EDPNA EXAM WITH ACCURATE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) | LATEST (2026/2027)
UPDATED VERSION | 100% GUARANTEED PASS {JUST
RELEASED}
1. The practice items for the Social Security Administration Direct Payment to
Non-Attorney Representatives Examination are available below. These items
are for practice purposes only and will not appear on the actual examination.
All names used in these practice items are purely fictional and do not apply to
any real claimants or any other individual. The items are multiple choice and
there is only 1 correct answer for each question. The actual examination will
also appear in this format. Select the button under each question to reveal the
answer. Refreshing the page will hide the answers.
Which statement best describes the term "severe" impairment? - ANSWER ✓ c.
An impairment or combination of impairments is only severe if the impairment
significantly impacts at least one basic work activity.
2. You are representing your client at a hearing. A vocational expert (VE) is
present. The ALJ asks if the VE has reviewed Exhibit 15F, which is a
consultative psychological examination report, in which the psychologist opines
that your client is capable of performing simple, repetitive, unskilled tasks that
do not require ongoing contact with the public or coworkers. The VE states that
he has reviewed this report. The ALJ asks if he agrees with the limitations that
have been assessed, and the VE says that he does agree with the limitations
contained in that report. Which statement is most accurate about the ALJ's
, questioning of the VE? - ANSWER ✓ d. Improper, because the VE is offering
his opinion about the relationship of the limitations to the clinical signs and
findings, thus rendering an opinion on medical issues.
3. Mark Baum arrives at your office with a dismissal order dated three weeks ago.
The order states that his request for a hearing on his Supplemental Security
Income claim was not timely filed and the claimant's reasons for missing the
deadline did not constitute good cause for late filing. He believes he did have
good cause and asks you what he should do next.
You would advise Mr. Baum to - ANSWER ✓ b. file a request for Appeals
Council review of the Dismissal Order pursuant to 20 CFR 416.1467.
Ethics:
4. An ALJ authorizes a representative to charge and collect $2,000 for his
representational services for a claim for disability insurance benefits. SSA
directly pays the representative $2,000. Six months later, SSA erroneously paid
the representative an additional $2,000 based upon the same claim. One year
after issuing the erroneous payment, SSA sends a letter to the representative
informing him of the excess fee payment and requesting a refund within 30
days.
What should the representative do? - ANSWER ✓ c. Refund the $2,000 excess
payment to SSA within 30 days, as requested.
, 5. Auxiliary Benefits - ANSWER ✓ When a disabled individual receives Social
Security disability insurance benefits, their spouse and/or minor children may
also be eligible to receive Social Security benefits. These benefits paid to the
spouse or minor child are called
can be paid to:
Children under 18
Spouse
Divorced spouse (if married 10 years)
Somebody under age 62 who has custody of children
6. Quarters of Coverage (QC) - ANSWER ✓ Refers to each 3-month period of
employment during which an employee contributes to the retirement income
program under the Social Security Act of 1935.
- You have to have a min of 6 credits and max of 40.
7. Appeal deadline - ANSWER ✓ 60 days + 5 mailing days
8. Medicare Eligibility - ANSWER ✓ Disabled - 24 months (29 months total from
onset)
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) | LATEST (2026/2027)
UPDATED VERSION | 100% GUARANTEED PASS {JUST
RELEASED}
1. The practice items for the Social Security Administration Direct Payment to
Non-Attorney Representatives Examination are available below. These items
are for practice purposes only and will not appear on the actual examination.
All names used in these practice items are purely fictional and do not apply to
any real claimants or any other individual. The items are multiple choice and
there is only 1 correct answer for each question. The actual examination will
also appear in this format. Select the button under each question to reveal the
answer. Refreshing the page will hide the answers.
Which statement best describes the term "severe" impairment? - ANSWER ✓ c.
An impairment or combination of impairments is only severe if the impairment
significantly impacts at least one basic work activity.
2. You are representing your client at a hearing. A vocational expert (VE) is
present. The ALJ asks if the VE has reviewed Exhibit 15F, which is a
consultative psychological examination report, in which the psychologist opines
that your client is capable of performing simple, repetitive, unskilled tasks that
do not require ongoing contact with the public or coworkers. The VE states that
he has reviewed this report. The ALJ asks if he agrees with the limitations that
have been assessed, and the VE says that he does agree with the limitations
contained in that report. Which statement is most accurate about the ALJ's
, questioning of the VE? - ANSWER ✓ d. Improper, because the VE is offering
his opinion about the relationship of the limitations to the clinical signs and
findings, thus rendering an opinion on medical issues.
3. Mark Baum arrives at your office with a dismissal order dated three weeks ago.
The order states that his request for a hearing on his Supplemental Security
Income claim was not timely filed and the claimant's reasons for missing the
deadline did not constitute good cause for late filing. He believes he did have
good cause and asks you what he should do next.
You would advise Mr. Baum to - ANSWER ✓ b. file a request for Appeals
Council review of the Dismissal Order pursuant to 20 CFR 416.1467.
Ethics:
4. An ALJ authorizes a representative to charge and collect $2,000 for his
representational services for a claim for disability insurance benefits. SSA
directly pays the representative $2,000. Six months later, SSA erroneously paid
the representative an additional $2,000 based upon the same claim. One year
after issuing the erroneous payment, SSA sends a letter to the representative
informing him of the excess fee payment and requesting a refund within 30
days.
What should the representative do? - ANSWER ✓ c. Refund the $2,000 excess
payment to SSA within 30 days, as requested.
, 5. Auxiliary Benefits - ANSWER ✓ When a disabled individual receives Social
Security disability insurance benefits, their spouse and/or minor children may
also be eligible to receive Social Security benefits. These benefits paid to the
spouse or minor child are called
can be paid to:
Children under 18
Spouse
Divorced spouse (if married 10 years)
Somebody under age 62 who has custody of children
6. Quarters of Coverage (QC) - ANSWER ✓ Refers to each 3-month period of
employment during which an employee contributes to the retirement income
program under the Social Security Act of 1935.
- You have to have a min of 6 credits and max of 40.
7. Appeal deadline - ANSWER ✓ 60 days + 5 mailing days
8. Medicare Eligibility - ANSWER ✓ Disabled - 24 months (29 months total from
onset)
