ASWB EXAM |ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS 2026-2027 UPDATED EDITION|GRADED
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Question 1
A social worker employed by a retirement home is approached by a client for help in
establishing a recycling program in the facility. The social worker decides to cohost a
meeting with the client to discuss the idea with other tenets. What is the MOST likely
reason for this approach?
A. Antagonizing administration could be dangerous
B. Legitimizing the residents' concerns may be helpful
C. Helping residents start new relationships is important
D. Sharing leadership is very effective with groups
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Sharing leadership with the residents. The swker is supporting the resident's skill
development as well as promoting positive group dynamics
Question 2
A social worker is asked to analyze new social welfare policies that will affect the
community. What should the social worker do FIRST?
A. Examine the likely impact of the policies on the community
B. Research the historical problems that led to the policies
C. Organize a grassroots coalition to discuss the reaction to the policies
D. Look into legal precedents that could potentially mollify the policies
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Research the historical problems that led to the policies. The social worker much first
understand the historical background of the policy before moving to the analysis stage
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,Question 3
A woman who is five months pregnant speaks with a social worker at an adoption agency
to request information. The woman explains that she lives with her sister and that her
sister's boyfriend is threatening to force her out of the home. She says that she does not
feel safe. What should the social worker do FIRST?
A. Call the police for the woman
B. Develop a safety plan
C. Try to locate housing for the woman
D. Determine the nature of the danger
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Determine the nature of the danger. The social worker needs to assess the situation
FIRST
Question 4
A social worker meets with a new client who is diagnosed with depression. The social
worker observes that the client is ambivalent, non-trusting, and passive. What should the
social worker do NEXT?
A. Focus on directly engaging the client
B. Suggest a talk to improve the client's mood
C. Encourage the client to recall better times
D. Provide information about depression
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Focus on directly engaging the client. This helps to build rapport
Question 5
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, A social worker is contacted by a client whose initial complaint is depression. The client
reports symptoms of insomnia, headaches, inability to eat, vomiting, and neck aches.
What should the social worker do FIRST?
A. Obtain a detailed social history on the client
B. Probe for a substance abuse problem
C. Engage the client in establishing goals
D. Ask the client to obtain medical consultation
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Ask the client to obtain medical consultation. There may be an underlying medical
issue
Question 6
During a therapy session, a client reveals to the social worker that she has difficulty
managing her 3 year old child. The client reports that her child ran into traffic and was
nearly hit by a car. What should the social do FIRST?
A. Report the possible neglect to CPS
B. Work with the client to develop a safety plan
C. Consult with the social work supervisor
D. Refer the client to a parenting class
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Work with the client to develop a safety plan. This is the FIRST action the social worker
would take upon learning the client's concerns
Question 7
Parents of a 24 month old child report their only concern is that their clid plays alongside
of, but not with, other children. What should the social worker do?
A. Assess for symptoms of developmental delays
B. Observe the child's play in a group setting
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ANSWERS 2026-2027 UPDATED EDITION|GRADED
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Question 1
A social worker employed by a retirement home is approached by a client for help in
establishing a recycling program in the facility. The social worker decides to cohost a
meeting with the client to discuss the idea with other tenets. What is the MOST likely
reason for this approach?
A. Antagonizing administration could be dangerous
B. Legitimizing the residents' concerns may be helpful
C. Helping residents start new relationships is important
D. Sharing leadership is very effective with groups
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Sharing leadership with the residents. The swker is supporting the resident's skill
development as well as promoting positive group dynamics
Question 2
A social worker is asked to analyze new social welfare policies that will affect the
community. What should the social worker do FIRST?
A. Examine the likely impact of the policies on the community
B. Research the historical problems that led to the policies
C. Organize a grassroots coalition to discuss the reaction to the policies
D. Look into legal precedents that could potentially mollify the policies
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Research the historical problems that led to the policies. The social worker much first
understand the historical background of the policy before moving to the analysis stage
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,Question 3
A woman who is five months pregnant speaks with a social worker at an adoption agency
to request information. The woman explains that she lives with her sister and that her
sister's boyfriend is threatening to force her out of the home. She says that she does not
feel safe. What should the social worker do FIRST?
A. Call the police for the woman
B. Develop a safety plan
C. Try to locate housing for the woman
D. Determine the nature of the danger
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Determine the nature of the danger. The social worker needs to assess the situation
FIRST
Question 4
A social worker meets with a new client who is diagnosed with depression. The social
worker observes that the client is ambivalent, non-trusting, and passive. What should the
social worker do NEXT?
A. Focus on directly engaging the client
B. Suggest a talk to improve the client's mood
C. Encourage the client to recall better times
D. Provide information about depression
CORRECT ANSWER
A. Focus on directly engaging the client. This helps to build rapport
Question 5
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, A social worker is contacted by a client whose initial complaint is depression. The client
reports symptoms of insomnia, headaches, inability to eat, vomiting, and neck aches.
What should the social worker do FIRST?
A. Obtain a detailed social history on the client
B. Probe for a substance abuse problem
C. Engage the client in establishing goals
D. Ask the client to obtain medical consultation
CORRECT ANSWER
D. Ask the client to obtain medical consultation. There may be an underlying medical
issue
Question 6
During a therapy session, a client reveals to the social worker that she has difficulty
managing her 3 year old child. The client reports that her child ran into traffic and was
nearly hit by a car. What should the social do FIRST?
A. Report the possible neglect to CPS
B. Work with the client to develop a safety plan
C. Consult with the social work supervisor
D. Refer the client to a parenting class
CORRECT ANSWER
B. Work with the client to develop a safety plan. This is the FIRST action the social worker
would take upon learning the client's concerns
Question 7
Parents of a 24 month old child report their only concern is that their clid plays alongside
of, but not with, other children. What should the social worker do?
A. Assess for symptoms of developmental delays
B. Observe the child's play in a group setting
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