EDPNA TESTS COMPILATIONS BUNDLE
EXAM SCRIPT 2026 COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Impairment. Answer: An impairment is a medical condition that is
medically diagnosed (aka medically determinable). At step 2, the
claimant must have a medically determinable impairment (MDI) to
proceed to step 3.
Prove MDI show that symptoms are linked to the MDI prove
limitations (exertional or nonexertional) that prevent the claimant from
competitive work
⩥ Medically determinable illness (MDI). Answer: (1) A disease, illness,
injury, or other bodily condition that has lasted or is expected to last at
least 12 months or result in death and that reasonably gives rise to
limitations of function, which in turn (2) prevent the individual from
engaging in competitive work (8 hrs/day, 5 days/week)
⩥ Exertional activities. Answer: Walking;
Standing;
Sitting;
Pushing;
Pulling;
, Carrying; and
Lifting
⩥ Physical requirements for SEDENTARY work (exertional):. Answer:
Sitting: 6 of 8 hours
Standing and walking: 2 of 8 hours
Lifting and carrying: under 10 lbs. frequently
⩥ Physical requirements for LIGHT work (exertional):. Answer: Sitting:
2 of 8 hours
Standing and walking: 6 of 8 hours
Lifting and carrying: 10 lbs. frequently, 20 lbs. occasionally
⩥ Physical requirements for MEDIUM work (exertional):. Answer:
Sitting: 2 of 8 hours
Standing and walking: 6 of 8 hours
Lifting and carrying: 25 lbs. frequently, 50 lbs. occasionally
⩥ Physical requirements for HEAVY work (exertional):. Answer:
Sitting: 2 of 8 hours
Standing and walking: 6 of 8 hours
Lifting and carrying: 50 lbs. frequently, occasionally up to 100 lbs.
EXAM SCRIPT 2026 COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ Impairment. Answer: An impairment is a medical condition that is
medically diagnosed (aka medically determinable). At step 2, the
claimant must have a medically determinable impairment (MDI) to
proceed to step 3.
Prove MDI show that symptoms are linked to the MDI prove
limitations (exertional or nonexertional) that prevent the claimant from
competitive work
⩥ Medically determinable illness (MDI). Answer: (1) A disease, illness,
injury, or other bodily condition that has lasted or is expected to last at
least 12 months or result in death and that reasonably gives rise to
limitations of function, which in turn (2) prevent the individual from
engaging in competitive work (8 hrs/day, 5 days/week)
⩥ Exertional activities. Answer: Walking;
Standing;
Sitting;
Pushing;
Pulling;
, Carrying; and
Lifting
⩥ Physical requirements for SEDENTARY work (exertional):. Answer:
Sitting: 6 of 8 hours
Standing and walking: 2 of 8 hours
Lifting and carrying: under 10 lbs. frequently
⩥ Physical requirements for LIGHT work (exertional):. Answer: Sitting:
2 of 8 hours
Standing and walking: 6 of 8 hours
Lifting and carrying: 10 lbs. frequently, 20 lbs. occasionally
⩥ Physical requirements for MEDIUM work (exertional):. Answer:
Sitting: 2 of 8 hours
Standing and walking: 6 of 8 hours
Lifting and carrying: 25 lbs. frequently, 50 lbs. occasionally
⩥ Physical requirements for HEAVY work (exertional):. Answer:
Sitting: 2 of 8 hours
Standing and walking: 6 of 8 hours
Lifting and carrying: 50 lbs. frequently, occasionally up to 100 lbs.
