Correct. It is done at this time as that is when the gust locks are removed. It is a little strange at first taxing and turning onto the runway and swinging your head back and forth, up and down at the appropriate time for the spoiler and then at the spoiler light. May have screwed it up looking the wrong way a couple of times in the beginning.
The ailerons would have to move with control wheel deflection to ensure that they are free.