ATP Assistive Technology Professional 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which federal law mandates that schools provide assistive technology devices and services to students with disabilities when required for a free appropriate public education?
- ADA
- IDEA (Correct answer)
- Section 504
- Rehabilitation Act Section 508
Correct answer: IDEA
IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) requires IEP teams to consider AT devices and services for every student with a disability.
Question 2: A student with severe dyslexia struggles to read grade-level textbooks. Which AT solution most directly addresses decoding barriers?
- Graphic organizer software
- Text-to-speech with synchronized highlighting (Correct answer)
- Word prediction software
- Mind-mapping tools
Correct answer: Text-to-speech with synchronized highlighting
Text-to-speech with synchronized highlighting converts printed text to audio while visually tracking words, directly bypassing decoding difficulties.
Question 3: During an AT trial period, the client reports the device 'works fine' but performance data shows no improvement. What should the ATP do first?
- End the trial and recommend the device
- Investigate the discrepancy through direct observation (Correct answer)
- Order a different device
- Extend the trial indefinitely
Correct answer: Investigate the discrepancy through direct observation
Discrepancies between self-report and objective data require direct observation to understand whether training, fit, or motivation issues exist.
Question 4: Which mounting system consideration is most critical when positioning an AAC device for a user with fluctuating muscle tone?
- Device weight only
- Fixed rigid mounting
- Adjustability and stability across multiple positions (Correct answer)
- Aesthetic design of the mount
Correct answer: Adjustability and stability across multiple positions
Fluctuating tone means the user's posture and access angles change, requiring a mount that can be adjusted while remaining stable.
Question 5: What is the primary purpose of a feature-match process in AT selection?
- To select the least expensive device available
- To align device capabilities with the user's specific needs and tasks (Correct answer)
- To identify the most technologically advanced option
- To satisfy insurance documentation requirements
Correct answer: To align device capabilities with the user's specific needs and tasks
Feature matching systematically compares AT device features against identified user needs, tasks, and environments to guide selection.
Question 6: Under Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, federal agencies must ensure electronic and information technology is accessible to employees with disabilities for which primary reason?
- To reduce agency IT budgets
- To ensure equal access to information and employment opportunities (Correct answer)
- To comply with international ISO standards
- To enable remote work policies
Correct answer: To ensure equal access to information and employment opportunities
Section 508 mandates federal EIT accessibility so employees and members of the public with disabilities have equal access to information and services.
Question 7: A power wheelchair user reports difficulty navigating narrow hospital corridors. Which assessment area should the ATP prioritize?
- Seating and positioning
- Drive control type
- Wheelchair dimensions and turning radius (Correct answer)
- Battery capacity
Correct answer: Wheelchair dimensions and turning radius
Narrow corridor navigation is directly affected by chair width and turning radius, which determine maneuverability in tight spaces.
ATP Assistive Technology Professional 2
Which federal law mandates that schools provide assistive technology devices and services to students with disabilities when required for a free appropriate public education?