EDPNA PRACTICE EXAM ACTUAL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ What are some qualifications required for non-attorney
representatives to represent claimants before the SSA?
A) They must meet certain education, training, or experience
requirements and pass an examination
B) They must be related to the claimant
C) They must have a certain number of years of work experience
with the SSA
D) They must have a legal degree.
Answer: A
Non-attorney representatives must meet certain education, training,
or experience requirements and pass an examination to represent
claimants before the SSA.
◉ Who is NOT allowed to serve as a representative in Social Security
proceedings?
A) Individuals who are disqualified, suspended, or disbarred from
representing claimants
,B) Individuals without a legal background
C) Individuals under 18 years of age
D) Family members of the claimant.
Answer: A
Individuals who are disqualified, suspended, or disbarred from
representing claimants are not allowed to serve as representatives
in Social Security proceedings.
◉ What are the responsibilities of a representative in Social Security
proceedings?
A) Assisting claimants with applications, hearings, and appeals, and
advocating on their behalf
B) Determining Social Security benefits for claimants
C) Approving Social Security applications
D) Conducting medical examinations for disability claims.
Answer: A
The role of a representative includes assisting claimants with
applications, hearings, and appeals, and advocating on their behalf.
,◉ How does a representative obtain authorization to represent a
claimant before the SSA?
A) By filing Form SSA-1696 or similar authorization form
B) By obtaining a license from the SSA
C) By presenting a written request from the claimant
D) By undergoing a background check.
Answer: A
A representative obtains authorization to represent a claimant
before the SSA by filing Form SSA-1696 or a similar authorization
form.
◉ How is a representative's fee for Social Security cases
determined?
A) Representatives must submit a fee agreement to the SSA for
approval
B) Representatives can charge any fee they deem appropriate
C) Fees are predetermined by the SSA and cannot be negotiated
D) Representatives are not allowed to charge fees.
Answer: A
, Representatives must submit a fee agreement to the SSA for
approval to determine the fee for Social Security cases.
◉ What is the official SSA form used to appoint a representative to
act on behalf of a claimant?
A) Form SSA-1696
B) Form SSA-3368
C) Form SSA-827
D) Form SSA-16.
Answer: A
The official SSA form used to appoint a representative is Form SSA-
1696.
◉ Why would a claimant appoint a representative to handle Social
Security matters?
A) To receive assistance with Social Security applications, hearings,
and appeals
B) To bypass SSA processing times
C) To increase the likelihood of receiving Social Security benefits
D) To avoid personally appearing at hearings.
AND CORRECT ANSWERS
◉ What are some qualifications required for non-attorney
representatives to represent claimants before the SSA?
A) They must meet certain education, training, or experience
requirements and pass an examination
B) They must be related to the claimant
C) They must have a certain number of years of work experience
with the SSA
D) They must have a legal degree.
Answer: A
Non-attorney representatives must meet certain education, training,
or experience requirements and pass an examination to represent
claimants before the SSA.
◉ Who is NOT allowed to serve as a representative in Social Security
proceedings?
A) Individuals who are disqualified, suspended, or disbarred from
representing claimants
,B) Individuals without a legal background
C) Individuals under 18 years of age
D) Family members of the claimant.
Answer: A
Individuals who are disqualified, suspended, or disbarred from
representing claimants are not allowed to serve as representatives
in Social Security proceedings.
◉ What are the responsibilities of a representative in Social Security
proceedings?
A) Assisting claimants with applications, hearings, and appeals, and
advocating on their behalf
B) Determining Social Security benefits for claimants
C) Approving Social Security applications
D) Conducting medical examinations for disability claims.
Answer: A
The role of a representative includes assisting claimants with
applications, hearings, and appeals, and advocating on their behalf.
,◉ How does a representative obtain authorization to represent a
claimant before the SSA?
A) By filing Form SSA-1696 or similar authorization form
B) By obtaining a license from the SSA
C) By presenting a written request from the claimant
D) By undergoing a background check.
Answer: A
A representative obtains authorization to represent a claimant
before the SSA by filing Form SSA-1696 or a similar authorization
form.
◉ How is a representative's fee for Social Security cases
determined?
A) Representatives must submit a fee agreement to the SSA for
approval
B) Representatives can charge any fee they deem appropriate
C) Fees are predetermined by the SSA and cannot be negotiated
D) Representatives are not allowed to charge fees.
Answer: A
, Representatives must submit a fee agreement to the SSA for
approval to determine the fee for Social Security cases.
◉ What is the official SSA form used to appoint a representative to
act on behalf of a claimant?
A) Form SSA-1696
B) Form SSA-3368
C) Form SSA-827
D) Form SSA-16.
Answer: A
The official SSA form used to appoint a representative is Form SSA-
1696.
◉ Why would a claimant appoint a representative to handle Social
Security matters?
A) To receive assistance with Social Security applications, hearings,
and appeals
B) To bypass SSA processing times
C) To increase the likelihood of receiving Social Security benefits
D) To avoid personally appearing at hearings.
