CVE Transferable Skills Analysis & Vocational Planning 2

Question 1

Which software system is specifically designed to assist vocational evaluators in performing transferable skills analysis using DOT-based occupational data?

Accepted Answer

OASYS (Occupational Access System)

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SIGI-3 (System of Interactive Guidance and Information)

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SAGE (Skills Assessment and Goal Evaluation)

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DISCOVER (American College Testing)

Question 2

In TSA, what is a 'skill cluster'?

Accepted Answer

A group of related skills from past work experience that can transfer to a range of similar occupations

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A standardized battery of aptitude tests administered to a single client

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A set of environmental conditions shared by multiple job titles

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A collection of assistive technologies used in workplace accommodations

Question 3

According to SSA policy, for skills to be considered 'directly transferable' from past work, which condition must generally be met?

Accepted Answer

The same or a lesser degree of skill is required, and the tools, work processes, or industry are the same or similar

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The new occupation must be in the same geographic region as the past job

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The claimant must have held the prior position for at least five years

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The new occupation must offer equal or greater wages than the past relevant work

Question 4

Which Worker Functions hierarchy level from the DOT describes the most complex interaction a worker has with data?

Accepted Answer

Synthesizing

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Coordinating

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Compiling

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Comparing

Question 5

What is the significance of a job's GED (General Educational Development) level in transferable skills analysis?

Accepted Answer

It indicates the general educational background required for reasoning, math, and language skills needed to perform the job

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It certifies that the worker has a high school equivalency diploma

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It represents the government employment designation for competitive jobs

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It describes the amount of on-the-job training needed for acceptable performance

Question 6

Which of the following exertional categories in SSA guidelines allows for lifting no more than 10 pounds and primarily seated work?

Accepted Answer

Sedentary work

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Light work

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Medium work

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Heavy work

Question 7

In a vocational plan, which element ensures that the client's functional limitations are matched appropriately to job requirements?

Accepted Answer

A comparison of the client's RFC to the physical and non-exertional demands of target occupations

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A review of the client's educational transcripts and GPA

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A personality inventory matching interests to occupational families

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An earnings analysis comparing pre- and post-disability wages