Free CATIS Practice Questions
Original questions with explanations
These original CATIS practice questions are educational examples designed to exercise reasoning. They are not recalled exam items and do not imply access to live or confidential test content.
Question 1
A learner is choosing between magnification and a screen reader. What should guide the decision?
- A. Price without trial
- B. A functional assessment, goals, endurance, and task demands
- C. The newest device only
- D. Instructor preference
Answer and explanation
B. A functional assessment, goals, endurance, and task demands Technology selection should be individualized and task based.
Question 2
Which instructional method best builds independent problem solving?
- A. Guided exploration with gradually reduced prompts
- B. Completing every task for the learner
- C. Teaching one rigid sequence only
- D. Avoiding feedback
Answer and explanation
A. Guided exploration with gradually reduced prompts Scaffolded discovery builds transferable strategies and self-efficacy.
Question 3
A digital form has unlabeled fields. What is the primary accessibility problem?
- A. The page has too few colors
- B. The file is short
- C. The keyboard is wireless
- D. Assistive technology cannot reliably identify each field’s purpose
Answer and explanation
D. Assistive technology cannot reliably identify each field’s purpose Programmatic labels are necessary for screen-reader navigation and comprehension.
Question 4
What should be documented after an assistive-technology lesson?
- A. Personal opinions
- B. No learner response
- C. Goals addressed, strategies taught, performance, barriers, and next steps
- D. Only session duration
Answer and explanation
C. Goals addressed, strategies taught, performance, barriers, and next steps Objective documentation supports continuity and progress monitoring.
Question 5
Which source should define CATIS exam scope?
- A. A generic IT outline
- B. Recalled exam content
- C. The current ACVREP CATIS body of knowledge and handbook
- D. A device advertisement
Answer and explanation
C. The current ACVREP CATIS body of knowledge and handbook Official competency documents define the credential’s scope.
How to Review Your Results
For every missed item, name the tested concept, explain why the correct option is best, and identify the clue that rules out each distractor. Then review the corresponding official content domain.