INDIANA SOCIAL WORK EXAMINATION – ASWB QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+| 100%
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
CORE DOMAINS
• Professional Values, Ethics, and Regulation
• Assessment and Planning
• Intervention and Practice
• Human Development and Diversity
• Professional Practice and Legal Responsibilities
INTRODUCTION
This assessment consists of 100 original practice questions designed for the Indiana Social Work Examination
administered by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB). The questions are based on publicly available
examination objectives and professional standards as outlined by the ASWB and the NASW Code of Ethics. The
assessment emphasizes knowledge, application, analysis, critical thinking, and professional judgment in social
work practice. These are original practice questions and are not actual, leaked, recalled, secure, or live
examination questions.
Question 1
According to the NASW Code of Ethics, a social worker's primary professional responsibility is to:
,A. Promote the general welfare of society
B. Enhance the well-being of clients
C. Comply with agency policies and procedures
D. Maintain accurate client records
🟢 Correct Answer: B. Enhance the well-being of clients
🔴 RATIONALE: The NASW Code of Ethics states that the primary mission of the social work profession is to
enhance human well-being and help meet the basic human needs of all people, with particular attention to the
needs and empowerment of people who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty. While promoting
social welfare (A), complying with policies (C), and maintaining records (D) are important responsibilities, the
primary professional duty is to the client's well-being.
Question 2
A social worker is contacted by a client's former spouse who requests information about the client's treatment
progress. The social worker should:
A. Provide the information since the former spouse may have legal rights
B. Refuse to disclose any information without the client's signed release
C. Provide limited information to protect the client's safety
D. Discuss the situation with the client's former spouse informally
🟢 Correct Answer: B. Refuse to disclose any information without the client's signed release
,🔴 RATIONALE: Confidentiality is a cornerstone of social work ethics. Information about a client cannot be
disclosed to third parties without the client's informed, written consent. This includes former spouses, even if
they believe they have a right to the information. The social worker must maintain the client's privacy and only
release information when legally required or with proper authorization.
Question 3
A social worker in a community mental health center notices that a colleague is frequently arriving late to
sessions and appears disheveled. The most appropriate initial action is to:
A. Report the colleague to the licensing board immediately
B. Document the observations and report them to the supervisor
C. Discuss the concerns directly with the colleague when feasible
D. Ignore the situation as it does not directly affect the social worker
🟢 Correct Answer: C. Discuss the concerns directly with the colleague when feasible
🔴 RATIONALE: According to the NASW Code of Ethics, social workers who have direct knowledge of a
colleague's impairment that interferes with practice effectiveness should consult with that colleague when
feasible and assist in taking remedial action. This allows for a supportive and constructive approach before
escalating to formal channels. Reporting immediately (A) or to a supervisor (B) may be necessary if the
colleague is unresponsive, but the first step is typically direct consultation. Ignoring the situation (D) is not
ethically appropriate.
, Question 4
A client tells their social worker that they are planning to harm a specific individual. The social worker's legal
and ethical obligation is to:
A. Maintain confidentiality as the disclosure was made in a therapeutic setting
B. Warn the identified potential victim and take steps to protect them
C. Report the client to law enforcement only if they actually carry out the threat
D. Terminate the therapeutic relationship immediately
🟢 Correct Answer: B. Warn the identified potential victim and take steps to protect them
🔴 RATIONALE: Social workers have a duty to protect when a client poses a serious, imminent threat of harm to
an identifiable victim. The Tarasoff duty requires social workers to take reasonable steps to warn potential
victims and protect them from harm. This obligation overrides the general duty of confidentiality.
Confidentiality (A) is not absolute in cases of imminent danger; waiting for the threat to be carried out (C) would
fail to prevent harm; termination (D) would be abandonment and not protect the potential victim.
