EDPNA Exam Questions and Verified
Answers (2026/ 2027 Updated)
1. A "determination" is:
~ Answer: A decision made on a case at the DDS level
2. Res judicata would apply if:
~ Answer: The claimant misses the appeal deadline and files a new
claim with the same onset date as the prior claim with all the same
issues and facts being considered
3. RFC is:
~ Answer: A claimant's maximum remaining ability after
considering all of their limitations and symptoms caused by a
medically determinable impairment
4. At Step 4 of the Sequential Evaluation, RFC is used to:
~ Answer: Assess their ability to perform past relevant work related
activities
5. The impact of an RFC for less than a full range of sedentary work is especially critical for
individuals who have not yet:
, ~ Answer: Attained age 50
6. To be found disabled between age 45 and 49 an individual must:
~ Answer: All of the above
7. An RFC for sedentary work represents:
~ Answer: An individual who is significantly restricted from a wide
range of physical activities which cause functional limitations to
interfere with the work activity they can perform
8. "Occasionally" is defined by SSA as:
~ Answer: Occurring from once up to 1/3 of the time and would
generally total no more than about 2 hours within an 8 hr work day.
9. "Frequently" is defined by SSA as:
~ Answer: Occuring between 1/3 and 2/3 of the day
10. "Constantly" is defined by SSA as:
~ Answer: Occurring 2/3 or more of the work day
11. VE's are frequently used at hearings to discuss:
Answers (2026/ 2027 Updated)
1. A "determination" is:
~ Answer: A decision made on a case at the DDS level
2. Res judicata would apply if:
~ Answer: The claimant misses the appeal deadline and files a new
claim with the same onset date as the prior claim with all the same
issues and facts being considered
3. RFC is:
~ Answer: A claimant's maximum remaining ability after
considering all of their limitations and symptoms caused by a
medically determinable impairment
4. At Step 4 of the Sequential Evaluation, RFC is used to:
~ Answer: Assess their ability to perform past relevant work related
activities
5. The impact of an RFC for less than a full range of sedentary work is especially critical for
individuals who have not yet:
, ~ Answer: Attained age 50
6. To be found disabled between age 45 and 49 an individual must:
~ Answer: All of the above
7. An RFC for sedentary work represents:
~ Answer: An individual who is significantly restricted from a wide
range of physical activities which cause functional limitations to
interfere with the work activity they can perform
8. "Occasionally" is defined by SSA as:
~ Answer: Occurring from once up to 1/3 of the time and would
generally total no more than about 2 hours within an 8 hr work day.
9. "Frequently" is defined by SSA as:
~ Answer: Occuring between 1/3 and 2/3 of the day
10. "Constantly" is defined by SSA as:
~ Answer: Occurring 2/3 or more of the work day
11. VE's are frequently used at hearings to discuss:
