SLPA NC BOARD EXAM 2026 EXAM PAPER
FINAL QUESTIONS AND FULL SOLUTIONS
◉ 3 components of language... Answer: 1. Form
2. Content
3. Uses
◉ If SLP continually reprimands you for not returning materials and
that other SLPs have trouble finding materials, you... Answer:
Discuss specific concerns with SLP
◉ Required elements of session or treatment protocol: Answer: 1.
Signed by SLPA and Supervising SLP
2. Must be in writing
3. Specify the eliciting conditions, target behavior, and contingent
response
◉ New treatment protocol is needed when... Answer: 1. Stimulus
needs to change
2. Target behavior changes
3. Consequences need to change
,◉ Informal assessment... Answer: Observe/interact with client while
taking notes
◉ Providing demonstration for a patient, you should... Answer:
Stand facing the patient so he/she can see your face
◉ Important consideration when deciding on a direct selection
method for augmentative communication? Answer: How well the
hand can be used
◉ Study of sound systems of language Answer: Phonology
◉ Production of speech sounds through the physical movement of
the jaw, tongue, lip, and velum to shape the vocal tract... Answer:
Articulation
◉ Extinction is a method of... Answer: Withholding attention
◉ The following is a violation of client's confidentiality? Answer:
Discussing the client's case with family members
◉ Important when planning materials for culturally diverse
patients... Answer: 1. Reviewing materials to ensure they are not
offensive
,2. Avoid scheduling appointments on religious or cultural holidays
3. Keep accurate and detailed records of treatment
◉ How many SLPAs can a full-time SLP register? Answer: 2
◉ Hospitals and medical facilities provide a systematic process for
identifying a sequence of key events in the course of a patient's
admission, treatment, and discharge called... Answer: Critical
pathway
◉ When assisting an SLP with FEES, what may an SLPA do? Answer:
Assist with set-up for FEES
◉ What word requires alveolar contact? Answer: Tip
◉ When working with a patient with Aphasia, you provide the /b/
phoneme to assist eliciting the word "baby" is an example of...
Answer: Phonemic cue
◉ Repetition of an inappropriate response is termed: Answer:
Perseveration
◉ Deletion of final consonants, cluster reduction, reduplication of
syllables are examples of: Answer: Phonological processes
, ◉ The initial evaluation of the SLPA must be completed by the SLP
within the 1st: Answer: 60 days;90 days
◉ While working with your client, you observe bruises that may
indicate child abuse, you... Answer: Report it to your SLP
◉ Documentation of discussions with patients, families, and medical
personnel should be done: Answer: In writing as soon as possible
◉ A SLPA is working in an outpatient hospital setting with a brain-
injured patient. The patient always has one-on-one supervision
provided by the nurse technicians. The patient is brought to the
therapy session by a familiar technician, but someone unfamiliar
comes to pick up the patient. The SLPA should: Answer: Ask the
person for an ID badge
◉ All of the following are important when planning materials for
culturally diverse patients: Answer: 1. Review materials to ensure
they are not offensive
2. Avoid scheduling appointments on religious or cultural holidays
3. Keep accurate and detailed records of treatment
FINAL QUESTIONS AND FULL SOLUTIONS
◉ 3 components of language... Answer: 1. Form
2. Content
3. Uses
◉ If SLP continually reprimands you for not returning materials and
that other SLPs have trouble finding materials, you... Answer:
Discuss specific concerns with SLP
◉ Required elements of session or treatment protocol: Answer: 1.
Signed by SLPA and Supervising SLP
2. Must be in writing
3. Specify the eliciting conditions, target behavior, and contingent
response
◉ New treatment protocol is needed when... Answer: 1. Stimulus
needs to change
2. Target behavior changes
3. Consequences need to change
,◉ Informal assessment... Answer: Observe/interact with client while
taking notes
◉ Providing demonstration for a patient, you should... Answer:
Stand facing the patient so he/she can see your face
◉ Important consideration when deciding on a direct selection
method for augmentative communication? Answer: How well the
hand can be used
◉ Study of sound systems of language Answer: Phonology
◉ Production of speech sounds through the physical movement of
the jaw, tongue, lip, and velum to shape the vocal tract... Answer:
Articulation
◉ Extinction is a method of... Answer: Withholding attention
◉ The following is a violation of client's confidentiality? Answer:
Discussing the client's case with family members
◉ Important when planning materials for culturally diverse
patients... Answer: 1. Reviewing materials to ensure they are not
offensive
,2. Avoid scheduling appointments on religious or cultural holidays
3. Keep accurate and detailed records of treatment
◉ How many SLPAs can a full-time SLP register? Answer: 2
◉ Hospitals and medical facilities provide a systematic process for
identifying a sequence of key events in the course of a patient's
admission, treatment, and discharge called... Answer: Critical
pathway
◉ When assisting an SLP with FEES, what may an SLPA do? Answer:
Assist with set-up for FEES
◉ What word requires alveolar contact? Answer: Tip
◉ When working with a patient with Aphasia, you provide the /b/
phoneme to assist eliciting the word "baby" is an example of...
Answer: Phonemic cue
◉ Repetition of an inappropriate response is termed: Answer:
Perseveration
◉ Deletion of final consonants, cluster reduction, reduplication of
syllables are examples of: Answer: Phonological processes
, ◉ The initial evaluation of the SLPA must be completed by the SLP
within the 1st: Answer: 60 days;90 days
◉ While working with your client, you observe bruises that may
indicate child abuse, you... Answer: Report it to your SLP
◉ Documentation of discussions with patients, families, and medical
personnel should be done: Answer: In writing as soon as possible
◉ A SLPA is working in an outpatient hospital setting with a brain-
injured patient. The patient always has one-on-one supervision
provided by the nurse technicians. The patient is brought to the
therapy session by a familiar technician, but someone unfamiliar
comes to pick up the patient. The SLPA should: Answer: Ask the
person for an ID badge
◉ All of the following are important when planning materials for
culturally diverse patients: Answer: 1. Review materials to ensure
they are not offensive
2. Avoid scheduling appointments on religious or cultural holidays
3. Keep accurate and detailed records of treatment
