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11.What subtest of the WISC-IV would be appropriate to delete for a subject with visual impairment? a.Block design b.Digit span forward c.Information d.Similarities 12.Of the categories of modifications, which do the chapter authors recommend using with considerable caution? a.Adaptive devices and support b.Modifications of timing c.Modifications of setting d.Using only a portion of test 13.According to the authors, what is the best approach to providing test modifications to individuals with disabilities? a.Only make modifications for individuals with severe disabilities b.Make the same modifications for all individuals with disabilities c.Make the same modifications for individuals with the same disability d.Tailor the modification to the specific needs of the individual 14.In order to promote independent function, what would be the most appropriate modification to provide for an individual with visual impairment? a.A reader b.A scribe c.Large print text d.Oral examination 15.According to the Interpretive Manual for the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales, 5th edition, what is an appropriate modification for the “Memory for Sentences” subtest? a.Allowing responses in writing b.Presenting the items in writing c.Repeating items d.Suggesting memory strategies 16.What is one factor that needs to be considered when assessing individuals with diverse linguistic backgrounds? a.Acculturation b.Language dominance c.Language proficiency d.All of the above 17.Approximately how long does it take for one to develop cognitive/academic language skills? a.1 year b.2 years c.3 years d.5 years 18.What is the BEST option for assessing an individual with limited English proficiency? a.The use of a nonverbal test b.The use of a translator c.The use of a test with directions and materials in the examinee’s native language d.Having a bilingual examiner translate the test to the examinee’s native language 19.What is a suggestion provided by Salvia and Ysseldyke (2007) for assessing students with limited English proficiency? a.Always provide students with a translator. b.Give the student extra time to process their responses. c.Give assessments only in English to facilitate faster learning of the language. d.Provide the students opportunities to demonstrate achievement in ways that rely extensively on language. 20.When reporting the results of modified assessments, the Standards suggest which of the following principles applies? a.Provide important information necessary to interpret scores accurately and withhold extraneous information. b.Flag all scores for examinees with disabilities. c.When evidence exists that scores are comparable with and without accommodations, a flag should be required. d.Simply flag those scores obtained with modifications but do not describe in detail the modifications in order to preserve examinee privacy