Screening (Special Education) MCQs

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

1. : What is the purpose of screening in special education?
(A) To diagnose disabilities
(B) To identify students who may need further evaluation
(C) To exclude students from educational services
(D) To provide accommodations to all students

2. : Which of the following is NOT a commonly used screening tool in special education?
(A) Response to Intervention (RTI)
(B) Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Achievement (WJTA)
(C) Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC)
(D) No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)

3. : What does a developmental screening assess in young children?
(A) Physical health only
(B) Cognitive abilities only
(C) Developmental milestones in various areas
(D) Emotional intelligence only

4. : Which of the following is a primary goal of vision screening in special education?
(A) Diagnosing learning disabilities
(B) Identifying students who need glasses or further evaluation
(C) Assessing emotional well-being
(D) Monitoring academic progress

5. : What is the purpose of hearing screening in special education?
(A) Assessing language proficiency
(B) Diagnosing autism spectrum disorder
(C) Identifying students who may have hearing loss
(D) Evaluating motor skills

6. : Which of the following is a commonly used behavioral screening tool in special education?
(A) Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)
(B) Behavior Assessment System for Children (BASC)
(C) Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (PPVT)
(D) Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales

7. : What does the Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) assess?
(A) Intelligence quotient (IQ)
(B) Developmental milestones in young children
(C) Academic achievement
(D) Emotional stability

8. : Which of the following is NOT typically included in a speech and language screening in special education?
(A) Articulation
(B) Fluency
(C) Math skills
(D) Expressive language

9. : What is the primary purpose of social-emotional screening in special education?
(A) Identifying physical disabilities
(B) Assessing cognitive abilities
(C) Identifying emotional and behavioral concerns
(D) Monitoring academic progress

10. : Which of the following is a common tool used for assessing social-emotional development in young children?
(A) Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Achievement (WJTA)
(B) Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL)
(C) Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC)
(D) Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children (KABC)

11. : What does a motor skills screening in special education assess?
(A) Social skills
(B) Cognitive abilities
(C) Physical coordination and movement
(D) Reading comprehension

12. : Which of the following is NOT typically assessed in an academic screening in special education?
(A) Reading abilities
(B) Mathematical skills
(C) Artistic talent
(D) Writing proficiency

13. : What is the primary purpose of a dyslexia screening in special education?
(A) Identifying students with physical disabilities
(B) Assessing emotional well-being
(C) Identifying students at risk for reading difficulties
(D) Evaluating fine motor skills

14. : Which of the following is a commonly used tool for dyslexia screening?
(A) Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (PPVT)
(B) Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Achievement (WJTA)
(C) Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing (CTOPP)
(D) Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)

15. : What is the purpose of a sensory screening in special education?
(A) Identifying students with emotional disturbances
(B) Assessing physical health
(C) Identifying students with sensory impairments
(D) Evaluating social skills

16. : Which of the following is NOT typically assessed in a sensory screening?
(A) Vision
(B) Hearing
(C) Taste
(D) Touch

17. : What is the primary purpose of a speech and language screening in special education?
(A) Identifying physical disabilities
(B) Assessing cognitive abilities
(C) Identifying communication disorders
(D) Evaluating motor skills

18. : Which of the following is a commonly used tool for speech and language screening?
(A) Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children (KABC)
(B) Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (PPVT)
(C) Goldman-Fristoe Test of Articulation (GFTA)
(D) Behavior Assessment System for Children (BASC)

19. : What is the purpose of a developmental screening in special education?
(A) Diagnosing learning disabilities
(B) Assessing physical health
(C) Identifying developmental delays
(D) Evaluating academic achievement

20. : Which of the following is NOT typically included in a developmental screening?
(A) Gross motor skills
(B) Fine motor skills
(C) Emotional stability
(D) Cognitive abilities

21. : What is the primary purpose of an academic screening in special education?
(A) Identifying physical disabilities
(B) Assessing cognitive abilities
(C) Evaluating academic achievement
(D) Identifying emotional disturbances

22. : Which of the following is a commonly used tool for academic screening?
(A) Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)
(B) Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Achievement (WJTA)
(C) Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children (KABC)
(D) Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL)

23. : What does a behavioral screening assess in special education?
(A) Physical health
(B) Emotional stability
(C) Social skills
(D) Behavioral concerns

24. : Which of the following is NOT typically included in a behavioral screening?
(A) Attention
(B) Anxiety
(C) Eye color
(D) Hyperactivity

25. : What is the primary purpose of an emotional screening in special education?
(A) Assessing cognitive abilities
(B) Identifying physical disabilities
(C) Identifying emotional disturbances
(D) Evaluating social skills

26. : Which of the following is a commonly used tool for emotional screening?
(A) Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (PPVT)
(B) Behavior Assessment System for Children (BASC)
(C) Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing (CTOPP)
(D) Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales

27. : What does an adaptive behavior screening assess in special education?
(A) Academic achievement
(B) Social skills and daily living skills
(C) Emotional well-being
(D) Physical health

28. : Which of the following is NOT typically included in an adaptive behavior screening?
(A) Communication skills
(B) Self-care skills
(C) Musical abilities
(D) Community skills

29. : What is the primary purpose of an autism screening in special education?
(A) Identifying physical disabilities
(B) Assessing cognitive abilities
(C) Identifying students with autism spectrum disorder
(D) Evaluating motor skills

30. : Which of the following is a commonly used tool for autism screening?
(A) Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC)
(B) Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS)
(C) Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Achievement (WJTA)
(D) Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children (KABC)

31. : What is the purpose of a psychological screening in special education?
(A) Identifying physical disabilities
(B) Assessing cognitive abilities
(C) Identifying emotional disturbances
(D) Evaluating academic achievement

32. : Which of the following is NOT typically included in a psychological screening?
(A) Cognitive functioning
(B) Physical health
(C) Emotional functioning
(D) Behavioral concerns

33. : What is the primary purpose of a parent questionnaire in special education screening?
(A) Identifying physical disabilities
(B) Gathering information about the child’s development from parents
(C) Assessing cognitive abilities
(D) Evaluating academic achievement

34. : Which of the following is a commonly used tool for parent questionnaires in special education?
(A) Behavior Assessment System for Children (BASC)
(B) Ages and Stages Questionnaire (ASQ)
(C) Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC)
(D) Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children (KABC)

35. : What does a transition screening assess in special education?
(A) Academic achievement
(B) Skills needed for post-secondary education or employment
(C) Emotional well-being
(D) Physical health

36. : Which of the following is NOT typically included in a transition screening?
(A) Career interests
(B) Independent living skills
(C) Social skills
(D) Eye color

37. : What is the primary purpose of a cultural and linguistic screening in special education?
(A) Identifying physical disabilities
(B) Assessing cognitive abilities
(C) Identifying language needs based on cultural background
(D) Evaluating academic achievement

38. : Which of the following is a commonly used tool for cultural and linguistic screening?
(A) Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test (PPVT)
(B) Woodcock-Johnson Tests of Achievement (WJTA)
(C) Comprehensive Test of Phonological Processing (CTOPP)
(D) Language Development Survey (LDS)

39. : What is the purpose of a functional behavior assessment (FBA) in special education?
(A) Identifying physical disabilities
(B) Assessing cognitive abilities
(C) Identifying the function of challenging behaviors
(D) Evaluating academic achievement

40. : Which of the following is NOT typically included in a functional behavior assessment?
(A) Data collection on behavior
(B) Identifying triggers for behavior
(C) Assessing physical health
(D) Developing intervention strategies