Chapter 1

Question 1

5 principles for foundational integrity of assessment

Answer 1

1. Thorough- as much relevant information as possible
2. Variety of assessment modalities - combination of interview & case history, formal & informal testing, client observations
3. Valid- evaluates the skills intended
4. Reliable- reflect communicative abilities and disabilities
5. Tailored to individual- appropriate for age, skills, ethnocultural background

Question 2

7 steps in completing an assessment

Answer 2

1. Historical information
2. Interview
3. Hearing acuity
4. Structure and function of oral mechanism
5. Functional abilities in different areas- articulation, fluency, voice, resonance, and/or cognition
6. Analyze assessment information- diagnosis, prognosis, recommendations
7. Share clinical findings

Question 3

Some disorders have extensive histories, other do not. True or false

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Some disorders have different primary communicative problems. True or false

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Some cases involve extensive interviewing, others do not. True or false

Answer 5

True

Question 6

_____ are always standardized

Answer 6

Norm- referenced tests

Question 7

____ allow a comparison of an individual’s performance to the larger group

Answer 7

Norm- referenced tests

Question 8

_____ answers the question- “ How does my child compare to the average?”

Answer 8

Norm- referenced tests

Question 9

Provides a range of scores by which others are judged when they take the test

Answer 9

Normal distribution

Question 10

____ is often depicted using a bell curve and is symmetrical

Answer 10

Normal distribution

Question 11

_____ do not attempt to compare an individual’s performance to anyone else’s

Answer 11

Criterion referenced test

Question 12

____ identify what a client can and cannot do compared to a predetermined criterion

Answer 12

Criterion referenced test

Question 13

____ answers the question- “ How does my client’s performance compare to an expected level of performance?”

Answer 13

Criterion referenced test

Question 14

____ assume there is a level of performance that must be met for a behavior to be acceptable

Answer 14

Criterion referenced test

Question 15

____ tests may or may not be standardized

Answer 15

Criterion- referenced test

Question 16

____ is also known as alternative assessment or no traditional assessment

Answer 16

Authentic assessment approach

Question 17

___ can identify what a client can or cannot do

Answer 17

Authentic assessment approach

Question 18

____ emphasis is on contextualized testing

Answer 18

Authentic assessment approach

Question 19

In ____ test environment is more realistic and natural. Portfolio is created and assessment is ongoing. Requires more expertise, clinical skill, and creativity

Answer 19

Authentic assessment approach

Question 20

Examples of authentic assessment approach are

Answer 20

1. Language sampling
2. Structured symbolic play
3. Self- monitoring and self- assessment
4. Dynamic assessment

Question 21

Assesses a client’s learning potential

Answer 21

Dynamic assessment

Question 22

When a test measures what it claims to measure

Answer 22

Validity

Question 23

Test looks like it assesses the skill it claims to assess

Answer 23

Face validity

Question 24

Contents are representative of the content domain of the skill being assessed

Answer 24

Content validity

Question 25

A test measures the theoretical construct it claim to measure

Answer 25

Construct validity

Question 26

Test results are replicable

Answer 26

Reliability

Question 27

Refers to a test’s stability over time (if the scores from different administrations are the same or similar the test os considered stable and reliable)

Answer 27

Test- retest reliability

Question 28

Level of agreement among individuals rating a test

Answer 28

Rater reliability

Answer 29

Intrarater

Answer 30

Interrater

Question 31

___ are also known as formal test

Answer 31

Standardized tests

Question 32

Formal procedures for the administration and scoring of the test

Answer 32

Standardized test

Question 33

Most standardized test are norm-referenced, but the terms norm-referenced and standardized are not synonymous. True or false

Answer 33

True

Question 34

_____ have certain rules to follw: 2. administration and scoring procedures 2. Age for which test is designed and standardized

Answer 34

Standardized test

Question 35

The process of collecting valid and reliable information and then integrating and interpreting it to make a decision

Answer 35

Assessment

Question 36

The outcome of an assessment is known as a ___

Answer 36

Diagnosis

Question 37

A clinical decision can provide a

Answer 37

Presence or absence of a disorder

Question 38

The exact age of a person in years, months, and days

Answer 38

Chronological age

Question 39

_____ allows the clinician to convert raw data into meaningful scores

Answer 39

Chronological age

Question 40

How to calculate chronological age

Answer 40

1. Record the test administration date as year, month, day 2. Record the clients both date in same format as above 3. Subtract the birth date from the administration date

Question 41

____ is also referred to as a corrected age

Answer 41

Adjusted age

Question 42

____ considered the gestational development that was missed due to premature delivery

Answer 42

Adjusted age

Question 43

A 10 month baby born 8 weeks premature would be similar to a normal ___ month old baby

Answer 43

8

Question 44

When calculating adjusted age for premature infants you must:

Answer 44

Use the clients due date rather than their actual birth date when calculating chronological age

Question 45

Adjusted age becomes less relevant as a child grows and is generally NOT a consideration for children over ____ years of age

Answer 45

3

Question 46

Starting point for test administration and scoring

Answer 46

Basal

Question 47

Ending point for standardized tests

Answer 47

Ceiling

Question 48

Basals ands ceilings vary with every test. True or false

Answer 48

True

Question 49

Many test do not have a basal and a ceiling and are NOT designed to be administered in their entirety. True or false

Answer 49

False. They are designed to be administered in their entirety

Question 50

Typically, the starting point is suggested according to the clients age. True or false

Answer 50

True

Question 51

____ are designed to be administered in a formulaic manner and must follow protocol in manual

Answer 51

Standardized tests

Question 52

Minor adjustment to a testing situation that DO NOT compromise a tests standardized procedure. True or false

Answer 52

True

Question 53

Some example of accomindations during testing includes

Answer 53

Large print version of visual stimuli and aid may assist with recorded responses

Question 54

As long as content and administration procedures are consistent with the manuals instructions - findings are still valid, and norm-referenced scores can still apply. True or false

Answer 54

True

Question 55

Changes to the standardized administration protocol

Answer 55

Modifications

Question 56

Any instance of altering the standardized manner of administration invalidates the norm-referenced scores. True or false

Answer 56

True

Question 57

Results can still have value from a diagnostic point of view, however, the test still be considered standardized administration. True or false

Answer 57

False. The test can no longer be considered standardized administration

Question 58

If variance from standardized producer is required ALWAYS include this information in the report. True or false

Answer 58

True

Question 59

The initial score based on the number of correct or incorrect responses

Answer 59

Raw score

Question 60

Incorrect calculations of raw score will skew all findings and make the results inaccurate. True or false

Answer 60

True

Question 61

Raw scores are meaningful until converted into other score ratings. True or false

Answer 61

False. Raw scores are not meaningful until converted into other score ratings

Question 62

Results performance compared to average and the normal distribution

Answer 62

Standard score

Question 63

___ is used to determine whether clients performance is average, above average, or below average

Answer 63

Standard score

Question 64

Most common standard score value is ____ with SD of ____, although not all tests assign this value

Answer 64

100; 15

Question 65

Not considered a reliable measure and should generally not be used. Least useful and most misleading scores from a standardized test

Answer 65

Age equivalence

Question 66

Federal law designed to improve health care system by: 1. Allowing consumers to contine and transfer health insurance after a job change or loss 2. Reducing health care fraud 3. Mandating industry wide standards for electronic transmission of health care information and billing 4. Protecting the privacy and confidentiality of health information

Answer 66

HIPAA

Question 67

What does HIPPA stand for?

Answer 67

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act