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PEL 238 (SCHOOL SW) CONTENT AREA UPDATED EXAM WITH
MOST TESTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | GRADED A+ |
ASSURED SUCCESS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES
1. The school IEP team is having difficulty with parents who disagree with the decisions being
made. What strategy should the school social worker use with the parents?
a) Mediate/act as an advocate and suggest filing a due process hearing
b) Arrange to meet with the parents in private and listen to them with intention/care
c) Offer to ask for another re-evaluation from another agency
d) Ignore the parents' concerns to avoid conflict
Answer: b) Arrange to meet with the parents in private and listen to them with intention/care
Rationale: Active listening and empathy help build trust and resolve conflicts.
2. According to IDEA, what is the role of the school social worker?
a) Write SDS and complete behavioral assessments
b) Advocate for families/students
c) Read and explain the parents' rights for students with disabilities
d) Be a liaison between school and family
Answer: a) Write SDS and complete behavioral assessments
Rationale: Under IDEA, school social workers are responsible for conducting assessments like
the Social Developmental Study (SDS).
Substance Abuse and Community Resources
3. A rural school has invited Alateen to share information. How does this best help the school?
a) Understand how alcoholism impacts students
b) Students learn about substance abuse
c) Have a community referral for students
d) Students will learn how to confront their parent's drinking
Answer: c) Have a community referral for students
Rationale: Alateen provides a community resource for students affected by a family member's
alcoholism.
Behavioral and Emotional Challenges
4. A turbulent student is:
a) Cares intensely about what others think
b) Changes hair color often
c) Joins different religious groups
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d) Does not have an appetite and lacks sleep
Answer: d) Does not have an appetite and lacks sleep
Rationale: Turbulent behavior often manifests as physical symptoms like appetite loss and sleep
disturbances.
5. A student with SLD has been fighting during recess and in another classroom. What should the
IEP team consider doing?
a) Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)
b) Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP)
c) Adaptive Behavior Assessment
d) Behavior Rating Scale
Answer: a) Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)
Rationale: An FBA helps identify the root causes of the student's behavior to develop an
effective intervention plan.
Foster Care and Homework Challenges
6. A foster parent shares that the biological mother has had unscheduled visits, and the student
is not completing homework. What can the social worker assist with?
a) Tell foster parents to help the student with homework assignments
b) Talk with the biological mother about unexpected visits
c) Praise the student when they complete homework
d) Tell teachers about what is going on when grading
Answer: c) Praise the student when they complete homework
Rationale: Positive reinforcement encourages the student to complete homework.
Auditory Learning Challenges
7. What is a challenge for a student who best learns and processes information through auditory
learning?
a) Transitioning by hearing a bell or other stimuli
b) Presenting or reading out loud
c) Reading on their own
d) Verbal cues with no visuals
Answer: c) Reading on their own
Rationale: Auditory learners may struggle with independent reading due to difficulties in
processing visual information.
Cultural Adaptation and Diversity
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8. If a student transfers from a homogenous culture to a diverse school, what will be best for the
school social worker to work on with the student?
a) Recognizing differences among cultures
b) Navigating interactions with a staff of diverse backgrounds
c) Coping with language barriers in a diverse school setting
d) Accepting cultural diversity
Answer: a) Recognizing differences among cultures
Rationale: Helping students recognize cultural differences fosters understanding and inclusion.
Trauma and Emotional Support
9. A 10th-grade student is sexually assaulted and feels hopeless, guilty, and worthless. What
intervention will best help the student?
a) Writing in a journal and reflecting at home
b) Having a positive strength by making goals, activities, and more
c) Making a collage to help her reflect on herself
Answer: b) Having a positive strength by making goals, activities, and more
Rationale: Goal-setting and positive activities help rebuild self-esteem and provide a sense of
purpose.
Parental Involvement in Schools
10. How can the school social worker promote parent involvement in the educational
environment?
a) Scheduling more conferences
b) Working with teachers on creating social events
c) Survey parents on what pressing concerns they have about their child's education
d) Send newsletters about updates through the school
Answer: c) Survey parents on what pressing concerns they have about their child's education
Rationale: Surveys help identify parents' concerns and encourage their involvement.
Family Assessments
11. During the family assessment of parents, what would the school social worker ask the
parents?
a) Hobbies/interests
b) Employment status
c) Medical history
d) Educational background
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Answer: b) Employment status
Rationale: Employment status provides insight into the family's socioeconomic situation and
potential stressors.
Referrals to Outside Agencies
12. After multiple assessments, the school social worker believes a student should seek more
support from an outside agency. What should the social worker consider first?
a) Ask/receive written consent from the parents to share information
b) Make sure parents can pay for the services
c) Gather pertinent information about the agency to share with the parents
d) Call the agency to help start services and make them aware
Answer: c) Gather pertinent information about the agency to share with the parents
Rationale: Providing detailed information helps parents make informed decisions about outside
support.
Social Management in Schools
13. How can social management be implemented in a school environment?
a) Develop a crisis plan for all students' problems
b) See students as full partners and promote them to problem-solve their problems
c) Develop a roster and outline how to address the problems
Answer: b) See students as full partners and promote them to problem-solve their problems
Rationale: Empowering students to solve their problems fosters independence and resilience.
Additional Questions
14. What is the primary role of a school social worker in advocating for students with disabilities?
a) To teach classes
b) To ensure students receive appropriate services and support
c) To manage school finances
d) To discipline students
Answer: b) To ensure students receive appropriate services and support
Rationale: School social workers advocate for students' rights and access to necessary
resources.
15. What is the purpose of a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)?
a) To diagnose mental health disorders
b) To identify the causes of challenging behaviors
PEL 238 (SCHOOL SW) CONTENT AREA UPDATED EXAM WITH
MOST TESTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | GRADED A+ |
ASSURED SUCCESS WITH DETAILED RATIONALES
1. The school IEP team is having difficulty with parents who disagree with the decisions being
made. What strategy should the school social worker use with the parents?
a) Mediate/act as an advocate and suggest filing a due process hearing
b) Arrange to meet with the parents in private and listen to them with intention/care
c) Offer to ask for another re-evaluation from another agency
d) Ignore the parents' concerns to avoid conflict
Answer: b) Arrange to meet with the parents in private and listen to them with intention/care
Rationale: Active listening and empathy help build trust and resolve conflicts.
2. According to IDEA, what is the role of the school social worker?
a) Write SDS and complete behavioral assessments
b) Advocate for families/students
c) Read and explain the parents' rights for students with disabilities
d) Be a liaison between school and family
Answer: a) Write SDS and complete behavioral assessments
Rationale: Under IDEA, school social workers are responsible for conducting assessments like
the Social Developmental Study (SDS).
Substance Abuse and Community Resources
3. A rural school has invited Alateen to share information. How does this best help the school?
a) Understand how alcoholism impacts students
b) Students learn about substance abuse
c) Have a community referral for students
d) Students will learn how to confront their parent's drinking
Answer: c) Have a community referral for students
Rationale: Alateen provides a community resource for students affected by a family member's
alcoholism.
Behavioral and Emotional Challenges
4. A turbulent student is:
a) Cares intensely about what others think
b) Changes hair color often
c) Joins different religious groups
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d) Does not have an appetite and lacks sleep
Answer: d) Does not have an appetite and lacks sleep
Rationale: Turbulent behavior often manifests as physical symptoms like appetite loss and sleep
disturbances.
5. A student with SLD has been fighting during recess and in another classroom. What should the
IEP team consider doing?
a) Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)
b) Behavioral Intervention Plan (BIP)
c) Adaptive Behavior Assessment
d) Behavior Rating Scale
Answer: a) Functional Behavior Assessment (FBA)
Rationale: An FBA helps identify the root causes of the student's behavior to develop an
effective intervention plan.
Foster Care and Homework Challenges
6. A foster parent shares that the biological mother has had unscheduled visits, and the student
is not completing homework. What can the social worker assist with?
a) Tell foster parents to help the student with homework assignments
b) Talk with the biological mother about unexpected visits
c) Praise the student when they complete homework
d) Tell teachers about what is going on when grading
Answer: c) Praise the student when they complete homework
Rationale: Positive reinforcement encourages the student to complete homework.
Auditory Learning Challenges
7. What is a challenge for a student who best learns and processes information through auditory
learning?
a) Transitioning by hearing a bell or other stimuli
b) Presenting or reading out loud
c) Reading on their own
d) Verbal cues with no visuals
Answer: c) Reading on their own
Rationale: Auditory learners may struggle with independent reading due to difficulties in
processing visual information.
Cultural Adaptation and Diversity
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8. If a student transfers from a homogenous culture to a diverse school, what will be best for the
school social worker to work on with the student?
a) Recognizing differences among cultures
b) Navigating interactions with a staff of diverse backgrounds
c) Coping with language barriers in a diverse school setting
d) Accepting cultural diversity
Answer: a) Recognizing differences among cultures
Rationale: Helping students recognize cultural differences fosters understanding and inclusion.
Trauma and Emotional Support
9. A 10th-grade student is sexually assaulted and feels hopeless, guilty, and worthless. What
intervention will best help the student?
a) Writing in a journal and reflecting at home
b) Having a positive strength by making goals, activities, and more
c) Making a collage to help her reflect on herself
Answer: b) Having a positive strength by making goals, activities, and more
Rationale: Goal-setting and positive activities help rebuild self-esteem and provide a sense of
purpose.
Parental Involvement in Schools
10. How can the school social worker promote parent involvement in the educational
environment?
a) Scheduling more conferences
b) Working with teachers on creating social events
c) Survey parents on what pressing concerns they have about their child's education
d) Send newsletters about updates through the school
Answer: c) Survey parents on what pressing concerns they have about their child's education
Rationale: Surveys help identify parents' concerns and encourage their involvement.
Family Assessments
11. During the family assessment of parents, what would the school social worker ask the
parents?
a) Hobbies/interests
b) Employment status
c) Medical history
d) Educational background
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Answer: b) Employment status
Rationale: Employment status provides insight into the family's socioeconomic situation and
potential stressors.
Referrals to Outside Agencies
12. After multiple assessments, the school social worker believes a student should seek more
support from an outside agency. What should the social worker consider first?
a) Ask/receive written consent from the parents to share information
b) Make sure parents can pay for the services
c) Gather pertinent information about the agency to share with the parents
d) Call the agency to help start services and make them aware
Answer: c) Gather pertinent information about the agency to share with the parents
Rationale: Providing detailed information helps parents make informed decisions about outside
support.
Social Management in Schools
13. How can social management be implemented in a school environment?
a) Develop a crisis plan for all students' problems
b) See students as full partners and promote them to problem-solve their problems
c) Develop a roster and outline how to address the problems
Answer: b) See students as full partners and promote them to problem-solve their problems
Rationale: Empowering students to solve their problems fosters independence and resilience.
Additional Questions
14. What is the primary role of a school social worker in advocating for students with disabilities?
a) To teach classes
b) To ensure students receive appropriate services and support
c) To manage school finances
d) To discipline students
Answer: b) To ensure students receive appropriate services and support
Rationale: School social workers advocate for students' rights and access to necessary
resources.
15. What is the purpose of a Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA)?
a) To diagnose mental health disorders
b) To identify the causes of challenging behaviors
