test in Spanish. Scores
indicate that Hector has significant cognitive delays. Based on the findings, the IEP
team is recommending that Hector receive special education services as a student
with an intellectual disability. Did Hector receive a nondiscriminatory evaluation as
required by IDEA?
A) No; only one test was administered.
B) No; the psychologist was a stranger to Hector.
C) Yes; the testing was done in Hector’s home language.
D) Yes; the IEP team recommended that Hector receive services.
14) All of the following are examples of related services EXCEPT .
A) therapeutic recreation services
B) transportation to scheduled doctor visits
C) speech and language services to prevent communicative problems
D) orientation and mobility services for students who are blind or partially sighted.
15) Early intervention services .
A) are also for children who are gifted and talented
B) are funded by ADA
C) are only mandated for infants and toddlers experiencing developmental delays
D) are prescribed and implemented according to an individualized family service
plan (IFSP)
16) Amelia is a student with autism who does not speak. Instead, she types what she
wants to say into a device that converts the text to speech. The device helps Amelia
to express her desires and needs. This is an example of .
A) assistive technology
B) an instructional strategy
C) interdisciplinary services
D) universal design for learning
17) According to current research, which of the following is NOT an outcome associated
with fluency?
A) Greater endurance
B) Improved social relationships
, C) Better retention
D) Improved application and generalization
18) Which of the following court cases sought extended school year services for
students with disabilities who regressed during the usual school breaks?
A) Brown versus Board of Education (1954)
B) Armstrong versus Kline (1979)
C) Stuart versus Nappi (1978)
D) Timothy W. versus Rochester School District (1989)
19) Which of the following court rulings declared that school districts could not be
compelled to provide costly related services if a student with a disability made
adequate progress in general education without those services?
A) Honig versus Doe
B) Stuart versus Nappi
C) Armstrong versus Kline
D) Board of Education of the Hendrick Hudson Central School District versus
Rowley
20) According to the IDEA amendments of 1997, a manifestation determination hearing
must be conducted .
A) each time a student with a disability is suspended
B) only when a student with a disability is recommended for expulsion
C) when a student with a disability has been suspended in excess of 10 days
D) when a student has a suspension for at least a school week (5 days)
21) Isaac is a student with a disability who belongs to a neighborhood gang. He is
involved in an argument with another student in math class. Later that night, Isaac
attended a school-sponsored football game. Some students reported that Isaac had
a gun and was threatening to shoot the student he argued with earlier. Isaac was
removed from the football game by authorities. Members of the IEP team decide to
place Isaac at an alternative school for 45 days. Were Isaac’s rights violated?
A) No; the IEP made the decision to remove Isaac so multiple perspectives were
considered.
B) No; schools have the right to remove students who bring weapons to school to an
interim alternative placement
C) Yes; a student with a disability cannot be removed for more than 10 days.
D) Yes; a manifestation determination hearing must be conducted before Isaac can
be removed.
22) Programs for students who are gifted and talented .
A) are chronically underfunded
B) are supported with funds from IDEA
C) receive an equal share of the K–12 education budget
D) are supported with funds from higher education agencies
23) In what way is IDEA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 alike?
A) They are both civil rights laws.
Exceptional Children an Introduction to Special Education, 13th Edition William L.
Heward Sheila R. Alber-Morgan Moira Konrad
Chapter 1-15 Answers are at the End of Each Chapter
Chapter 1 Test Items
MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
1) Julia was diagnosed with bone cancer at the age of 6. It was necessary for doctors
to amputate her right leg below the knee. According to current terminology, Julia is
A) at risk
B) challenged
C) handicapped
D) impaired
2) Carlos is a high school student who uses a wheelchair. He participates in advanced
placement math and science classes and does well in other subjects. He feels
awkward in physical education because he is unable to fully participate in sports
such as basketball. According to current terminology, Carlos is
A) at risk
B) challenged
C) handicapped
D) impaired
3) Exceptional children
A) differ from the norm in learning and/or behavior
B) all need related services
C) cannot benefit from general education
D) outgrow their problems by the time they reach adulthood
4) Which of the following statements about handicaps is NOT true?
A) Handicaps may also be a disability if it leads to other problems.
B) Handicaps pose problems in some environments.
C) Handicaps may result from the negative attitudes of others.
D) Handicaps are evident at birth or shortly after birth.
5) All of the following statements about gender and special education are false
EXCEPT
A) twice as many boys receive special education services
B) twice as many girls receive special education services
, C) three times as many boys receive special education services
D) an equal number of boys and girls receive special education services
6) What percentage of the school-age population consists of students with disabilities
in special education?
A) 2.1%
B) 5.5%
C) 9.5%
D) 30.3%
7) Which of the following is the largest disability category in special education?
A) Autism
B) Emotional disturbance
C) Intellectual disabilities
D) Specific learning disabilities
8) Which of the following reflects the percentage of students affected with a secondary
disability?
