ASWB Social Work Bachelor Level (LSW) Exam 2026 | Most Tested
Questions & Verified Answers | Latest Update | Graded A+
1. If a social worker has successfully implemented a community program after a
disaster, what ethical considerations should they keep in mind when seeking
publicity?
They should ensure that client confidentiality is maintained and that
the publicity does not exploit the situation.
They should only seek publicity if it is approved by the local
government.
They should avoid any form of publicity to remain ethical.
They should prioritize their personal recognition over client
confidentiality.
2. If a social worker encounters a client who is non-compliant with medication
and shows signs of deterioration, what is the most ethical approach to take?
Engage the client in a discussion about their concerns and
preferences regarding treatment.
Immediately contact emergency services for involuntary commitment.
Insist that the client take their medication to avoid hospitalization.
Encourage the client to rely solely on family support.
3. If a social worker is assisting a Latino client who prefers to communicate in
Spanish, what approach should the social worker take to ensure effective
support?
Only communicate in English to maintain professionalism.
Rely on written communication to avoid misunderstandings.
Focus solely on the client's educational background.
, Use a bilingual approach, ensuring clear communication and
cultural understanding.
4. Jane is a client at a mental health clinic who has been attacked by her
boyfriend on several occasions. She appears one day with her face badly
bruised. Though she has previously been to court and her boyfriend has
been ordered by a judge to stay away, he continues to harass and threaten
her. In advising the client, the social worker should be aware that:
battered women sometimes do not protect themselves and will
permit violent men to reenter their lives even when a court order
prohibits contact
court orders are rarely violated because offenders are afraid of arrest
women often will not accuse their attackers for fear of retribution
the police will react swiftly and will vigorously enforce orders of
protection
5. Which of the following social supports and community resources help meet
the needs of single-parent families?
Respite child care to relieve parental exhaustion
Promotion and acceptance of children taking on adult responsibilities
Traditional health care services with typical office hours
Activities designed to increase the child's exposure to two-parent
families
6. 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:
Accompany the parents to school with the child
Review and prioritize the family's problems and reinforce the
family's commitment to addressing them
Assure that the mother continues in an AA program
Help the father find a job
7. If a social worker encounters a client who is overwhelmed by a recent cancer
diagnosis and has multiple dependents, what approach should they take to
ensure the client's emotional needs are met?
Provide supportive therapy while also exploring additional
resources for the client.
Immediately refer the client to a medical specialist.
Encourage the client to focus solely on their medical treatment.
Suggest that the client minimize their emotional expression.
8. Which of the following is the most appropriate response by a social worker
when a client reports to the social worker that her children are whiny and
disrespectful?
I really feel sorry for you.
Can you tell me what happened recently with them that led you to
feel they were disrespectful or whiny?
Children are sometimes like that
You must have done some harm to them that led them to be whiny
and disrespectful to you.
, 9. Clients in a mental health agency group are encouraged by the group leader
to socialize even when not participating in the group sessions. The group is
probably:
an analytically oriented group
a transactional group
a supportive group
a behavioral group
10. In a scenario where a social worker is transitioning out of an agency, how
would the maintenance of client records facilitate this process?
It provides continuity of care and simplifies transfer to another
social worker.
It allows the new worker to assess the previous treatment quality
without needing client input.
It ensures that the outgoing worker is held accountable for their
treatment quality.
It protects the agency from potential malpractice claims during the
transition.
11. If a social work graduate receives feedback from her supervisor that
highlights her weaknesses in treatment planning, what should her next step
be to effectively utilize this feedback?
Ask her supervisor to take over her cases.
Request specific guidance and resources to address the identified
weaknesses.
Focus solely on her strengths and avoid areas of weakness.
Ignore the feedback and continue with her current methods.
Questions & Verified Answers | Latest Update | Graded A+
1. If a social worker has successfully implemented a community program after a
disaster, what ethical considerations should they keep in mind when seeking
publicity?
They should ensure that client confidentiality is maintained and that
the publicity does not exploit the situation.
They should only seek publicity if it is approved by the local
government.
They should avoid any form of publicity to remain ethical.
They should prioritize their personal recognition over client
confidentiality.
2. If a social worker encounters a client who is non-compliant with medication
and shows signs of deterioration, what is the most ethical approach to take?
Engage the client in a discussion about their concerns and
preferences regarding treatment.
Immediately contact emergency services for involuntary commitment.
Insist that the client take their medication to avoid hospitalization.
Encourage the client to rely solely on family support.
3. If a social worker is assisting a Latino client who prefers to communicate in
Spanish, what approach should the social worker take to ensure effective
support?
Only communicate in English to maintain professionalism.
Rely on written communication to avoid misunderstandings.
Focus solely on the client's educational background.
, Use a bilingual approach, ensuring clear communication and
cultural understanding.
4. Jane is a client at a mental health clinic who has been attacked by her
boyfriend on several occasions. She appears one day with her face badly
bruised. Though she has previously been to court and her boyfriend has
been ordered by a judge to stay away, he continues to harass and threaten
her. In advising the client, the social worker should be aware that:
battered women sometimes do not protect themselves and will
permit violent men to reenter their lives even when a court order
prohibits contact
court orders are rarely violated because offenders are afraid of arrest
women often will not accuse their attackers for fear of retribution
the police will react swiftly and will vigorously enforce orders of
protection
5. Which of the following social supports and community resources help meet
the needs of single-parent families?
Respite child care to relieve parental exhaustion
Promotion and acceptance of children taking on adult responsibilities
Traditional health care services with typical office hours
Activities designed to increase the child's exposure to two-parent
families
6. 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:
Accompany the parents to school with the child
Review and prioritize the family's problems and reinforce the
family's commitment to addressing them
Assure that the mother continues in an AA program
Help the father find a job
7. If a social worker encounters a client who is overwhelmed by a recent cancer
diagnosis and has multiple dependents, what approach should they take to
ensure the client's emotional needs are met?
Provide supportive therapy while also exploring additional
resources for the client.
Immediately refer the client to a medical specialist.
Encourage the client to focus solely on their medical treatment.
Suggest that the client minimize their emotional expression.
8. Which of the following is the most appropriate response by a social worker
when a client reports to the social worker that her children are whiny and
disrespectful?
I really feel sorry for you.
Can you tell me what happened recently with them that led you to
feel they were disrespectful or whiny?
Children are sometimes like that
You must have done some harm to them that led them to be whiny
and disrespectful to you.
, 9. Clients in a mental health agency group are encouraged by the group leader
to socialize even when not participating in the group sessions. The group is
probably:
an analytically oriented group
a transactional group
a supportive group
a behavioral group
10. In a scenario where a social worker is transitioning out of an agency, how
would the maintenance of client records facilitate this process?
It provides continuity of care and simplifies transfer to another
social worker.
It allows the new worker to assess the previous treatment quality
without needing client input.
It ensures that the outgoing worker is held accountable for their
treatment quality.
It protects the agency from potential malpractice claims during the
transition.
11. If a social work graduate receives feedback from her supervisor that
highlights her weaknesses in treatment planning, what should her next step
be to effectively utilize this feedback?
Ask her supervisor to take over her cases.
Request specific guidance and resources to address the identified
weaknesses.
Focus solely on her strengths and avoid areas of weakness.
Ignore the feedback and continue with her current methods.
