SOWK Exam #1 Comprehensive
Questions (Frequently Tested) with
Verified Answers
Characteristics of social workers - Answer: commitment, trust in people, positive outlook,
respect for diversity, creativity, open-mindedness, empathy, flexibility, compassionate, curiosity,
patience, and healthy skepticism
Social work is...? - Answer: a values based profession
NASW Code of Ethics responsibilities - Answer: to clients, to colleagues, practice settings, as a
professional, to the social work profession, to broader society
Social Work ethical responsibilities to clients means what? - Answer: self determination,
privacy/confidentiality, clients who lack decision-making capability
What are the 4 major options when doing international social work? - Answer: international
organizations, US government programs, social work jobs with other governments, and US
corporations
What is discrimination? - Answer: the act of treating people differently based on the fact that
they belong to some group rather than on merit
What is cultural competency? - Answer: the mastery of a particular set of knowledge, skills,
policies, and programs used that address the cultural needs of individuals, families, groups, and
communities
What are the 5 major groups within general practice? - Answer: individuals, families, groups,
organizations, and communities
Questions (Frequently Tested) with
Verified Answers
Characteristics of social workers - Answer: commitment, trust in people, positive outlook,
respect for diversity, creativity, open-mindedness, empathy, flexibility, compassionate, curiosity,
patience, and healthy skepticism
Social work is...? - Answer: a values based profession
NASW Code of Ethics responsibilities - Answer: to clients, to colleagues, practice settings, as a
professional, to the social work profession, to broader society
Social Work ethical responsibilities to clients means what? - Answer: self determination,
privacy/confidentiality, clients who lack decision-making capability
What are the 4 major options when doing international social work? - Answer: international
organizations, US government programs, social work jobs with other governments, and US
corporations
What is discrimination? - Answer: the act of treating people differently based on the fact that
they belong to some group rather than on merit
What is cultural competency? - Answer: the mastery of a particular set of knowledge, skills,
policies, and programs used that address the cultural needs of individuals, families, groups, and
communities
What are the 5 major groups within general practice? - Answer: individuals, families, groups,
organizations, and communities
