CERTIFIED GERONTOLOGICAL SOCIAL
WORKER (CSW-G) EXAMINATION
QUESTION AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2026 Q&A INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which of the following best defines gerontology?
A. The study of child development
B. The study of mental illness
C. The study of aging and older adults
D. The study of family systems
Rationale: Gerontology is the scientific study of aging and the issues that
affect older adults, including biological, psychological, and social aspects.
2. Which model emphasizes understanding the older adult's strengths rather
than deficits?
A. Medical model
B. Strengths-based model
C. Deficit model
D. Psychodynamic model
Rationale: The strengths-based model focuses on the capacities, skills, and
resources of the client, rather than their limitations.
3. In the context of aging, cognitive decline is most commonly associated with
which condition?
A. Parkinson’s disease
B. Dementia
C. Diabetes
D. Hypertension
Rationale: Dementia is characterized by a decline in memory and
cognitive function severe enough to interfere with daily life.
,4. Which social work intervention is most appropriate for a homebound older
adult experiencing isolation?
A. Group therapy at a hospital
B. In-home visits and tele-social work
C. Daycare for children
D. Institutionalization
Rationale: In-home visits and tele-social work allow for direct
engagement with homebound older adults, reducing isolation.
5. Which of the following is an example of primary prevention in gerontology?
A. Physical therapy after a fall
B. Vaccination against influenza
C. Counseling after bereavement
D. Cognitive rehabilitation for dementia
Rationale: Primary prevention aims to prevent disease or injury before it
occurs; vaccination protects older adults from illness.
6. Elder abuse includes which of the following?
A. Financial exploitation
B. Neglect
C. Physical abuse
D. All of the above
Rationale: Elder abuse can take multiple forms including physical,
emotional, sexual, financial, and neglect.
7. Which federal law provides protection for older adults in long-term care
facilities?
A. ADA
B. IDEA
C. HIPAA
D. Older Americans Act
Rationale: The Older Americans Act includes provisions for protecting the
rights and well-being of older adults in long-term care settings.
8. A social worker helping a caregiver manage stress is engaging in which type
of intervention?
A. Supportive intervention
, B. Case management
C. Advocacy
D. Policy development
Rationale: Supportive interventions focus on assisting caregivers in coping
with stress and managing challenges.
9. Which approach is most appropriate for an older adult with depression
resistant to medication?
A. Psychoanalysis
B. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
C. Electroconvulsive therapy
D. Aversion therapy
Rationale: CBT has strong evidence for treating depression in older adults,
especially when medication alone is insufficient.
10.When working with older adults from diverse cultural backgrounds, social
workers should:
A. Assume all older adults have similar needs
B. Practice cultural competence
C. Avoid discussing cultural issues
D. Rely solely on standard interventions
Rationale: Cultural competence involves understanding, respecting, and
responding to the cultural context of clients.
11.What is “ageism”?
A. Discrimination based on age
B. A type of therapy
C. A medical condition
D. A social program for older adults
Rationale: Ageism refers to prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination
against individuals or groups based on their age.
12.Which cognitive domain is most likely preserved in normal aging?
A. Vocabulary and general knowledge
B. Short-term memory
C. Processing speed
D. Problem-solving
WORKER (CSW-G) EXAMINATION
QUESTION AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) PLUS RATIONALES
2026 Q&A INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF
1. Which of the following best defines gerontology?
A. The study of child development
B. The study of mental illness
C. The study of aging and older adults
D. The study of family systems
Rationale: Gerontology is the scientific study of aging and the issues that
affect older adults, including biological, psychological, and social aspects.
2. Which model emphasizes understanding the older adult's strengths rather
than deficits?
A. Medical model
B. Strengths-based model
C. Deficit model
D. Psychodynamic model
Rationale: The strengths-based model focuses on the capacities, skills, and
resources of the client, rather than their limitations.
3. In the context of aging, cognitive decline is most commonly associated with
which condition?
A. Parkinson’s disease
B. Dementia
C. Diabetes
D. Hypertension
Rationale: Dementia is characterized by a decline in memory and
cognitive function severe enough to interfere with daily life.
,4. Which social work intervention is most appropriate for a homebound older
adult experiencing isolation?
A. Group therapy at a hospital
B. In-home visits and tele-social work
C. Daycare for children
D. Institutionalization
Rationale: In-home visits and tele-social work allow for direct
engagement with homebound older adults, reducing isolation.
5. Which of the following is an example of primary prevention in gerontology?
A. Physical therapy after a fall
B. Vaccination against influenza
C. Counseling after bereavement
D. Cognitive rehabilitation for dementia
Rationale: Primary prevention aims to prevent disease or injury before it
occurs; vaccination protects older adults from illness.
6. Elder abuse includes which of the following?
A. Financial exploitation
B. Neglect
C. Physical abuse
D. All of the above
Rationale: Elder abuse can take multiple forms including physical,
emotional, sexual, financial, and neglect.
7. Which federal law provides protection for older adults in long-term care
facilities?
A. ADA
B. IDEA
C. HIPAA
D. Older Americans Act
Rationale: The Older Americans Act includes provisions for protecting the
rights and well-being of older adults in long-term care settings.
8. A social worker helping a caregiver manage stress is engaging in which type
of intervention?
A. Supportive intervention
, B. Case management
C. Advocacy
D. Policy development
Rationale: Supportive interventions focus on assisting caregivers in coping
with stress and managing challenges.
9. Which approach is most appropriate for an older adult with depression
resistant to medication?
A. Psychoanalysis
B. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)
C. Electroconvulsive therapy
D. Aversion therapy
Rationale: CBT has strong evidence for treating depression in older adults,
especially when medication alone is insufficient.
10.When working with older adults from diverse cultural backgrounds, social
workers should:
A. Assume all older adults have similar needs
B. Practice cultural competence
C. Avoid discussing cultural issues
D. Rely solely on standard interventions
Rationale: Cultural competence involves understanding, respecting, and
responding to the cultural context of clients.
11.What is “ageism”?
A. Discrimination based on age
B. A type of therapy
C. A medical condition
D. A social program for older adults
Rationale: Ageism refers to prejudice, stereotyping, or discrimination
against individuals or groups based on their age.
12.Which cognitive domain is most likely preserved in normal aging?
A. Vocabulary and general knowledge
B. Short-term memory
C. Processing speed
D. Problem-solving
