EMT Practice Test

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Question1: When contacting with employers to begin job development, it is BEST to:

Question2: You are meeting with an employer to locate job openings that may be desirable for some of the job-seekers whom you are assisting. He indicates having heard great things about your organization but says that he cannot afford to hire people with special needs at this time. The BEST way to proceed is to:

Question3: Which of the following is NOT a factor in meeting school-to-work eligibility requirements?

Question4: Ann has autism and a reputation for challenging behaviors. She lost her prior retail job after refusing to punch in using the clock at work and running out the back door of the store. Which of the following should you do FIRST in supporting Ann in her new job?

Question5: An employment support professional is working with Carl, a 25-year-old man with an intellectual disability, who rode the city bus once and got lost. Since then, his parents will not allow him to ride the city bus and do not want him riding with strangers on specialized transportation service which provides door-to-door service. His current transportation does not provide rides to work. Carl is his own guardian and wants to receive city bus training but does not want to upset his parents. What is the BEST advocacy for Carl to receive bus training?

Question6: Which of the following is the MOST appropriate response to a family's concern about their family member working in the community and maintaining a job?

Question7: What is the BEST time for an employment support professional to conduct a job analysis?

Question8: You are serving a 25-year-old woman who is interested in working with animals. She thinks she wants to become a veterinary technician but does not know much about the position. What is the BEST way to help her?

Question9: Which of the following information is provided by labor market data?

Question10: The BEST time to start transition planning is:

Question11: The primary role of an employment support professional on the job site includes all the following EXCEPT:

Question12: Which of the following is considered one of the principles of Employment First?

Question13: Which of the following is a funding source for employment support services?

Question14: To ensure that job development is person-centered, the employment support professional should:

Question15: An individual you serve has heard repeated myths about losing Supplemental Security Income (SSI) due to earned wages. Which of the following is the BEST way to dispel these myths?

Question16: You are a job developer for a 36-year-old male who has a mental health disability. You are meeting with a manager of a local business, conducting an informational interview. Which of the following is the LEAST effective question to ask?

Question17: You are developing work experience with a 25-year-old male with attention deficit disorder. The only place where he wants to work is at the local go-kart track. He has trouble maintaining the fast pace of the job due to his inability to stay focused. Which of the following is the LEAST important structured activity to keep him on task?

Question18: You are developing a job for Darrell, who has a cognitive disability. He has a team of support that is dedicated to his well-being and success. Which of the following is the MOST important factor to consider when helping him look for a job?

Question19: An employment support professional is representing a job-seeker to a potential employer. The employer says, "This girl seems pretty disabled. Are you sure she can do the job?" Which of the following is the BEST initial response?

Question20: You are job developing for an 18-year-old male who does not perform well when the person in charge is very direct, or as the job-seeker says, "gets in his face." Which of the following is MOST likely to assist you in determining the workplace culture of a company that you are exploring for him to seek a job?

Question21: You are the transition coordinator at a high school and arrange the community-based work experiences for the high school seniors. Based on the labor law regulations for non-paid work experiences, which of the following situations is MOST likely to be in violation of the guidelines for non-paid work experiences?

Question22: Focusing on a job-seeker's vision of their future is a component of:

Question23: You are conducting job development when you learn that a large on-line shopping merchant is opening a store in your are a. You investigate and determine the specific skills the company will need for positions when the store opens. Your NEXT step is to:

Question24: When advocating for supports and accommodations for someone with a disability, it is MOST important to consider that:

Question25: You are scheduling a situational assessment for a 24-year-old woman with a developmental disability. Her only work experience has been in a facility-based / sheltered workshop program for 2 years. During discovery, you learn she enjoys children and has often kept her younger siblings entertained with art projects. Based on this information, the situational assessment should be scheduled at:

Question26: Which of the following methods is the BEST way for an employment support professional to assist a new hire to participate in an employer's training?

Question27: Which of the following is an example of People First Language?

Question28: You are creating a portfolio for a job-seeker who has autism. He is interested in working in construction, as he has a lot of related experience, but is unable to conduct a traditional interview because he is nonverbal. Which of the following items would be LEAST appropriate to include in his portfolio which will be presented to prospective employers?

Question29: You are presenting your employment services to the local Chamber of Commerce in order to make business contacts and connections for future job development meetings. Which of the following information should NOT be included in your presentation?

Question30: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a reasonable accommodation may include:

Question31: What is the PRIMARY role of the employment support professional?

