Basic Concepts in Special Education MCQsBy: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman | Last updated: May 31, 2025 32 Score: 0 Attempted: 0/32 Subscribe 1. : What is the term used to describe the practice of educating students with disabilities alongside their non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate? (A) Integration (B) Segregation (C) Exclusion (D) Differentiation 2. : Which federal law in the United States mandates that students with disabilities must be provided with a free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the least restrictive environment? (A) Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) (B) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (C) Rehabilitation Act (D) No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) 3. : What does the acronym IEP stand for in special education? (A) Individualized Education Plan (B) Individualized Educational Program (C) Individualized Education Protocol (D) Individualized Educational Plan 4. : Which of the following is not a category of disability recognized under IDEA? (A) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) (B) Dyslexia (C) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (D) Giftedness 5. : What is the term used to describe a legally binding document that outlines a student’s special education and related services? (A) Individualized Education Plan (IEP) (B) Section 504 Plan (C) Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) (D) Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) 6. : Which of the following is not a principle of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)? (A) Multiple means of representation (B) Multiple means of expression (C) Multiple means of engagement (D) Single means of instruction 7. : What is the process of systematically gathering information about a student’s strengths and needs to make educational decisions? (A) Assessment (B) Diagnosis (C) Intervention (D) Evaluation 8. : Which educational approach emphasizes teaching students with disabilities in natural environments and during typical daily routines? (A) Inclusion (B) Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) (C) Naturalistic Intervention (D) Structured Teaching 9. : What does the acronym ADA stand for in the context of special education? (A) Americans with Disabilities Act (B) Autism Diagnostic Assessment (C) Attention Deficit Assessment (D) Adaptive Disability Assessment 10. : Which of the following is not a component of the Response to Intervention (RTI) model? (A) Universal Screening (B) Tier 1 Intervention (C) Individualized Education Plan (IEP) (D) Progress Monitoring 11. : What is the term used to describe a learning disability that affects a person’s ability to read, write, and spell? (A) Dyscalculia (B) Dysgraphia (C) Dyslexia (D) Dyspraxia 12. : What is the term used to describe modifications made to the curriculum, instruction, or environment to help students with disabilities succeed? (A) Accommodations (B) Interventions (C) Remediation (D) Adaptations 13. : What is the term used to describe the process of teaching new skills by breaking them down into smaller, manageable steps? (A) Task analysis (B) Behavior modification (C) Differential reinforcement (D) Chaining 14. : Which of the following is a related service provided to students with disabilities under IDEA? (A) English as a Second Language (ESL) (B) Speech-Language Therapy (C) Advanced Placement (AP) classes (D) Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) 15. : What does the acronym FAPE stand for in special education? (A) Free Access to Public Education (B) Free Adequate Public Education (C) Free Appropriate Public Education (D) Fair Access to Public Education 16. : Which term refers to the process of making adjustments to the curriculum, instruction, or environment to meet the individual needs of students with disabilities? (A) Differentiation (B) Individualization (C) Specialization (D) Segregation 17. : What is the term used to describe a disorder that affects a person’s ability to understand or use spoken or written language? (A) Dysgraphia (B) Aphasia (C) Expressive Language Disorder (D) Receptive Language Disorder 18. : Which of the following is a behavior management technique that involves reinforcing desired behaviors and ignoring or redirecting undesired behaviors? (A) Punishment (B) Extinction (C) Differential reinforcement (D) Time-out 19. : What is the term used to describe a disorder characterized by difficulties with social interaction, communication, and repetitive behaviors? (A) ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) (B) ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) (C) ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder) (D) OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) 20. : Which of the following is not a type of developmental disability? (A) Intellectual Disability (B) Autism Spectrum Disorder (C) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (D) Down Syndrome 21. : What does the acronym ADHD stand for in special education? (A) Attentional Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (B) Attentional Disorder with Hyperactivity (C) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (D) Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity 22. : Which of the following is not a common symptom of ADHD? (A) Inattention (B) Hyperactivity (C) Aggression (D) Impulsivity 23. : What is the term used to describe a learning disability that affects a person’s ability to perform mathematical calculations? (A) Dyscalculia (B) Dysgraphia (C) Dyslexia (D) Dyspraxia 24. : Which of the following is not a sensory processing disorder? (A) Auditory Processing Disorder (B) Visual Processing Disorder (C) Tactile Processing Disorder (D) Cognitive Processing Disorder 25. : What is the term used to describe a communication disorder that affects a person’s ability to produce speech sounds accurately? (A) Apraxia (B) Dysarthria (C) Stuttering (D) Articulation Disorder 26. : Which of the following is not a type of intellectual disability? (A) Down Syndrome (B) Fragile X Syndrome (C) Williams Syndrome (D) Asperger’s Syndrome 27. : What is the term used to describe a neurological disorder that affects a person’s ability to understand and interpret social cues? (A) ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) (B) ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) (C) OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) (D) ODD (Oppositional Defiant Disorder) 28. : Which of the following is not a category of autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? (A) Asperger’s Syndrome (B) Rett Syndrome (C) Fragile X Syndrome (D) Childhood Disintegrative Disorder 29. : What is the term used to describe a type of assistive technology that converts text into synthesized speech? (A) Screen reader (B) Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) device (C) Braille display (D) Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software 30. : Which of the following is a common symptom of dysgraphia? (A) Difficulty with handwriting (B) Difficulty with reading (C) Difficulty with speech (D) Difficulty with arithmetic 31. : What is the term used to describe a disorder characterized by difficulties with social interaction and communication, but without repetitive behaviors? (A) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) (B) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) (C) Social Communication Disorder (D) Language Disorder 32. : Which of the following is a type of developmental delay? 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