Exceptional Learners: An Introduction to Special Education
CHAPTER 1 Exceptionality and Special Education
1.1 Multiple Choice
1) In comparison to typical students, students with exceptionalities
A) have both similarities and differences.
B) are similar in almost every way.
C) are different in almost every way.
D) have the same instructional needs, but differ in ability level.
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Type: MC Page Ref: 3
Topic: Getting Oriented
Skill: Comprehension
2) In order to best serve the needs of students with exceptionalities, we should focus on
A) their greatest areas of need.
B) their diagnosis.
C) their abilities.
D) their label.
Answer: C
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Topic: The Importance of Abilities
Skill: Comprehension
,3) Which one of the following descriptions distinguishes best between an exceptionality
and a handicap?
A) Exceptionalities are functional impairments, while handicaps are disadvantages
imposed on an individual.
B) Exceptionalities are more severe than handicaps.
C) Handicaps are caused by disabilities.
D) There is no real difference between the two; the terms are interchangeable.
Answer: A
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Topic: Exceptionality versus Handicap
Skill: Comprehension
,4) Blaire uses a wheel chair for mobility. She is a member of her high school's varsity
cheer leading squad. For purposes of cheer leading, Blaire would be considered to have
A) an exceptionality.
B) a handicap.
C) an exceptionality and a handicap.
D) neither an exceptionality nor a handicap.
Answer: A
Diff: 3 Type: MC Page Ref: 4-5
Topic: Exceptionality versus Handicap
Skill: Application
5) A six-month-old child who cannot walk or talk would best be described as having a(n)
A) disability.
B) age appropriate exceptionality.
C) age-appropriate inability.
D) instructional inability.
Answer: C
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Topic: Disability versus Inability
Skill: Application
6) In Canada, there has been a shift away from terms such as "disabled" or "handicapped"
and towards the term "exceptional" because
A) these terms are derogatory.
B) these are American terms.
C) students can't both have an exceptionality and be and gifted.
D) there is an increasing focus on student strengths.
, Answer: D
Diff: 1 Type: MC Page Ref: 6
Topic: Educational Definition
Skill: Comprehension
7) All of the following are important to include in an educational definition of
'exceptional learners' EXCEPT
A) students must have a recognized exceptionality.
B) diversity of characteristics.
C) need for special education.
D) exceptionalities may vary in their effect on educational progress.
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Type: MC Page Ref: 6
Topic: Educational Definition
Skill: Comprehension
CHAPTER 1 Exceptionality and Special Education
1.1 Multiple Choice
1) In comparison to typical students, students with exceptionalities
A) have both similarities and differences.
B) are similar in almost every way.
C) are different in almost every way.
D) have the same instructional needs, but differ in ability level.
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Type: MC Page Ref: 3
Topic: Getting Oriented
Skill: Comprehension
2) In order to best serve the needs of students with exceptionalities, we should focus on
A) their greatest areas of need.
B) their diagnosis.
C) their abilities.
D) their label.
Answer: C
Diff: 2 Type: MC Page Ref: 4
Topic: The Importance of Abilities
Skill: Comprehension
,3) Which one of the following descriptions distinguishes best between an exceptionality
and a handicap?
A) Exceptionalities are functional impairments, while handicaps are disadvantages
imposed on an individual.
B) Exceptionalities are more severe than handicaps.
C) Handicaps are caused by disabilities.
D) There is no real difference between the two; the terms are interchangeable.
Answer: A
Diff: 2 Type: MC Page Ref: 4-5
Topic: Exceptionality versus Handicap
Skill: Comprehension
,4) Blaire uses a wheel chair for mobility. She is a member of her high school's varsity
cheer leading squad. For purposes of cheer leading, Blaire would be considered to have
A) an exceptionality.
B) a handicap.
C) an exceptionality and a handicap.
D) neither an exceptionality nor a handicap.
Answer: A
Diff: 3 Type: MC Page Ref: 4-5
Topic: Exceptionality versus Handicap
Skill: Application
5) A six-month-old child who cannot walk or talk would best be described as having a(n)
A) disability.
B) age appropriate exceptionality.
C) age-appropriate inability.
D) instructional inability.
Answer: C
Diff: 1 Type: MC Page Ref: 5
Topic: Disability versus Inability
Skill: Application
6) In Canada, there has been a shift away from terms such as "disabled" or "handicapped"
and towards the term "exceptional" because
A) these terms are derogatory.
B) these are American terms.
C) students can't both have an exceptionality and be and gifted.
D) there is an increasing focus on student strengths.
, Answer: D
Diff: 1 Type: MC Page Ref: 6
Topic: Educational Definition
Skill: Comprehension
7) All of the following are important to include in an educational definition of
'exceptional learners' EXCEPT
A) students must have a recognized exceptionality.
B) diversity of characteristics.
C) need for special education.
D) exceptionalities may vary in their effect on educational progress.
Answer: A
Diff: 1 Type: MC Page Ref: 6
Topic: Educational Definition
Skill: Comprehension
