Question 1
A COMS is teaching a novice adult cane traveler on a residential sidewalk with cracked, uneven concrete. Which cane technique provides the highest level of obstacle and drop-off detection?
Correct Answer:
Constant-contact (touch-and-drag)
Question 2
When using human guide technique with a consumer who has typical balance, where should the consumer's hand contact the guide?
Correct Answer:
Just above the guide's elbow with thumb on the outside
Question 3
A COMS is selecting a long cane length for a 9-year-old student. Which measurement guideline aligns with current best practice for pediatric cane prescription?
Correct Answer:
Cane reaches from the floor to the sternum (mid-chest), with longer lengths considered for active travelers
Question 4
A COMS is teaching a consumer to cross a low-volume, uncontrolled residential intersection (no stop sign, no signal). The recommended strategy is to listen for a 'lull and parallel surge.' What does the parallel surge indicate?
Correct Answer:
Vehicles on the consumer's parallel street are moving with the green, indicating a safe time to start crossing the perpendicular street
Question 5
An Accessible Pedestrian Signal (APS) is being installed at a complex intersection. Which APS feature is required by the 2011 PROWAG and 2009 MUTCD guidance to be located within 5 feet of the curb line?
Correct Answer:
Vibrotactile arrow and locator tone on the pushbutton
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Prepare with the ACVREP COMS Practice Questions - Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist Exam practice quiz. This question bank includes 100 questions covering consumer, coms, cane, teaching, and technique. Use it to review important concepts, identify knowledge gaps, and build confidence for the related exam, course, or assessment.

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ACVREP COMS Practice Questions - Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist Exam

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