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Key Facts: FTCE Deaf/HH 020 Exam

020

Test Code

Florida DOE / Pearson

~80

Multiple-Choice Questions

FTCE 020 Test Page

150 min

Time Limit

FTCE 020 Test Page

200

Passing Scaled Score

Florida DOE

Competency Areas

FTCE 020 Competencies

$150

Exam Fee

Pearson VUE (2026)

18%

Largest Domain (Instruction)

FTCE 020 Blueprint

K-12

Grade Coverage

Florida DOE

Sample FTCE Deaf/HH 020 Practice Questions

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1Which federal law first guaranteed a free appropriate public education (FAPE) to all children with disabilities, including those who are deaf or hard of hearing?

A.The Americans with Disabilities Act

B.Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

C.The Education for All Handicapped Children Act (PL 94-142)

D.No Child Left Behind

Explanation: PL 94-142, the Education for All Handicapped Children Act of 1975, first mandated FAPE and was later reauthorized as IDEA. It established the right to special education and related services in the least restrictive environment.

2The 1880 Milan Conference is historically significant in deaf education because it resulted in a resolution that primarily promoted which approach?

A.Bilingual-bicultural education using ASL and English

B.Oralism over the use of sign language in schools

C.Total Communication in all residential schools

D.Cued speech as the standard instructional method

Explanation: The 1880 International Congress on Education of the Deaf in Milan passed resolutions favoring oral methods and discouraging signed languages in instruction. Its effects suppressed sign language in many schools for decades.

3Under IDEA, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, what does the term 'least restrictive environment' (LRE) require?

A.Placing all deaf students in residential schools for the deaf

B.Removing students from general education whenever they have an IEP

C.Providing instruction only in self-contained special education classrooms

D.Educating students with disabilities with nondisabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate

Explanation: LRE requires that, to the maximum extent appropriate, students with disabilities be educated alongside nondisabled peers. Removal to separate settings occurs only when the nature of the disability prevents satisfactory education in general education with supplementary aids and services.

4A teacher of the deaf must understand that under IDEA, the IEP team must specifically consider a deaf student's:

A.Need to be placed only in an oral program

B.Language and communication needs, including opportunities for direct communication in the child's language and mode

C.Eligibility for a 504 plan instead of an IEP

D.Requirement to learn spoken English before any signed language

Explanation: IDEA's special factors provision requires the IEP team to consider the language and communication needs of a deaf or hard of hearing student, including opportunities for direct communication with peers and professionals in the student's language and communication mode.

5Which of the following best describes the philosophy of a bilingual-bicultural (Bi-Bi) program for deaf students?

A.Spoken English is used exclusively with amplification

B.American Sign Language is the language of instruction, with English taught as a second language

C.Signs are used in English word order while speaking simultaneously

D.Students rely solely on speechreading and residual hearing

Explanation: Bilingual-bicultural programs use ASL as the primary language of instruction and natural communication, while English (often print) is taught as a second language. The approach also affirms Deaf culture and identity.

6The outer ear, middle ear, and inner ear are the three main divisions of the auditory system. Which structure is located in the inner ear and is responsible for transducing sound vibrations into neural signals?

A.Tympanic membrane

B.Pinna

C.Cochlea

D.Ossicles

Explanation: The cochlea, a fluid-filled spiral structure in the inner ear, contains hair cells that convert mechanical sound vibrations into electrical neural impulses carried by the auditory nerve to the brain.

7A student has a hearing loss caused by damage to the cochlea's hair cells. This type of permanent hearing loss is classified as:

A.Conductive hearing loss

B.Sensorineural hearing loss

C.Mixed hearing loss

D.Central auditory processing disorder

Explanation: Sensorineural hearing loss results from damage to the cochlea (hair cells) or the auditory nerve and is typically permanent. It often affects clarity of sound, not just loudness.

8On an audiogram, hearing thresholds are plotted in decibels (dB HL) against frequency in hertz (Hz). A student whose thresholds fall between 41 and 55 dB HL is generally described as having which degree of hearing loss?

A.Mild

B.Severe

C.Moderate

D.Profound

Explanation: Using common classification ranges, thresholds of about 41-55 dB HL indicate a moderate hearing loss. At this level a student typically misses much of conversational speech without amplification.

