WGU D096 EXAM COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS [APPROVED NEWEST EDITION 2024]
GRADE A+
The disability category with the highest percentage of children served under IDEA is
___________.
specific learning disability (SLD)
True or False
A student's medical diagnosis determines whether the student qualifies for special
education and related services in a public education setting.
False
True or False
A student's educational disability category determines the types of supports and services
the student is allowed to receive.
False
Specific Learning Disability
Eva is a sixth-grade student who has a difficult time comprehending what she reads in class. She
finds herself reading and rereading the same pages, trying to find meaning in the text.
Additionally, Eva experiences difficulty following directions, often missing important steps. She
finds herself falling behind in class and feeling as though she cannot keep up with her peers.
Autism
Mateo is a kindergarten student with a lot of energy. His favorite activities are sensory-based. He
enjoys playing alone in the sand at recess. Mateo repeatedly grabs a handful of sand and watches
it sift through his fingers. When he is excited, he spins in circles. Mateo has a difficult time
transitioning to new activities and becomes agitated when his routine is changed.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Talia is a tenth-grade student. After hitting their head on the side of a pool during a swim meet,
they began experiencing difficulty in school with focus, follow-through, and organization. They
frequently misplaced their school materials and missed the deadline for several assignments.
Additionally, Talia has experienced difficulty sitting in rooms with overhead lighting, causing
them to wear sunglasses inside.
True or False
Individuals with the same disability category qualify for the same special education and
related services programming.
False
A high school special education student diagnosed with autism received special education
services and related support for social pragmatic (social skills) therapy from a speech-
language pathologist. The student requires some academic support, primarily in written
expression and task management, which happens within the general education
environment in a co-taught English class with an English teacher and an assigned special
education teacher. The student also receives speech-language therapy twice per week. This
, student's time out of the general education environment is minimal. What type of
educational placement would this student receive, given the needs and the supports and
services received?
Modified general education class
A common learning challenge associated with a learning disability that makes it difficult to
complete math tasks, such as addition, subtraction, and division is ______________
dyscalculia
A student in your fourth-grade classroom has a very difficult time writing. The student is
slow to formulate letters and often writes the letters in an unusual way. The student's
ability to answer questions orally is outstanding. In class, a teacher's assistant often acts as
a scribe. Which type of learning disability does this student display characteristics of?
Dysgraphia
Choose whether or not the characteristics provided are common characteristics of a
student with a learning disability.
Difficulty discriminating between or among sounds in words, letters in writing, or numbers,
Difficulty reading text fluently, stumbling on sounding out words, and replacing words in text
with words that have similar meaning, Difficulty with organizing school materials, information,
and directions, as well as challenges prioritizing and keeping track of tasks
Nonverbal learning disorder
Difficulty following a classroom demonstration, causing confusion and difficulty with
understanding conclusions and replication
dyslexia
Difficulty reading text independently, despite comprehending information read to them, which
could impact their ability to access and engage in meaningful classroom discussions and
activities
dysgraphia
Difficulty with written information on exams or essays, despite solid comprehension of a topic
Language processing disorder
Difficulty participating in classroom discussions and activities, but often has many related and
relevant thoughts on the topic at hand
504 Plan
Hannah is a student with a severe peanut allergy. She requires an EpiPen be available at all times
during her school day in the event she has an allergic reaction. In order for Hannah to be safe
navigating her school day, her environment must be nut-free.
504 Plan
A student diagnosed with ADHD by a physician has difficulty focusing on exams in the general
education environment. The student is easily distracted by the noises and people in the class,
resulting in incomplete work being turned in. The work that does get completed demonstrates
that the student has a solid understanding of the curriculum.
IEP (Individualized Education Plan)
A student in a fifth-grade classroom struggles to follow directions in class, complete assignments
on time or in an appropriate manner, and identify important concepts and related details in
reading. A teacher reported the student is performing significantly below peers across content
subjects.
