Question 1

The most common visual problems are the result of errors of refraction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

People who are blind

Accepted Answer

A) develop better acuity in their other senses. 
B) are superior to sighted people in musical ability. 
C) have lowered thresholds for sensation in touch and hearing. 
D) learn to make better use of the sensations they obtain. 
A) develop better acuity in their other senses. 
B) are superior to sighted people in musical ability. 
C) have lowered thresholds for sensation in touch and hearing. 
D) learn to make better use of the sensations they obtain.

Question 3

Most students who are blind receive the necessary training in daily living skills to live independently.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Describe the three limitations of a Snellen chart in assessing the visual abilities of individuals.

Accepted Answer

The Snellen chart only measures visual a

Question 5

All of the following are appropriate actions pertaining to guide dogs and their owners EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) patting the dog after asking the owner's permission. 
B) approaching the person on the side opposite from the dog. 
C) asking the person if he or she needs assistance before offering it. 
D) holding the dog's harness when you are asked to lead the person somewhere. 
A) patting the dog after asking the owner's permission. 
B) approaching the person on the side opposite from the dog. 
C) asking the person if he or she needs assistance before offering it. 
D) holding the dog's harness when you are asked to lead the person somewhere.

Question 6

The basic unit of braille is a

Accepted Answer

A) single dot. 
B) word. 
C) cell of dots. 
D) circular array of dots. 
A) single dot. 
B) word. 
C) cell of dots. 
D) circular array of dots.

Question 7

The pupil is

Accepted Answer

A) the contractile opening in the middle of the iris. 
B) the watery substance in the eye. 
C) the transparent gelatinous substance in the eye. 
D) a transparent cover in the front of the lens. 
A) the contractile opening in the middle of the iris. 
B) the watery substance in the eye. 
C) the transparent gelatinous substance in the eye. 
D) a transparent cover in the front of the lens.

Question 8

Explanations for the stereotypic behaviours of individuals who are blind include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) they are an attempt to provide stimulation. 
B) they are an attempt to self regulate one's stimulation. 
C) they stabilize the person's arousal level. 
D) they are a reaction to pain caused by some types of blindness. 
A) they are an attempt to provide stimulation. 
B) they are an attempt to self regulate one's stimulation. 
C) they stabilize the person's arousal level. 
D) they are a reaction to pain caused by some types of blindness.

Question 9

Historically,residential institutions were the preferred means of service delivery because they

Accepted Answer

A) offered a number of specialized services in one place. 
B) provided more opportunities for social development. 
C) maximized the academic achievement of students with visual impairment. 
D) reduced the burden on families of caring for a child with blindness. 
A) offered a number of specialized services in one place. 
B) provided more opportunities for social development. 
C) maximized the academic achievement of students with visual impairment. 
D) reduced the burden on families of caring for a child with blindness.

Question 10

The braille code currently used for most everyday situations is

Accepted Answer

A) literary braille. 
B) technical braille. 
C) unified braille. 
D) traditional braille. 
A) literary braille. 
B) technical braille. 
C) unified braille. 
D) traditional braille.

Question 11

The condition that results when the cornea or lens of the eye is irregular resulting in blurred vision is known as

Accepted Answer

A) myopia. 
B) hyperopia. 
C) astigmatism. 
D) glaucoma. 
A) myopia. 
B) hyperopia. 
C) astigmatism. 
D) glaucoma.

Question 12

With appropriate transition programming,students with visual impairment can expect to

Accepted Answer

A) find menial work. 
B) hold any type of job. 
C) remain in a home setting. 
D) succeed in sheltered workshops. 
A) find menial work. 
B) hold any type of job. 
C) remain in a home setting. 
D) succeed in sheltered workshops.

Question 13

The World Wide Web can present difficulties for some individuals with visual impairments because of

Accepted Answer

A) the small fonts. 
B) the increased use of graphics. 
C) the complex language. 
D) the overwhelming amount of information. 
A) the small fonts. 
B) the increased use of graphics. 
C) the complex language. 
D) the overwhelming amount of information.

Question 14

An advantage of using guide dogs is that

Accepted Answer

A) they require extensive training. 
B) they walk fast. 
C) they detect obstacles sooner than a cane. 
D) the dog leads so the person who is blind does not have to remember as many locations. 
A) they require extensive training. 
B) they walk fast. 
C) they detect obstacles sooner than a cane. 
D) the dog leads so the person who is blind does not have to remember as many locations.

Question 15

Compare the language development of children who are blind or have low vision to that of children with sight and describe a problem associated with measuring intelligence in students who are blind.

