EDPNA MAIN EXAM TEST 2025/2026 QUESTIONS WITH
ANSWERS GRADED A+
5 types of "basic work activities" - ANSWER-1) exertional activities
2) nonexertional activities
3) postural activities
4) manipulative activities
5) mental activities
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.
ANSWERS GRADED A+
5 types of "basic work activities" - ANSWER-1) exertional activities
2) nonexertional activities
3) postural activities
4) manipulative activities
5) mental activities
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.
