SAW1505 Final Exam: Social Welfare Principles
social auxiliary worker (University of South Africa)
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University of South Africa
social auxiliary worker
Introduction to Social Welfare, Social Work and Social Auxil-
iary Work (SAW1505)
Pages Total Marks Section Questions
18 100 3 55
Section 1 True/False 20 questions 20 total marks
Section 2 Multiple Choice 30 questions 30 total marks
Section 3 Long Answer 5 questions 50 total marks
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True/False
Indicate whether the following statements are True or False by selecting the appropriate option.
Question 1 1 mark
Social work is defined primarily as a profession that solves individual, family, and community problems.
True False
Question 2 1 mark
Before most African countries gained independence, social welfare was influenced exclusively by
Westernized practices.
True False
Question 3 1 mark
The residual approach to social welfare is often regarded as assistance to the 'unfortunate'.
True False
Question 4 1 mark
According to the Social Service Professions Act 110 of 1978, a social auxiliary worker must practice under
the supervision of a social worker.
True False
Question 5 1 mark
All welfare policies in South Africa must adhere to the Constitution of the Republic.
True False
Question 6 1 mark
Social auxiliary work students will not be punished if they behave in an unethical or unprofessional
manner.
True False