IL150ILTS Teacher of Students Who Are Blind or
Visually Impaired Practice Exam
**Question 1.** Which part of the eye is primarily responsible for focusing light
onto the retina?
A) Cornea
B) Iris
C) Lens
D) Vitreous humor
Answer: C
Explanation: The lens changes shape (accommodation) to focus light precisely on
the retina, enabling clear vision.
**Question 2.** Retinitis pigmentosa most commonly presents with which early
symptom?
A) Night blindness
B) Color vision loss
C) Photophobia
D) Double vision
Answer: A
Explanation: Degeneration of rod photoreceptors leads to difficulty seeing in
low‑light conditions, known as night blindness.
**Question 3.** Which of the following is a non‑progressive cause of visual
impairment?
, IL150ILTS Teacher of Students Who Are Blind or
Visually Impaired Practice Exam
A) Glaucoma
B) Diabetic retinopathy
C) Congenital cataract (operated)
D) Age‑related macular degeneration
Answer: C
Explanation: Once surgically removed, a congenital cataract no longer progresses;
the impairment is static.
**Question 4.** In the functional vision assessment (FVA), the teacher is primarily
evaluating:
A) Academic achievement scores
B) How the student uses residual vision in everyday tasks
C) The student’s auditory discrimination abilities
D) The student’s fine motor speed
Answer: B
Explanation: FVA determines how a student applies remaining vision for functional
tasks such as locating objects and navigating spaces.
**Question 5.** The Unified English Braille (UEB) code differs from previous
English Braille codes by:
A) Using a separate code for mathematics
B) Eliminating contractions
, IL150ILTS Teacher of Students Who Are Blind or
Visually Impaired Practice Exam
C) Standardizing punctuation across English‑speaking countries
D) Requiring larger cells for capital letters
Answer: C
Explanation: UEB was adopted to create a unified punctuation and formatting
system among English‑speaking nations.
**Question 6.** Which assistive technology device converts printed text into
spoken words for a student with low vision?
A) Refreshable braille display
B) Screen magnifier
C) Text‑to‑speech software
D) Optical character recognizer (OCR) scanner only
Answer: C
Explanation: Text‑to‑speech software reads digital or scanned text aloud, aiding
low‑vision learners.
**Question 7.** The primary purpose of a Learning Media Assessment (LMA) is
to:
A) Determine the student’s IQ level
B) Identify the most appropriate primary learning media (e.g., braille, audio)
C) Assess the student’s gross motor skills
D) Evaluate the student’s social interaction skills
, IL150ILTS Teacher of Students Who Are Blind or
Visually Impaired Practice Exam
Answer: B
Explanation: LMA evaluates which format best supports the student’s access to
curriculum content.
**Question 8.** Which sensory modality typically becomes more refined in a
student with visual impairment?
A) Olfactory sense
B) Auditory sense
C) Gustatory sense
D) Vestibular sense
Answer: B
Explanation: Auditory processing often compensates for reduced visual input,
leading to heightened listening skills.
**Question 9.** A student with cortical visual impairment (CVI) most likely
exhibits which characteristic?
A) Normal ocular structures but inconsistent visual responses
B) Progressive loss of peripheral vision only
C) Severe photophobia with intact acuity
D) Complete blindness at birth
Answer: A
Visually Impaired Practice Exam
**Question 1.** Which part of the eye is primarily responsible for focusing light
onto the retina?
A) Cornea
B) Iris
C) Lens
D) Vitreous humor
Answer: C
Explanation: The lens changes shape (accommodation) to focus light precisely on
the retina, enabling clear vision.
**Question 2.** Retinitis pigmentosa most commonly presents with which early
symptom?
A) Night blindness
B) Color vision loss
C) Photophobia
D) Double vision
Answer: A
Explanation: Degeneration of rod photoreceptors leads to difficulty seeing in
low‑light conditions, known as night blindness.
**Question 3.** Which of the following is a non‑progressive cause of visual
impairment?
, IL150ILTS Teacher of Students Who Are Blind or
Visually Impaired Practice Exam
A) Glaucoma
B) Diabetic retinopathy
C) Congenital cataract (operated)
D) Age‑related macular degeneration
Answer: C
Explanation: Once surgically removed, a congenital cataract no longer progresses;
the impairment is static.
**Question 4.** In the functional vision assessment (FVA), the teacher is primarily
evaluating:
A) Academic achievement scores
B) How the student uses residual vision in everyday tasks
C) The student’s auditory discrimination abilities
D) The student’s fine motor speed
Answer: B
Explanation: FVA determines how a student applies remaining vision for functional
tasks such as locating objects and navigating spaces.
**Question 5.** The Unified English Braille (UEB) code differs from previous
English Braille codes by:
A) Using a separate code for mathematics
B) Eliminating contractions
, IL150ILTS Teacher of Students Who Are Blind or
Visually Impaired Practice Exam
C) Standardizing punctuation across English‑speaking countries
D) Requiring larger cells for capital letters
Answer: C
Explanation: UEB was adopted to create a unified punctuation and formatting
system among English‑speaking nations.
**Question 6.** Which assistive technology device converts printed text into
spoken words for a student with low vision?
A) Refreshable braille display
B) Screen magnifier
C) Text‑to‑speech software
D) Optical character recognizer (OCR) scanner only
Answer: C
Explanation: Text‑to‑speech software reads digital or scanned text aloud, aiding
low‑vision learners.
**Question 7.** The primary purpose of a Learning Media Assessment (LMA) is
to:
A) Determine the student’s IQ level
B) Identify the most appropriate primary learning media (e.g., braille, audio)
C) Assess the student’s gross motor skills
D) Evaluate the student’s social interaction skills
, IL150ILTS Teacher of Students Who Are Blind or
Visually Impaired Practice Exam
Answer: B
Explanation: LMA evaluates which format best supports the student’s access to
curriculum content.
**Question 8.** Which sensory modality typically becomes more refined in a
student with visual impairment?
A) Olfactory sense
B) Auditory sense
C) Gustatory sense
D) Vestibular sense
Answer: B
Explanation: Auditory processing often compensates for reduced visual input,
leading to heightened listening skills.
**Question 9.** A student with cortical visual impairment (CVI) most likely
exhibits which characteristic?
A) Normal ocular structures but inconsistent visual responses
B) Progressive loss of peripheral vision only
C) Severe photophobia with intact acuity
D) Complete blindness at birth
Answer: A
