Question 1

The type of assistive device needed depends on:

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A)   where the equipment will be used
B)   the tasks and activities required in each environment
C)   the extent to which tasks would be enhanced by the use of the device
D)   All of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

Which of the following statements is accurate regarding assistive devices?

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A)   Assistive devices vary in complexity.
B)   Most devices are relatively easy to use.
C)   Most devices require considerable training and practice before they can be used effectively.
D)   Anxiety or insecurity about the ability to use a device seldom leads to abandonment of the device.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Assistive technology and its associated services, if they are to be applied effectively:

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A)   must be viewed within the context of society
B)   must imply that having technology available means that the resulting assistive device will be useful or that it will be used
C)   must involve individuals actively choosing their assistive devices and accessing the devices' effectiveness
D)   All of the aboveE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Describe how assistive devices may be used in the workplace.

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Question 5

Before an assistive device is obtained, it is important to consider that:

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A)   if one type of device is inadequate to meet an individual's needs, it should be assumed that there are no viable alternatives.
B)   it should be assumed that all individuals with the same disability require the same type of device.
C)   since it is likely that individuals with severe disability may require high-technology devices, it should be assumed that individuals want that type of device or that other devices could not be equally useful.
D)   individuals differ in their needs, values, perspectives, motivations, and expectations, all of which can affect the use of assistive devices.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 6

Discuss what is meant by the term "assistive technology device."

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Any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities.

Question 7

Items such as microwave ovens, electric can openers, and other electronic devices

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A)   are considered convenience items and therefore do not fit in under the definition of adaptive device
B)   can be considered adaptive devices only if they are directly related to tasks the individual with disability is expected to perform at work
C)   do not fit into the eligibility criteria for purchase as an adaptive device because they are low-technology devices and therefore the low cost implies that they should be purchased directly by the individual or the family
D)   can significantly increase functional capacity and independence of people with disabilityE) A) and B)
F) A) and C) D

Question 8

List individual factors which should be considered before an assistive device is obtained.

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Question 9

Which of the following are common uses of assistive technology?

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A)   Transportation
B)   Home management and safety
C)   Workplace modification
D)   Mobility, postural control, and transfers
E)   All of the aboveF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 10

High-tech devices are

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A)   made from readily available materials and are simple, inexpensive, and easy to use
B)   technologically complex, require precise operations and involve sophisticated material
C)   devices that are continually being improved and very expensive
D)   devices that enable people to achieve personal goals and to move toward future achievementsE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

All of the following statements regarding the success of assistive technology devices are true except:

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A)   the success of adaptive devices is often determined by the potential usefulness of the device for day-to-day activities.
B)   the success of adaptive devices is often determined by the degree to which adaptive devices match individuals' values and perspectives.
C)   all assistive devices should be matched to individuals' capabilities and temperament.
D)   a thorough assessment of individuals' preferences and needs must be conducted before an assistive device is obtained.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 12

Assistive devices for individuals with a progressive disability

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A)   will not be useful and therefore should not be considered
B)   may need to be changed over time in order to accommodate additional limitations associated with the progression of the disability
C)   must be high-technology devices if they are to be useful
D)   should be required, regardless of the individual's preference, since the individual may not be aware of changes which will occur in the futureE) A) and D)
F) B) and D) B

Question 13

Find at least three internet sites that discuss high-tech and/or low-tech assistive devices. Discuss how these devices enable greater independence for the disabled. How as the Internet made development, marketing, and acquiring assistive devices easier and more convenient?

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Question 14

Examples of high-technology aids

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Question 15

Before choosing an assistive device, what are some qualities that need to be considered?

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Question 16

Discuss factors which can hinder the use of an assistive device.

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Question 17

What are examples of low-technology aids?

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Question 18

Discuss the use of assistive devices for recreation.

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Question 19

The new assistive technology that is being developed is based on the concept of universal design. What are the seven underlying principles of universal design?

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Question 20

An important consideration regarding assistive devices is that:

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A)   the best device is usually the most expensive
B)   the individuals' ability to learn to use a device is of greater importance than their ability to maintain it
C)   the physical abilities needed to use an assistive device
D)   ease of use of a device is of greater importance than the aesthetics of the deviceE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Exam 33: Assistive Technology

The type of assistive device needed depends on:

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Which of the following statements is accurate regarding assistive devices?

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Assistive technology and its associated services, if they are to be applied effectively:

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Describe how assistive devices may be used in the workplace.

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Before an assistive device is obtained, it is important to consider that:

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Discuss what is meant by the term "assistive technology device."

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Items such as microwave ovens, electric can openers, and other electronic devices

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List individual factors which should be considered before an assistive device is obtained.

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Which of the following are common uses of assistive technology?

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High-tech devices are

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All of the following statements regarding the success of assistive technology devices are true except:

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Assistive devices for individuals with a progressive disability

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Find at least three internet sites that discuss high-tech and/or low-tech assistive devices. Discuss how these devices enable greater independence for the disabled. How as the Internet made development, marketing, and acquiring assistive devices easier and more convenient?

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Examples of high-technology aids

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Before choosing an assistive device, what are some qualities that need to be considered?

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Discuss factors which can hinder the use of an assistive device.

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What are examples of low-technology aids?

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Discuss the use of assistive devices for recreation.

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The new assistive technology that is being developed is based on the concept of universal design. What are the seven underlying principles of universal design?

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An important consideration regarding assistive devices is that:

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