A) 25%
B) 10%
C) 50%
D) 40%
9) Travis is a third-grade student with an intellectual disability. He has just been placed
in Mrs. Kinard’s third-grade class. Students in his class are learning their
multiplication facts. Travis is eager to participate in class but instead of allowing him
to do the same activity as the other students, Mrs. Kinard gives him a coloring
worksheet that she obtained from a colleague who teaches kindergarten. Which of
the disadvantages of labeling is exemplified by her actions?
A) The label is being used to explain his behavior.
B) The label has contributed to the expenditure of greater amounts of money.
C) The label has caused her to ridicule and reject Travis.
D) The label has caused her to have lower expectations and apply different
treatments.
10) Prior to the 1970s, .
A) students with disabilities were routinely included in general education classes
B) students with disabilities had individualized education plans
C) students with disabilities were included in extracurricular activities
D) students with disabilities could not enroll in public schools in many states
11) PARC versus Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (1972) granted a free appropriate
public education to .
A) all students with disabilities
B) students with intellectual disabilities
C) students with speech and language impairments
, D) students who were previously deemed unable to benefit from instruction
12) Which principle of IDEA states that no child with a disability can be excluded from a
free appropriate public education?
A) Zero reject
B) Due process
C) Mainstreaming
D) Full inclusion
13) Hector and his family came to the United States from Cuba last year. Hector speaks
only Spanish and seems unable to learn English despite extended help from an E LL
teacher. He is failing all subjects in second grade except for art and physical
education. He was recently evaluated for the possibility of an intellectual disability.
The school psychologist administered an intelligence test in Spanish. Scores
indicate that Hector has significant cognitive delays. Based on the findings, the IEP
team is recommending that Hector receive special education services as a student
with an intellectual disability. Did Hector receive a nondiscriminatory evaluation as
required by IDEA?
A) No; only one test was administered.
B) No; the psychologist was a stranger to Hector.
C) Yes; the testing was done in Hector’s home language.
D) Yes; the IEP team recommended that Hector receive services.
14) All of the following are examples of related services EXCEPT .
A) therapeutic recreation services
B) transportation to scheduled doctor visits
C) speech and language services to prevent communicative problems
D) orientation and mobility services for students who are blind or partially sighted.
15) Early intervention services .
A) are also for children who are gifted and talented
B) are funded by ADA
C) are only mandated for infants and toddlers experiencing developmental delays
D) are prescribed and implemented according to an individualized family service
plan (IFSP)
16) Amelia is a student with autism who does not speak. Instead, she types what she
wants to say into a device that converts the text to speech. The device helps Amelia
to express her desires and needs. This is an example of .
A) assistive technology
B) an instructional strategy
C) interdisciplinary services
D) universal design for learning
17) According to current research, which of the following is NOT an outcome associated
with fluency?
A) Greater endurance
B) Improved social relationships
, C) Better retention
D) Improved application and generalization
18) Which of the following court cases sought extended school year services for
students with disabilities who regressed during the usual school breaks?
A) Brown versus Board of Education (1954)
B) Armstrong versus Kline (1979)
C) Stuart versus Nappi (1978)
D) Timothy W. versus Rochester School District (1989)
19) Which of the following court rulings declared that school districts could not be
compelled to provide costly related services if a student with a disability made
adequate progress in general education without those services?
A) Honig versus Doe
B) Stuart versus Nappi
C) Armstrong versus Kline
D) Board of Education of the Hendrick Hudson Central School District versus
Rowley
20) According to the IDEA amendments of 1997, a manifestation determination hearing
must be conducted .
A) each time a student with a disability is suspended
B) only when a student with a disability is recommended for expulsion
C) when a student with a disability has been suspended in excess of 10 days
D) when a student has a suspension for at least a school week (5 days)
21) Isaac is a student with a disability who belongs to a neighborhood gang. He is
involved in an argument with another student in math class. Later that night, Isaac
attended a school-sponsored football game. Some students reported that Isaac had
a gun and was threatening to shoot the student he argued with earlier. Isaac was
removed from the football game by authorities. Members of the IEP team decide to
place Isaac at an alternative school for 45 days. Were Isaac’s rights violated?
A) No; the IEP made the decision to remove Isaac so multiple perspectives were
considered.
B) No; schools have the right to remove students who bring weapons to school to an
interim alternative placement
C) Yes; a student with a disability cannot be removed for more than 10 days.
D) Yes; a manifestation determination hearing must be conducted before Isaac can
be removed.
22) Programs for students who are gifted and talented .
A) are chronically underfunded
B) are supported with funds from IDEA
C) receive an equal share of the K–12 education budget
D) are supported with funds from higher education agencies
23) In what way is IDEA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 alike?
A) They are both civil rights laws.
