LCSW EXAM PREP
LCSW EXAM PREP NEWEST 2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 170 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS)|ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW
VERSION!!
A couple brings their four-year-old child to a social worker concerned that the
child cannot yet recite the alphabet. They tell the social worker that they know
other four-year-olds who can say the alphabet and they have tried to teach it to
their child without success. They believe something may be wrong with their
child. The MOST likely explanation is that the: - Correct Answer-child may not have
reached this level of cognitive development
Parents bring a 14-year-old to a social worker because the adolescent questions
authority, is late for curfew, and no longer desires to attend church with the
family. The adolescent states that the parents "treat me like a baby" and that the
adolescent wants to go to a "more upbeat" church. The social worker should
explain to the parents that the adolescent is MOST likely: - Correct Answer-trying
to find a personal identity
A social worker is working with a woman who was recently diagnosed with HIV.
The client abruptly stopped her medication. Her doctor asked that the social
worker address the issue of medication noncompliance with the client. The client
tells the social worker that she stopped the medication at the time her partner
died of AIDS. The MOST likely explanation for the client's behavior is that she is: -
Correct Answer-dealing with bereavement
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A social worker meets with a 35-year-old Japanese American man who is anxious
because his wife is pressuring him to move his mother into a nursing home. He
prefers that she live with them. The social worker asks the man if he has any
siblings and what his birth order is. This information is important to the
understanding of the man's: - Correct Answer-cultural perspective
In which of the following situations may a social worker provide information
without the client's consent? - Correct Answer-When a client files a malpractice
suit
A client is court mandated to see a social worker for help with anger control. The
client denies having a problem and blames others for initiating fights. The client
also states that attending therapy sessions is not necessary. To demonstrate
acceptance of the client, the social worker should: - Correct Answer-express
understanding of the client's position regarding therapy
After several months of weekly therapy sessions, a client tells her social worker
that she believes she can drink responsibly and intends to do so on an upcoming
vacation. The client has recently been discharged from a rehabilitation facility and
has been diagnosed with alcohol dependence. The client admits that she has not
attended Alcoholics Anonymous nor talked with a sponsor. What should the social
worker do NEXT? - Correct Answer-Confront the client's denial
An immigrant family is referred to a social worker because of the ten-year-old
child's frequent absences from school. In the intake interview, the social worker
asks for information from various members of the family, but all responses come
from the father, who speaks sharply and whose facial expression appears angry.
The social worker's BEST course of action is to: - Correct Answer-learn about the
communication styles typical of the family's culture
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A married mother of two young children is referred to a social worker by her
employer for depression and inability to maintain expected standards at work. The
initial assessment reveals that the client has recently experienced the sudden
death of her younger sister who was a single mother of two young children. The
children are now in the client's care. The client's mother and one brother are in
prison. The client's husband is employed, but they need her paycheck to make
ends meet. The social worker's MOST appropriate practice approach is: - Correct
Answer-Problem-solving
A social worker sees a new client for severe anxiety and panic attacks. The client is
a recent immigrant from Asia and has difficulty understanding and speaking
English. What should the social worker do FIRST? - Correct Answer-Determine the
client's specific language
A social worker sees an adolescent because of poor academic performance. The
adolescent also frequently lies to family members, is manipulative, and has shown
a change in friendship patterns. What diagnosis should the social worker consider
FIRST? - Correct Answer-Substance Abuse
A 13-year-old who is being treated for depression is concerned about disclosing
his homosexuality to his parents, who are homophobic. The parents also want to
know the details of the treatment. The social worker should plan to: - Correct
Answer-work with the adolescent around the timing of a safe disclosure
A social worker sees a teenager whose family has been chronically homeless. The
teenager tells the social worker that her family has to move to another shelter and
that she will have to change schools. She shares how difficult it is to change
schools and start all over again. What is the BEST way for the social worker to
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advocate for this client's needs? - Correct Answer-Work with the parents and
school personnel to keep the client from changing schools
A social worker interviews a 55-year-old man who is seeking treatment for
impotence. Which of the following factors is LEAST likely to be contributing to his
condition? - Correct Answer-Age
An elderly widower is brought for an evaluation to a geriatric clinic by his adult
daughters, both of whom live a half hour away from where he still resides in the
family home. The daughters are concerned that there is "no one to look after
Dad." They believe he is having some difficulty with walking and memory. The
neurological and mental status exams reveal no dementia. The man is ambulatory
although a cane is recommended. The daughters want to place him in an assisted
living facility, but the father is adamantly opposed. The social worker's BEST
course of action is to: - Correct Answer-offer an in-home evaluation, with the
assurance to keep in touch with the daughters if he consents
A social worker meets with a client who is eligible for financial assistance. The
client has just had a sex change and wants all information to be under the new
name and sex. Upon entering the identifying information, the computer
recognizes the client under the previous identity and will not accept the new sex
designation. The client will not give the social worker permission to enter the
current information under the old client file. Benefits cannot be issued unless the
client is entered into the computer. What should the social worker do NEXT? -
Correct Answer-Review the consequences of available options with the client
During an initial interview, a social worker asks a client a question. The client
blushes and becomes silent. What should the social worker do NEXT? - Correct
Answer-Remain silent for a few seconds
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LCSW EXAM PREP NEWEST 2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE 170 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS)|ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW
VERSION!!
