EIPA Written Test Questions with
Complete Solutions 2025-2026
Updated.
Contact Signing - Answer A mixture of English and ASL
Does Learning sign language interfere with developing speech? - Answer No
What two things does an interpreter need to be an effective tutor? - Answer 1. Be familiar
with the subject matter.
2. Understand how to break down information into small steps, building on concepts already
known.
Enculturation - Answer Individual into culture, learn behavior, accepted into group
Are communication and language the same? - Answer No
LRE - Answer Least Restrictive Environment
Linguistics - Answer The systematic study of a language.
SEA - Answer State Education Agency: regulatory role in educating students:
1. Teacher credentials, 2. Minimum standards for curriculum, 3. Annual achievement tests
What 3 things does an interpreter need to know about a student to function properly? - Answer
1. Receptive and Expressive language skill
2.Cognitive potential
3.Educational goals on the IEP
Ally Model - Answer Decisions regarding interpreting are made within the social and political
culture of D/HH adults. The interpreter must be conscious of power imbalances.
What do we know about the language development of deaf students who have been identified
early? - Answer They have a better chance to develop language at appropriate ages.
What is Visual Noise? (5 examples) - Answer 1. Extraneous conversation
, 2. Chatter
3. Interruptions
4. Side comments
5. Environmental noises
Why is conversation easier than lecture for deaf students? (3 reasons) - Answer 1. Turn
taking occurs
2. Slower pace
3. Shared interest in the topic
What are Iconic signs? - Answer Signs that look like what they are referring to. (i.e.: "cat"
referring to whiskers, does NOT make learning sign language easier)
What is Phonology? - Answer Speech sounds or the individual parts of a sign.
How do students learn best? (3 ways) - Answer 1. Making Mistakes
2. Exploration
3. Self-correction
Can a student repeat a concept he doesn't understand? - Answer Yes
Do the pragmatics of language a change with age? - Answer Yes
Tutoring services must be what 3 things? - Answer 1. Identified on the IEP
2. Determined by the IEP team
3. Directed by the classroom teacher
What are the benefits of annual assessments for interpreters? (3) - Answer 1. Verify skill
level
2. Make others view the interpreter as a professional
3. Guide and record progress
List 3 typical hearing aid problems that students encounter. - Answer 1. Dead batteries
2. Clogged ear molds
3. Broken cords on FM systems
Complete Solutions 2025-2026
Updated.
Contact Signing - Answer A mixture of English and ASL
Does Learning sign language interfere with developing speech? - Answer No
What two things does an interpreter need to be an effective tutor? - Answer 1. Be familiar
with the subject matter.
2. Understand how to break down information into small steps, building on concepts already
known.
Enculturation - Answer Individual into culture, learn behavior, accepted into group
Are communication and language the same? - Answer No
LRE - Answer Least Restrictive Environment
Linguistics - Answer The systematic study of a language.
SEA - Answer State Education Agency: regulatory role in educating students:
1. Teacher credentials, 2. Minimum standards for curriculum, 3. Annual achievement tests
What 3 things does an interpreter need to know about a student to function properly? - Answer
1. Receptive and Expressive language skill
2.Cognitive potential
3.Educational goals on the IEP
Ally Model - Answer Decisions regarding interpreting are made within the social and political
culture of D/HH adults. The interpreter must be conscious of power imbalances.
What do we know about the language development of deaf students who have been identified
early? - Answer They have a better chance to develop language at appropriate ages.
What is Visual Noise? (5 examples) - Answer 1. Extraneous conversation
, 2. Chatter
3. Interruptions
4. Side comments
5. Environmental noises
Why is conversation easier than lecture for deaf students? (3 reasons) - Answer 1. Turn
taking occurs
2. Slower pace
3. Shared interest in the topic
What are Iconic signs? - Answer Signs that look like what they are referring to. (i.e.: "cat"
referring to whiskers, does NOT make learning sign language easier)
What is Phonology? - Answer Speech sounds or the individual parts of a sign.
How do students learn best? (3 ways) - Answer 1. Making Mistakes
2. Exploration
3. Self-correction
Can a student repeat a concept he doesn't understand? - Answer Yes
Do the pragmatics of language a change with age? - Answer Yes
Tutoring services must be what 3 things? - Answer 1. Identified on the IEP
2. Determined by the IEP team
3. Directed by the classroom teacher
What are the benefits of annual assessments for interpreters? (3) - Answer 1. Verify skill
level
2. Make others view the interpreter as a professional
3. Guide and record progress
List 3 typical hearing aid problems that students encounter. - Answer 1. Dead batteries
2. Clogged ear molds
3. Broken cords on FM systems
