EDPNA TESTS COMPILATIONS REVISION
HANDBOOK 2026 TEST ADMINISTRATION AND
PSYCHOMETRIC BASICS
◉ How does the Social Security Administration (SSA) use the
concept of non-severe impairment in its disability evaluation
process?
A. It is used to screen out disability claims that do not meet the
severity threshold
B. It is used to evaluate a claimant's past relevant work
C. It helps determine the claimant's residual functional capacity
D. It is used to assess the claimant's education and skill level.
Answer: A
The SSA uses the concept of non-severe impairment to screen out
disability claims that do not meet the severity threshold. If an
impairment is non-severe, it is unlikely to significantly limit the
claimant's ability to work, which can result in the denial of a
disability claim.
,◉ Which of the following would NOT be considered a basic work-
related activity in the context of assessing severity of an
impairment?
A. Traveling to different work sites
B. Responding appropriately to supervision and co-workers
C. Lifting and carrying light objects
D. Concentrating for short periods.
Answer: A
Traveling to different work sites is generally not considered a basic
work-related activity in the context of assessing the severity of an
impairment. Basic work-related activities typically involve functions
like understanding and following instructions, lifting, carrying, and
interacting with others.
◉ What might the SSA consider when determining if an impairment
is severe or non-severe?
A. The impact of the impairment on basic work-related activities
B. The claimant's education level
C. The claimant's age
D. The claimant's work history.
Answer: A
,The SSA considers the impact of an impairment on basic work-
related activities when determining if it is severe or non-severe. If
the impairment significantly limits these activities, it is classified as
severe; otherwise, it is considered non-severe.
◉ Under which circumstance would the SSA not consider your
impairment for disability benefits?
A. If the impairment is not medically determinable
B. If the impairment is expected to last more than 12 months
C. If the impairment requires ongoing medication
D. If the impairment affects basic work-related activities.
Answer: A
The SSA will not consider an impairment for disability benefits if it is
not medically determinable. An impairment must be supported by
medical evidence from clinical or laboratory diagnostic techniques
to be considered in the disability evaluation process.
◉ When will the SSA not consider a claimant's impairment as
disabling?
, A. If the claimant is capable of engaging in substantial gainful
activity (SGA)
B. If the impairment is expected to last at least 12 months
C. If the impairment is confirmed by laboratory tests
D. If the impairment causes significant limitations in basic work-
related activities.
Answer: A
The SSA will not consider a claimant's impairment as disabling if the
claimant is capable of engaging in substantial gainful activity (SGA).
SGA is a key metric in the SSA's disability evaluation process; if the
claimant's earnings exceed the SGA threshold, they are not
considered disabled.
◉ Which of the following would disqualify an impairment from
being considered by the SSA?
A. It is self-reported without supporting medical evidence
B. It is expected to result in death or last more than 12 months
C. It is confirmed by clinical evaluation and laboratory tests
D. It significantly limits basic work-related activities.
Answer: A
HANDBOOK 2026 TEST ADMINISTRATION AND
PSYCHOMETRIC BASICS
◉ How does the Social Security Administration (SSA) use the
concept of non-severe impairment in its disability evaluation
process?
A. It is used to screen out disability claims that do not meet the
severity threshold
B. It is used to evaluate a claimant's past relevant work
C. It helps determine the claimant's residual functional capacity
D. It is used to assess the claimant's education and skill level.
Answer: A
The SSA uses the concept of non-severe impairment to screen out
disability claims that do not meet the severity threshold. If an
impairment is non-severe, it is unlikely to significantly limit the
claimant's ability to work, which can result in the denial of a
disability claim.
,◉ Which of the following would NOT be considered a basic work-
related activity in the context of assessing severity of an
impairment?
A. Traveling to different work sites
B. Responding appropriately to supervision and co-workers
C. Lifting and carrying light objects
D. Concentrating for short periods.
Answer: A
Traveling to different work sites is generally not considered a basic
work-related activity in the context of assessing the severity of an
impairment. Basic work-related activities typically involve functions
like understanding and following instructions, lifting, carrying, and
interacting with others.
◉ What might the SSA consider when determining if an impairment
is severe or non-severe?
A. The impact of the impairment on basic work-related activities
B. The claimant's education level
C. The claimant's age
D. The claimant's work history.
Answer: A
,The SSA considers the impact of an impairment on basic work-
related activities when determining if it is severe or non-severe. If
the impairment significantly limits these activities, it is classified as
severe; otherwise, it is considered non-severe.
◉ Under which circumstance would the SSA not consider your
impairment for disability benefits?
A. If the impairment is not medically determinable
B. If the impairment is expected to last more than 12 months
C. If the impairment requires ongoing medication
D. If the impairment affects basic work-related activities.
Answer: A
The SSA will not consider an impairment for disability benefits if it is
not medically determinable. An impairment must be supported by
medical evidence from clinical or laboratory diagnostic techniques
to be considered in the disability evaluation process.
◉ When will the SSA not consider a claimant's impairment as
disabling?
, A. If the claimant is capable of engaging in substantial gainful
activity (SGA)
B. If the impairment is expected to last at least 12 months
C. If the impairment is confirmed by laboratory tests
D. If the impairment causes significant limitations in basic work-
related activities.
Answer: A
The SSA will not consider a claimant's impairment as disabling if the
claimant is capable of engaging in substantial gainful activity (SGA).
SGA is a key metric in the SSA's disability evaluation process; if the
claimant's earnings exceed the SGA threshold, they are not
considered disabled.
◉ Which of the following would disqualify an impairment from
being considered by the SSA?
A. It is self-reported without supporting medical evidence
B. It is expected to result in death or last more than 12 months
C. It is confirmed by clinical evaluation and laboratory tests
D. It significantly limits basic work-related activities.
Answer: A