Question32: Under the Work Opportunities Tax Credit (WOTC) program, participating employers may do all the following EXCEPT:

Question33: Which of the following should the employment support professional utilize when supporting the job-seeker to work independently?

Question34: An employment support professional is developing a job for a job-seeker who has a physical disability and uses a wheelchair. There is an opportunity to set up an interview at a nearby law office. Which of the following is the FIRST consideration when deciding whether to pursue this interview?

Question35: Which of the following does NOT define the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program?

Question36: An employer committed to a diverse workforce should provide a/an:

Question37: You are providing job development services for a 25-year-old female with a mild cognitive disability who wishes to start her own business. Which of the following is the LEAST appropriate FIRST step?

Question38: For up to how many months can Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients earn above the trial work period threshold wage and still receive full disability benefits while working within a rolling 60-month period?

Question39: During prep for an upcoming interview, the employment support professional notes the individual has a lack of basic knowledge about the company. How should the employment support professional BEST support this person?

Question40: You are working with a 20-year-old student with a cognitive disability. His teacher reports that he seems to enjoy organizational tasks. Which of the following environments would be the LEAST appropriate to observe work-related organizational tasks?

Question41: You are a job developer for a 38-year-old female who has a cognitive disability. You are creating a vocational profile to assist with her job search. Which of the following is the LEAST appropriate piece of information to include?

Question42: You are supporting Mandy, a young woman with a cognitive disability and cerebral palsy. Of the following, who is MOST likely to provide her with natural supports during her workday?

Question43: You are meeting for the first time with a 50-year-old male who has utilized mental health services since adolescence. He has requested assistance with getting a job and tells you he does not know where to begin, because he has been in-and-out of hospitals for much of his life and has very little job history. What should you do FIRST?

Question44: Which of the following statements is NOT consistent with the core values of customized employment?

Question45: In order to become more familiar with a job seeker's daily routine and environment, an employment support professional should:

Question46: You are providing job development services to an 18-year-old female with autism. She has just graduated from high school and wants to work with animals. After meeting her, what is the MOST appropriate NEXT step?

Question47: You are doing job site training with a woman who has a traumatic brain injury. This is her first week on the job, and she is having difficulty keeping up with the production standard. She is entering database information and must complete a specific number of forms in a 1-hour period. What should you do to address this issue?

Question48: The ADA requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations such as:

Question49: A baseline task analysis is used to determine:

Question50: You are working with a high school student in his first job as a dishwasher in a local restaurant 3 nights per week. He has indicated that he does not like school but wants you to help him to become a lawyer. Which of the following is the BEST response?

Question51: What is the MINIMUM standard for a person to be ready for competitive employment in her own community?

Question52: The BEST way to determine the supports an individual needs on the job is to:

Question53: Which of the following services are provided by local Work Incentives Planning and Assistance offices?

Question54: The primary purpose of a task analysis is to:

Question55: The job seeker with whom you are working is a female who has a cognitive disability. She prefers to interact with customers in a temperature-controlled environment and does not want to work when it is dark outside. Which of the following jobs would be the BEST fit?

Question56: You are supporting Susan, a 41-year-old female with a cognitive disability, at a new job. She is having difficulty remembering the sequence of the tasks she has to complete. Which of the following would be the LEAST reasonable support?

Question57: Which of the following is a reasonable accommodation to support an employee with a disability in the workplace?

Question58: You helped develop a job opportunity for an individual who receives Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). The individual notified the Social Security office when the job started. He successfully finished his 6-month probationary period and was offered a raise. You helped him get a benefits analysis when the job started, but you are concerned about how the raise may affect his benefits. The BEST approach would be to:

Question59: You are job training with an individual who has a cognitive disability and has just started working. Which of the following training techniques is LEAST likely to be helpful?

Question60: Tom is a 27-year-old male who has epilepsy, but it is currently managed by medication. When is he required to disclose his disability to his employer?

Question61: You are meeting with a new business owner to market your employment program. Which of the following items is the LEAST appropriate topic to be discussed?

Question62: When negotiating a possible job for a client, which of the following would be the MOST useful?

Question63: When providing job support, the MOST intrusive type of support is:

Question64: You are meeting for the first time with a 45-year-old male who is considering employment after many years of mental health treatment. Which of the following is the BEST way to know more about him in order to tailor services to meet his needs?

Question65: Sam has a significant cognitive disability. His job begins in one week and he needs systematic instruction to assist him in learning his job duties. Which of the following is LEAST important for you to do in preparing him for work prior to his first day?