A couple brings their four-year-old child to a social worker concerned that the
child cannot yet recite the alphabet. They tell the social worker that they know
other four-year-olds who can say the alphabet and they have tried to teach it to
their child without success. They believe something may be wrong with their
child. The MOST likely explanation is that the: - Correct Answer-child may not have
reached this level of cognitive development
Parents bring a 14-year-old to a social worker because the adolescent questions
authority, is late for curfew, and no longer desires to attend church with the
family. The adolescent states that the parents "treat me like a baby" and that the
adolescent wants to go to a "more upbeat" church. The social worker should
explain to the parents that the adolescent is MOST likely: - Correct Answer-trying
to find a personal identity
A social worker is working with a woman who was recently diagnosed with HIV.
The client abruptly stopped her medication. Her doctor asked that the social
worker address the issue of medication noncompliance with the client. The client
tells the social worker that she stopped the medication at the time her partner
died of AIDS. The MOST likely explanation for the client's behavior is that she is: -
Correct Answer-dealing with bereavement
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A social worker meets with a 35-year-old Japanese American man who is anxious
because his wife is pressuring him to move his mother into a nursing home. He
prefers that she live with them. The social worker asks the man if he has any
siblings and what his birth order is. This information is important to the
understanding of the man's: - Correct Answer-cultural perspective
In which of the following situations may a social worker provide information
without the client's consent? - Correct Answer-When a client files a malpractice
suit
A client is court mandated to see a social worker for help with anger control. The
client denies having a problem and blames others for initiating fights. The client
also states that attending therapy sessions is not necessary. To demonstrate
acceptance of the client, the social worker should: - Correct Answer-express
understanding of the client's position regarding therapy
After several months of weekly therapy sessions, a client tells her social worker
that she believes she can drink responsibly and intends to do so on an upcoming
vacation. The client has recently been discharged from a rehabilitation facility and
has been diagnosed with alcohol dependence. The client admits that she has not
attended Alcoholics Anonymous nor talked with a sponsor. What should the social
worker do NEXT? - Correct Answer-Confront the client's denial
An immigrant family is referred to a social worker because of the ten-year-old
child's frequent absences from school. In the intake interview, the social worker
asks for information from various members of the family, but all responses come
from the father, who speaks sharply and whose facial expression appears angry.
The social worker's BEST course of action is to: - Correct Answer-learn about the
communication styles typical of the family's culture
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A married mother of two young children is referred to a social worker by her
employer for depression and inability to maintain expected standards at work. The
initial assessment reveals that the client has recently experienced the sudden
death of her younger sister who was a single mother of two young children. The
children are now in the client's care. The client's mother and one brother are in
prison. The client's husband is employed, but they need her paycheck to make
ends meet. The social worker's MOST appropriate practice approach is: - Correct
Answer-Problem-solving
A social worker sees a new client for severe anxiety and panic attacks. The client is
a recent immigrant from Asia and has difficulty understanding and speaking
English. What should the social worker do FIRST? - Correct Answer-Determine the
client's specific language
A social worker sees an adolescent because of poor academic performance. The
adolescent also frequently lies to family members, is manipulative, and has shown
a change in friendship patterns. What diagnosis should the social worker consider
FIRST? - Correct Answer-Substance Abuse
A 13-year-old who is being treated for depression is concerned about disclosing
his homosexuality to his parents, who are homophobic. The parents also want to
know the details of the treatment. The social worker should plan to: - Correct
Answer-work with the adolescent around the timing of a safe disclosure
A social worker sees a teenager whose family has been chronically homeless. The
teenager tells the social worker that her family has to move to another shelter and
that she will have to change schools. She shares how difficult it is to change
schools and start all over again. What is the BEST way for the social worker to
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advocate for this client's needs? - Correct Answer-Work with the parents and
school personnel to keep the client from changing schools
A social worker interviews a 55-year-old man who is seeking treatment for
impotence. Which of the following factors is LEAST likely to be contributing to his
condition? - Correct Answer-Age
An elderly widower is brought for an evaluation to a geriatric clinic by his adult
daughters, both of whom live a half hour away from where he still resides in the
family home. The daughters are concerned that there is "no one to look after
Dad." They believe he is having some difficulty with walking and memory. The
neurological and mental status exams reveal no dementia. The man is ambulatory
although a cane is recommended. The daughters want to place him in an assisted
living facility, but the father is adamantly opposed. The social worker's BEST
course of action is to: - Correct Answer-offer an in-home evaluation, with the
assurance to keep in touch with the daughters if he consents
A social worker meets with a client who is eligible for financial assistance. The
client has just had a sex change and wants all information to be under the new
name and sex. Upon entering the identifying information, the computer
recognizes the client under the previous identity and will not accept the new sex
designation. The client will not give the social worker permission to enter the
current information under the old client file. Benefits cannot be issued unless the
client is entered into the computer. What should the social worker do NEXT? -
Correct Answer-Review the consequences of available options with the client
During an initial interview, a social worker asks a client a question. The client
blushes and becomes silent. What should the social worker do NEXT? - Correct
Answer-Remain silent for a few seconds
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