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NH Social Work Jurisprudence EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR –
JUST RELEASED
NH Social Work Jurisprudence Exam – Complete 250-Question Practice Bank
10-LINE EXAM COVERAGE IN POINTS FORM
1. Regulatory Agency – The NH Board of Mental Health Practice (RSA 330-A) regulates
licensure, discipline, and practice standards for clinical social workers, licensed social
workers, social work associates, and other mental health professionals .
2. Purpose of Licensure – The primary purpose is to protect the public by ensuring
practitioners meet minimum competency and ethical standards .
3. Licensure Levels – LICSW (master's/doctorate + 3,000 hrs supervised
experience); Licensed Social Worker (BSW + 4,000 hrs supervised experience); Social
Work Associate (bachelor's/associate's + supervised experience). School social worker
(master's + 2-year internship) .
4. Licensure Requirements – Applicants must pass the ASWB exam at the appropriate
level. Conditional licenses are available for up to 2 years while pursuing full licensure .
5. Continuing Education – LICSWs must complete 30 hours of continuing education every
2 years, including ethics and suicide prevention training .
6. Confidentiality & Exceptions – Confidentiality may be breached when required by law,
court order, or when there is a serious threat of harm (duty to protect/warn) .
7. Mandatory Reporting – Social workers must report suspected child abuse (NH Child
Protection Act) and suspected elder abuse (NH Elder Protection Act) .
8. Recordkeeping – Records must be accurate, timely, and secure. Clients are entitled to
access their records, with the first 25 pages free of charge .
9. Code of Ethics – LICSWs must adhere to the NASW Code of Ethics (2021). Sexual
relationships with current clients are prohibited; unethical conduct may result in
discipline .
10. Telehealth – Telehealth services must comply with NH licensing laws and confidentiality
standards. Informed consent specific to electronic communication is required .
100 PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH RATIONALES
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QUESTION 1
What is the primary purpose of social work licensure laws in New Hampshire?
A) Increase professional salaries
B) Protect the public
C) Promote private practice
D) Limit competition
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Social work licensing laws are designed primarily to safeguard the public by ensuring
practitioners meet minimum competency and ethical standards. Professional licensure exists to
protect the public, not to increase salaries, promote private practice, or limit competition .
QUESTION 2
Which New Hampshire agency regulates the licensure of social workers?
A) Department of Health and Human Services
B) Board of Mental Health Practice
C) Department of Education
D) Board of Nursing
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice oversees licensure, regulation,
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and discipline of social workers and other mental health professionals under RSA 330-A . The
Department of Education governs school social workers but does not regulate licensure.
QUESTION 3
A social worker must maintain client confidentiality except when:
A) The client is difficult
B) Disclosure is legally required
C) The social worker changes jobs
D) The client misses appointments
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Confidentiality may be breached when required by law, court order, or specific
exceptions involving safety concerns, such as risk of serious harm to self or others .
QUESTION 4
What is the license renewal cycle for licensed social workers in New Hampshire?
A) Monthly
B) Annually
C) Biennially
D) Every five years
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Correct Answer: C
Rationale: New Hampshire requires social work licenses to be renewed every two years
(biennially) according to board regulations .
QUESTION 5
Informed consent requires that clients:
A) Agree with all treatment recommendations
B) Understand services and risks
C) Sign every document provided
D) Waive confidentiality rights
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Informed consent involves providing adequate information so clients can make
knowledgeable decisions regarding services. Clients must understand the counseling process,
potential risks, benefits, and their rights, allowing for voluntary participation .
QUESTION 6
Continuing education requirements are intended to:
A) Increase paperwork
B) Maintain professional competence
C) Replace supervision
D) Eliminate licensure exams
NH Social Work Jurisprudence EXAM QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT VERIFIED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR –
JUST RELEASED
NH Social Work Jurisprudence Exam – Complete 250-Question Practice Bank
10-LINE EXAM COVERAGE IN POINTS FORM
1. Regulatory Agency – The NH Board of Mental Health Practice (RSA 330-A) regulates
licensure, discipline, and practice standards for clinical social workers, licensed social
workers, social work associates, and other mental health professionals .
2. Purpose of Licensure – The primary purpose is to protect the public by ensuring
practitioners meet minimum competency and ethical standards .
3. Licensure Levels – LICSW (master's/doctorate + 3,000 hrs supervised
experience); Licensed Social Worker (BSW + 4,000 hrs supervised experience); Social
Work Associate (bachelor's/associate's + supervised experience). School social worker
(master's + 2-year internship) .
4. Licensure Requirements – Applicants must pass the ASWB exam at the appropriate
level. Conditional licenses are available for up to 2 years while pursuing full licensure .
5. Continuing Education – LICSWs must complete 30 hours of continuing education every
2 years, including ethics and suicide prevention training .
6. Confidentiality & Exceptions – Confidentiality may be breached when required by law,
court order, or when there is a serious threat of harm (duty to protect/warn) .
7. Mandatory Reporting – Social workers must report suspected child abuse (NH Child
Protection Act) and suspected elder abuse (NH Elder Protection Act) .
8. Recordkeeping – Records must be accurate, timely, and secure. Clients are entitled to
access their records, with the first 25 pages free of charge .
9. Code of Ethics – LICSWs must adhere to the NASW Code of Ethics (2021). Sexual
relationships with current clients are prohibited; unethical conduct may result in
discipline .
10. Telehealth – Telehealth services must comply with NH licensing laws and confidentiality
standards. Informed consent specific to electronic communication is required .
100 PRACTICE QUESTIONS WITH RATIONALES
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QUESTION 1
What is the primary purpose of social work licensure laws in New Hampshire?
A) Increase professional salaries
B) Protect the public
C) Promote private practice
D) Limit competition
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Social work licensing laws are designed primarily to safeguard the public by ensuring
practitioners meet minimum competency and ethical standards. Professional licensure exists to
protect the public, not to increase salaries, promote private practice, or limit competition .
QUESTION 2
Which New Hampshire agency regulates the licensure of social workers?
A) Department of Health and Human Services
B) Board of Mental Health Practice
C) Department of Education
D) Board of Nursing
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The New Hampshire Board of Mental Health Practice oversees licensure, regulation,
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and discipline of social workers and other mental health professionals under RSA 330-A . The
Department of Education governs school social workers but does not regulate licensure.
QUESTION 3
A social worker must maintain client confidentiality except when:
A) The client is difficult
B) Disclosure is legally required
C) The social worker changes jobs
D) The client misses appointments
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Confidentiality may be breached when required by law, court order, or specific
exceptions involving safety concerns, such as risk of serious harm to self or others .
QUESTION 4
What is the license renewal cycle for licensed social workers in New Hampshire?
A) Monthly
B) Annually
C) Biennially
D) Every five years
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Correct Answer: C
Rationale: New Hampshire requires social work licenses to be renewed every two years
(biennially) according to board regulations .
QUESTION 5
Informed consent requires that clients:
A) Agree with all treatment recommendations
B) Understand services and risks
C) Sign every document provided
D) Waive confidentiality rights
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Informed consent involves providing adequate information so clients can make
knowledgeable decisions regarding services. Clients must understand the counseling process,
potential risks, benefits, and their rights, allowing for voluntary participation .
QUESTION 6
Continuing education requirements are intended to:
A) Increase paperwork
B) Maintain professional competence
C) Replace supervision
D) Eliminate licensure exams
