APSE CESP Exam Practice Test Instant Access

Question 1

You are working with a high school student in his first job as a dishwasher in a local restaurant 3 nights per week. He has indicated that he does not like school but wants you to help him to become a lawyer. Which of the following is the BEST response?

ATell him that you would be pleased to work with him on a more reasonable goal, such as moving up to prep cook in the restaurant.

BInform him that it will take many years to complete the educational requirements for becoming a lawyer

CRefer him to vocational evaluation so that he can identify a goal that is commensurate with his current level of education and work experience.

DExplore what appeals to him about being a lawyer to help him decide if he should pursue that goal or other careers that offer similar benefits and working conditions.

Answer : D

Question 2

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:

Aday care center run by your facility-based program for young children with disabilities

Ban elementary school as a cafeteria line worker

Ca day care facility sanitizing toys and equipment

Da local recreational center that runs an after-school art program for young children

Answer : D

Question 3

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?

AAfter the job offer

BBefore the interview

CBefore an accommodation is requested

DDuring the interview

Answer : C

Question 4

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

AWork adjustment

BZero exclusion
C Job ready

DEnclave employment

Answer : B

Question 5

You receive a referral for supported employment services for an individual whom your program worked with in the past. When previously served, this individual was minimally engaged and had difficulty with follow through. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate way to proceed with this individual?

ARefer him to a prevocational program to assess his readiness for services.

BSet up several conditions that he must meet to prove that he will follow through this time.

CMeet with him to discuss his employment interests, and engage him in the job development process.

DRefer him to another program or provider with whom he does not have a history.

Answer : C

Question 6

At a student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting, a parent expresses that the student cannot work or the student will lose SSI benefits and health insurance. What should the employment support professional do?

AAdvise family that the student is required to work as part of the transition plan.

BInfer--- family that the student can work 15 hours per week without affecting benefits and insurance

CAgree with the family that the student who has SSI cannot work.

DRecommend family consult with a benefits specialist.

Answer : D

Question 7

You are assisting a young man who has cerebral palsy and a mild cognitive disability. Based on his community work experiences at an office where he assembled binders and did data entry, you learn that he will need a customized position that ism tailored to his abilities. Which of the following statements would be LEAST appropriate in negotiating a position with a potential employer?

A'I represent a young man with cerebral palsy who is an excellent worker and has experience with data entry. Would you be interested in creating a position for him in your company?'

B'Do you have basic office work such as copying, assembling binders, or data entry where your current employees are having difficulty keeping up the production?'

C'I represent a recent high school graduate who has work experience in an office setting doing data entry. Can I schedule a time to discuss possible job openings in your business?'

D'Do you have data entry tasks at your business that you are paying workers overtime to complete?'

Answer : A

APSE CESP Certified Employment Support Professional Exam Practice Test