DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
(DSP) TRAINING YEAR 1 ACTUAL
EXAM 2025
Ways to support communication during daily routines include: - CORRECT ANSWER
Sitting and speaking with an individual after dinner
If an individual has poor muscle control, how might it affect their speech? - CORRECT
ANSWER They may make sounds that are not clear
Which is an example of verbal communication? - CORRECT ANSWER an individual
response "Hello" to a greeting
When managing conflict, it is important to: - CORRECT ANSWER Separate the person
from the problem
An "I" statement describes a problem: - CORRECT ANSWER Form your own point of
view
When discussing a difficult problem with a co-worker: - CORRECT ANSWER Don't
interrupt the person who is talking
An individual makes loud noises to get attention from the staff. This is an example of
using behavior to: - CORRECT ANSWER Communicate a need or desire to other
people
In order to understand what an individual wants or needs, a DSP must: - CORRECT
ANSWER Observe the individual's behavior
The "communicative intent" of a behavior is: - CORRECT ANSWER What the behavior
or action tells us
To understand what an individual engaged in challenging behaviors is trying to
communicate, the DSP should try to: - CORRECT ANSWER Think about what
happened before and after the behavior and what the individual got form the behavior
In order to support an individual's positive behavior, a DSP's behavior should be: -
CORRECT ANSWER Thoughtful and respectful
, When individuals with challenging behaviors are placed in a group of people without
challenging behaviors, the behavior often improves because the individuals: -
CORRECT ANSWER Learn how to behave from their peers
Challenging behavior usually is: - CORRECT ANSWER an attempt to communicate
In order to encourage positive behavior, the physical setting of an environment should
be: - CORRECT ANSWER Organized for easy access
A social setting that can lead to more positive behaviors includes: - CORRECT
ANSWER Same-age peers and support for positive interaction
Which of the following will usually help reduce a challenging behavior? - CORRECT
ANSWER Looking carefully at the environment in which the behavior occurs to identify
ways to support appropriate behavior
What is one reason for the DSP Training? - CORRECT ANSWER to help the DSP
support individuals to have a better quality of life
One value that guides services in the Lantern Act is: - CORRECT ANSWER
Satisfaction
When a DSP is finding creative and fun ways to help individuals learn meaningful skills,
they are playing the role of: - CORRECT ANSWER Teacher
Which is an example of "People First" Language? - CORRECT ANSWER Individual
with a developmental disability
According to California state law, a developmental disability: - CORRECT ANSWER
Greatly limits three or more major life activities
One characteristic of cerebral palsy is: - CORRECT ANSWER Involuntary movements
Which DSP tool is used when a DSP looks and listens for things that could affect an
individual's planning team: - CORRECT ANSWER Observation
Describe the DSPs role on the individual's planning team: - CORRECT ANSWER The
DSP provides services and supports to assist the individual to achieve their goals
What is the Platinum Rule? - CORRECT ANSWER Treat others as they would like to be
treated
Which Lantern Act value says that services and supports should be based on an
individual's needs and preferences? - CORRECT ANSWER Choice
The organizations known as Disability Rights California, the State Council of
Developmental Disabilities, and the Department of Developmental Services: -
(DSP) TRAINING YEAR 1 ACTUAL
EXAM 2025
Ways to support communication during daily routines include: - CORRECT ANSWER
Sitting and speaking with an individual after dinner
If an individual has poor muscle control, how might it affect their speech? - CORRECT
ANSWER They may make sounds that are not clear
Which is an example of verbal communication? - CORRECT ANSWER an individual
response "Hello" to a greeting
When managing conflict, it is important to: - CORRECT ANSWER Separate the person
from the problem
An "I" statement describes a problem: - CORRECT ANSWER Form your own point of
view
When discussing a difficult problem with a co-worker: - CORRECT ANSWER Don't
interrupt the person who is talking
An individual makes loud noises to get attention from the staff. This is an example of
using behavior to: - CORRECT ANSWER Communicate a need or desire to other
people
In order to understand what an individual wants or needs, a DSP must: - CORRECT
ANSWER Observe the individual's behavior
The "communicative intent" of a behavior is: - CORRECT ANSWER What the behavior
or action tells us
To understand what an individual engaged in challenging behaviors is trying to
communicate, the DSP should try to: - CORRECT ANSWER Think about what
happened before and after the behavior and what the individual got form the behavior
In order to support an individual's positive behavior, a DSP's behavior should be: -
CORRECT ANSWER Thoughtful and respectful
, When individuals with challenging behaviors are placed in a group of people without
challenging behaviors, the behavior often improves because the individuals: -
CORRECT ANSWER Learn how to behave from their peers
Challenging behavior usually is: - CORRECT ANSWER an attempt to communicate
In order to encourage positive behavior, the physical setting of an environment should
be: - CORRECT ANSWER Organized for easy access
A social setting that can lead to more positive behaviors includes: - CORRECT
ANSWER Same-age peers and support for positive interaction
Which of the following will usually help reduce a challenging behavior? - CORRECT
ANSWER Looking carefully at the environment in which the behavior occurs to identify
ways to support appropriate behavior
What is one reason for the DSP Training? - CORRECT ANSWER to help the DSP
support individuals to have a better quality of life
One value that guides services in the Lantern Act is: - CORRECT ANSWER
Satisfaction
When a DSP is finding creative and fun ways to help individuals learn meaningful skills,
they are playing the role of: - CORRECT ANSWER Teacher
Which is an example of "People First" Language? - CORRECT ANSWER Individual
with a developmental disability
According to California state law, a developmental disability: - CORRECT ANSWER
Greatly limits three or more major life activities
One characteristic of cerebral palsy is: - CORRECT ANSWER Involuntary movements
Which DSP tool is used when a DSP looks and listens for things that could affect an
individual's planning team: - CORRECT ANSWER Observation
Describe the DSPs role on the individual's planning team: - CORRECT ANSWER The
DSP provides services and supports to assist the individual to achieve their goals
What is the Platinum Rule? - CORRECT ANSWER Treat others as they would like to be
treated
Which Lantern Act value says that services and supports should be based on an
individual's needs and preferences? - CORRECT ANSWER Choice
The organizations known as Disability Rights California, the State Council of
Developmental Disabilities, and the Department of Developmental Services: -
