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EDPNA MAIN EXAM TEST QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
Question : Which statement best describes the term "severe"
impairment?
- An impairment or combination of impairments is only
severe if the impairment significantly impacts at least one basic work activity.
Correct answer: An impairment or combination of
impairments is only severe if the impairment significantly impacts at least one basic work activity.
Question : 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
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the limitations contained in that report. Which statement is most accurate about the ALJ's questioning of the VE?
- 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.
Correct answer: 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.
Question : 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
- file a request for Appeals Council review of the Dismissal
Order pursuant to 20 CFR 416.1467.
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Correct answer: file a request for Appeals Council review of
the Dismissal Order pursuant to 20 CFR 416.1467.
Question : 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?
- Refund the $2,000 excess payment to SSA within 30 days,
as requested.
Correct answer: Refund the $2,000 excess payment to SSA
within 30 days, as requested.
Question : What are Auxiliary Benefits and to whom can they
be paid?
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Correct 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
Question : What are Quarters of Coverage (QC) and what are
the minimum and maximum credits required?
Correct answer: Refers to each 3-month period of
employment during which an employee contributes to the