WIOA Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield WIOA facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. First Pass Yield is measured through which stage of the production process and then stops being measured? → Tuning
2. What is the maximum duration of follow-up services provided to exiters under WIOA Title I? → 12 months after program exit
3. How long may VR provide supported employment services to individuals with the most significant disabilities under WIOA? → Up to 24 months, with extensions possible in limited circumstances
4. Which WIOA performance indicator applies specifically to Wagner-Peyser Employment Service participants? → Employment entered rate, employment retention rate, and median earnings
5. Under WIOA Title I, which population is specifically served by the Adult program? → Individuals aged 18 and older who are not in school
6. Under WIOA, which federal agency administers the Vocational Rehabilitation program? → The Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) within the U.S. Department of Education
7. Which WIOA Youth program element specifically helps participants develop civic engagement, social skills, and decision-making abilities? → Leadership development opportunities
8. What step must be completed before developing an Individual Service Strategy (ISS) for a WIOA youth participant? → Conduct an objective assessment of the participant
9. To stop a direct deposit: → An event must be created, then it can be deleted by clicking the red X.
10. Who qualifies as a 'dislocated worker' under WIOA Title I? → A worker terminated or laid off and unlikely to return to their previous industry
11. What is the eligible age range for in-school youth (ISY) under WIOA? → 14 to 21 years old
12. Which of the following is a key eligibility distinction that separates out-of-school youth (OSY) from in-school youth (ISY) under WIOA? → OSY are not attending any secondary or postsecondary school and are ages 16–24
13. What are Educational Functioning Levels (EFLs) used for under WIOA Title II? → To measure participant skill gains and track progress in adult education programs
14. If an employee is required to pay FICA or Medicare tax, they must be set up on which tax type: → Federal.
15. At what stage of the production process do we start measuring First Pass Yield? → Assembly
16. Which type of work-based learning activity under WIOA provides temporary, subsidized employment to help youth develop basic workplace skills? → Transitional jobs
17. At what stage of the production process do we start measuring Manufacturing Lead Time? → Kit Short
18. One of the key reasons you help employees set goals is to plan and agree upon the behaviors you want from your employees. State true or false. → TRUE
19. How many required program elements must be made available in WIOA Youth programs? → 14
20. Which federal agency provides oversight for WIOA Title I Adult and Dislocated Worker programs? → The U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA)
21. What does our First Pass Yield KPI measure? → Our ability to produce the product correctly the first time.
22. What minimum percentage of WIOA Title I Youth formula funds must be spent on out-of-school youth (OSY)? → 75%
23. What is the primary purpose of the financial literacy education element in WIOA Youth programs? → To equip youth with personal financial decision-making and money management skills
24. What does our Manufacturing Lead Time KPI measure? → Our ability to accurately project the time it will take to manufacture the product.
25. The Performance Management Cycle model presented in class includes all but which item? → New employee orientation
26. Under WIOA, what is a 'co-enrollment'? → When a participant is simultaneously enrolled in multiple WIOA-funded programs
27. Which entity is responsible for administering WIOA Title I Adult and Dislocated Worker funds at the local level? → Local Workforce Development Boards (LWDBs)
28. Which of the following is NOT one of the 14 required WIOA Youth program elements? → Guaranteed job placement upon exit
29. When entering information for a new employee, all information must be completed on one tab before moving on to the next tab. → False.
30. What are the two pieces of information required to move an employee from a Pending status to an Active status? → Primary Address and Job.