EDIS 2310 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS

EDIS 2310 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS



Julia was diagnosed with bone cancer at the age of six. It was necessary for
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doctors to amputate her right leg below the knee. According to current
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terminology, Julia is ________. | | |




A. at risk
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B. challenged
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C. Handicapped
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D. impaired - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-impaired
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Carlos is a high school student who uses a wheelchair. He participates in
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advanced placement math and science classes and does well in other subjects.
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He feels awkward in physical education because he is unable to fully participate in
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sports such as basketball. According to current terminology, Carlos is ________.
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A. at risk
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B. challenged
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C. handicapped
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D. impaired - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-handicapped
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,Which of the following statements about handicaps is NOT true?
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A. Handicaps may also be a disability if it leads to other problems
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B. Handicaps pose problems in some environments.
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C. Handicaps may result from the negative attitudes of others
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D. Handicaps are evident at birth or shortly after birth - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-
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Handicaps are evident at birth or shortly after birth
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Which of the following statements about gender and special education is TRUE?
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A. Twice as many boys receive special education services. B. Twice as many girls
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receive special education services. C.Three times as many boys receive special
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education services. |




D. An equal number of boys and girls receive special education services. -
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CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Twice as many boys receive special education services
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What percentage of the school-age population consists of students with
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disabilities in special education?
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A. 2%
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B. 5%
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C. 13%
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D. 30% - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-13%
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Which of the following is the largest disability category in special education?
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, A. Autism
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B. Emotional disturbance
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C. Intellectual disabilities
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D. Specific learning disabilities - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-Specific Learning
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Disabilities


Which of the following reflects the number of students affected with a secondary
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disability?


A. 25%
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B. 10%
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C. 50%
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D. 40% - CORRECT ANSWER✔✔-40%
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Travis is a third grade student with an intellectual disability. He has just been
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placed in Mrs. Kinard's third grade class. Students in his class are learning their
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multiplication facts. Travis is eager to participate in class but instead of allowing
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Travis to do the same activity as the other students, Mrs. Kinard gives him a
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coloring worksheet that she obtained from a colleague who teaches kindergarten.
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Which of the disadvantages of labeling is exemplified by her actions?
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A. The label is being used to explain his behavior.
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B. The label has contributed to the expenditure of greater amounts of money.
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C. The label has caused her to ridicule and reject Travis.
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