EDPNA Practice Exam Revision Guide- TECH+PRO 2025. | Exam Revision
Questions And Correct Answers | Graded A+ | 2025 Update |
what is the primary goal of the SS act?
A) To provide financial support for retirees
B) To establish a healthcare system
C) To govern labor relations
D) To regulate insurance - ANSWER- A
which of the following is a key requirement for qualifying for SSDI?
A) Being 65 years or older
B) Having a qualifying disability that prevents substantial gainful activity
C) Having dependent children
D) Being unemployed for over a year - ANSWER- B
what is the correct sequence of steps in the SS appeals process?
A) Request for Reconsideration, Administrative Law Judge Hearing, Appeals Council Review,
Federal Court Review
B) Request for Reconsideration, Appeals Council Review, Administrative Law Judge Hearing,
Federal Court Review
C) Administrative Law Judge Hearing, Request for Reconsideration, Appeals Council Review,
Federal Court Review
D) Appeals Council Review, Request for Reconsideration, Administrative Law Judge Hearing,
Federal Court Review - ANSWER- A
,when assessing whether a person has transferable skills, which of the following is a key factor?
A) The age of the claimant
B) The level of education and job experience
C) The type of disability and medical condition
D) The number of dependents - ANSWER- B
what is meant by RFC in a vocational context?
A) The maximum level of work a person can do despite their limitations
B) The amount of time it takes for someone to return to work after an injury
C) The type of job a person had before becoming disabled
D) The percentage of a person's former salary they can earn in a new role - ANSWER- A
which of the following is true about the medical vocational guidelines (GRIDS)?
A) They are used to determine if a person with a disability can perform other work in the economy
B) They focus exclusively on medical evidence
C) They apply only to claimants under 50 years old
D) They require proof of unemployment for over a year - ANSWER- A
in vocational analysis what is the significance of a DOT code?
A) It identifies the physical and mental demands of specific jobs
B) It indicates the salary range for a job
C) It refers to the training needed for a job
D) It signifies the work environment of a job - ANSWER- A
,what is the role of a VE in SS disability hearing?
A) To provide testimony on the types of jobs available in the national economy that the claimant
can perform
B) To assess the medical evidence and determine if the claimant is disabled
C) To represent the claimant in the hearing
D) To determine the correct benefit amount for the claimant - ANSWER- A
which of the following best describes the functional limitations in a vocational context?
A) Restrictions in a claimant's ability to perform work-related tasks due to a disability
B) The total number of jobs a claimant can perform
C) The amount of time a claimant can work before needing rest
D) The maximum weight a claimant can lift without assistance - ANSWER- A
Functional limitations refer to restrictions in a claimant's ability to perform work-related tasks due
to a disability. These limitations can affect a range of physical and mental activities, like lifting,
standing, walking, and focusing.
when evaluating transferable skills which of the following factors is most critical?
A) The claimant's age at the time of disability
B) The similarity of past work to potential future work
C) The geographical location of the claimant
D) The length of time a claimant has been out of work - ANSWER- B
When evaluating transferable skills, the similarity of past work to potential future work is key.
This process involves examining job responsibilities, skills, and training to identify if the claimant
can perform other work despite their disability.
, what is the significance of a "sedentary" work environment in disability cases?
A) It involves mostly sitting with occasional standing and walking
B) It requires physical labor and frequent lifting
C) It involves high mental stress but low physical activity
D) It requires frequent movement and heavy lifting - ANSWER- A
A sedentary work environment involves mostly sitting, with occasional standing and walking. It is
a common term in vocational analysis to describe certain types of jobs that require minimal
physical exertion.
in what situations would a VE typically testify in a SS disability hearing?
A) When assessing the types of jobs a claimant can perform despite their disability
B) When evaluating the medical evidence to determine disability
C) When recommending a medical treatment plan for the claimant
D) When determining the appropriate disability benefit amount - ANSWER- A
A vocational expert (VE) testifies in a Social Security disability hearing to assess the types of jobs
a claimant can perform despite their disability. The VE uses their expertise to discuss job
availability in the national economy and whether the claimant can meet the demands of these roles.
what is an example of a limitation that might be included in an RFC assessment for someone with
a back injury?
