Assistive Devices (Special Education) MCQs

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: May 31, 2025

1. : What are assistive devices in special education?
(A) Tools or equipment that help students with disabilities perform tasks
(B) Devices that hinder students’ learning abilities
(C) Items that are only used by teachers
(D) Tools for punishment in the classroom

2. : Which of the following is an example of an assistive device?
(A) Whiteboard
(B) Calculator
(C) Chalk
(D) Desk

3. : How do assistive devices benefit students with disabilities?
(A) By hindering their learning process
(B) By limiting their access to educational opportunities
(C) By helping them perform tasks more independently
(D) By providing distractions in the classroom

4. : Who determines the need for assistive devices in special education?
(A) School administrators
(B) Parents
(C) Students with disabilities and their Individualized Education Program (IEP) team
(D) Government agencies

5. : Which of the following is NOT a category of assistive devices?
(A) Visual aids
(B) Communication devices
(C) Assistive technology
(D) Recreational equipment

6. : How do visual aids serve as assistive devices in special education?
(A) By hindering students’ ability to see
(B) By providing distractions in the classroom
(C) By helping students with visual impairments access information
(D) By limiting students’ access to educational opportunities

7. : What role does technology play in providing assistive devices?
(A) It limits students’ access to educational opportunities
(B) It provides equal access to educational opportunities
(C) It excludes students with disabilities from learning activities
(D) It discourages students from participating in educational settings

8. : How can assistive devices support students with physical disabilities?
(A) By hindering their mobility
(B) By providing equal access to educational opportunities
(C) By limiting their participation in educational activities
(D) By providing mobility aids such as wheelchairs or walkers

9. : Which of the following is an example of a communication device as an assistive device?
(A) Pencil
(B) Paper
(C) Tablet with text-to-speech software
(D) Desk

10. : How do assistive devices contribute to inclusive education?
(A) By excluding students with disabilities
(B) By providing additional challenges for students
(C) By helping students with disabilities participate in regular classroom activities
(D) By discouraging students from participating in educational settings