Exam Preview for 42016: Cued Speech: What It Is and Why It Matters,

Cued Speech: What It Is and Why It Matters, in partnership with RIT/National Technical Institute for the Deaf

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. Which of the following best describes the purpose of Cued Speech? To replace American Sign Language for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing To make spoken language visible by representing the phonemes of speech through handshapes and placements To provide finger-spelled representations of written English words To teach auditory training skills through listening drills
2. How many handshapes and locations are used in the Cued Speech system for English? 5 hand shapes and 5 locations 10 hand shapes and 3 locations 8 hand shapes and 4 locations 6 hand shapes and 6 locations
3. In speech-language therapy, how can Cued Speech support articulation work? By helping children visually distinguish minimal pairs that sound similar By teaching the grammar rules of ASL By reducing the need for multisensory instruction By focusing solely on auditory perception
4. For audiologists, how can Cued Speech serve as a valuable tool? By providing an alternative to amplification devices By offering a way to visually see speech sounds that deaf children may not clearly hear through implants and hearing aids alone By limiting a child’s exposure to multiple modes of communication By replacing the need for auditory-verbal therapy
5. Research on Cued Speech has shown which of the following outcomes for children who are deaf or hard of hearing? Decreased reliance on visual communication Improved phonological processing and reading skills Greater dependence on hearing technology Delayed literacy development compared to peers