NEIEP 300 FINAL EXAM COMPREHENSIVE
STUDY GUIDE 2026 PRACTICE QUESTIONS
AND ACCURATE ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ True or False: *Adaptive behavior* includes a measure of personal
independence in conceptual and practical daily living skills, skills
needed to meet societal expectations, and adjust with the demands
of age and environment. Answer: True
◉ True or False: During interactions with parents with a child with a
disability such as an IEP meeting, *use easy to understand language
and answer questions*. Answer: True
◉ True or False: Teachers should use *passive* listening when
working and communicating with parents of students with
disabilities.. Answer: False- Active Listening
◉ True or False: Down syndrome is a chromosomal condition
resulting in *varying intellectual and physical characteristics*.
Answer: True
◉ True or False: *Social validity* is a method used to work toward
understanding how differing cultural values and belief systems may
,influence families perspectives, wishes, and decisions.. Answer:
False- cultural reciprocity
◉ True or False: Educators can capitalize on families funds of
knowledge by *inviting students' families and other community
members into the classroom*. Answer: True
◉ Which of the following were formerly acceptable terms for
individuals with intellectual disabilities?. Answer: Feeble-minded
Retardation
Simpleton
◉ Intellectual disabilities are defined as:. Answer: sub-average
intellectual functioning, manifested in the developmental period,
deficits in adaptive behavior
◉ Adaptive behaviors include:. Answer: Daily living skills
◉ Which of the following is the most widely researched intellectual
disability with a biological source?. Answer: Down Syndrome
◉ Which of the following is the term for breaking a skill into easier
to learn steps?. Answer: Task Analysis
, ◉ The ideal least restrictive environment for students with
intellectual disability is always:. Answer: based on individual needs
◉ The general IQ cutoff score for students with IDs is typically at or
below:. Answer: 70
◉ Most children with severe and profound disabilities, ie.
Chromosomal disorders/syndromes are diagnosed (when??):.
Answer: prenatally (before birth)
◉ Which of the following is when a student can apply skills learned
in different contexts and over time?. Answer: Generalization
◉ Teaching skills in settings where they will be used (ie. shopping at
a grocery store) is:. Answer: Community based instruction
◉ True or False: IDEA 2004 regulations contain a specific formula
for determining a severe discrepancy between learning and
achievement of students diagnosed with learning disabilities.
Answer: False: in 2004 it was determined that a local educational
agency shall not be required to take into consideration whether a
child has a severe discrepancy between achievement and intellectual
ability.
STUDY GUIDE 2026 PRACTICE QUESTIONS
AND ACCURATE ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ True or False: *Adaptive behavior* includes a measure of personal
independence in conceptual and practical daily living skills, skills
needed to meet societal expectations, and adjust with the demands
of age and environment. Answer: True
◉ True or False: During interactions with parents with a child with a
disability such as an IEP meeting, *use easy to understand language
and answer questions*. Answer: True
◉ True or False: Teachers should use *passive* listening when
working and communicating with parents of students with
disabilities.. Answer: False- Active Listening
◉ True or False: Down syndrome is a chromosomal condition
resulting in *varying intellectual and physical characteristics*.
Answer: True
◉ True or False: *Social validity* is a method used to work toward
understanding how differing cultural values and belief systems may
,influence families perspectives, wishes, and decisions.. Answer:
False- cultural reciprocity
◉ True or False: Educators can capitalize on families funds of
knowledge by *inviting students' families and other community
members into the classroom*. Answer: True
◉ Which of the following were formerly acceptable terms for
individuals with intellectual disabilities?. Answer: Feeble-minded
Retardation
Simpleton
◉ Intellectual disabilities are defined as:. Answer: sub-average
intellectual functioning, manifested in the developmental period,
deficits in adaptive behavior
◉ Adaptive behaviors include:. Answer: Daily living skills
◉ Which of the following is the most widely researched intellectual
disability with a biological source?. Answer: Down Syndrome
◉ Which of the following is the term for breaking a skill into easier
to learn steps?. Answer: Task Analysis
, ◉ The ideal least restrictive environment for students with
intellectual disability is always:. Answer: based on individual needs
◉ The general IQ cutoff score for students with IDs is typically at or
below:. Answer: 70
◉ Most children with severe and profound disabilities, ie.
Chromosomal disorders/syndromes are diagnosed (when??):.
Answer: prenatally (before birth)
◉ Which of the following is when a student can apply skills learned
in different contexts and over time?. Answer: Generalization
◉ Teaching skills in settings where they will be used (ie. shopping at
a grocery store) is:. Answer: Community based instruction
◉ True or False: IDEA 2004 regulations contain a specific formula
for determining a severe discrepancy between learning and
achievement of students diagnosed with learning disabilities.
Answer: False: in 2004 it was determined that a local educational
agency shall not be required to take into consideration whether a
child has a severe discrepancy between achievement and intellectual
ability.
