APSE CESP Exam Practice Test Instant Access

Question 1

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?

AHelp him research the career's potential earnings.

BHelp him fill out an application at a local auto body garage.

CHelp him enroll in the auto body course at the local community college.

DHelp him visit with the auto body garage to better understand the work.

Answer : D

Question 2

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

ASSI's determined by a parent's Social Security earnings during the life of the parent's working history.

BQualifying for SSI is based upon earned income and owned assets.

CThe basic SSI amount is the same nationwide, but many states add money to the basic benefit.

DThe program makes payments to people with low income who are age 65 or older or have a disability.

Answer : A

Question 3

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

Aonce the individual has accepted a position

Bafter the individual starts work

Con the day of the interview

Dwhen the individual applies for work

Answer : A

Question 4

The Social Security Administration's Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS) is a program that

Aallows money to be set aside to pursue a work goal.

Bhelps a person continue to attend a day program.

Cassists a person with a disability to complete their taxes.

Dprovides funding for employment-related expenses.

Answer : A

Question 5

You are doing job development in the community with an individual who has decided to disclose that he has a mental illness. In the interview, the employer begins to ask specific questions about the individual's diagnosis. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate way to proceed in this situation?

ATell the employer that his questioning is illegal and educate him on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

BLeave the meeting to convey the inappropriateness of the employer's questions.

CReframe the employer's question from diagnosis to reasonable accommodations in the workplace.

DTell the job-seeker to answer the questions to help you avoid looking bad in front of the employer.

Answer : C

Question 6

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?

ASet up a job shadowing opportunity for her at a local veterinary office.

BEnroll her in a sheltered workshop that has a contract with a local pet store.

CHelp her apply online for animal-related jobs.

DSet up a job interview for her at a local pet store.

Answer : A

Question 7

You are helping to find employment for a 32-year-old man who has a significant cognitive disability and limited expressive language. You have completed the discovery process and learned that one of his vocational themes is working with animals. Which of the following situations would be the LEAST useful location for the situational assessment?

AAsk staff from his facility-based program to bring in their dogs and set up a grooming station to see if grooming is something he might like to do.

BMake an appointment with the owner of a pet boarding facility that will give the job-seeker a tour and explain the jobs that are available there.

CTake the job-seeker to browse in a local pet store to see if he might like to complete a situational assessment in that setting.

DAsk your veterinarian if you and the job-seeker can spend a half day doing odd jobs in his office.

Answer : A

APSE Certified Employment Support Professional CESP Exam Practice Test