ASWB Social Work Bachelor Level / LSW Exam Questions and
Answers Graded A.
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 - Correct answer-c. with more than 500 tribal groups, there are
substantial cultural and social differences
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 - Correct answer-b. family provider and protector
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 - Correct answer-a. a child of the client
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 - Correct answer-b. more severely
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 - Correct answer-a. world view
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 - Correct answer-c. the Code of Ethics
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 - Correct answer-c. interview
clients and fill out forms during the initial interview
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 commitment to
addressing them
c. help the father find a job
d. accompany the parents to school with the child - Correct answer-b. review and prioritize
the family's problems
A recent social work graduate displays excellent relationship skills and a strong
commitment to clients. The worker knows she has difficulty in translating 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 improvement
c. pair her with a more experienced worker
d. provide written guidelines on good practice - Correct answer-b. provide concrete
support and detailed help in areas that require improvement
A client expresses her disappointment at not being called back after a job interview and
vents her anger at the job interviewer. She informs her social worker of this exchange. The
social worker's best response is:
a. You have to be patient in a job search
b. I can see that you're upset about this
c. I wonder how you feel about this
d. I guess you're hurt and angry about not getting the job - Correct answer-d. I guess
you're hurt and angry about not getting the job
A worker has reached an agreement with an elderly woman on public assistance to move
to an assisted living facility. The client talks about her fears of moving to a place where she
won't know anyone. The worker's best response is:
, a. Don't worry, you'll make new friends
b. I guess you'd rather stay where you are
c. It seems like part of you wants to move and another part feels scared and wants to stay
with people you know
d. Most older people feel just like you, but then feel better after they move - Correct
answer-c. It seems like part of you wants to move and another part feels scared and wants
to stay with people you know
After 2 months, an adolescent client ordered by the court to see a social worker complains
that he sees no reason for continuing with the worker. He says he's avoided trouble the
whole two months and the worker should trust him by now. The worker's best response is:
a. You sound angry about coming here and annoyed with me for insisting that you do
b. Two months isn't long enough to judge your trustworthiness
c. You broke the law and now must suffer the consequences
d. Perhaps there is no reason for us to continue - Correct answer-a. You sound angry
about coming here and annoyed with me for insisting that you do
Which of the below questions is not evidence of discrimination in a job interview or job
application process:
a. Please send a photograph with the application
b. What is your birthdate?
c. What is your husband's occupation?
d. List your previous employment - Correct answer-d. List your previous employment
People from Latino cultures tend to accept help from experts who:
a. sound very knowledgeable and work for prestigious institutions
b. have a reputation for being knowledgeable about a certain subject and are a relative or
friend of the person in need
c. are not Latino, but are highly credentialed
Answers Graded A.
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 - Correct answer-c. with more than 500 tribal groups, there are
substantial cultural and social differences
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 - Correct answer-b. family provider and protector
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 - Correct answer-a. a child of the client
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 - Correct answer-b. more severely
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 - Correct answer-a. world view
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 - Correct answer-c. the Code of Ethics
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 - Correct answer-c. interview
clients and fill out forms during the initial interview
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 commitment to
addressing them
c. help the father find a job
d. accompany the parents to school with the child - Correct answer-b. review and prioritize
the family's problems
A recent social work graduate displays excellent relationship skills and a strong
commitment to clients. The worker knows she has difficulty in translating 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 improvement
c. pair her with a more experienced worker
d. provide written guidelines on good practice - Correct answer-b. provide concrete
support and detailed help in areas that require improvement
A client expresses her disappointment at not being called back after a job interview and
vents her anger at the job interviewer. She informs her social worker of this exchange. The
social worker's best response is:
a. You have to be patient in a job search
b. I can see that you're upset about this
c. I wonder how you feel about this
d. I guess you're hurt and angry about not getting the job - Correct answer-d. I guess
you're hurt and angry about not getting the job
A worker has reached an agreement with an elderly woman on public assistance to move
to an assisted living facility. The client talks about her fears of moving to a place where she
won't know anyone. The worker's best response is:
, a. Don't worry, you'll make new friends
b. I guess you'd rather stay where you are
c. It seems like part of you wants to move and another part feels scared and wants to stay
with people you know
d. Most older people feel just like you, but then feel better after they move - Correct
answer-c. It seems like part of you wants to move and another part feels scared and wants
to stay with people you know
After 2 months, an adolescent client ordered by the court to see a social worker complains
that he sees no reason for continuing with the worker. He says he's avoided trouble the
whole two months and the worker should trust him by now. The worker's best response is:
a. You sound angry about coming here and annoyed with me for insisting that you do
b. Two months isn't long enough to judge your trustworthiness
c. You broke the law and now must suffer the consequences
d. Perhaps there is no reason for us to continue - Correct answer-a. You sound angry
about coming here and annoyed with me for insisting that you do
Which of the below questions is not evidence of discrimination in a job interview or job
application process:
a. Please send a photograph with the application
b. What is your birthdate?
c. What is your husband's occupation?
d. List your previous employment - Correct answer-d. List your previous employment
People from Latino cultures tend to accept help from experts who:
a. sound very knowledgeable and work for prestigious institutions
b. have a reputation for being knowledgeable about a certain subject and are a relative or
friend of the person in need
c. are not Latino, but are highly credentialed
