ASWB PRACTICE EXAM
A client reports that her husband has just been diagnosed with Alzheimer's
disease and she will be the primary caregiver for him. What will be MOST helpful
for the social worker to do in assisting the client?
A. Identify others who are caregivers so the client can learn from their
experiences
B. Educate the client about the medical etiology of the disease
C. Help the client to identify other family members who can assist her
D. Listen to the client's feelings about her husband's behavioral and personality
changes - ANSWERS-D
A client tells a social worker that she is attracted to him and would like to
terminate services to "see if it would go anywhere". The social worker should:
A. Terminate services, but not pursue a relationship with the client since it
appears that the therapeutic alliance has broken down
B. Continue to serve the client, but explore whether termination may be needed
in the future if the personal relationship develops further
C. Terminate services after another provider has been identified and explore the
personal relationship at that time
D. Continue to serve the client while reconfirming professional boundaries that
prohibit such a personal relationship rom occurring - ANSWERS-D
,A client reports that her boyfriend brutally beat her a year ago but is very
remorseful and there have been no signs of violence since that time. He has been
attentive to her needs and promised that "nothing like that will ever happen
again". In this situation, the client is:
A. Not at risk based on the boyfriend's current actions
B. In serious danger as it is likely that the boyfriend will engage in violence again
in the future
C. Not at risk based on the boyfriend's remorse and commitment not to engage in
violence again
D. At some risk that requires monitoring over time - ANSWERS-B
Which of the following is the BEST definition of sublimation?
A. A maladaptive feeling or behavior that is unconsciously directed toward socially
acceptable and adaptive channels
B. The ability to perceive things dichotomously--all good or all bad
C. Impulsive drives that are unconsciously constrained by the ego
D. The tendency of families to use preferred methods of interaction and
communication patterns - ANSWERS-A
When releasing information with the appropriate consent, a social worker should:
,A. Send the entire file to ensure that all needed information is provided
B. Provide the least amount of information necessary to achieve the desired
purpose
C. Give only records that contain the least sensitive information
D. Offer to summarize the material in order to protect the client's privacy -
ANSWERS-B
When a social worker is making observations in a setting in which he or she has
minimal involvement or interaction with those being studied, the social worker is
assuming which of the following roles?
A. Participant as observer
B. Observer as participant
C. Complete participant
D. Complete observer - ANSWERS-B
During a first meeting with a client, which of the following will be LEAST effective
in reducing resistance?
A. Acknowledgement that it is often difficult to ask for help and receive services
B. Reviewing the frequency, length, and parameters of the services to be provided
C. Explaining confidentiality policies and their limits
D. Asking the client for assurance in cooperating with agency policies - ANSWERS-
D
, Which of the following is TRUE about physical contact of a client by a social
worker?
A. It is strictly prohibited in all instances
B. It is allowed to occur as long as the client's informed consent is obtained
C. It is permitted if the contact is not sexual in nature
D. It is not allowed if there is a possibility of psychological harm to a client or it is
sexual in nature - ANSWERS-D
Which of the following distinguishes between advocacy for micro, mezzo, and
macro client systems?
A. It involves working with different levels of client systems
B. It is based on different social work values
C. The aims of the intervention are vastly different
D. It requires unique skill sets and different educational degrees - ANSWERS-A
After determining that an ethical conflict exists, a social worker, engaged in
ethical problem solving, should NEXT:
A. Consult with a supervisor about the best course of action
B. Suggest modifications in light of prioritized ethical issues
A client reports that her husband has just been diagnosed with Alzheimer's
disease and she will be the primary caregiver for him. What will be MOST helpful
for the social worker to do in assisting the client?
A. Identify others who are caregivers so the client can learn from their
experiences
B. Educate the client about the medical etiology of the disease
C. Help the client to identify other family members who can assist her
D. Listen to the client's feelings about her husband's behavioral and personality
changes - ANSWERS-D
A client tells a social worker that she is attracted to him and would like to
terminate services to "see if it would go anywhere". The social worker should:
A. Terminate services, but not pursue a relationship with the client since it
appears that the therapeutic alliance has broken down
B. Continue to serve the client, but explore whether termination may be needed
in the future if the personal relationship develops further
C. Terminate services after another provider has been identified and explore the
personal relationship at that time
D. Continue to serve the client while reconfirming professional boundaries that
prohibit such a personal relationship rom occurring - ANSWERS-D
,A client reports that her boyfriend brutally beat her a year ago but is very
remorseful and there have been no signs of violence since that time. He has been
attentive to her needs and promised that "nothing like that will ever happen
again". In this situation, the client is:
A. Not at risk based on the boyfriend's current actions
B. In serious danger as it is likely that the boyfriend will engage in violence again
in the future
C. Not at risk based on the boyfriend's remorse and commitment not to engage in
violence again
D. At some risk that requires monitoring over time - ANSWERS-B
Which of the following is the BEST definition of sublimation?
A. A maladaptive feeling or behavior that is unconsciously directed toward socially
acceptable and adaptive channels
B. The ability to perceive things dichotomously--all good or all bad
C. Impulsive drives that are unconsciously constrained by the ego
D. The tendency of families to use preferred methods of interaction and
communication patterns - ANSWERS-A
When releasing information with the appropriate consent, a social worker should:
,A. Send the entire file to ensure that all needed information is provided
B. Provide the least amount of information necessary to achieve the desired
purpose
C. Give only records that contain the least sensitive information
D. Offer to summarize the material in order to protect the client's privacy -
ANSWERS-B
When a social worker is making observations in a setting in which he or she has
minimal involvement or interaction with those being studied, the social worker is
assuming which of the following roles?
A. Participant as observer
B. Observer as participant
C. Complete participant
D. Complete observer - ANSWERS-B
During a first meeting with a client, which of the following will be LEAST effective
in reducing resistance?
A. Acknowledgement that it is often difficult to ask for help and receive services
B. Reviewing the frequency, length, and parameters of the services to be provided
C. Explaining confidentiality policies and their limits
D. Asking the client for assurance in cooperating with agency policies - ANSWERS-
D
, Which of the following is TRUE about physical contact of a client by a social
worker?
A. It is strictly prohibited in all instances
B. It is allowed to occur as long as the client's informed consent is obtained
C. It is permitted if the contact is not sexual in nature
D. It is not allowed if there is a possibility of psychological harm to a client or it is
sexual in nature - ANSWERS-D
Which of the following distinguishes between advocacy for micro, mezzo, and
macro client systems?
A. It involves working with different levels of client systems
B. It is based on different social work values
C. The aims of the intervention are vastly different
D. It requires unique skill sets and different educational degrees - ANSWERS-A
After determining that an ethical conflict exists, a social worker, engaged in
ethical problem solving, should NEXT:
A. Consult with a supervisor about the best course of action
B. Suggest modifications in light of prioritized ethical issues