Accepted Answer

The first words of infants with visual i

Question 16

Use of compressed speech enables students with blindness to

Accepted Answer

A) listen to recorded texts at a faster rate. 
B) tape record reports rather than type them. 
C) develop better listening skills. 
D) participate more fully in class discussions. 
A) listen to recorded texts at a faster rate. 
B) tape record reports rather than type them. 
C) develop better listening skills. 
D) participate more fully in class discussions.

Question 17

The majority of people who are blind

Accepted Answer

A) use braille. 
B) are dependent and helpless. 
C) can actually see. 
D) depend on guide dogs to take them where they want to go. 
A) use braille. 
B) are dependent and helpless. 
C) can actually see. 
D) depend on guide dogs to take them where they want to go.

Question 18

Blindness is the least prevalent of all childhood exceptionalities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Before reaching the optic nerve,light rays reflecting off an object being seen pass through all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) cornea. 
B) pupil. 
C) lens. 
D) myopic humor. 
A) cornea. 
B) pupil. 
C) lens. 
D) myopic humor.

Question 20

Social adjustment problems for children with visual impairment are most likely the result of

Accepted Answer

A) inherent personality problems. 
B) society's reaction to people who are blind. 
C) stereotypic behaviours. 
D) blindisms which cannot be controlled. 
A) inherent personality problems. 
B) society's reaction to people who are blind. 
C) stereotypic behaviours. 
D) blindisms which cannot be controlled.

The most common visual problems are the result of errors of refraction.

People who are blind

Most students who are blind receive the necessary training in daily living skills to live independently.

Describe the three limitations of a Snellen chart in assessing the visual abilities of individuals.

All of the following are appropriate actions pertaining to guide dogs and their owners EXCEPT

The basic unit of braille is a

The pupil is

Explanations for the stereotypic behaviours of individuals who are blind include all of the following EXCEPT

Historically,residential institutions were the preferred means of service delivery because they

The braille code currently used for most everyday situations is

The condition that results when the cornea or lens of the eye is irregular resulting in blurred vision is known as

With appropriate transition programming,students with visual impairment can expect to

The World Wide Web can present difficulties for some individuals with visual impairments because of

An advantage of using guide dogs is that

Compare the language development of children who are blind or have low vision to that of children with sight and describe a problem associated with measuring intelligence in students who are blind.

Use of compressed speech enables students with blindness to

The majority of people who are blind

Blindness is the least prevalent of all childhood exceptionalities.

Before reaching the optic nerve,light rays reflecting off an object being seen pass through all of the following EXCEPT

Social adjustment problems for children with visual impairment are most likely the result of

Exceptionality and Special Education

Current Trends and Issues

Multicultural and Bilingual Aspects of Special Education

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Learners With Intellectual Disabilities

Learners With Learning Disabilities

Learners With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Learners With Emotional or Behavioural Disorders

Learners With Communication Disorders

Learners Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Learners With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Learners With Low Incidence, Multiple, and Severe Exceptionalities

Learners With Physical Disabilities and Other Health Impairments

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Exam 11: Learners With Blindness or Low Vision

The most common visual problems are the result of errors of refraction.

People who are blind

Most students who are blind receive the necessary training in daily living skills to live independently.

Describe the three limitations of a Snellen chart in assessing the visual abilities of individuals.

All of the following are appropriate actions pertaining to guide dogs and their owners EXCEPT

The basic unit of braille is a

The pupil is

Explanations for the stereotypic behaviours of individuals who are blind include all of the following EXCEPT

Historically,residential institutions were the preferred means of service delivery because they

The braille code currently used for most everyday situations is

The condition that results when the cornea or lens of the eye is irregular resulting in blurred vision is known as

With appropriate transition programming,students with visual impairment can expect to

The World Wide Web can present difficulties for some individuals with visual impairments because of

An advantage of using guide dogs is that

Compare the language development of children who are blind or have low vision to that of children with sight and describe a problem associated with measuring intelligence in students who are blind.

Use of compressed speech enables students with blindness to

The majority of people who are blind

Blindness is the least prevalent of all childhood exceptionalities.

Before reaching the optic nerve,light rays reflecting off an object being seen pass through all of the following EXCEPT

Social adjustment problems for children with visual impairment are most likely the result of

Exceptionality and Special Education

Current Trends and Issues

Multicultural and Bilingual Aspects of Special Education

Parents and Families

Learners With Intellectual Disabilities

Learners With Learning Disabilities

Learners With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Learners With Emotional or Behavioural Disorders

Learners With Communication Disorders

Learners Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Learners With Autism Spectrum Disorder

Learners With Low Incidence, Multiple, and Severe Exceptionalities

Learners With Physical Disabilities and Other Health Impairments

Learners With Special Gifts and Talents

Filters