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What is a major challenge faced by individuals who are hard of hearing in a noisy environment?
What is a major challenge faced by individuals who are hard of hearing in a noisy environment?
- Amplifying all sounds equally
- Identifying the voice of the speaker among background noise (correct)
- Creating a balanced ratio of speech to noise
- Differentiating between various types of background noise
How do hearing aids assist individuals with impaired hearing?
How do hearing aids assist individuals with impaired hearing?
- By blocking out all sound except speech
- By increasing only the volume of the speaker's voice
- By reducing all background noise
- By amplifying and processing sounds (correct)
Why are trackball mice or joysticks recommended for some individuals with physical access challenges?
Why are trackball mice or joysticks recommended for some individuals with physical access challenges?
- To increase the strain on their hands and wrists
- To provide ergonomic support and prevent injuries (correct)
- To make it harder for them to use a computer
- To limit their ability to control the computer mouse
What is the primary function of an Assistive Listening Device (ALD)?
What is the primary function of an Assistive Listening Device (ALD)?
Why is Dragon software mentioned in the context of assistive technology?
Why is Dragon software mentioned in the context of assistive technology?
How do portable magnifiers benefit users who require assistive technology?
How do portable magnifiers benefit users who require assistive technology?
Which type of assistive technology would be most helpful for a person with a brain injury?
Which type of assistive technology would be most helpful for a person with a brain injury?
What type of disability would benefit the most from closed captioning?
What type of disability would benefit the most from closed captioning?
Which technology would best help a child with limited motor skills to interact with toys and games?
Which technology would best help a child with limited motor skills to interact with toys and games?
What aspect of a disability does adaptive technology seek to address?
What aspect of a disability does adaptive technology seek to address?
Which type of disability is likely to benefit from aid devices like automatic page-turners?
Which type of disability is likely to benefit from aid devices like automatic page-turners?
How does assistive technology act as a bridge between individuals with disabilities and Information and Communication Technology (ICT)?
How does assistive technology act as a bridge between individuals with disabilities and Information and Communication Technology (ICT)?
What is the main purpose of DAISY in the context of audiobooks?
What is the main purpose of DAISY in the context of audiobooks?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an input device for users who cannot use a mouse or keyboard?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an input device for users who cannot use a mouse or keyboard?
How does a Braille Keyboard facilitate typing for visually challenged individuals?
How does a Braille Keyboard facilitate typing for visually challenged individuals?
What is the function of an Assistive Listening Device (ALD)?
What is the function of an Assistive Listening Device (ALD)?
In what way does Motion Tracking or Eye Tracking assist users?
In what way does Motion Tracking or Eye Tracking assist users?
Why are DAISY audiobooks particularly useful for individuals with dyslexia?
Why are DAISY audiobooks particularly useful for individuals with dyslexia?
What is the main purpose of reading telescopes?
What is the main purpose of reading telescopes?
How are video magnifiers different from reading telescopes?
How are video magnifiers different from reading telescopes?
What is a characteristic feature of portable electronic magnifiers?
What is a characteristic feature of portable electronic magnifiers?
How do scanning devices assist users?
How do scanning devices assist users?
What is the function of digital talking books?
What is the function of digital talking books?
Which assistive technology device allows users to adjust magnification, brightness, contrast, and color of the display?
Which assistive technology device allows users to adjust magnification, brightness, contrast, and color of the display?
What type of software is commonly used as speech input software for differently-abled individuals?
What type of software is commonly used as speech input software for differently-abled individuals?
Which hardware tool is specifically mentioned for people without hands to type text?
Which hardware tool is specifically mentioned for people without hands to type text?
Which device is mentioned as aiding differently-abled learners in using a keyboard or mouse?
Which device is mentioned as aiding differently-abled learners in using a keyboard or mouse?
What is the purpose of a braille translator among assistive tools?
What is the purpose of a braille translator among assistive tools?
Which assistive technology tool is used to magnify text for easier reading?
Which assistive technology tool is used to magnify text for easier reading?
Why are digital talking books considered beneficial as an assistive technology?
Why are digital talking books considered beneficial as an assistive technology?