9A cochlear implant differs from a hearing aid primarily because it:

A.Only amplifies environmental sound for the ear canal

B.Is worn entirely outside the body with no surgery

C.Restores completely normal hearing in all users

D.Bypasses damaged hair cells and directly stimulates the auditory nerve

Explanation: A cochlear implant uses a surgically placed electrode array to bypass damaged cochlear hair cells and directly stimulate the auditory nerve. A hearing aid, in contrast, amplifies acoustic sound for a functioning cochlea.

10An FM (frequency modulation) or DM (digital modulation) system is most useful in a classroom because it:

A.Eliminates the need for the student to wear hearing aids or implants

B.Translates speech into printed captions on a screen

C.Improves the signal-to-noise ratio by sending the teacher's voice directly to the student's receiver

D.Provides a visual alarm for fire drills

Explanation: FM/DM systems use a teacher-worn microphone that transmits directly to the student's receiver, reducing the effects of distance, background noise, and reverberation by improving the signal-to-noise ratio.

About the FTCE Deaf/HH 020 Exam

The FTCE Deaf or Hard of Hearing K-12 (020) subject area test certifies Florida teachers to instruct students who are deaf or hard of hearing. It covers foundations, audiology, language and communication, ASL and Deaf culture, IEPs, assessment, and instructional strategies.

Exam sponsor: Florida DOE / Pearson VUE. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Questions

80 questions

Time Limit

2 hours 30 minutes

Passing Score

Scaled score of 200

Exam / Certification Fees

$150

Exam sponsor website

Reported exam pass rate: Varies. Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Official sources

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

13%

Foundations of Deaf Education

Philosophical, historical, legal, and educational foundations including IDEA, Section 504, the ADA, and deaf-education history

10%

Auditory System and Hearing Loss

Anatomy and physiology of the auditory system, types and degrees of hearing loss, and audiogram interpretation

16%

Language Development and Communication

Language acquisition, the critical period, English literacy, and communication modes including ASL, oral, total, and cued speech

14%

ASL and Deaf Culture

ASL linguistics, comprehending signing, Deaf culture and community, family cultures, and psychosocial development

16%

IFSP, IEP, and Communication Plans

Designing, developing, and implementing IFSPs, IEPs, communication plans, and transition plans

13%

Formal and Informal Assessments

Nonbiased and functional assessment, accommodations, score interpretation, and progress monitoring

18%

Instructional Strategies and Accommodations

Evidence-based instruction, visual supports, captioning, UDL, co-teaching, self-advocacy, and accommodations

Preparing for the FTCE Deaf/HH 020 Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Scaled score of 200
Exam length: 80 questions
Time limit: 2 hours 30 minutes
Exam / certification fees: $150 Official sources

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FTCE Deaf/HH 020: Suggested Study Strategy

1Memorize the auditory system pathway and practice classifying hearing loss as conductive, sensorineural, or mixed

2Practice interpreting audiograms, including symbols, degrees of loss, and the speech banana

3Compare communication modes (ASL, oral, total communication, cued speech, SEE) and when each is appropriate

4Review IDEA requirements, including LRE, IFSP versus IEP, transition timelines, and special factors for deaf students

5Study nonbiased assessment principles and the difference between accommodations and modifications

6Learn evidence-based instructional strategies such as pre-teaching vocabulary, visual supports, captioning, and chaining

Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are on the FTCE Deaf or Hard of Hearing 020 test?

The 020 test contains approximately 80 multiple-choice questions, each with four answer options, and you have 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete it.

What score do I need to pass the FTCE 020 exam?

You must earn a scaled score of at least 200 to pass the FTCE Deaf or Hard of Hearing K-12 (020) subject area test.

What competencies does the FTCE 020 test cover?

Seven competencies: foundations, the auditory system and hearing loss, language and communication, ASL and Deaf culture, IFSP/IEP/communication plans, assessment, and instructional strategies.

How much does the FTCE 020 exam cost?

The FTCE 020 subject area exam costs $150. Retake fees apply if you need to test again, and the General Knowledge test is a separate fee.

Is the FTCE 020 test the same as the old Hearing Impaired test?

Yes. The exam is now titled Deaf or Hard of Hearing K-12, keeping the 020 test code that was formerly labeled Hearing Impaired K-12.

Do I need ASL fluency to pass the FTCE 020?

The exam tests knowledge about communication modes, ASL linguistics, and comprehending signing, so familiarity with ASL and Deaf culture is important for several competencies.

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