Q.1 Which of the following best defines Special Education Needs (SEN)?
Education for gifted children only
Education tailored to children with learning difficulties or disabilities
Education focusing exclusively on physical development
Education for children with high athletic abilities
Explanation - Special Education Needs (SEN) refers to educational programs specifically designed to support students who have learning difficulties or disabilities.
Correct answer is: Education tailored to children with learning difficulties or disabilities
Q.2 Which law ensures that children with disabilities receive free appropriate public education in the U.S.?
IDEA
FERPA
No Child Left Behind
ADA
Explanation - The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) mandates free and appropriate public education for children with disabilities in the U.S.
Correct answer is: IDEA
Q.3 Which of the following is an example of an inclusive classroom practice?
Segregating students with disabilities into separate classrooms
Adapting teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs
Teaching only to the average student
Ignoring the individual needs of students
Explanation - Inclusive classroom practices involve adapting teaching strategies to accommodate students with various learning needs rather than segregating them.
Correct answer is: Adapting teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs
Q.4 Which type of disability primarily affects communication and social interaction?
Physical disability
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Dyslexia
Hearing impairment
Explanation - Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is characterized by challenges in social communication and interaction.
Correct answer is: Autism Spectrum Disorder
Q.5 Assistive technology in special education refers to:
Sports equipment for physical education
Tools and devices to support learning for students with disabilities
Standard classroom furniture
Textbooks and notebooks only
Explanation - Assistive technology includes devices and software designed to help students with disabilities access the curriculum effectively.
Correct answer is: Tools and devices to support learning for students with disabilities
Q.6 An Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is:
A standard curriculum for all students
A customized educational plan for students with special needs
A sports training schedule
A financial plan for school funding
Explanation - An IEP is a legally binding document that outlines specific educational goals and accommodations for students with special needs.
Correct answer is: A customized educational plan for students with special needs
Q.7 Which of the following is a common learning disability?
Dyslexia
Asthma
Diabetes
Cerebral palsy
Explanation - Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that affects reading and related language-based processing skills.
Correct answer is: Dyslexia
Q.8 What is the primary goal of special education?
To make students dependent on others
To provide equal learning opportunities
To focus only on academic excellence
To exclude students from mainstream activities
Explanation - The main goal of special education is to ensure students with disabilities can access learning and achieve their potential.
Correct answer is: To provide equal learning opportunities
Q.9 Which professional primarily designs educational interventions for students with learning difficulties?
School psychologist
Physical therapist
Art teacher
Athletic coach
Explanation - School psychologists assess students' learning needs and design interventions to support educational development.
Correct answer is: School psychologist
Q.10 In the context of SEN, 'mainstreaming' means:
Placing students in specialized institutions only
Integrating students with disabilities into regular classrooms
Focusing only on remedial classes
Limiting student participation in activities
Explanation - Mainstreaming refers to the practice of placing students with disabilities in general education classrooms to promote inclusion.
Correct answer is: Integrating students with disabilities into regular classrooms
Q.11 Which is a sign of ADHD in a classroom setting?
Persistent inattention and hyperactivity
High athletic performance
Advanced artistic skills
Normal peer interaction
Explanation - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that affects classroom performance.
Correct answer is: Persistent inattention and hyperactivity
Q.12 Differentiated instruction involves:
Using the same teaching method for all students
Adjusting instruction to meet individual learning needs
Eliminating challenging tasks
Teaching only high-performing students
Explanation - Differentiated instruction tailors teaching strategies and activities to accommodate varying abilities and learning styles.
Correct answer is: Adjusting instruction to meet individual learning needs
Q.13 A common strategy to support students with dyslexia is:
Using multisensory learning approaches
Assigning more homework
Reducing reading time
Excluding reading exercises
Explanation - Multisensory approaches, which engage visual, auditory, and kinesthetic pathways, help students with dyslexia learn more effectively.
Correct answer is: Using multisensory learning approaches
Q.14 Which of the following best describes the role of an educational psychologist in SEN?
Providing psychological assessment and intervention
Teaching physical education
Managing school finances
Conducting laboratory experiments
Explanation - Educational psychologists assess learning difficulties, recommend interventions, and support both students and teachers in SEN contexts.
Correct answer is: Providing psychological assessment and intervention
Q.15 Early intervention in special education is important because:
It delays learning support until high school
It can prevent or reduce learning difficulties
It focuses only on physical growth
It is optional for most students
Explanation - Early intervention provides support at a critical developmental stage, improving learning outcomes and overall development.
Correct answer is: It can prevent or reduce learning difficulties
Q.16 Which type of assessment is commonly used to identify SEN?
Formative and standardized tests
Sports competitions
Art exhibitions
Physical fitness tests
Explanation - Both formative (ongoing) and standardized assessments help identify learning difficulties and guide intervention plans.
Correct answer is: Formative and standardized tests
Q.17 Which of the following is a characteristic of intellectual disabilities?
Significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior
Exceptional physical strength
Advanced musical ability
Normal cognitive and adaptive functioning
Explanation - Intellectual disabilities involve below-average intellectual functioning along with limitations in adaptive behaviors necessary for daily life.
Correct answer is: Significant limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior
Q.18 Transition planning in SEN focuses on:
Preparing students for life after school, including employment and further education
Improving classroom seating arrangements
Limiting parental involvement
Scheduling sports activities
Explanation - Transition planning ensures that students with special needs are ready for post-school life, including independent living, higher education, or vocational training.
Correct answer is: Preparing students for life after school, including employment and further education
Q.19 Which approach emphasizes strengths rather than limitations in SEN?
Deficit-based approach
Strengths-based approach
Punitive approach
Traditional rote learning
Explanation - The strengths-based approach focuses on the abilities and potential of students, rather than their limitations, to enhance learning outcomes.
Correct answer is: Strengths-based approach
Q.20 Behavioral interventions in SEN are often based on which psychological theory?
Behaviorism
Psychoanalysis
Humanism
Gestalt theory
Explanation - Behavioral interventions use principles of behaviorism, such as reinforcement and consequences, to encourage desirable behaviors in students.
Correct answer is: Behaviorism
Q.21 Which of the following is a risk factor for learning difficulties?
Premature birth or low birth weight
Regular physical exercise
Adequate nutrition
Parental involvement in learning
Explanation - Biological risk factors such as premature birth or low birth weight can increase the likelihood of learning difficulties in children.
Correct answer is: Premature birth or low birth weight
Q.22 Peer-mediated instruction involves:
Peers helping each other learn, including students with SEN
Teachers only giving instructions
Isolation of students with SEN
Using textbooks exclusively
Explanation - Peer-mediated instruction engages classmates in supporting learning, which promotes inclusion and social development for students with SEN.
Correct answer is: Peers helping each other learn, including students with SEN
Q.23 Which of the following is an emotional or behavioral disorder in SEN?
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Dyslexia
Asthma
Cystic fibrosis
Explanation - ODD is characterized by persistent patterns of defiant, disobedient, and hostile behavior towards authority figures, affecting educational performance.
Correct answer is: Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
Q.24 Response to Intervention (RTI) is primarily used to:
Identify and support students with learning difficulties early
Replace regular classroom instruction
Focus only on physical education
Limit students' learning opportunities
Explanation - RTI is a multi-tiered approach designed to provide early, systematic support to students struggling academically or behaviorally.
Correct answer is: Identify and support students with learning difficulties early