ETHICS COURSE CSRC EXAMS SET FULL
QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
●● Test structure
Answer: 50 scored multiple-choice items + 25 pretest (unscored) items =
75 items total, with 90 minutes allotted.
●● Content weighting
Answer: Roughly 40% Law and 60% Ethics, focusing on California
statutes/regulations and professional ethical standards.
●● Passing cutoff
Answer: Historically near ~70% of the scored items, varies by cycle.
●● Mandatory reporting
Answer: Mandated reporters must report known or reasonably suspected
child abuse immediately or as required by statute.
●● Child abuse reporting
Answer: Mandated reporters must report known or reasonably suspected
child abuse immediately (Penal Code §11166).
●● Elder & dependent adult abuse
,Answer: Understand definitions (elder, dependent adult), mandate to
report, and reporting mechanism (Welfare & Institutions Code §15600 et
seq.).
●● Duty to protect
Answer: Established by Tarasoff v. Regents, requiring protection of
potential victims when a client poses a serious threat of violence.
●● Confidentiality & privileged communication
Answer: Governed by HIPAA and California law; includes exceptions
for mandated reporting, danger to self/others, and court orders.
●● Informed consent
Answer: Elements include risks/benefits, treatment limits,
confidentiality limits, fees, and telehealth consents.
●● Scope of practice
Answer: Defines what LCSWs may do vs. what requires
collaboration/supervision; includes BBS regulations on supervision.
●● Recordkeeping & retention
Answer: Know documentation standards, content that should be
recorded, and timeframes for retention per California regulations.
, ●● Dual relationships
Answer: Strong prohibition on sexual relationships with current clients;
restrictions on former clients vary.
●● Boundary issues
Answer: Recognize signs of boundary crossings vs. violations.
●● Informed consent for record release
Answer: A client who is an adult requests that you release their records
to a third party; you should release only after obtaining written, signed,
informed consent from the client.
●● Suicide threat response
Answer: If a client threatens suicide, gives a specific plan and means,
the clinician should assess risk, consider hospitalization if imminent
danger, and notify designated persons per law/ethics.
●● Subpoena response
Answer: If a client sues you and subpoenas records, you should consult
legal counsel and follow applicable privilege rules and court order
requirements.
●● Client confidentiality vs. public safety
QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
●● Test structure
Answer: 50 scored multiple-choice items + 25 pretest (unscored) items =
75 items total, with 90 minutes allotted.
●● Content weighting
Answer: Roughly 40% Law and 60% Ethics, focusing on California
statutes/regulations and professional ethical standards.
●● Passing cutoff
Answer: Historically near ~70% of the scored items, varies by cycle.
●● Mandatory reporting
Answer: Mandated reporters must report known or reasonably suspected
child abuse immediately or as required by statute.
●● Child abuse reporting
Answer: Mandated reporters must report known or reasonably suspected
child abuse immediately (Penal Code §11166).
●● Elder & dependent adult abuse
,Answer: Understand definitions (elder, dependent adult), mandate to
report, and reporting mechanism (Welfare & Institutions Code §15600 et
seq.).
●● Duty to protect
Answer: Established by Tarasoff v. Regents, requiring protection of
potential victims when a client poses a serious threat of violence.
●● Confidentiality & privileged communication
Answer: Governed by HIPAA and California law; includes exceptions
for mandated reporting, danger to self/others, and court orders.
●● Informed consent
Answer: Elements include risks/benefits, treatment limits,
confidentiality limits, fees, and telehealth consents.
●● Scope of practice
Answer: Defines what LCSWs may do vs. what requires
collaboration/supervision; includes BBS regulations on supervision.
●● Recordkeeping & retention
Answer: Know documentation standards, content that should be
recorded, and timeframes for retention per California regulations.
, ●● Dual relationships
Answer: Strong prohibition on sexual relationships with current clients;
restrictions on former clients vary.
●● Boundary issues
Answer: Recognize signs of boundary crossings vs. violations.
●● Informed consent for record release
Answer: A client who is an adult requests that you release their records
to a third party; you should release only after obtaining written, signed,
informed consent from the client.
●● Suicide threat response
Answer: If a client threatens suicide, gives a specific plan and means,
the clinician should assess risk, consider hospitalization if imminent
danger, and notify designated persons per law/ethics.
●● Subpoena response
Answer: If a client sues you and subpoenas records, you should consult
legal counsel and follow applicable privilege rules and court order
requirements.
●● Client confidentiality vs. public safety
