ASWB RSW-BSW Practice Exam Prep
ASWB RSW-BSW PRACTICE EXAM PREP NEWEST 2026/2027
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 170 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)|ALREADY GRADED
A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
A social worker is working with an adolescent girl who is very resentful toward her
parents. She does not tell them when their actions upset her. Her anger has
resulted in self-destructive behaviour in the last month. In order to MOST
effectively help this client deal with her anger, the social worker should:
A) Determine the frequency and severity of her self-destructive actions.
B) Assess her parents' attitude about her self-destructive behaviour.
C) Engage in role playing aimed at increasing her assertiveness.
D) Meet with the family to develop conflict resolution strategies.
C) Engage in role playing aimed at increasing her assertiveness.
Which of the following is NOT true regarding spirituality and religion?
A) Spirituality can be expressed in any religious context.
B) Spirituality is broader than religion.
C) Religion is encompassed within spirituality.
D) Spirituality and religion are human experiences that provide meaning.
D) Spirituality and religion are human experiences that provide meaning.
Which of the statements BEST reflects the relationship between Alzheimer's
disease and dementia?
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A) Alzheimer's disease can only be diagnosed if dementia is not present.
B) Alzheimer's disease is caused by the disease of dementia.
C) Alzheimer's disease and dementia are organic brain syndromes.
D) Alzheimer's disease causes a set of symptoms called dementia.
D) Alzheimer's disease causes a set of symptoms called dementia.
In order to optimize functioning at the beginning of the group process, a social
worker should:
A) Set goals in order to guide participation throughout the process.
B) Ask group members to make decisions about their functioning as a group.
C) Select members who have homogenous cultural backgrounds.
D) Explain the purpose of the group and the rules that govern their activities.
B) Ask group members to make decisions about their functioning as a group.
Which of the following is NOT an essential component of a discharge plan?
A) Presenting problem that brought client into treatment
B) Progress made in treatment
C) Listing of all agencies that provide ongoing treatment
D) Services that were delivered while in treatment
C) Listing of all agencies that provide ongoing treatment
A client has been seeing a social worker to deal with the stress of caring for her
aging parents. The client is also a single mother with three small children. Since
the first appointment several months ago, she has cancelled many meetings with
the social worker. When next speaking with the client, the social worker should:
A) Assess the client's level of commitment to receiving ongoing social work
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services.
B) Determine whether services can be delivered more conveniently.
C) Inform the client that she will be charged for missed appointments as a way of
motivating her.
D) Terminate services with the understanding that she can return if needed in the
future.
B) Determine whether services can be delivered more conveniently.
A client complains to a social worker that her 12-year-old daughter recently began
bedwetting after having no such issues "for years." The client states that her
daughter is having no problems at home or in school and she does not know the
cause of her behaviour. The client is very distressed and asks the social worker for
help. In order to assist, the social worker should FIRST:
A) Request a copy of the school records to determine if there are any
developmental delays.
B) Recommend that the client take her daughter to her physician for a medical
examination.
C) Meet with the daughter to see if there are problems of which the mother is not
aware.
D) Contact child protective services to rule out the possibility of sexual abuse
B) Recommend that the client take her daughter to her physician for a medical
examination.
A social worker is working with a family in which both parents are chronic
substance abusers. The second oldest son is always getting in trouble at school
and has had several juvenile arrests. He constantly fights with his siblings. This
child has MOST likely taken on the role of:
A) Scapegoat
B) Enabler
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C) Lost child
D) Mascot
A) Scapegoat
A client whose adolescent son is acting out feels that his behaviour may indicate
the existence of evil spirits within him. The client would like to discuss these
thoughts with her spiritual leader. In order to most appropriately address the
client's request, the social worker should:
A) Advise the client that seeing her spiritual leader will not be helpful.
B) Inform the client that this behaviour is typical of adolescents.
C) Work with the client to formulate her thoughts and questions for the meeting.
D) Ask the client why she thinks that evil spirits are present.
C) Work with the client to formulate her thoughts and questions for the meeting.
Delirium tremens are associated with:
A) Parkinson's disease
B) Alcoholism
C) Tourette syndrome
D) Epilepsy
B) Alcoholism
A client has a son with a rare genetic condition that significantly limits
hisfunctional abilities. She is a single mother and feels very isolated. The client
doesnot like to talk to her friends about her struggles and does not know anyone
else in the same situation. She admits that the pressure of her caregiving
responsibilities have recently caused her to engage in self-destructive behaviours
such as drinking heavily, overeating, and excessive spending. In order to BEST
assist the client, the social worker should recommend:
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ASWB RSW-BSW PRACTICE EXAM PREP NEWEST 2026/2027
ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 170 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)|ALREADY GRADED
A+||BRAND NEW VERSION!!
