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EDPNA EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE NEWEST 2026/ 2027
TEST BANK| 2 VERSIONS (VERSION A & B) WITH 350
REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) GRADED A+| (BRAND
NEW!!)
According to the Social Security Administration, what is the definition of
disability?
A. The inability to engage in substantial gainful activity due to a physical or
mental impairment
B. Any medically diagnosable condition
C. The inability to work at the same job for more than a year
D. A temporary injury that affects a person's ability to work ......ANSWER......A
The Social Security Administration (SSA) defines disability as the inability to
engage in substantial gainful activity (SGA) due to a medically determinable
physical or mental impairment. This impairment must be expected to result in
death or last for at least 12 months.
How long must a medically determinable impairment last to meet the SSA's
definition of disability?
A. At least 12 months
B. At least 6 months
C. Indefinitely
D. At least 3 months ......ANSWER......A
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To meet the SSA's definition of disability, a medically determinable impairment
must last or be expected to last for at least 12 months. This duration is a key
factor in determining whether a claimant is eligible for disability benefits.
What does "substantial gainful activity" (SGA) refer to in the context of Social
Security disability evaluations?
A. Work that involves significant physical or mental effort and results in earnings
above a certain threshold
B. Work that requires a high level of education or training
C. Work that is performed on a part-time basis
D. Work that is considered meaningful but does not generate income
......ANSWER......A
"Substantial gainful activity" (SGA) refers to work that involves significant
physical or mental effort and results in earnings above a certain threshold set by
the SSA. If a claimant is capable of engaging in SGA, they are generally not
considered disabled under SSA guidelines.
Which of the following is true about the SSA's definition of disability?
A. It requires a medically determinable physical or mental impairment
B. It is based solely on a person's inability to perform their past work
C. It applies only to those who are permanently disabled
D. It does not consider the claimant's age or education level ......ANSWER......A
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The SSA's definition of disability requires a medically determinable physical or
mental impairment that prevents the claimant from engaging in substantial
gainful activity. This impairment must be expected to last at least 12 months or
result in death.
What role does the claimant's past work play in the SSA's disability evaluation
process?
A. It helps determine if the claimant can perform any work in the national
economy
B. It is used to assess the claimant's residual functional capacity
C. It is not considered in the disability evaluation process
D. It determines the claimant's level of exertion ......ANSWER......A
The claimant's past work helps the SSA determine if the claimant can perform
any work in the national economy. This assessment is part of the five-step
sequential evaluation process, where the SSA examines the claimant's past
relevant work and other factors to determine if they can adjust to other work
despite their impairment.
What does "medically determinable impairment" (MDI) mean in the context of
Social Security disability evaluations?
A. An impairment supported by medical evidence through clinical and
laboratory diagnostic techniques
B. An impairment that requires ongoing medication
C. An impairment that is self-diagnosed
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D. An impairment that only requires a medical professional's opinion
......ANSWER......A
A medically determinable impairment (MDI) in the context of Social Security
disability evaluations is an impairment supported by medical evidence through
clinically acceptable clinical and laboratory diagnostic techniques. It is a key
requirement for determining disability status.
Which of the following is a necessary requirement for an impairment to be
considered medically determinable?
A. It must be documented by medical evidence
B. It must require surgery
C. It must be irreversible
D. It must be caused by a work-related injury ......ANSWER......A
For an impairment to be considered medically determinable, it must be
documented by medical evidence. This evidence can come from various sources,
including clinical evaluations, laboratory results, and imaging studies. It provides
objective support for the impairment.
What role does a medically determinable impairment (MDI) play in Social
Security disability evaluations?
A. It establishes the existence of an impairment for disability claims
B. It determines the claimant's residual functional capacity
C. It indicates the level of exertion required in the claimant's previous work
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EDPNA EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE NEWEST 2026/ 2027
TEST BANK| 2 VERSIONS (VERSION A & B) WITH 350
REAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) GRADED A+| (BRAND
NEW!!)
According to the Social Security Administration, what is the definition of
disability?
A. The inability to engage in substantial gainful activity due to a physical or
mental impairment
B. Any medically diagnosable condition
C. The inability to work at the same job for more than a year
D. A temporary injury that affects a person's ability to work ......ANSWER......A
The Social Security Administration (SSA) defines disability as the inability to
engage in substantial gainful activity (SGA) due to a medically determinable
physical or mental impairment. This impairment must be expected to result in
death or last for at least 12 months.
How long must a medically determinable impairment last to meet the SSA's
definition of disability?
A. At least 12 months
B. At least 6 months
C. Indefinitely
D. At least 3 months ......ANSWER......A
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To meet the SSA's definition of disability, a medically determinable impairment
must last or be expected to last for at least 12 months. This duration is a key
factor in determining whether a claimant is eligible for disability benefits.
What does "substantial gainful activity" (SGA) refer to in the context of Social
Security disability evaluations?
A. Work that involves significant physical or mental effort and results in earnings
above a certain threshold
B. Work that requires a high level of education or training
C. Work that is performed on a part-time basis
D. Work that is considered meaningful but does not generate income
......ANSWER......A
"Substantial gainful activity" (SGA) refers to work that involves significant
physical or mental effort and results in earnings above a certain threshold set by
the SSA. If a claimant is capable of engaging in SGA, they are generally not
considered disabled under SSA guidelines.
Which of the following is true about the SSA's definition of disability?
A. It requires a medically determinable physical or mental impairment
B. It is based solely on a person's inability to perform their past work
C. It applies only to those who are permanently disabled
D. It does not consider the claimant's age or education level ......ANSWER......A
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The SSA's definition of disability requires a medically determinable physical or
mental impairment that prevents the claimant from engaging in substantial
gainful activity. This impairment must be expected to last at least 12 months or
result in death.
What role does the claimant's past work play in the SSA's disability evaluation
process?
A. It helps determine if the claimant can perform any work in the national
economy
B. It is used to assess the claimant's residual functional capacity
C. It is not considered in the disability evaluation process
D. It determines the claimant's level of exertion ......ANSWER......A
The claimant's past work helps the SSA determine if the claimant can perform
any work in the national economy. This assessment is part of the five-step
sequential evaluation process, where the SSA examines the claimant's past
relevant work and other factors to determine if they can adjust to other work
despite their impairment.
What does "medically determinable impairment" (MDI) mean in the context of
Social Security disability evaluations?
A. An impairment supported by medical evidence through clinical and
laboratory diagnostic techniques
B. An impairment that requires ongoing medication
C. An impairment that is self-diagnosed
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D. An impairment that only requires a medical professional's opinion
......ANSWER......A
A medically determinable impairment (MDI) in the context of Social Security
disability evaluations is an impairment supported by medical evidence through
clinically acceptable clinical and laboratory diagnostic techniques. It is a key
requirement for determining disability status.
Which of the following is a necessary requirement for an impairment to be
considered medically determinable?
A. It must be documented by medical evidence
B. It must require surgery
C. It must be irreversible
D. It must be caused by a work-related injury ......ANSWER......A
For an impairment to be considered medically determinable, it must be
documented by medical evidence. This evidence can come from various sources,
including clinical evaluations, laboratory results, and imaging studies. It provides
objective support for the impairment.
What role does a medically determinable impairment (MDI) play in Social
Security disability evaluations?
A. It establishes the existence of an impairment for disability claims
B. It determines the claimant's residual functional capacity
C. It indicates the level of exertion required in the claimant's previous work
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