Social Work Licensing Test (Latest Updated 2026
Questions and Answers) GUARANTEED PASS
100%
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Social Workers shouldn't engage in physical contact with clients when there is a possibility
of psychological harm to a client as a result of the contact (ex.cradling/caressing).
ANSWER -True
Social Workers assume the responsibility for setting clear, appropriate, and culturally
sensitive boundaries. ANSWER -True
Should a social worker provide clinical services to individuals that they have had a prior
sexual relationship?. ANSWER -No!
Social Workers should be alert to and avoid_____________ that interfere with the exercise
of professional discretion and impartial judgement.. ANSWER -conflicts of interest
Termination of Services. ANSWER -Should only be done under the following guidelines:
1. Not paying an overdue balance as stated in a contractual arrangement
2. Client does not pose imminent threat to themselves or others
3. If the clinical and other consequences have been discussed with client.
True or False: It is unethical to still treat clients when services are no longer needed..
ANSWER -True
When should a social worker make reasonable efforts to ensure continuity of services?.
ANSWER -Interrupting Factors:
1. Unavailability
2. Relocation
3. Illness
4. Disability
5. Death
,Ethical Dilemma. ANSWER -When a social worker must decide between two viable
solutions that each have a similar ethical value.
*Instances where a SW's ethical obligations conflict with agency policies or laws and
regulations, SW's should make an effort to resolve issue that reflects the code of ethics.
Steps in Solving Ethical Dilemma. ANSWER -1. Identify ethical standard being
compromised.
2. Determine whether it is an ethical issue or dilemma.
3. Weigh ethical issues against code of ethics
4. Suggest modifications to the prioritized ethical values that are central to the dilemma
5. Implement modifications
6. Monitor for new ethical issues.
What are the six core values of social work?. ANSWER -SSDIIC
1. Service
2. Social justice
3. Dignity and Worth of Person
4. Importance of Human Relationships
5.Integrity
6. Competence
Social worker may disclose confidential information when __________.. ANSWER -
Appropriate with valid consent from a client or a person legally authorized to consent on
behalf of a client.
Social workers should protect the confidentiality of all information, but does not apply to
________.. ANSWER -Situations that are serious, foreseeable, and imminent harm to a
client or other identifiable person. In these situations, the least amount of info possible
should be disclosed to achieve the desired purpose.
, Social Workers should inform clients, the extent possible, when ________.. ANSWER -
Confidential information is disclosed.
When providing counseling services to families, couples, or groups, social workers should
___________.. ANSWER -Seek agreement among the parties to preserve confidentiality
and that not everyone will honor agreements.
During court proceedings, SW's should _______.. ANSWER -Protect client
confidentiality to the fullest extent possible.
Subpoeona. ANSWER -Not the same as a court order. Social worker should respond, but
not turn over records until court orders ask you to do so.
True or false. SW's can disclose identifying information when discussing clients with
consultants.. ANSWER -False. Unless a client has consented to disclosure or there is a
compelling need to, confidential information should not be discussed with consultants.
True or false. Deceased clients are not granted the same confidentiality as clients that are
alive.. ANSWER -False. Confidentiality of deceased clients should also be in accordance
with the code of ethics.
True or false. If a client sues a social worker, a social worker cannot defend themselves..
ANSWER -False. They can and have the right to release client information as part of their
defense. However, even in that case, only specific information should be disclosed.
Client records should be transferred or disposed of in manner that ___________..
ANSWER -Protects the client's confidentiality and is consistent with state statues
governing records and social work licensure.
True or false. Clients should have reasonable access to their records.. ANSWER -True
Social workers should only restrict records when _____________.. ANSWER -In
exceptional cases when there is compelling evidence that access would cause harm to the
client. Rationale of this should also be documented.
Questions and Answers) GUARANTEED PASS
100%
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Social Workers shouldn't engage in physical contact with clients when there is a possibility
of psychological harm to a client as a result of the contact (ex.cradling/caressing).
ANSWER -True
Social Workers assume the responsibility for setting clear, appropriate, and culturally
sensitive boundaries. ANSWER -True
Should a social worker provide clinical services to individuals that they have had a prior
sexual relationship?. ANSWER -No!
Social Workers should be alert to and avoid_____________ that interfere with the exercise
of professional discretion and impartial judgement.. ANSWER -conflicts of interest
Termination of Services. ANSWER -Should only be done under the following guidelines:
1. Not paying an overdue balance as stated in a contractual arrangement
2. Client does not pose imminent threat to themselves or others
3. If the clinical and other consequences have been discussed with client.
True or False: It is unethical to still treat clients when services are no longer needed..
ANSWER -True
When should a social worker make reasonable efforts to ensure continuity of services?.
ANSWER -Interrupting Factors:
1. Unavailability
2. Relocation
3. Illness
4. Disability
5. Death
,Ethical Dilemma. ANSWER -When a social worker must decide between two viable
solutions that each have a similar ethical value.
*Instances where a SW's ethical obligations conflict with agency policies or laws and
regulations, SW's should make an effort to resolve issue that reflects the code of ethics.
Steps in Solving Ethical Dilemma. ANSWER -1. Identify ethical standard being
compromised.
2. Determine whether it is an ethical issue or dilemma.
3. Weigh ethical issues against code of ethics
4. Suggest modifications to the prioritized ethical values that are central to the dilemma
5. Implement modifications
6. Monitor for new ethical issues.
What are the six core values of social work?. ANSWER -SSDIIC
1. Service
2. Social justice
3. Dignity and Worth of Person
4. Importance of Human Relationships
5.Integrity
6. Competence
Social worker may disclose confidential information when __________.. ANSWER -
Appropriate with valid consent from a client or a person legally authorized to consent on
behalf of a client.
Social workers should protect the confidentiality of all information, but does not apply to
________.. ANSWER -Situations that are serious, foreseeable, and imminent harm to a
client or other identifiable person. In these situations, the least amount of info possible
should be disclosed to achieve the desired purpose.
, Social Workers should inform clients, the extent possible, when ________.. ANSWER -
Confidential information is disclosed.
When providing counseling services to families, couples, or groups, social workers should
___________.. ANSWER -Seek agreement among the parties to preserve confidentiality
and that not everyone will honor agreements.
During court proceedings, SW's should _______.. ANSWER -Protect client
confidentiality to the fullest extent possible.
Subpoeona. ANSWER -Not the same as a court order. Social worker should respond, but
not turn over records until court orders ask you to do so.
True or false. SW's can disclose identifying information when discussing clients with
consultants.. ANSWER -False. Unless a client has consented to disclosure or there is a
compelling need to, confidential information should not be discussed with consultants.
True or false. Deceased clients are not granted the same confidentiality as clients that are
alive.. ANSWER -False. Confidentiality of deceased clients should also be in accordance
with the code of ethics.
True or false. If a client sues a social worker, a social worker cannot defend themselves..
ANSWER -False. They can and have the right to release client information as part of their
defense. However, even in that case, only specific information should be disclosed.
Client records should be transferred or disposed of in manner that ___________..
ANSWER -Protects the client's confidentiality and is consistent with state statues
governing records and social work licensure.
True or false. Clients should have reasonable access to their records.. ANSWER -True
Social workers should only restrict records when _____________.. ANSWER -In
exceptional cases when there is compelling evidence that access would cause harm to the
client. Rationale of this should also be documented.
