BSN 266 HESI V2 PRACTICE
EXAMINATION 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ The practice items for the Social Security Administration Direct Payment to
Non-Attorney Representatives Examination are available below. These
items are for practice purposes only and will not appear on the actual
examination. All names used in these practice items are purely fictional and
do not apply to any real claimants or any other individual. The items are
multiple choice and there is only 1 correct answer for each question. The
actual examination will also appear in this format. Select the button under
each question to reveal the answer. Refreshing the page will hide the
answers.Which statement best describes the term "severe" impairment?.
Answer: c. An impairment or combination of impairments is only severe if
the impairment significantly impacts at least one basic work activity.
◍ 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 the limitations contained in that report. Which statement is most
accurate about the ALJ's questioning of the VE?.
Answer: d. 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.
◍ 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.
Answer: b. file a request for Appeals Council review of the Dismissal Order
pursuant to 20 CFR 416.1467.Ethics:
◍ 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?.
Answer: c. Refund the $2,000 excess payment to SSA within 30 days, as
requested.
◍ Auxiliary Benefits.
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 calledcan be paid to: 1. Children under 182. Spouse3.
Divorced spouse (if married 10 years)4. Somebody under age 62 who has
custody of children
◍ To be disability insured for Title II an individual must:.
Answer: Have worked 5 out of the last 10 years and paid into the system
◍ Quarters of Coverage (QC).
Answer: Refers to each 3-month period of employment during which an
employee contributes to the retirement income program under the Social
Security Act of 1935.- You have to have a min of 6 credits and max of 40.
◍ Appeal deadline.
Answer: 60 days + 5 mailing days
, ◍ At the fourth step of the sequential evaluation process, if a claimant has the
residual functional capacity to perform their PRW then:.
Answer: A finding of not disabled is made and the analysis stops there
◍ SSI Title XVI date of entitlement is:.
Answer: The first day of the following month after application is filed
◍ An individual is applying for Title II with a 1/1/13 onset date, who earned 4
quarters of coverage each year in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012, would
have the following DLI for benefits:.
Answer: 12/31/2017
◍ The following is not considered substantial gainful activity:.
Answer: Work that is performed minimally and is below the financial
threshold for SGA due to claimant's medical condition
◍ The following information is used in determining the claimant's alleged
onset of disability for the purposes of their disability claim:.
Answer: All of the above
◍ Under the Social Security rules of administrative finality, a determination or
decision becomes final and binding when:.
Answer: Rendered
◍ Medicare Eligibility.
Answer: Disabled - 24 months (29 months total from onset)
◍ Disabled Adult Children Benefits (DAC) 404.350.
Answer: You have to be found disabled before age 22 and IF 1. a parent is
deceased2. Parent is on SS Retirement3. Parent is on SSDI benefitsMust Be:
- Unmarried- 18 or older- Have a disability that started before age 22-
Cannot have substantial earnings to be insured for T2 on their own record
◍ Disabled Widow(er) Benefits (DWB or DIWW) 404.335.
Answer: The disability benefits are available to disabled widows and
widowers of insured workers, with benefits first payable to the widow(er) at
an age between age 50 and 60.- Disability began w/in 7 years after the
EXAMINATION 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◍ The practice items for the Social Security Administration Direct Payment to
Non-Attorney Representatives Examination are available below. These
items are for practice purposes only and will not appear on the actual
examination. All names used in these practice items are purely fictional and
do not apply to any real claimants or any other individual. The items are
multiple choice and there is only 1 correct answer for each question. The
actual examination will also appear in this format. Select the button under
each question to reveal the answer. Refreshing the page will hide the
answers.Which statement best describes the term "severe" impairment?.
Answer: c. An impairment or combination of impairments is only severe if
the impairment significantly impacts at least one basic work activity.
◍ 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 the limitations contained in that report. Which statement is most
accurate about the ALJ's questioning of the VE?.
Answer: d. 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.
◍ 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.
Answer: b. file a request for Appeals Council review of the Dismissal Order
pursuant to 20 CFR 416.1467.Ethics:
◍ 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?.
Answer: c. Refund the $2,000 excess payment to SSA within 30 days, as
requested.
◍ Auxiliary Benefits.
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 calledcan be paid to: 1. Children under 182. Spouse3.
Divorced spouse (if married 10 years)4. Somebody under age 62 who has
custody of children
◍ To be disability insured for Title II an individual must:.
Answer: Have worked 5 out of the last 10 years and paid into the system
◍ Quarters of Coverage (QC).
Answer: Refers to each 3-month period of employment during which an
employee contributes to the retirement income program under the Social
Security Act of 1935.- You have to have a min of 6 credits and max of 40.
◍ Appeal deadline.
Answer: 60 days + 5 mailing days
, ◍ At the fourth step of the sequential evaluation process, if a claimant has the
residual functional capacity to perform their PRW then:.
Answer: A finding of not disabled is made and the analysis stops there
◍ SSI Title XVI date of entitlement is:.
Answer: The first day of the following month after application is filed
◍ An individual is applying for Title II with a 1/1/13 onset date, who earned 4
quarters of coverage each year in 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012, would
have the following DLI for benefits:.
Answer: 12/31/2017
◍ The following is not considered substantial gainful activity:.
Answer: Work that is performed minimally and is below the financial
threshold for SGA due to claimant's medical condition
◍ The following information is used in determining the claimant's alleged
onset of disability for the purposes of their disability claim:.
Answer: All of the above
◍ Under the Social Security rules of administrative finality, a determination or
decision becomes final and binding when:.
Answer: Rendered
◍ Medicare Eligibility.
Answer: Disabled - 24 months (29 months total from onset)
◍ Disabled Adult Children Benefits (DAC) 404.350.
Answer: You have to be found disabled before age 22 and IF 1. a parent is
deceased2. Parent is on SS Retirement3. Parent is on SSDI benefitsMust Be:
- Unmarried- 18 or older- Have a disability that started before age 22-
Cannot have substantial earnings to be insured for T2 on their own record
◍ Disabled Widow(er) Benefits (DWB or DIWW) 404.335.
Answer: The disability benefits are available to disabled widows and
widowers of insured workers, with benefits first payable to the widow(er) at
an age between age 50 and 60.- Disability began w/in 7 years after the
