Which statement best describes AMPS administration and interpretation?

• A. The AMPS uses a fixed set of tasks selected by the therapist
• B. The AMPS results are interpreted without considering task choice
• C. The AMPS does not require observation
• D. The AMPS results provide an item-level score and a summary interpretation

Answer: (D)

The test is showing that the AMPS provides detailed, task-by-task information as well as an overall view of the person’s motor and process skill performance. This means you get scores for each task observed (an item-level view of how well the person used motor and process skills on that task) and, in addition, a summary interpretation that describes the person’s overall ability across tasks. That combination is what makes this option the best fit.

Think about how AMPS works in practice: the evaluator selects tasks from a standardized catalog that are appropriate for the client, then observes how the client performs each task, scoring quality of performance on motor and process dimensions. The resulting data include scores for each task and an overarching interpretation that informs what the client can do independently or with assistance, and where safety or efficiency issues may lie. This dual output—item-level scores plus a summary interpretation—drives both detailed understanding and a high-level clinical impression.

The other statements don’t align with how AMPS operates. It doesn’t rely on a fixed, unchanging list of tasks; task choice is individualized from a standardized catalog. The results are interpreted in the context of which tasks were chosen, not in isolation from task selection. Observation is essential to the scoring, so the idea that it doesn’t require observation isn’t accurate.