CSD Midterm – study guide and practice exam preparation material
The age range that demonstrates the biggest degree of semantic growth would be infancy. -
ANS ✔✔True
Speech is the primary vehicle for human communication. - ANS ✔✔False; language is the
primary vehicle for human communication
All of the following are included as goals for assessment with evaluating individuals for
communication disorders: - ANS ✔✔all are correct
Professionals in all fields of CSD should always strive to use evidence-based practice to guide
assessment and intervention decisions. - ANS ✔✔True
A conductive hearing loss is caused by damage to the outer or middle ear. - ANS ✔✔True
All of the following are components of language: - ANS ✔✔form, content, use
phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics
What part of the following short-term goal is considered the "degree?" : The patient will use the
past-tense +ed grammatical morpheme during a structured language task with 80% accuracy
across x2 consecutive tracking sessions. - ANS ✔✔goal writing
This process is generally brief and helps to identify individuals who need further assessment. -
ANS ✔✔screening
Which of the following statements is untrue? - ANS ✔✔language difference is NOT the same as
a language disorder
, The process by which vocal folds move together is termed: - ANS ✔✔adduction
One of the primary functions of the laryngeal system is to prevent food or liquids from entering
the airway. - ANS ✔✔true
Which structure is commonly referred to as the Adam's apple? - ANS ✔✔thryoid notch
Which of the following does not typically happen as humans age? - ANS ✔✔Respiratory
function becomes less efficient.
oral cavity increases
permanent teeth form by age 18
Within the respiratory system, all muscles are found on both the right and left side of the body
(paired), except the diaphragm. - ANS ✔✔true
Where is the glottis located? - ANS ✔✔between vocal folds
All of the following are structures found within the respiratory system except: - ANS ✔✔pharynx
All of the following are cartilages found within the larynx: - ANS ✔✔thyroid, hyoid, arytenoid,
cricoid
Which of the following structures are found within the articulatory/resonating system? - ANS
✔✔teeth, tongue, soft palate
Severity of deficits as a result of brain injury are dependent on the following (check all that
apply): - ANS ✔✔extent of injury, site/location, age at onset
The age range that demonstrates the biggest degree of semantic growth would be infancy. -
ANS ✔✔True
Speech is the primary vehicle for human communication. - ANS ✔✔False; language is the
primary vehicle for human communication
All of the following are included as goals for assessment with evaluating individuals for
communication disorders: - ANS ✔✔all are correct
Professionals in all fields of CSD should always strive to use evidence-based practice to guide
assessment and intervention decisions. - ANS ✔✔True
A conductive hearing loss is caused by damage to the outer or middle ear. - ANS ✔✔True
All of the following are components of language: - ANS ✔✔form, content, use
phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics
What part of the following short-term goal is considered the "degree?" : The patient will use the
past-tense +ed grammatical morpheme during a structured language task with 80% accuracy
across x2 consecutive tracking sessions. - ANS ✔✔goal writing
This process is generally brief and helps to identify individuals who need further assessment. -
ANS ✔✔screening
Which of the following statements is untrue? - ANS ✔✔language difference is NOT the same as
a language disorder
, The process by which vocal folds move together is termed: - ANS ✔✔adduction
One of the primary functions of the laryngeal system is to prevent food or liquids from entering
the airway. - ANS ✔✔true
Which structure is commonly referred to as the Adam's apple? - ANS ✔✔thryoid notch
Which of the following does not typically happen as humans age? - ANS ✔✔Respiratory
function becomes less efficient.
oral cavity increases
permanent teeth form by age 18
Within the respiratory system, all muscles are found on both the right and left side of the body
(paired), except the diaphragm. - ANS ✔✔true
Where is the glottis located? - ANS ✔✔between vocal folds
All of the following are structures found within the respiratory system except: - ANS ✔✔pharynx
All of the following are cartilages found within the larynx: - ANS ✔✔thyroid, hyoid, arytenoid,
cricoid
Which of the following structures are found within the articulatory/resonating system? - ANS
✔✔teeth, tongue, soft palate
Severity of deficits as a result of brain injury are dependent on the following (check all that
apply): - ANS ✔✔extent of injury, site/location, age at onset
