EDPNA PRACTICE EXAMINATION SET 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ Which of the following best describes the SSA's approach to
assessing multiple impairments?
A. The SSA considers whether the combination of impairments
meets or equals a listed impairment in the Blue Book
B. The SSA requires that all impairments be severe
C. The SSA treats each impairment separately without considering
their combined effects
D. The SSA considers multiple impairments as a single impairment
for evaluation purposes.
Answer: A
The SSA considers whether the combination of impairments meets
or equals a listed impairment in the Blue Book. If the combined
effects of multiple impairments meet or equal a listing, the claimant
may be deemed disabled without further consideration.
◉ When assessing a claim with multiple impairments, what does the
SSA examine to determine disability?
,A. The impact of the combined impairments on the claimant's
residual functional capacity (RFC)
B. The severity of the individual impairments only
C. Whether the impairments are related to a single medical
condition
D. Whether the impairments affect the claimant's past relevant
work.
Answer: A
The SSA examines the impact of the combined impairments on the
claimant's residual functional capacity (RFC). This assessment
determines what work-related activities the claimant can still
perform, considering the cumulative impact of all impairments.
◉ Which of the following could be a valid outcome of a disability
evaluation involving multiple impairments?
A. The claimant is found disabled if the combined impairments
significantly limit the ability to engage in SGA
B. The claimant is denied because none of the individual
impairments are severe
C. The claimant's disability is evaluated based solely on the primary
impairment
D. The claimant's education and work experience are ignored when
assessing multiple impairments.
,Answer: A
The claimant can be found disabled if the combined impairments
significantly limit the ability to engage in substantial gainful activity
(SGA). Even if no individual impairment meets the severity
threshold, the combined impact of multiple impairments can lead to
a finding of disability.
◉ Who makes the initial disability determinations for Social Security
Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income
(SSI)?
A. Disability Determination Services (DDS)
B. Administrative Law Judges (ALJs)
C. The Social Security Administration's Office of General Counsel
D. The claimant's primary care physician.
Answer: A
Disability Determination Services (DDS) is responsible for making
the initial disability determinations for SSDI and SSI claims. DDS is a
state-level agency working in partnership with the Social Security
Administration (SSA) to assess the medical evidence and determine
if claimants meet the criteria for disability.
, ◉ Who is responsible for reviewing disability determinations when
claimants appeal a denial of benefits?
A. Administrative Law Judges (ALJs)
B. Disability Determination Services (DDS)
C. The Social Security Administration's Office of Appeals
D. The U.S. Supreme Court.
Answer: A
Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) are responsible for reviewing
disability determinations when claimants appeal a denial of benefits.
The ALJ conducts a hearing, reviews the evidence, and makes a
decision on the claim. This is part of the appeals process for Social
Security disability claims.
◉ Which of the following roles does a Disability Determination
Services (DDS) examiner play in the disability determination
process?
A. The examiner reviews medical evidence to determine if the
claimant meets disability criteria
B. The examiner conducts administrative hearings to decide appeals
C. The examiner represents the SSA in court cases
D. The examiner sets the disability benefit amount.
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
◉ Which of the following best describes the SSA's approach to
assessing multiple impairments?
A. The SSA considers whether the combination of impairments
meets or equals a listed impairment in the Blue Book
B. The SSA requires that all impairments be severe
C. The SSA treats each impairment separately without considering
their combined effects
D. The SSA considers multiple impairments as a single impairment
for evaluation purposes.
Answer: A
The SSA considers whether the combination of impairments meets
or equals a listed impairment in the Blue Book. If the combined
effects of multiple impairments meet or equal a listing, the claimant
may be deemed disabled without further consideration.
◉ When assessing a claim with multiple impairments, what does the
SSA examine to determine disability?
,A. The impact of the combined impairments on the claimant's
residual functional capacity (RFC)
B. The severity of the individual impairments only
C. Whether the impairments are related to a single medical
condition
D. Whether the impairments affect the claimant's past relevant
work.
Answer: A
The SSA examines the impact of the combined impairments on the
claimant's residual functional capacity (RFC). This assessment
determines what work-related activities the claimant can still
perform, considering the cumulative impact of all impairments.
◉ Which of the following could be a valid outcome of a disability
evaluation involving multiple impairments?
A. The claimant is found disabled if the combined impairments
significantly limit the ability to engage in SGA
B. The claimant is denied because none of the individual
impairments are severe
C. The claimant's disability is evaluated based solely on the primary
impairment
D. The claimant's education and work experience are ignored when
assessing multiple impairments.
,Answer: A
The claimant can be found disabled if the combined impairments
significantly limit the ability to engage in substantial gainful activity
(SGA). Even if no individual impairment meets the severity
threshold, the combined impact of multiple impairments can lead to
a finding of disability.
◉ Who makes the initial disability determinations for Social Security
Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income
(SSI)?
A. Disability Determination Services (DDS)
B. Administrative Law Judges (ALJs)
C. The Social Security Administration's Office of General Counsel
D. The claimant's primary care physician.
Answer: A
Disability Determination Services (DDS) is responsible for making
the initial disability determinations for SSDI and SSI claims. DDS is a
state-level agency working in partnership with the Social Security
Administration (SSA) to assess the medical evidence and determine
if claimants meet the criteria for disability.
, ◉ Who is responsible for reviewing disability determinations when
claimants appeal a denial of benefits?
A. Administrative Law Judges (ALJs)
B. Disability Determination Services (DDS)
C. The Social Security Administration's Office of Appeals
D. The U.S. Supreme Court.
Answer: A
Administrative Law Judges (ALJs) are responsible for reviewing
disability determinations when claimants appeal a denial of benefits.
The ALJ conducts a hearing, reviews the evidence, and makes a
decision on the claim. This is part of the appeals process for Social
Security disability claims.
◉ Which of the following roles does a Disability Determination
Services (DDS) examiner play in the disability determination
process?
A. The examiner reviews medical evidence to determine if the
claimant meets disability criteria
B. The examiner conducts administrative hearings to decide appeals
C. The examiner represents the SSA in court cases
D. The examiner sets the disability benefit amount.
