Question 1

Work activity centers provide all of the following except _____.

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

In 2005, what percentage of students who received special services in high school enrolled in college?

Accepted Answer

D

Question 3

Which of the following is an example of an informal transition assessment?

Accepted Answer

Curriculum-based assessments are often informal as they are designed to measure a student's progress and performance in the curriculum they are currently studying, rather than using standardized tests.

Question 4

Individualized transition plans (ITPs)specify postsecondary goals in the areas of _____.

Accepted Answer

Individualized Transition Plans (ITPs) focus on preparing students for life after high school, specifying goals in employment, further education or training, and independent living skills.

Question 5

Which of the following statements about sheltered employment is true?

Accepted Answer

Sheltered workshops are designed to provide employment training and work opportunities for people with disabilities, aiming to help them develop skills for potential community employment.

Question 6

A summary of performance (SOP)is required for _____.

Accepted Answer

A Summary of Performance (SOP) is required for all students who exit special education by graduating or exceeding age requirements, as it provides a summary of the student's academic achievement and functional performance.

Question 7

An approach that helps people with disabilities live in the community as independently as possible is known as _____.

Accepted Answer

Supported living is designed to help people with disabilities live independently in the community by providing necessary support services.

Question 8

All of the following are models of supported employment excepT _____.

Accepted Answer

Sheltered work environments are not considered a model of supported employment; they are more segregated and do not integrate individuals into competitive employment settings.

Question 9

Which of the following statements regarding interagency collaboration and transition is true?

Accepted Answer

Interagency collaboration is essential for successful transitions as it ensures that all necessary services and supports are coordinated and available to meet the needs of individuals transitioning between different stages or services.

Question 10

What percentage of individuals with disabilities who are of working age are employed?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What percentage of individuals with disabilities who...

Question 11

According to Halpern, what should the primary focus of transition services be?

Accepted Answer

Living successfully in the community is the primary focus of transition services, according to Halpern.

Question 12

Which of the following statements about enclaves is true?

Accepted Answer

Enclave workers typically receive wages based on their level of productivity, as they are often part of supported employment programs designed to integrate individuals with disabilities into the workforce.

Question 13

Which of the following best describes a natural cue in a work environment?

Accepted Answer

A natural cue is an environmental signal that prompts a specific action. In this case, the beeping sound naturally indicates to Madeline that the buns are ready to be removed from the oven.

Question 14

According to the National Longitudinal Transition Study 2 (NLTS2), which adults with disabilities were least likely to participate in social activities outside of work?

Accepted Answer

Adults with intellectual disabilities were found to be least likely to participate in social activities outside of work according to the NLTS2 study.

Question 15

The most common type of vocational activity for people with severe disabilities is _____.

Accepted Answer

Sheltered employment is the most common type of vocational activity for people with severe disabilities, as it provides a controlled and supportive work environment tailored to their needs.

Question 16

Which of the following is not a drawback to providing a job coach for people with disabilities?

Accepted Answer

Job coaches are intended to gradually reduce direct onsite training and support as the employee becomes more independent, which is not a drawback but rather a goal of the coaching process.

Question 17

Which of the following represents the most appropriate way to develop career awareness and vocational skills for students during the early elementary years?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following represents the most...

Question 18

Mr. Tozzi teaches job skills to high school students with disabilities. However, his students are able to go to work in a community restaurant only one day a week. Mr. Tozzi does not want his students to forget what they learned. How can he maximize the effectiveness of their on-the-job training?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mr. Tozzi teaches job skills to high...

Question 19

Maria is a high school student with a disability. She is very interested in hair and makeup and has expressed a desire to work in a beauty salon after she graduates. Which of the following would be the least appropriate transition service for her?

Accepted Answer

Attending art classes to learn to mix colors is the least directly related to her goal of working in a beauty salon compared to the other options, which are more directly aligned with gaining relevant skills and experience in the beauty industry.

Question 20

Which of the following meets the definition of competitive employment?

Accepted Answer

Competitive employment is defined as work in the competitive labor market that is performed on a full-time or part-time basis in an integrated setting and for which the individual is compensated at or above the minimum wage. Sarah's situation meets these criteria.

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