Question 1

A mutation in the connexin-26 gene is the most common cause of congenital deafness.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Simon has a hearing loss that occurred when he was seven years old.His loss is best described as

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A)  conductive.
B)  sensorineural.
C)  congenital.
D)  postlingual.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Compare and contrast American Sign Language and signing English systems: As communication systems,what features do they share? What are the relative advantages and disadvantages of each for students with deafness?

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Both can be used to convey abstract idea...

Question 4

The total communication approach uses

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A)  Braille and manual communication.
B)  sign language and a typewriter.
C)  a telephone and a computer.
D)  oral and manual communication.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

Currently,approximately what percentage of students with hearing impairments attends classes in their local schools?

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A)  86%
B)  8%
C)  10%
D)  18%E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

Ideally,screening tests for babies should follow a

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A)  2-4-6-year rule.
B)  1-3-6-month rule.
C)  2-4-6-week rule.
D)  2-4-6-month rule.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Each of the following is TRUE about cochlear implants in children EXCEPT

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A)  They result in better literacy skills,such as reading,writing,and spelling.
B)  The chances of their resulting in better reading comprehension is increased with explicit instruction.
C)  They result in better language development.
D)  Their results are highly variable from individual to individual.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Describe the challenge faced by students with hearing impairment with respect to postsecondary education and employment.

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Unemployment and underemployment are per...

Question 9

Most speech sounds have frequencies pitch) that

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A)  have a very narrow range: 50-500 Hz.
B)  have a range that is affected by altitude and humidity:100-900 Hz.
C)  have a range higher than long-haired dogs: 250-1,000 Hz.
D)  have a wide range: 500-2,000 Hz.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

When performance tests,rather than verbal tests,are used,

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A)  the IQ scores of both those who are hearing and those who are deaf are lower.
B)  the IQ scores of those who are deaf are lower than those who are hearing.
C)  the IQ scores of those who are deaf are higher than those who are hearing.
D)  there is no difference in IQ scores between those who are deaf and those who are hearing.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 11

Students with hearing loss are served in special schools or residential settings more than any other disability category.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

From an educational point of view,how is "deafness" best defined?

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A)  a condition present since birth
B)  an inability to understand speech even with a hearing aid
C)  a hearing loss of more than 90 dB in at least one ear
D)  a condition of old ageE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 13

The middle ear consists of each of the following EXCEPT

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A)  incus.
B)  malleus.
C)  auricle.
D)  stapes.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Each of the following is TRUE about children who are deaf EXCEPT

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A)  They reach the same language development milestones in sign as children without hearing loss do in spoken language,but at a slower rate.
B)  They reach the same language development milestones in sign at the same time as children without hearing loss do in spoken language.
C)  They are at a distinct disadvantage regarding acquisition of spoken language.
D)  They are at a distinct disadvantage regarding acquisition of English language comprehension.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

BASL stands for the British Audiologists' Sign Language organization.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Virtually all new television programs are captioned for use by people with hearing impairment.Federal law requires that TVs over 13 inches must

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A)  contain a chip that produces captions.
B)  come with a decoder.
C)  come with a VCR.
D)  come with a teletypewriter.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Swimmers' ear

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A)  is a myth,the external canal is impervious to infections.
B)  is medically known as external otitis,an infection of the skin of the external auditory canal.
C)  is caused by allergies to algae in the water.
D)  is caused by a perforation of the eardrum.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 18

The two factors that seem to have a positive effect on social adjustment are

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A)  more inclusion with hearing peers and having parents who hear.
B)  more inclusion with hearing peers and having parents who are deaf.
C)  less inclusion with hearing peers and having parents who hear.
D)  less inclusion with hearing peers and having parents who are deaf.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 19

What percentage of deaf children have hearing parents?

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A)  10%
B)  5%
C)  50%
D)  90%E) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 20

Why is language development so controversial for parents and professionals in early intervention?

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They must make a decision rega...

Exam 11: Learners Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Simon has a hearing loss that occurred when he was seven years old.His loss is best described as

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Virtually all new television programs are captioned for use by people with hearing impairment.Federal law requires that TVs over 13 inches must

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Compare and contrast American Sign Language and signing English systems: As communication systems,what features do they share? What are the relative advantages and disadvantages of each for students with deafness?

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When performance tests,rather than verbal tests,are used,

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Swimmers' ear

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The two factors that seem to have a positive effect on social adjustment are

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From an educational point of view,how is "deafness" best defined?

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A mutation in the connexin-26 gene is the most common cause of congenital deafness.

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BASL stands for the British Audiologists' Sign Language organization.

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Most speech sounds have frequencies pitch) that

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Each of the following is TRUE about cochlear implants in children EXCEPT

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The middle ear consists of each of the following EXCEPT

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Each of the following is TRUE about children who are deaf EXCEPT

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Ideally,screening tests for babies should follow a

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Describe the challenge faced by students with hearing impairment with respect to postsecondary education and employment.

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What percentage of deaf children have hearing parents?

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Currently,approximately what percentage of students with hearing impairments attends classes in their local schools?

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Why is language development so controversial for parents and professionals in early intervention?

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Students with hearing loss are served in special schools or residential settings more than any other disability category.

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