TU Wien:Assistive Technology 2 VO (Mayer, Panek)/Exam-2021-06-17
What is proposed by the “People First” language/principle? Give 2 examples!
When two people communicate, what are (some) purposes of this action?
Name different common dot (Braille) script codings for German and describe the essential differences (no details needed)
List 2 examples of smart phone apps dedicated to blind users or to deaf users and briefly outline the principles the apps are based on.
Writing Braille with slate & stylus and using a Braille typewriter (e.g. Perkins Brailler) are two methods of putting Braille on paper. Describe important differences.
| Visemes | Phonemes | Characters | Words | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lip reading | ||||
| Finger alphabet | ||||
| Cued Speech | ||||
| Manually Coded Language/LBG |
Which body parts are involved in voice formation (phonation)?
What are main reasons why Braille is now used by fewer blind persons?
Which (undesirable) effects does the use of text prediction often imply (e.g. with regard to additional effort related to time and cognition)? Name and describe briefly
List 2 advantages of Semantic Compaction in AAC?
How is „AAL“ motivated by the Demographic Change?
Which principal methods can be tried to overcome a communication handicap of a communication partner?
Which two simple measures can increase the communication rate when using “scanning” (communication with single switches and characters on an on-screen keyboard) – except “predictive typing”? Give short descriptions.