A) Limited ability to lift over 10 pounds
B) Restricted use of vision-related tasks
C) Difficulty in verbal communication
D) Challenges with fine motor - ANSWER- A
Questions And Correct Answers | Graded A+ | 2025 Update |
what is the primary goal of the SS act?
A) To provide financial support for retirees
B) To establish a healthcare system
C) To govern labor relations
D) To regulate insurance - ANSWER- A
which of the following is a key requirement for qualifying for SSDI?
A) Being 65 years or older
B) Having a qualifying disability that prevents substantial gainful activity
C) Having dependent children
D) Being unemployed for over a year - ANSWER- B
what is the correct sequence of steps in the SS appeals process?
A) Request for Reconsideration, Administrative Law Judge Hearing, Appeals Council Review,
Federal Court Review
B) Request for Reconsideration, Appeals Council Review, Administrative Law Judge Hearing,
Federal Court Review
C) Administrative Law Judge Hearing, Request for Reconsideration, Appeals Council Review,
Federal Court Review
D) Appeals Council Review, Request for Reconsideration, Administrative Law Judge Hearing,
Federal Court Review - ANSWER- A
,when assessing whether a person has transferable skills, which of the following is a key factor?
A) The age of the claimant
B) The level of education and job experience
C) The type of disability and medical condition
D) The number of dependents - ANSWER- B
what is meant by RFC in a vocational context?
A) The maximum level of work a person can do despite their limitations
B) The amount of time it takes for someone to return to work after an injury
C) The type of job a person had before becoming disabled
D) The percentage of a person's former salary they can earn in a new role - ANSWER- A
which of the following is true about the medical vocational guidelines (GRIDS)?
A) They are used to determine if a person with a disability can perform other work in the economy
B) They focus exclusively on medical evidence
C) They apply only to claimants under 50 years old
D) They require proof of unemployment for over a year - ANSWER- A
in vocational analysis what is the significance of a DOT code?
A) It identifies the physical and mental demands of specific jobs
B) It indicates the salary range for a job
C) It refers to the training needed for a job
D) It signifies the work environment of a job - ANSWER- A
,what is the role of a VE in SS disability hearing?
A) To provide testimony on the types of jobs available in the national economy that the claimant
can perform
B) To assess the medical evidence and determine if the claimant is disabled
C) To represent the claimant in the hearing
D) To determine the correct benefit amount for the claimant - ANSWER- A
which of the following best describes the functional limitations in a vocational context?
A) Restrictions in a claimant's ability to perform work-related tasks due to a disability
B) The total number of jobs a claimant can perform
C) The amount of time a claimant can work before needing rest
D) The maximum weight a claimant can lift without assistance - ANSWER- A
Functional limitations refer to restrictions in a claimant's ability to perform work-related tasks due
to a disability. These limitations can affect a range of physical and mental activities, like lifting,
standing, walking, and focusing.
when evaluating transferable skills which of the following factors is most critical?
A) The claimant's age at the time of disability
B) The similarity of past work to potential future work
C) The geographical location of the claimant
D) The length of time a claimant has been out of work - ANSWER- B
When evaluating transferable skills, the similarity of past work to potential future work is key.
This process involves examining job responsibilities, skills, and training to identify if the claimant
can perform other work despite their disability.
, what is the significance of a "sedentary" work environment in disability cases?
A) It involves mostly sitting with occasional standing and walking
B) It requires physical labor and frequent lifting
C) It involves high mental stress but low physical activity
D) It requires frequent movement and heavy lifting - ANSWER- A
A sedentary work environment involves mostly sitting, with occasional standing and walking. It is
a common term in vocational analysis to describe certain types of jobs that require minimal
physical exertion.
in what situations would a VE typically testify in a SS disability hearing?
A) When assessing the types of jobs a claimant can perform despite their disability
B) When evaluating the medical evidence to determine disability
C) When recommending a medical treatment plan for the claimant
D) When determining the appropriate disability benefit amount - ANSWER- A
A vocational expert (VE) testifies in a Social Security disability hearing to assess the types of jobs
a claimant can perform despite their disability. The VE uses their expertise to discuss job
availability in the national economy and whether the claimant can meet the demands of these roles.
what is an example of a limitation that might be included in an RFC assessment for someone with
a back injury?
A) Limited ability to lift over 10 pounds
B) Restricted use of vision-related tasks
C) Difficulty in verbal communication
D) Challenges with fine motor - ANSWER- A
