EDPNA Practice Exam | Questions
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2024/2025 Guide
Where is it prohibited for representatives to solicit business from
potential claimants?
A) Inside Social Security Administration offices
B) At public events
C) Through personal websites
D) In private discussions with clients - Correct Answer - A
Rationale: It is prohibited for representatives to solicit business
inside Social Security Administration offices.
What is a prohibited action regarding communication with SSA
employees?
A) Representatives cannot discuss case specifics with SSA
employees outside of official communication channels
,B) Representatives cannot communicate with SSA employees at
all
C) Representatives can communicate informally with SSA
employees as long as it's not recorded
D) Representatives are required to communicate directly with
SSA employees for all case-related matters - Correct Answer - A
Rationale: Representatives cannot discuss case specifics with
SSA employees outside of official communication channels.
What is prohibited concerning representing conflicting interests?
A) A representative cannot represent multiple clients with
conflicting interests in the same case or matter
B) A representative can represent multiple clients with conflicting
interests if they disclose it to the SSA
C) A representative can represent conflicting interests if they have
a fee agreement with each client
D) A representative can represent conflicting interests as long as
the clients don't know - Correct Answer - A
Rationale: A representative cannot represent multiple clients with
conflicting interests in the same case or matter.
,What type of fee arrangement is prohibited for representatives in
Social Security cases?
A) Contingency fees exceeding the SSA's allowed percentage
B) Fixed fees based on the duration of representation
C) Hourly fees with clear documentation
D) Fees set by the claimant - Correct Answer - A
Rationale: Contingency fees exceeding the SSA's allowed
percentage are prohibited in Social Security cases.
What is prohibited regarding interactions with claimants?
A) Representatives cannot mislead claimants about the outcome
of a case or guarantee specific results
B) Representatives cannot offer free consultations
C) Representatives cannot provide basic legal advice
D) Representatives cannot represent more than one claimant at a
time - Correct Answer - A
Rationale: Representatives cannot mislead claimants about the
outcome of a case or guarantee specific results.
, Which action is explicitly prohibited for representatives while
representing claimants before the SSA?
A) Engaging in any form of criminal activity
B) Charging excessive fees for additional services
C) Communicating directly with SSA judges without authorization
D) Representing claimants without proper registration - Correct
Answer - A
Rationale: Representatives are prohibited from engaging in any
form of criminal activity while representing claimants before the
SSA.
What is a violation related to providing information to the SSA?
A) Making false statements or submitting false evidence in any
communication with the SSA
B) Withholding minor information
C) Omitting information that might harm a claimant's case
D) Submitting incomplete applications - Correct Answer - A
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