Test Bank for Introduction to Communication Disorders 5th Edition by Owens

Test Bank for Introduction to Communication Disorders 5th Edition by Owens

1.             A communication disorder may affect 

a.           Hearing

b.           Language

c.           Speech

d.          All of the above

2.             “Atypical production of speech sounds, interruption in the flow of speaking, or abnormal production and/or absence of voice quality” is the definition of a 

a.           Speech disorder

b.           Language disorder

c.           Hearing disorder

d.          Central auditory processing disorder

3.             “Impairment in comprehension and/or use of spoken, written, and/or other symbol systems” is the definition of a 

a.           Speech disorder 

b.           Language disorder

c.           Hearing disorder

d.          Central auditory processing disorder

4.             “A result of impaired sensitivity of the auditory system” is the definition of a 

a.           Speech disorder

b.           Language disorder

c.           Hearing disorder

d.          Central auditory processing disorder

5.             “Deficits in the processing of information from audible signals” is the definition of a 

a.           Speech disorder

b.           Language disorder

c.           Hearing disorder

d.          Central auditory processing disorder

6.             Attempts taught by SLPs to compensate and facilitate for impaired communication using various methods.

a.           Dialects 

b.           Augmentative/alternative communication

c.           Multilingualism

d.          All of the above

7.             The professionals who measure hearing and identify, assess, manage, and prevent disorders of hearing and balance are

a.           Audiometers

b.           Hearing aid dispensers

c.           Audiologists

d.          Aural rehabilitation professionals

8.             The professionals who identify, assess, treat, and prevent expressive and receptive communication disorders, as well as provide services for swallowing disorders and dialect modification are

a.           Speech correctionists

b.           Speech-language pathologists

c.           Speech teachers

d.          Speech scientists 

9.             The professionals who extend knowledge of human communication processes and disorders and usually hold doctorate degrees are

a.           Audiologists

b.           Speech, language, and hearing scientists

c.           Speech-language pathologists

d.          Professionals aides  

10.         The entry-level degree for an audiologist is currently 

a.           Bachelor’s degree in audiology

b.           Master’s degree in audiology

c.           Doctoral degree (AuD, PhD, or EdD in audiology)

d.          Associate’s degree in audiology

11.         The degree required for speech/language pathologists to earn the ASHA CCC is currently

a.           Associate’s degree 

b.           Bachelor’s degree

c.           Master’s degree 

d.          Bachelor’s degree plus a teaching certificate

12.         Professional aides can

a.           Work with supervision to assist audiolgists and SLPs 

b.           Conduct treatment independently

c.           Conduct evaluations independently 

d.          Independently write all evaluation reports for the SLP or audiologist