A social worker is working with an adolescent girl who is very resentful toward her
parents. She does not tell them when their actions upset her. Her anger has
resulted in self-destructive behaviour in the last month. In order to MOST
effectively help this client deal with her anger, the social worker should:
A) Determine the frequency and severity of her self-destructive actions.
B) Assess her parents' attitude about her self-destructive behaviour.
C) Engage in role playing aimed at increasing her assertiveness.
D) Meet with the family to develop conflict resolution strategies.
C) Engage in role playing aimed at increasing her assertiveness.
Which of the following is NOT true regarding spirituality and religion?
A) Spirituality can be expressed in any religious context.
B) Spirituality is broader than religion.
C) Religion is encompassed within spirituality.
D) Spirituality and religion are human experiences that provide meaning.
D) Spirituality and religion are human experiences that provide meaning.
Which of the statements BEST reflects the relationship between Alzheimer's
disease and dementia?
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A) Alzheimer's disease can only be diagnosed if dementia is not present.
B) Alzheimer's disease is caused by the disease of dementia.
C) Alzheimer's disease and dementia are organic brain syndromes.
D) Alzheimer's disease causes a set of symptoms called dementia.
D) Alzheimer's disease causes a set of symptoms called dementia.
In order to optimize functioning at the beginning of the group process, a social
worker should:
A) Set goals in order to guide participation throughout the process.
B) Ask group members to make decisions about their functioning as a group.
C) Select members who have homogenous cultural backgrounds.
D) Explain the purpose of the group and the rules that govern their activities.
B) Ask group members to make decisions about their functioning as a group.
Which of the following is NOT an essential component of a discharge plan?
A) Presenting problem that brought client into treatment
B) Progress made in treatment
C) Listing of all agencies that provide ongoing treatment
D) Services that were delivered while in treatment
C) Listing of all agencies that provide ongoing treatment
A client has been seeing a social worker to deal with the stress of caring for her
aging parents. The client is also a single mother with three small children. Since
the first appointment several months ago, she has cancelled many meetings with
the social worker. When next speaking with the client, the social worker should:
A) Assess the client's level of commitment to receiving ongoing social work
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services.
B) Determine whether services can be delivered more conveniently.
C) Inform the client that she will be charged for missed appointments as a way of
motivating her.
D) Terminate services with the understanding that she can return if needed in the
future.
B) Determine whether services can be delivered more conveniently.
A client complains to a social worker that her 12-year-old daughter recently began
bedwetting after having no such issues "for years." The client states that her
daughter is having no problems at home or in school and she does not know the
cause of her behaviour. The client is very distressed and asks the social worker for
help. In order to assist, the social worker should FIRST:
A) Request a copy of the school records to determine if there are any
developmental delays.
B) Recommend that the client take her daughter to her physician for a medical
examination.
C) Meet with the daughter to see if there are problems of which the mother is not
aware.
D) Contact child protective services to rule out the possibility of sexual abuse
B) Recommend that the client take her daughter to her physician for a medical
examination.
A social worker is working with a family in which both parents are chronic
substance abusers. The second oldest son is always getting in trouble at school
and has had several juvenile arrests. He constantly fights with his siblings. This
child has MOST likely taken on the role of:
A) Scapegoat
B) Enabler
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C) Lost child
D) Mascot
A) Scapegoat
A client whose adolescent son is acting out feels that his behaviour may indicate
the existence of evil spirits within him. The client would like to discuss these
thoughts with her spiritual leader. In order to most appropriately address the
client's request, the social worker should:
A) Advise the client that seeing her spiritual leader will not be helpful.
B) Inform the client that this behaviour is typical of adolescents.
C) Work with the client to formulate her thoughts and questions for the meeting.
D) Ask the client why she thinks that evil spirits are present.
C) Work with the client to formulate her thoughts and questions for the meeting.
Delirium tremens are associated with:
A) Parkinson's disease
B) Alcoholism
C) Tourette syndrome
D) Epilepsy
B) Alcoholism
A client has a son with a rare genetic condition that significantly limits
hisfunctional abilities. She is a single mother and feels very isolated. The client
doesnot like to talk to her friends about her struggles and does not know anyone
else in the same situation. She admits that the pressure of her caregiving
responsibilities have recently caused her to engage in self-destructive behaviours
such as drinking heavily, overeating, and excessive spending. In order to BEST
assist the client, the social worker should recommend:
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