ALTA CALT EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE NEWEST 2026
TEST BANK| CERTIFIED ACADEMIC LANGUAGE
THERAPIST ALTA EXAM PREP WITH COMPLETE 650
REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
What are the four components of language? - ANSWER - 1) phonology
2) syntax
3) semantics
4) pragmatics
A specific sensory pathway is called? - ANSWER - A modality
Modality - ANSWER - A specific sensory pathway.
Angular gyrus - ANSWER - The area of the brain used for visual-verbal
associations.
The area of the brain used for visual-verbal associations - ANSWER -
Angular gyrus
Area of the brain used for step-by-step word analysis - ANSWER -
Parietal-temporal region
Parietal-temporal region of brain is used for - ANSWER - Step-by-step
word analysis
pg. 1
,Metacognition - ANSWER - The conscious choice of evaluation of the
strategies to accomplish a task (thinking about thinking).
The conscious choice of evaluation of the strategies to accomplish a task
(thinking about thinking) - ANSWER - Metacognition
The left frontal inferior region of brain is used for - ANSWER -
Articulation and slower word analysis
The three subtypes of ADHD. - ANSWER - Hyperactive/Impulsive Type
- Inattentive Type
- Combined Type
Characterized by constant motion, difficulty remaining seated, excessive
fidgeting, talking, losing things, inability to stay on task, interrupting
others, difficulty waiting for turns, blurting out answers, and taking
frequent risks. - ANSWER - ADHD - Hyper-active/Impulsive type
Characterized by a short attention span for age, difficulty listening to
others, difficulty attending to details, being easily distracted, poor
organizational skills, forgetfulness, and poor study skills. - ANSWER -
ADHD - Inattentive Type
The area in the front left inferior part of the brain responsible for
expressive language, articulation, and word analysis. - ANSWER -
Broca's area
pg. 2
,The part of the brain responsible for word analysis, acting as an
automatic detector of words in less time than a heartbeat. - ANSWER -
Left parieto-temporal area
The area of the brain key for language comprehension and production of
phonemes. - ANSWER - Left inferior frontal gyrus
The area on the left side of the brain responsible for receptive language.
- ANSWER - Wernicke's area
The part of the brain responsible for word form imprinting, allowing
rapid response to seeing a word, recognizing it as a pattern. - ANSWER
- Occipito-temporal system
The area of the brain that analyzes a word step by step, pulling it apart
and linking letters to sounds. - ANSWER - Parieto-temporal system
A condition where a person can speak with ease but does not understand
language. - ANSWER - Wernicke's aphasia (receptive aphasia)
A condition where a person understands language but cannot get words
out. - ANSWER - Broca's aphasia (expressive aphasia)
The grammatical structure of language, including sentence structure,
which begins at the oral level. - ANSWER - Syntax
pg. 3
, The meaning conveyed by language, including vocabulary knowledge
and text comprehension, which begins at the oral level. - ANSWER -
Semantics
The rules of speech sounds that can affect meaning in a language
system, including the rules and combinations for using phonemes. -
ANSWER - Phonology
The smallest units used to form words, each differing in meaning. -
ANSWER - Morphemes
The rules of language that occur within social situations. - ANSWER -
Pragmatics
Students under Section 504 would benefit from what services? -
ANSWER - 1) Education in the regular classroom
2) Regular ed with supplementary services
3) Special ed and related services
A person having an impairment that limits one or more life functions is
entitled to benefits under... - ANSWER - Both 504 and IDEA
According to the NRP what is the strongest indicator of a reading
disability? - ANSWER - A deficit in phonology
NICHD reports what percentage of students with specific learning
difficulties that are receiving special ed have a deficit in reading -
ANSWER - 70 - 80%
pg. 4
TEST BANK| CERTIFIED ACADEMIC LANGUAGE
THERAPIST ALTA EXAM PREP WITH COMPLETE 650
REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS/ ALREADY GRADED A+ (MOST RECENT!!)
What are the four components of language? - ANSWER - 1) phonology
2) syntax
3) semantics
4) pragmatics
A specific sensory pathway is called? - ANSWER - A modality
Modality - ANSWER - A specific sensory pathway.
Angular gyrus - ANSWER - The area of the brain used for visual-verbal
associations.
The area of the brain used for visual-verbal associations - ANSWER -
Angular gyrus
Area of the brain used for step-by-step word analysis - ANSWER -
Parietal-temporal region
Parietal-temporal region of brain is used for - ANSWER - Step-by-step
word analysis
pg. 1
,Metacognition - ANSWER - The conscious choice of evaluation of the
strategies to accomplish a task (thinking about thinking).
The conscious choice of evaluation of the strategies to accomplish a task
(thinking about thinking) - ANSWER - Metacognition
The left frontal inferior region of brain is used for - ANSWER -
Articulation and slower word analysis
The three subtypes of ADHD. - ANSWER - Hyperactive/Impulsive Type
- Inattentive Type
- Combined Type
Characterized by constant motion, difficulty remaining seated, excessive
fidgeting, talking, losing things, inability to stay on task, interrupting
others, difficulty waiting for turns, blurting out answers, and taking
frequent risks. - ANSWER - ADHD - Hyper-active/Impulsive type
Characterized by a short attention span for age, difficulty listening to
others, difficulty attending to details, being easily distracted, poor
organizational skills, forgetfulness, and poor study skills. - ANSWER -
ADHD - Inattentive Type
The area in the front left inferior part of the brain responsible for
expressive language, articulation, and word analysis. - ANSWER -
Broca's area
pg. 2
,The part of the brain responsible for word analysis, acting as an
automatic detector of words in less time than a heartbeat. - ANSWER -
Left parieto-temporal area
The area of the brain key for language comprehension and production of
phonemes. - ANSWER - Left inferior frontal gyrus
The area on the left side of the brain responsible for receptive language.
- ANSWER - Wernicke's area
The part of the brain responsible for word form imprinting, allowing
rapid response to seeing a word, recognizing it as a pattern. - ANSWER
- Occipito-temporal system
The area of the brain that analyzes a word step by step, pulling it apart
and linking letters to sounds. - ANSWER - Parieto-temporal system
A condition where a person can speak with ease but does not understand
language. - ANSWER - Wernicke's aphasia (receptive aphasia)
A condition where a person understands language but cannot get words
out. - ANSWER - Broca's aphasia (expressive aphasia)
The grammatical structure of language, including sentence structure,
which begins at the oral level. - ANSWER - Syntax
pg. 3
, The meaning conveyed by language, including vocabulary knowledge
and text comprehension, which begins at the oral level. - ANSWER -
Semantics
The rules of speech sounds that can affect meaning in a language
system, including the rules and combinations for using phonemes. -
ANSWER - Phonology
The smallest units used to form words, each differing in meaning. -
ANSWER - Morphemes
The rules of language that occur within social situations. - ANSWER -
Pragmatics
Students under Section 504 would benefit from what services? -
ANSWER - 1) Education in the regular classroom
2) Regular ed with supplementary services
3) Special ed and related services
A person having an impairment that limits one or more life functions is
entitled to benefits under... - ANSWER - Both 504 and IDEA
According to the NRP what is the strongest indicator of a reading
disability? - ANSWER - A deficit in phonology
NICHD reports what percentage of students with specific learning
difficulties that are receiving special ed have a deficit in reading -
ANSWER - 70 - 80%
pg. 4
