CALMHSA MEDI- CAL PEER SUPPORT CERTIFICATION EXAM WITH
CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS
LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+ 2025 – 2026
A consumer comes to you and says they were not hired at a job because of their disability. What
actions should the Peer Support Specialist take? - ANSWER-Key: Educate the consumer on State
Disability Laws before speaking to the business.
KSA Dimension: 5. Advocacy
KSA: 5.2
Rationale: This is a correct response because educating the consumer on this issue will
empower them to voice their concerns appropriately.
A consumer expressed feeling overwhelmed with the requirements of their probation officer
and service providers. How can a Peer Support Specialist assist the consumer with navigating
the expectations. - ANSWER-Key: Help the consumer arrange a meeting with both parties to
discuss their viewpoint.
KSA Dimension: 6. Community Inclusion
KSA: 6.4. Serve as a liaison for collaboration with individuals, agency staff, family, friends,
community partners, and other relevant stakeholders (e.g., politicians, coalitions, and special
interest groups).
Rationale: This option encourages supporting the consumer to self-advocate for their needs and
wants with their care team.
, A consumer wants to use their experience with managing their mental illness to help others.
How can the Peer Support Specialist help the consumer to accomplish this goal? - ANSWER-Key:
Assist the consumer by providing encouragement, direction, and support of their advocacy
desires.
KSA Dimension: 6. Community Inclusion
KSA: 6.5. Empower individuals to take advantage of opportunities at varying levels of
involvement in community-based activities (e.g., work, school, relationships, advocacy groups,
physical activity, self-directed hobbies, volunteering, etc.).
Rationale: This option is correct because it encourages and supports the consumer's expressed
goal while providing a variety of pathways to achieve it.
What action is a primary duty of a Peer Support Specialist in assisting a consumer in the
community? - ANSWER-Key: Helping a consumer access a local mental health plan.
KSA Dimension: 7. Resource Linkage
KSA: 7.1. Assist individuals in accessing community services and community resources, including
social service benefits (e.g., Medicaid, public assistance, and housing).
Rationale: This option is a partial statement of Competency 7.1 regarding resource linkages and
is the only correct option.
A consumer would like to support a neighborhood rally but has anxiety about attending. They
believe their anxiety would not be an issue if they are accompanied by their Peer Support
Specialist. What action would the Peer Support Specialist take? - ANSWER-Key: Participate in
the activity as requested by the consumer.
adult - ANSWER-an individual who is 18 years of age or older
beneficiary/recipient - ANSWER-an individual who receives peer services from a Medi-Cal Peer
Support Specialist
CORRECT ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECTLY WELL DEFINED ANSWERS
LATEST ALREADY GRADED A+ 2025 – 2026
A consumer comes to you and says they were not hired at a job because of their disability. What
actions should the Peer Support Specialist take? - ANSWER-Key: Educate the consumer on State
Disability Laws before speaking to the business.
KSA Dimension: 5. Advocacy
KSA: 5.2
Rationale: This is a correct response because educating the consumer on this issue will
empower them to voice their concerns appropriately.
A consumer expressed feeling overwhelmed with the requirements of their probation officer
and service providers. How can a Peer Support Specialist assist the consumer with navigating
the expectations. - ANSWER-Key: Help the consumer arrange a meeting with both parties to
discuss their viewpoint.
KSA Dimension: 6. Community Inclusion
KSA: 6.4. Serve as a liaison for collaboration with individuals, agency staff, family, friends,
community partners, and other relevant stakeholders (e.g., politicians, coalitions, and special
interest groups).
Rationale: This option encourages supporting the consumer to self-advocate for their needs and
wants with their care team.
, A consumer wants to use their experience with managing their mental illness to help others.
How can the Peer Support Specialist help the consumer to accomplish this goal? - ANSWER-Key:
Assist the consumer by providing encouragement, direction, and support of their advocacy
desires.
KSA Dimension: 6. Community Inclusion
KSA: 6.5. Empower individuals to take advantage of opportunities at varying levels of
involvement in community-based activities (e.g., work, school, relationships, advocacy groups,
physical activity, self-directed hobbies, volunteering, etc.).
Rationale: This option is correct because it encourages and supports the consumer's expressed
goal while providing a variety of pathways to achieve it.
What action is a primary duty of a Peer Support Specialist in assisting a consumer in the
community? - ANSWER-Key: Helping a consumer access a local mental health plan.
KSA Dimension: 7. Resource Linkage
KSA: 7.1. Assist individuals in accessing community services and community resources, including
social service benefits (e.g., Medicaid, public assistance, and housing).
Rationale: This option is a partial statement of Competency 7.1 regarding resource linkages and
is the only correct option.
A consumer would like to support a neighborhood rally but has anxiety about attending. They
believe their anxiety would not be an issue if they are accompanied by their Peer Support
Specialist. What action would the Peer Support Specialist take? - ANSWER-Key: Participate in
the activity as requested by the consumer.
adult - ANSWER-an individual who is 18 years of age or older
beneficiary/recipient - ANSWER-an individual who receives peer services from a Medi-Cal Peer
Support Specialist
