IL152ILTS Early Childhood Special Education
Practice Exam
**Question 1.** Which federal law specifically governs early intervention services
for infants and toddlers from birth to age three?
A) Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B
B) Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C
C) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
D) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Answer: B
Explanation: IDEA Part C provides the statutory framework for early intervention
services for children birth‑3, outlining eligibility, service delivery, and the IFSP
process.
**Question 2.** An Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) must include which
of the following components?
A) Annual standardized test scores
B) A statement of the child’s present level of development
C) A discipline policy for the classroom
D) A list of all school district policies
Answer: B
Explanation: The IFSP requires a description of the child’s present levels of
development and functioning to guide goal setting and service planning.
, IL152ILTS Early Childhood Special Education
Practice Exam
**Question 3.** Which service delivery model places children with disabilities in a
regular early childhood classroom while providing supports within that setting?
A) Reverse inclusion
B) Itinerant services
C) Inclusive services
D) Home‑based intervention
Answer: C
Explanation: Inclusive services integrate children with disabilities into
general‑education classrooms, delivering supports on site to promote
participation.
**Question 4.** The Division for Early Childhood (DEC) primarily provides
guidance on which of the following?
A) Financial budgeting for schools
B) Professional ethics for early childhood special educators
C. Transportation regulations
D. Construction standards for school facilities
Answer: B
Explanation: DEC establishes ethical standards and professional practice guidelines
for early childhood special education professionals.
, IL152ILTS Early Childhood Special Education
Practice Exam
**Question 5.** A 24‑month‑old child demonstrates the ability to use a spoon to
feed self but frequently drops the spoon. This observation primarily reflects
development in which domain?
A) Cognitive
B) Gross motor
C) Fine motor
D) Social‑emotional
Answer: C
Explanation: Using a spoon involves hand‑eye coordination and fine motor
control; dropping the spoon indicates ongoing development of those skills.
**Question 6.** Which of the following is a typical milestone for language
development by age 4?
A) Producing three‑word sentences consistently
B) Recognizing all uppercase letters
C) Writing their first name legibly
D) Engaging in abstract philosophical conversation
Answer: A
Explanation: By age 4, children commonly combine three or more words to form
sentences, reflecting growing expressive language abilities.
, IL152ILTS Early Childhood Special Education
Practice Exam
**Question 7.** A child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is most likely to
exhibit which characteristic?
A) Advanced gross motor skills with no social deficits
B) Preference for solitary play and difficulty with joint attention
C) Typical language development but severe hearing loss
D) High academic achievement with no need for accommodations
Answer: B
Explanation: Core features of ASD include impaired social interaction, limited joint
attention, and a tendency toward solitary or restricted play.
**Question 8.** Which risk factor is most strongly associated with developmental
delays in early childhood?
A) Birth at 40 weeks gestation
B) Exclusive breastfeeding for six months
C) Maternal smoking during pregnancy
D. Regular physical activity in infancy
Answer: C
Explanation: Prenatal exposure to tobacco smoke is linked to increased risk of
neurodevelopmental delays and other adverse outcomes.
**Question 9.** The primary purpose of a screening assessment in early
childhood special education is to:
Practice Exam
**Question 1.** Which federal law specifically governs early intervention services
for infants and toddlers from birth to age three?
A) Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part B
B) Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C
C) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
D) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Answer: B
Explanation: IDEA Part C provides the statutory framework for early intervention
services for children birth‑3, outlining eligibility, service delivery, and the IFSP
process.
**Question 2.** An Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) must include which
of the following components?
A) Annual standardized test scores
B) A statement of the child’s present level of development
C) A discipline policy for the classroom
D) A list of all school district policies
Answer: B
Explanation: The IFSP requires a description of the child’s present levels of
development and functioning to guide goal setting and service planning.
, IL152ILTS Early Childhood Special Education
Practice Exam
**Question 3.** Which service delivery model places children with disabilities in a
regular early childhood classroom while providing supports within that setting?
A) Reverse inclusion
B) Itinerant services
C) Inclusive services
D) Home‑based intervention
Answer: C
Explanation: Inclusive services integrate children with disabilities into
general‑education classrooms, delivering supports on site to promote
participation.
**Question 4.** The Division for Early Childhood (DEC) primarily provides
guidance on which of the following?
A) Financial budgeting for schools
B) Professional ethics for early childhood special educators
C. Transportation regulations
D. Construction standards for school facilities
Answer: B
Explanation: DEC establishes ethical standards and professional practice guidelines
for early childhood special education professionals.
, IL152ILTS Early Childhood Special Education
Practice Exam
**Question 5.** A 24‑month‑old child demonstrates the ability to use a spoon to
feed self but frequently drops the spoon. This observation primarily reflects
development in which domain?
A) Cognitive
B) Gross motor
C) Fine motor
D) Social‑emotional
Answer: C
Explanation: Using a spoon involves hand‑eye coordination and fine motor
control; dropping the spoon indicates ongoing development of those skills.
**Question 6.** Which of the following is a typical milestone for language
development by age 4?
A) Producing three‑word sentences consistently
B) Recognizing all uppercase letters
C) Writing their first name legibly
D) Engaging in abstract philosophical conversation
Answer: A
Explanation: By age 4, children commonly combine three or more words to form
sentences, reflecting growing expressive language abilities.
, IL152ILTS Early Childhood Special Education
Practice Exam
**Question 7.** A child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is most likely to
exhibit which characteristic?
A) Advanced gross motor skills with no social deficits
B) Preference for solitary play and difficulty with joint attention
C) Typical language development but severe hearing loss
D) High academic achievement with no need for accommodations
Answer: B
Explanation: Core features of ASD include impaired social interaction, limited joint
attention, and a tendency toward solitary or restricted play.
**Question 8.** Which risk factor is most strongly associated with developmental
delays in early childhood?
A) Birth at 40 weeks gestation
B) Exclusive breastfeeding for six months
C) Maternal smoking during pregnancy
D. Regular physical activity in infancy
Answer: C
Explanation: Prenatal exposure to tobacco smoke is linked to increased risk of
neurodevelopmental delays and other adverse outcomes.
**Question 9.** The primary purpose of a screening assessment in early
childhood special education is to:
