TEXES SPECIAL EDUCATION EC-12 (161) EXAM
SCRIPT 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉ What is true about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? (Skill
10.01) (EASY). Answer: Signed into law same year as IDEA by
President Bush, Protection to all people on basis of race, sex, national
origin, and religion, & It guarantees equal opportunities to person with
disabilities in employment, public accommodations, transportation,
government services, and telecommunications.
◉ If a student is predominately a visual learner, he may learn more
effectively by: (Skill 12.02) (EASY). Answer: Watching a DVD
◉ What is true about IDEA? In order to be eligible, a student must:
(Skill 10.01) (EASY). Answer: Have a disability that fits into one of the
categories listed in the law.
◉ Autism is a disorder characterized by: (Skill 1.01) (EASY). Answer:
Distorted relationships with others, perceptual anomalies, and self-
stimulation.
,◉ Which of these factors relate to eligibility for learning disabilities?
(Skill 2.04) (EASY). Answer: A discrepancy between potential and
performance
◉ Which is an educational characteristic common to students with midl
intellectual learning and behavioral disabilities? (Skill 1.01) (EASY).
Answer: Require modification in classroom instruction
◉ In general, characteristics of learning disabilities include: (Skill 1.01)
(EASY). Answer: A discrepancy between achievement and potential
◉ Which of the following is true about autism? (Skill 1.04) (EASY).
Answer: It is a separate exceptionality category in IDEA
◉ Safeguards against bias and discrimination in the assessment of
children include: (Skill 2.02) (EASY). Answer: The use of evaluative
materials in the child's native language or other mode of communication
◉ The MOST RESTRICTIVE environment in which an individual
might be placed and receive instruction is that of: (Skill 3.06) (EASY).
Answer: Institutional setting
◉ Which legislation has forced public and private facilities to
accommodate those who are physically disabled? (Skill 10.01) (EASY).
Answer: ADA
, ◉ Students who receive special services in a regular classroom with
consultation, generally have academic and/ or social- interpersonal
performance deficits at which level of severity? (Skill 7.04) (EASY).
Answer: Mild
◉ One of the most important goals of the special education teacher is to
foster and create with the student: (Skill 7.02) (EASY). Answer: Self-
Advocacy
◉ The opportunity for a student with a disability to attend a class as
close to the normal as possible describes: (Skill 10.01) (EASY). Answer:
Normalization
◉ John learns best through the auditory channel, so his teacher wants to
reinforce his listening skills. Through which of the following types of
equipment would instruction be most effectively presented? (Skill 5.04)
(EASY). Answer: CD Player
◉ The social skills of students in programs for children with mental
retardation are likely to be appropriate for children of their mental age,
rather than their chronological age. This means that the teacher will need
to do all of the following: (Skill 5.08) (EASY). Answer: Model desired
behavior, Provide clear instructions, & Adjust the physical environment
when necessary.
SCRIPT 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉ What is true about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? (Skill
10.01) (EASY). Answer: Signed into law same year as IDEA by
President Bush, Protection to all people on basis of race, sex, national
origin, and religion, & It guarantees equal opportunities to person with
disabilities in employment, public accommodations, transportation,
government services, and telecommunications.
◉ If a student is predominately a visual learner, he may learn more
effectively by: (Skill 12.02) (EASY). Answer: Watching a DVD
◉ What is true about IDEA? In order to be eligible, a student must:
(Skill 10.01) (EASY). Answer: Have a disability that fits into one of the
categories listed in the law.
◉ Autism is a disorder characterized by: (Skill 1.01) (EASY). Answer:
Distorted relationships with others, perceptual anomalies, and self-
stimulation.
,◉ Which of these factors relate to eligibility for learning disabilities?
(Skill 2.04) (EASY). Answer: A discrepancy between potential and
performance
◉ Which is an educational characteristic common to students with midl
intellectual learning and behavioral disabilities? (Skill 1.01) (EASY).
Answer: Require modification in classroom instruction
◉ In general, characteristics of learning disabilities include: (Skill 1.01)
(EASY). Answer: A discrepancy between achievement and potential
◉ Which of the following is true about autism? (Skill 1.04) (EASY).
Answer: It is a separate exceptionality category in IDEA
◉ Safeguards against bias and discrimination in the assessment of
children include: (Skill 2.02) (EASY). Answer: The use of evaluative
materials in the child's native language or other mode of communication
◉ The MOST RESTRICTIVE environment in which an individual
might be placed and receive instruction is that of: (Skill 3.06) (EASY).
Answer: Institutional setting
◉ Which legislation has forced public and private facilities to
accommodate those who are physically disabled? (Skill 10.01) (EASY).
Answer: ADA
, ◉ Students who receive special services in a regular classroom with
consultation, generally have academic and/ or social- interpersonal
performance deficits at which level of severity? (Skill 7.04) (EASY).
Answer: Mild
◉ One of the most important goals of the special education teacher is to
foster and create with the student: (Skill 7.02) (EASY). Answer: Self-
Advocacy
◉ The opportunity for a student with a disability to attend a class as
close to the normal as possible describes: (Skill 10.01) (EASY). Answer:
Normalization
◉ John learns best through the auditory channel, so his teacher wants to
reinforce his listening skills. Through which of the following types of
equipment would instruction be most effectively presented? (Skill 5.04)
(EASY). Answer: CD Player
◉ The social skills of students in programs for children with mental
retardation are likely to be appropriate for children of their mental age,
rather than their chronological age. This means that the teacher will need
to do all of the following: (Skill 5.08) (EASY). Answer: Model desired
behavior, Provide clear instructions, & Adjust the physical environment
when necessary.
