ASWB Social Work Bachelor Level / LSW
Exam Questions and Answers
1. When considering Native American customs and developing
service plans, social workers should understand that:
a. all Native Americans have the same culture and tribal differences
are minor
b. there are important reasons why Native Americans never
integrated into American culture
c. with more than 500 tribal groups, there are substantial cultural
and social differences
d. it is important for Native Americans to separate from traditional
culture if they want to succeed economically: c. with more than 500 tribal groups,
there are substantial cultural and social differences
2. The positive cultural value that is expressed in the ideals of
"machismo" is:
a. masculinity
b. family provider and protector
c. power and control
d. cooperation: b. family provider and protector
,3. When an interpreter is needed to conduct a social work interview,
the least appropriate person is probably:
a. a child of the client
b. a relative
c. an untrained interpreter
d. an agency staff member: a. a child of the client
4. Empirical research on diagnostic patterns has historically
demonstrated that African Americans with the same symptom
presentation as Caucasians will often be diagnosed:
a. less severely
b. more severely
c. the same
d. the research is irrelevant: b. more severely
5. A psychological, cultural and political orientation to life that both
determines and influences how people think, behave, make
decisions and understand phenomena is usually called a:
a. world view
b. culture
c. personal opinion
d. perception: a. world view
,6. A hospital social worker receives definitive information that a
social work colleague is engaged in a sexual relationship with a
client. In deciding what to do, the social worker must first
consider:
a. the impact on the client
b. the impact on the profession
c. the Code of Ethics
d. the views of the supervisor and administration: c. the Code of Ethics
7. Data collection in the engagement phase of social work practice
means that social workers:
a. identify clients' financial and insurance resources
b. seek out information on any legal or criminal problems
c. interview clients and fill out forms during the initial interview
d. read documents, records and other written materials: c. interview clients
and fill out forms during the initial interview
8. A family has just relocated from a homeless shelter to permanent
housing. The mother is in recovery from alcohol abuse. The
father has been violent with the mother and is unemployed. The 8
year old changed schools 6 times in the past year. The family's
records describe the family's problems and note the "contract" to
, which the parents have agreed and the services that will be
provided. The social worker in the permanent housing program's
first task is to:
a. assure that the mother continues in an AA program
b. review and prioritize the family's problems and reinforce the
family's com-mitment to addressing them
c. help the father find a job
d. accompany the parents to school with the child: b. review and prioritize
the family's problems
9. A recent social work graduate displays excellent relationship
skills and a strong commitment to clients. The worker knows
she has difficulty in trans-lating her insights and goals into specific
treatment plans. The worker might ask the supervisor to:
a. point out problems and correct her when she loses sight of the
goals
b. provide concrete support and detailed help in areas that require
improve-ment
c. pair her with a more experienced worker
d. provide written guidelines on good practice: b. provide concrete support and
detailed help in areas that require improvement
10. A client expresses her disappointment at not being called
back after a job interview and vents her anger at the job
Exam Questions and Answers
1. When considering Native American customs and developing
service plans, social workers should understand that:
a. all Native Americans have the same culture and tribal differences
are minor
b. there are important reasons why Native Americans never
integrated into American culture
c. with more than 500 tribal groups, there are substantial cultural
and social differences
d. it is important for Native Americans to separate from traditional
culture if they want to succeed economically: c. with more than 500 tribal groups,
there are substantial cultural and social differences
2. The positive cultural value that is expressed in the ideals of
"machismo" is:
a. masculinity
b. family provider and protector
c. power and control
d. cooperation: b. family provider and protector
,3. When an interpreter is needed to conduct a social work interview,
the least appropriate person is probably:
a. a child of the client
b. a relative
c. an untrained interpreter
d. an agency staff member: a. a child of the client
4. Empirical research on diagnostic patterns has historically
demonstrated that African Americans with the same symptom
presentation as Caucasians will often be diagnosed:
a. less severely
b. more severely
c. the same
d. the research is irrelevant: b. more severely
5. A psychological, cultural and political orientation to life that both
determines and influences how people think, behave, make
decisions and understand phenomena is usually called a:
a. world view
b. culture
c. personal opinion
d. perception: a. world view
,6. A hospital social worker receives definitive information that a
social work colleague is engaged in a sexual relationship with a
client. In deciding what to do, the social worker must first
consider:
a. the impact on the client
b. the impact on the profession
c. the Code of Ethics
d. the views of the supervisor and administration: c. the Code of Ethics
7. Data collection in the engagement phase of social work practice
means that social workers:
a. identify clients' financial and insurance resources
b. seek out information on any legal or criminal problems
c. interview clients and fill out forms during the initial interview
d. read documents, records and other written materials: c. interview clients
and fill out forms during the initial interview
8. A family has just relocated from a homeless shelter to permanent
housing. The mother is in recovery from alcohol abuse. The
father has been violent with the mother and is unemployed. The 8
year old changed schools 6 times in the past year. The family's
records describe the family's problems and note the "contract" to
, which the parents have agreed and the services that will be
provided. The social worker in the permanent housing program's
first task is to:
a. assure that the mother continues in an AA program
b. review and prioritize the family's problems and reinforce the
family's com-mitment to addressing them
c. help the father find a job
d. accompany the parents to school with the child: b. review and prioritize
the family's problems
9. A recent social work graduate displays excellent relationship
skills and a strong commitment to clients. The worker knows
she has difficulty in trans-lating her insights and goals into specific
treatment plans. The worker might ask the supervisor to:
a. point out problems and correct her when she loses sight of the
goals
b. provide concrete support and detailed help in areas that require
improve-ment
c. pair her with a more experienced worker
d. provide written guidelines on good practice: b. provide concrete support and
detailed help in areas that require improvement
10. A client expresses her disappointment at not being called
back after a job interview and vents her anger at the job
