CVE Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. Which standard score scale has a mean of 100 and a standard deviation of 15? → IQ/deviation score scale
2. Which government database provides county-level and metropolitan area employment and wage data useful for documenting local labor market conditions? → BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) with area-level breakdowns
3. The OASYS (Occupational Access System) software is used in transferable skills analysis to do which of the following? → Identify occupations a client can perform based on work history and functional limitations
4. In vocational evaluation, which term describes the range of jobs a person can perform based on their skills, aptitudes, and functional capacities? → Vocational feasibility
5. Micro-Tower work samples were specifically developed for individuals with: → Intellectual disabilities requiring adapted, simplified work tasks
6. When reviewing psychiatric records for vocational evaluation, the Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) score provides information about: → The overall level of psychological, social, and occupational functioning on a 0-100 scale
7. Which section of a vocational evaluation report translates assessment data into specific work-related capabilities and limitations? → Functional limitations and vocational assets section
8. Which of the following is a key factor in successful job placement for individuals with disabilities? → Matching the individual's skills and job preferences.
9. In the vocational evaluation process, 'triangulation' of data refers to which practice? → Using multiple assessment methods to cross-validate findings about a client
10. Which of the following is an example of a 'psychosocial barrier' to employment that a vocational evaluator should assess? → Fear of losing disability benefits upon returning to work
11. A vocational evaluator should document 'behavioral observations' in the report to capture which type of information? → The client's work behaviors, attitude, attention, and effort during the evaluation
12. Which assessment approach collects information about a client's vocational history, education, and functional abilities through structured questioning? → Vocational interview
13. What is the importance of vocational rehabilitation counseling for individuals who are returning to work after an injury? → To help individuals adjust their career goals and return to work smoothly.
14. In documenting vocational limitations in a report, the evaluator should ensure that limitations are described in terms of: → Functional work behaviors that affect specific occupational demands
15. Which of the following is an ethical consideration when conducting vocational evaluations for minors? → Obtaining informed consent from both the minor and their guardian.
16. Which term refers to the systematic reduction in a damage award to account for the time value of money in vocational economics? → Present value discounting
17. Which career development theory focuses on a client’s personal and social identity to help guide their career decisions? → Krumboltz’s Learning Theory of Career Decision Making.
18. Screen reader software such as JAWS is primarily used by individuals with: → Visual impairments to access computer text and navigate interfaces auditorily
19. The GATB (General Aptitude Test Battery) measures how many aptitude factors? → 9
20. What is the primary ethical responsibility of a vocational evaluator? → To ensure evaluations are conducted impartially and confidentially.
21. The VALPAR Component Work Sample (VCWS) system is primarily used to assess which of the following? → Worker characteristics and vocational behaviors
22. A vocational evaluator reviewing medical records should focus PRIMARILY on: → Functional limitations that affect work performance rather than diagnostic labels
23. A vocational evaluator notices a client performs significantly better on hands-on tasks than on written tests. This information is BEST used to: → Select work samples and situational assessments that reflect the client's actual abilities
24. A work behavior checklist used during situational assessment typically includes observation of: → Attendance, quality of work, productivity, safety, and interpersonal skills
25. What does confidentiality in vocational evaluations mean? → Keeping personal information private and not sharing it without consent.
26. Which section of a vocational evaluation report typically summarizes the client's work history, education, and disability-related background? → Background information
27. When a client has a traumatic brain injury (TBI), which cognitive domain MOST commonly requires accommodation in vocational settings? → Processing speed, memory, attention, and executive function
28. When a vocational evaluation report is used in a workers' compensation case, earning capacity analysis typically requires documentation of which element? → The wage difference between the client's pre-injury and post-injury occupational options
29. Which theory emphasizes that career decisions are influenced by learning experiences and environmental factors? → Krumboltz’s Learning Theory of Career Decision Making.
30. Which concept refers to the degree to which an assessment tool measures what it is intended to measure? → Validity