RESNA Assistive Technology Professional ATP
CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION
COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE EXAM
What is the system developed by the World Health Organization (WHO)? -
<<<<ANSWERS>>>International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health
(ICF)
Definition of Assistive Technology? - <<<<ANSWERS>>>Any item, piece of equipment
or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified or customized
that is used to increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities of individuals with
disabilities.
Definition of Assistive technology serivce (5 areas) - <<<<ANSWERS>>>1. evaluating
needs and skills for AT
2. acquiring AT
3. selecting, designing, repairing and fabricating AT systems
4. coordinating services with other therapies
5. training both individuals with disabilities and those working with them to use the
technology effectively
What are hard technologies? What are soft technologies? - <<<<ANSWERS>>>Hard:
readily available components that can be purchased and assembled into AT systems
Soft: the human area of decision making, strategies, training, concept formation and
service delivery
1. People 2. written 3. computer
What is the difference between an appliance and a tool? -
<<<<ANSWERS>>>Appliance: device that "provides benefits to the individual
independent of the individual's skill level
Tool: require the development of skill for their use
What is RESNA? - <<<<ANSWERS>>>an interdisciplinary association for the
advancement of rehabilitation and AT.
RESNA code of ethics (8) - <<<<ANSWERS>>>1. Hold paramount the welfare of
persons served professionally
2. Practice only in their area of competence and maintain high standards
3. Maintain confidentiality
4. No conduct that is conflict of interest or adversely reflects on the profession
CERTIFICATION EXAMINATION
COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE EXAM
What is the system developed by the World Health Organization (WHO)? -
<<<<ANSWERS>>>International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health
(ICF)
Definition of Assistive Technology? - <<<<ANSWERS>>>Any item, piece of equipment
or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified or customized
that is used to increase, maintain or improve functional capabilities of individuals with
disabilities.
Definition of Assistive technology serivce (5 areas) - <<<<ANSWERS>>>1. evaluating
needs and skills for AT
2. acquiring AT
3. selecting, designing, repairing and fabricating AT systems
4. coordinating services with other therapies
5. training both individuals with disabilities and those working with them to use the
technology effectively
What are hard technologies? What are soft technologies? - <<<<ANSWERS>>>Hard:
readily available components that can be purchased and assembled into AT systems
Soft: the human area of decision making, strategies, training, concept formation and
service delivery
1. People 2. written 3. computer
What is the difference between an appliance and a tool? -
<<<<ANSWERS>>>Appliance: device that "provides benefits to the individual
independent of the individual's skill level
Tool: require the development of skill for their use
What is RESNA? - <<<<ANSWERS>>>an interdisciplinary association for the
advancement of rehabilitation and AT.
RESNA code of ethics (8) - <<<<ANSWERS>>>1. Hold paramount the welfare of
persons served professionally
2. Practice only in their area of competence and maintain high standards
3. Maintain confidentiality
4. No conduct that is conflict of interest or adversely reflects on the profession
