DSP 1 EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2026 VERIFIED.
A. To help the DSP support individuals to have a better quality of life - ANS What is one
reason for DSP training?
A. To help the DSP support individuals to have a better quality of life
B. To give the DSP more control over the lives of individuals
C. To make DSPs medical experts
D. To reduce the amount of work DSPs have to do
D. Satisfaction - ANS One value that guides services in the Lanterman Act is:
A. Isolation
B. Obedience
C. Dependence
D. Satisfaction
C. Teacher - ANS When a DSP is finding creative and fun ways to help individuals learn about
meaningful skills, they are playing the role of:
A. Ambassador
B. Boss
C. Teacher
D. Parent
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,C. Individual with a developmental disability - ANS Which is an example of "People First"
Language?
A. Victim of autism
B. Handicapped person
C. Individual with a developmental disability
D. Mentally retarded person
C. Greatly limits three or more major activities - ANS According to the California state law, a
developmental disability:
A. Always begins before someone is born
B. Goes away with medication and therapy
C. Greatly limits three or more major activities
D. Only includes physical challenges
B. Involuntary movements - ANS One characteristic of cerebral palsy is:
A. Mental illness
B. Involuntary movements
C. High blood pressure
D. Weak bones
D. Observation - ANS Which DSP tool is used when a DSP looks and listens for things that
could affect an individual's health and well-being?
A. Documentation
B. Ethics
C. Decision Making
D. Observation
B. The DSP provides services and supports to assist the individual to achieve their goals -
ANS Describe the DSP's role on the individual planning team:
A. The DSP finds and coordinates needed services
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, B. The DSP provides services and supports to assist the individual to achieve their goals
C. The DSP makes decisions for the individual
D. The DSP assesses the individual's needs and makes recommendations for specific services
D. Treat others as they would like to be treated - ANS What is the Platinum Rule?
A. Treat individuals like your friends
B. Treat others as you would like to be treated
C. Treat individuals like your own children
D. Treat others as they would like to be treated
C. Choice - ANS Which Lanterman Act value says that services and supports should be based
on an individual's needs and preferences?
A. Relationships
B. Health and well-being
C. Choice
D. Rights and responsibilities
B. Work with the regional centers to ensure quality services to support individuals with
intellectual/developmental disabilities under the Lanterman Act - ANS The organizations
known as Disability Rights California, the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, and the
Department of Developmental Services:
A. Make up the leadership and staff of each regional center
B. Work with the regional centers to ensure quality services to support individuals with
intellectual/developmental disabilities under the Lanterman Act
C. Send representatives to participate on each individual's person-centered planning team
during the development of the IPP.
D. Fund generic services for individuals with developmental disabilities
C. Regional centers and vendors - ANS The Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
writes and revises Title 17 regulations, which are rules guiding the work of:
A. Hospitals and clinics
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2026 VERIFIED.
A. To help the DSP support individuals to have a better quality of life - ANS What is one
reason for DSP training?
A. To help the DSP support individuals to have a better quality of life
B. To give the DSP more control over the lives of individuals
C. To make DSPs medical experts
D. To reduce the amount of work DSPs have to do
D. Satisfaction - ANS One value that guides services in the Lanterman Act is:
A. Isolation
B. Obedience
C. Dependence
D. Satisfaction
C. Teacher - ANS When a DSP is finding creative and fun ways to help individuals learn about
meaningful skills, they are playing the role of:
A. Ambassador
B. Boss
C. Teacher
D. Parent
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,C. Individual with a developmental disability - ANS Which is an example of "People First"
Language?
A. Victim of autism
B. Handicapped person
C. Individual with a developmental disability
D. Mentally retarded person
C. Greatly limits three or more major activities - ANS According to the California state law, a
developmental disability:
A. Always begins before someone is born
B. Goes away with medication and therapy
C. Greatly limits three or more major activities
D. Only includes physical challenges
B. Involuntary movements - ANS One characteristic of cerebral palsy is:
A. Mental illness
B. Involuntary movements
C. High blood pressure
D. Weak bones
D. Observation - ANS Which DSP tool is used when a DSP looks and listens for things that
could affect an individual's health and well-being?
A. Documentation
B. Ethics
C. Decision Making
D. Observation
B. The DSP provides services and supports to assist the individual to achieve their goals -
ANS Describe the DSP's role on the individual planning team:
A. The DSP finds and coordinates needed services
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, B. The DSP provides services and supports to assist the individual to achieve their goals
C. The DSP makes decisions for the individual
D. The DSP assesses the individual's needs and makes recommendations for specific services
D. Treat others as they would like to be treated - ANS What is the Platinum Rule?
A. Treat individuals like your friends
B. Treat others as you would like to be treated
C. Treat individuals like your own children
D. Treat others as they would like to be treated
C. Choice - ANS Which Lanterman Act value says that services and supports should be based
on an individual's needs and preferences?
A. Relationships
B. Health and well-being
C. Choice
D. Rights and responsibilities
B. Work with the regional centers to ensure quality services to support individuals with
intellectual/developmental disabilities under the Lanterman Act - ANS The organizations
known as Disability Rights California, the State Council on Developmental Disabilities, and the
Department of Developmental Services:
A. Make up the leadership and staff of each regional center
B. Work with the regional centers to ensure quality services to support individuals with
intellectual/developmental disabilities under the Lanterman Act
C. Send representatives to participate on each individual's person-centered planning team
during the development of the IPP.
D. Fund generic services for individuals with developmental disabilities
C. Regional centers and vendors - ANS The Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
writes and revises Title 17 regulations, which are rules guiding the work of:
A. Hospitals and clinics
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