EMT Practice Test

1. Question Content...

---

Question1: 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?

Question2: For people with a psychiatric disability, MOST workplace accommodations cost the employer:

Question3: Which of the following is an example of an Impairment Related Work Expense (IRWE)?

Question4: What core pre-employment transition requirement is met when teaching a student about disclosing a disability?

Question5: 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?

Question6: After learning that an employee was not invited to a new employee orientation program, an employment support professional approaches the supervisor to ask if the employee can attend the program. The supervisor explains that they are uncertain about including the employee in the orientation. The BEST response is to:

Question7: You have just assisted Tanya to get a job at a local library. This is her first job. In her new job, Tanya will be assisting the librarian in a variety of tasks such as copying, shelving books, and maintaining the library by putting chairs in place and removing trash. What is the MOST important activity that you should complete to prepare her to start work?

Question8: Collecting data for a task analysis requires:

Question9: 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?

Question10: 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 isnonverbal. Which of the following items would be LEAST appropriate to include in his portfolio which will be presented to prospective employers?

Question11: During an informational interview with a local business, it is important to:

Question12: The primary purpose of a task analysis is to:

Question13: You are providing follow-along services for a 19-year-old female who is working at a hotel cleaning rooms.
She is Hispanic, English is her second language, and she has autism. Although she has been doing this job for several months, the manager indicates that she is having difficulty displaying toiletries. These products appear identical except for their names. The manager reports that many guests have complained about their room missing specific toiletry items. What FIRST step should you take in helping this worker improve her job performance?

Question14: You are accompanying a 34-year-old female job-seeker with a cognitive disability as she is job shadowing at a veterinary clinic. The owner of the clinic tells you privately that the job-seeker is doing an excellent job, but he wants to know what disability she has. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate response?

Question15: Which of the following is an example of People First Language?

Question16: Which of the following is considered one of the principles of Employment First?

Question17: Which of the following is a reasonable accommodation to support an employee with a disability in the workplace?

Question18: 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?

Question19: 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?

Question20: You are working with a 19-year-old female who is very nervous about working for the first time. She is concerned that she will not be able to perform the work and will not get along with co-workers or make any friends at work. Which of the following natural supports is MOST likely to help her feel more connected and confident in the workplace?

Question21: You are the employment support professional who is writing a task analysis for a very detailed position.
Which of the following steps would be LEAST important in creating the task analysis?

Question22: What is the MINIMUM standard for a person to be ready for competitive employment in her own community?

Question23: An employee uses a visual task list to help them manage day-to-day tasks assigned by their supervisor. This is an example of:

Question24: You have completed the person-centered employment plan for a 25-year-old female whose job goal is to work in broadcasting. However, she has a significant lateral lisp causing great difficulty in verbal communication.
Which of the following would be the BEST job development activity?

Question25: 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:

Question26: 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?

Question27: Which of the following is an example of a universal design principle?

Question28: The primary role of an employment support professional on the job site includes all the following EXCEPT:

Question29: 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?

Question30: You are scheduling a meeting with Susan, a 21-year-old woman with a mild cognitive disability, to discuss the employment process and explore her vocational interests. The MOST important person to provide input regarding her vocational aptitudes and interests would be:

Question31: You are completing a Community-based Work Assessment (CBWA) with a 26-year-old female who has a cognitive disability. She was offered a job during her CBWA at the first of the 3 business sites you set up.
Which of the following is the BEST way to proceed?

Question32: You are working with a 29-year-old man with a spinal cord injury who was hired as a computer programmer for an insurance company. After a week on the job, he reports having difficulty with his keyboard arrangement and not working as fast as he thinks he could. What is the LAST strategy to use in helping him?

Question33: A supervisor reports to you that the young woman with autism who started work two weeks ago is not "fitting in." Specifically, she is not greeting people. Instead she stares at people when they say hello to her, and her supervisor's efforts at remediation have not been successful. After you verify the accuracy of his observation, which of the following strategies should you implement FIRST?

Question34: 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:

Question35: 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?

Question36: For marketing materials such as business cards, brochures, pamphlets, and flyers to be effective, they must include:

Question37: 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?

Question38: When contacting with employers to begin job development, it is BEST to:

Question39: An employer is worried that the other employees will not have the right attitudes about a co-worker with disabilities. Of the following, what is the BEST response the employment support professional can offer to relieve this concern?

Question40: When advocating for supports and accommodations for someone with a disability, it is MOST important to consider that:

Question41: A publicly funded resource for job seekers (including those with disabilities) to explore alternative career paths, compare salary data for different occupations, learn about in-demand careers, and get resume tips and job interview strategies is offered by the:

Question42: You are supporting Brad, a 19-year-old male with autism who has a paid job in the mail room at a bank. The mail room employees are holding a blood drive for a non-profit organization after work and have asked Brad to join them in this volunteer service. According to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), why should Brad NOT be paid for this volunteer activity?

Question43: 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?

Question44: 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?

Question45: A job-seeker tells an employment support professional he is interested in doing auto body work, although he indicates he does not know much about it. Which of the following would be the BEST initial step?

Question46: An employment support professional has been working with an individual with no work experience, no clear interests, and who is unsure about their career goals. How should the employment support professional BEST support the job seeker in job developing?

Question47: 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?

Question48: Which of the following information is provided by labor market data?

Question49: Which of the following is NOT considered to be the role of the employment support professional when supporting someone on the job?

Question50: You are assisting a 30-year-old woman in an interview during which she indicates having a traumatic brain injury. The employer asks about the nature of this disability. Which of the following is your MOST appropriate response?

Question51: You are supporting a female with a cognitive disability as she begins community-based situational assessments. She tells you that she is nervous because she has never worked and that she does not have a clear idea of the type of job she wants to do. Which of the following is the LEAST appropriate response to this concern?

Question52: Which of the following is the BEST way to get the attention of a person with a hearing loss?

Question53: A baseline task analysis is used to determine:

Question54: Under the Work Opportunities Tax Credit (WOTC) program, participating employers may do all the following EXCEPT:

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: Which of the following strategies is NOT recommended by the School-to-Work Opportunities Act?

Question57: Impairment-related work expenses, earned income exclusion, and trial work periods are examples of:

Question58: A material handler assisting carpenters at job sites is enjoying his job, but consistently returns late from scheduled lunch breaks. Which of the following is the BEST sustainable structured activity for this situation?

Question59: 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?

Question60: Which of the following is NOT an APSE ethical guideline?

Question61: 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?