DSP PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
What is the main reason DSPs are required to take the DSP training? - ANS To help the DSP
improve the quality of life of those with developmental disabilities (Ex. Autism)
What is a value that is reflected i the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act? -
ANS Make sure people are satisfied with their services and supports.
What role is the DSP expected to play as? - ANS Advocate
An example of "people first" language. - ANS Individual with a developmental disability.
People with developmental disabilities are ______ - ANS capable of learning and growing.
If a person has difficulty walking, speaking clearly, jerks their head/body, they probably have
what disability? - ANS Cerebral Palsy
Observation - ANS Noticing something another person is doing
Communication - ANS Asking or talking to someone about what they are doing.
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, Decision Making - ANS Looking at something or someone and doing something about it (Ex.
Calling a doctor).
Ethics - ANS Trying to make someone comfortable, acting in a moral manner.
Protection and Advocacy, State Council on Developmental Disabilities, and the Department of
Developmental Services __________ - ANS Operate with regional centers to make sure
people get the services they need under the Lanternman Act
A function of the Department of Developmental Services is to - ANS Write and revise and title
17 regulations as needed.
A job the regional center does is _____ - ANS pay for services received by people.
The "IPP" process and document is created _______ - ANS by the person and they planning
team.
The IPP planning team includes _____ - ANS The person the planning is being done for.
The DSP helps people make sure they _______ - ANS have the opportunity for privacy and
alone time.
A DSP has a responsibility to make sure each person _______ - ANS Can choose their own
friends.
If you see someone being abused or neglected you must ______ - ANS Report it
The basic principle of "Risk Managements" is what? - ANS Prevention is the #1 Priority
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ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
What is the main reason DSPs are required to take the DSP training? - ANS To help the DSP
improve the quality of life of those with developmental disabilities (Ex. Autism)
What is a value that is reflected i the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act? -
ANS Make sure people are satisfied with their services and supports.
What role is the DSP expected to play as? - ANS Advocate
An example of "people first" language. - ANS Individual with a developmental disability.
People with developmental disabilities are ______ - ANS capable of learning and growing.
If a person has difficulty walking, speaking clearly, jerks their head/body, they probably have
what disability? - ANS Cerebral Palsy
Observation - ANS Noticing something another person is doing
Communication - ANS Asking or talking to someone about what they are doing.
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, Decision Making - ANS Looking at something or someone and doing something about it (Ex.
Calling a doctor).
Ethics - ANS Trying to make someone comfortable, acting in a moral manner.
Protection and Advocacy, State Council on Developmental Disabilities, and the Department of
Developmental Services __________ - ANS Operate with regional centers to make sure
people get the services they need under the Lanternman Act
A function of the Department of Developmental Services is to - ANS Write and revise and title
17 regulations as needed.
A job the regional center does is _____ - ANS pay for services received by people.
The "IPP" process and document is created _______ - ANS by the person and they planning
team.
The IPP planning team includes _____ - ANS The person the planning is being done for.
The DSP helps people make sure they _______ - ANS have the opportunity for privacy and
alone time.
A DSP has a responsibility to make sure each person _______ - ANS Can choose their own
friends.
If you see someone being abused or neglected you must ______ - ANS Report it
The basic principle of "Risk Managements" is what? - ANS Prevention is the #1 Priority
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