Section 504
Does not require the formal, detailed plans that are part of an IEP
VERIFIED ANSWERS [APPROVED NEWEST EDITION 2024]
GRADE A+
The disability category with the highest percentage of children served under IDEA is
___________.
specific learning disability (SLD)
True or False
A student's medical diagnosis determines whether the student qualifies for special
education and related services in a public education setting.
False
True or False
A student's educational disability category determines the types of supports and services
the student is allowed to receive.
False
Specific Learning Disability
Eva is a sixth-grade student who has a difficult time comprehending what she reads in class. She
finds herself reading and rereading the same pages, trying to find meaning in the text.
Additionally, Eva experiences difficulty following directions, often missing important steps. She
finds herself falling behind in class and feeling as though she cannot keep up with her peers.
Autism
Mateo is a kindergarten student with a lot of energy. His favorite activities are sensory-based. He
enjoys playing alone in the sand at recess. Mateo repeatedly grabs a handful of sand and watches
it sift through his fingers. When he is excited, he spins in circles. Mateo has a difficult time
transitioning to new activities and becomes agitated when his routine is changed.
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Talia is a tenth-grade student. After hitting their head on the side of a pool during a swim meet,
they began experiencing difficulty in school with focus, follow-through, and organization. They
frequently misplaced their school materials and missed the deadline for several assignments.
Additionally, Talia has experienced difficulty sitting in rooms with overhead lighting, causing
them to wear sunglasses inside.
True or False
Individuals with the same disability category qualify for the same special education and
related services programming.
False
A high school special education student diagnosed with autism received special education
services and related support for social pragmatic (social skills) therapy from a speech-
language pathologist. The student requires some academic support, primarily in written
expression and task management, which happens within the general education
environment in a co-taught English class with an English teacher and an assigned special
education teacher. The student also receives speech-language therapy twice per week. This
, student's time out of the general education environment is minimal. What type of
educational placement would this student receive, given the needs and the supports and
services received?
Modified general education class
A common learning challenge associated with a learning disability that makes it difficult to
complete math tasks, such as addition, subtraction, and division is ______________
dyscalculia
A student in your fourth-grade classroom has a very difficult time writing. The student is
slow to formulate letters and often writes the letters in an unusual way. The student's
ability to answer questions orally is outstanding. In class, a teacher's assistant often acts as
a scribe. Which type of learning disability does this student display characteristics of?
Dysgraphia
Choose whether or not the characteristics provided are common characteristics of a
student with a learning disability.
Difficulty discriminating between or among sounds in words, letters in writing, or numbers,
Difficulty reading text fluently, stumbling on sounding out words, and replacing words in text
with words that have similar meaning, Difficulty with organizing school materials, information,
and directions, as well as challenges prioritizing and keeping track of tasks
Nonverbal learning disorder
Difficulty following a classroom demonstration, causing confusion and difficulty with
understanding conclusions and replication
dyslexia
Difficulty reading text independently, despite comprehending information read to them, which
could impact their ability to access and engage in meaningful classroom discussions and
activities
dysgraphia
Difficulty with written information on exams or essays, despite solid comprehension of a topic
Language processing disorder
Difficulty participating in classroom discussions and activities, but often has many related and
relevant thoughts on the topic at hand
504 Plan
Hannah is a student with a severe peanut allergy. She requires an EpiPen be available at all times
during her school day in the event she has an allergic reaction. In order for Hannah to be safe
navigating her school day, her environment must be nut-free.
504 Plan
A student diagnosed with ADHD by a physician has difficulty focusing on exams in the general
education environment. The student is easily distracted by the noises and people in the class,
resulting in incomplete work being turned in. The work that does get completed demonstrates
that the student has a solid understanding of the curriculum.
IEP (Individualized Education Plan)
A student in a fifth-grade classroom struggles to follow directions in class, complete assignments
on time or in an appropriate manner, and identify important concepts and related details in
reading. A teacher reported the student is performing significantly below peers across content
subjects.
Section 504
Does not require the formal, detailed plans that are part of an IEP
