EDPNA Exam: 2026/2027 ACTUAL TEST BANK
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
• Who can serve as a representative in Social Security proceedings?
A) Attorneys, non-attorneys, or other qualified individuals who are eligible to represent
claimants before the SSA
B) Only licensed attorneys
C) Any family member of the claimant
D) Only SSA-approved representatives -✓✓ A
A representative can be an attorney, non-attorney, or other qualified individual who is
eligible to represent claimants before the SSA.
• 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 -✓✓ 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 -✓✓ 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 -✓✓ 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 -✓✓ 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 -✓✓ 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 -✓✓ 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 -✓✓ A
A claimant appoints a representative to receive assistance with Social Security
applications, hearings, and appeals.
• Once appointed, what authority does a representative have in Social Security matters?
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
• Who can serve as a representative in Social Security proceedings?
A) Attorneys, non-attorneys, or other qualified individuals who are eligible to represent
claimants before the SSA
B) Only licensed attorneys
C) Any family member of the claimant
D) Only SSA-approved representatives -✓✓ A
A representative can be an attorney, non-attorney, or other qualified individual who is
eligible to represent claimants before the SSA.
• 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 -✓✓ 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 -✓✓ 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 -✓✓ 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 -✓✓ 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 -✓✓ 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 -✓✓ 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 -✓✓ A
A claimant appoints a representative to receive assistance with Social Security
applications, hearings, and appeals.
• Once appointed, what authority does a representative have in Social Security matters?