Question 5
A social worker is conducting an initial assessment of a 15-year-old client. The client's parents request to know
what the client discloses during sessions. The social worker should:
A. Provide full disclosure to the parents as the client is a minor
B. Explain confidentiality limits to both the client and parents and seek a release for any information shared
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
CORE DOMAINS
• Professional Values, Ethics, and Regulation
• Assessment and Planning
• Intervention and Practice
• Human Development and Diversity
• Professional Practice and Legal Responsibilities
INTRODUCTION
This assessment consists of 100 original practice questions designed for the Indiana Social Work Examination
administered by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB). The questions are based on publicly available
examination objectives and professional standards as outlined by the ASWB and the NASW Code of Ethics. The
assessment emphasizes knowledge, application, analysis, critical thinking, and professional judgment in social
work practice. These are original practice questions and are not actual, leaked, recalled, secure, or live
examination questions.
Question 1
According to the NASW Code of Ethics, a social worker's primary professional responsibility is to:
,A. Promote the general welfare of society
B. Enhance the well-being of clients
C. Comply with agency policies and procedures
D. Maintain accurate client records
🟢 Correct Answer: B. Enhance the well-being of clients
🔴 RATIONALE: The NASW Code of Ethics states that the primary mission of the social work profession is to
enhance human well-being and help meet the basic human needs of all people, with particular attention to the
needs and empowerment of people who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty. While promoting
social welfare (A), complying with policies (C), and maintaining records (D) are important responsibilities, the
primary professional duty is to the client's well-being.
Question 2
A social worker is contacted by a client's former spouse who requests information about the client's treatment
progress. The social worker should:
A. Provide the information since the former spouse may have legal rights
B. Refuse to disclose any information without the client's signed release
C. Provide limited information to protect the client's safety
D. Discuss the situation with the client's former spouse informally
🟢 Correct Answer: B. Refuse to disclose any information without the client's signed release
,🔴 RATIONALE: Confidentiality is a cornerstone of social work ethics. Information about a client cannot be
disclosed to third parties without the client's informed, written consent. This includes former spouses, even if
they believe they have a right to the information. The social worker must maintain the client's privacy and only
release information when legally required or with proper authorization.
Question 3
A social worker in a community mental health center notices that a colleague is frequently arriving late to
sessions and appears disheveled. The most appropriate initial action is to:
A. Report the colleague to the licensing board immediately
B. Document the observations and report them to the supervisor
C. Discuss the concerns directly with the colleague when feasible
D. Ignore the situation as it does not directly affect the social worker
🟢 Correct Answer: C. Discuss the concerns directly with the colleague when feasible
🔴 RATIONALE: According to the NASW Code of Ethics, social workers who have direct knowledge of a
colleague's impairment that interferes with practice effectiveness should consult with that colleague when
feasible and assist in taking remedial action. This allows for a supportive and constructive approach before
escalating to formal channels. Reporting immediately (A) or to a supervisor (B) may be necessary if the
colleague is unresponsive, but the first step is typically direct consultation. Ignoring the situation (D) is not
ethically appropriate.
, Question 4
A client tells their social worker that they are planning to harm a specific individual. The social worker's legal
and ethical obligation is to:
A. Maintain confidentiality as the disclosure was made in a therapeutic setting
B. Warn the identified potential victim and take steps to protect them
C. Report the client to law enforcement only if they actually carry out the threat
D. Terminate the therapeutic relationship immediately
🟢 Correct Answer: B. Warn the identified potential victim and take steps to protect them
🔴 RATIONALE: Social workers have a duty to protect when a client poses a serious, imminent threat of harm to
an identifiable victim. The Tarasoff duty requires social workers to take reasonable steps to warn potential
victims and protect them from harm. This obligation overrides the general duty of confidentiality.
Confidentiality (A) is not absolute in cases of imminent danger; waiting for the threat to be carried out (C) would
fail to prevent harm; termination (D) would be abandonment and not protect the potential victim.
Question 5
A social worker is conducting an initial assessment of a 15-year-old client. The client's parents request to know
what the client discloses during sessions. The social worker should:
A. Provide full disclosure to the parents as the client is a minor
B. Explain confidentiality limits to both the client and parents and seek a release for any information shared
