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2026/2027
Generalist Social Work Practice — Practice Questions
100 Questions with Correct Answers
Question 1
A middle school youth comes to the school social worker reporting they are having trouble
sleeping and concentrating in school. The social worker tries to assess whether the symptoms
presented are related to the recent separation of the student's parents. The social worker should
A. Assess for depression ✓
first:
B. Assess for substance abuse
C. Assess for child abuse
D. Refer the student for sleep medication
Question 2
When seeing a client in therapy, from a biopsychosocial perspective a worker would probably .
A. Focus on the individual client and what is reported, letting the client take the lead.
B. Not take a history at all
C. Take a complete history, including information about health concerns family, employer etc.
✓
D. Focus only on the presenting problem to understand everything about it
Question 3
A diagram showing the reciprocal relationships between a person and their environment is
called a(n):
A. Genogram
B. Eco-map ✓
C. map of the person in their habitat
D. System Map
Question 4
In the beginning of treatment for divorce adjustment, which of the following worker statements
would be LEAST effective in regard to initial problem assessment and identification?
A. "Tell me how you responded when you decided to divorce?"
B. "How many times have you been divorced?" ✓
C. "After she told you, what did you do?"
D. "Why have you come in to see me?"
,Question 5
During the initial session with a client, the person begins to scream that they are going to explode
and cries uncontrollably. The social worker thinks the anger may be directed toward the client's
spouse. The social worker should first:
A. Call 911 due to the client's expression of anger
B. Warn the spouse that the client's anger may be directed toward them
C. Physically restrain the client due to concerns about their anger
D. Suggest the client breathe through their anger and find out more about what is occurring ✓
Question 6
The hospice social worker's new client is an older woman who is actively dying. The family is Muslim
and from Pakistan. The social worker knows religion is important to consider. What would be her first
question to enter into the discussion with the client's husband?
A. Is your wife religious?
B. Would you like to use the chapel at our hospice for the funeral?
C. Shall we help you to make arrangements for cremation?
D. How can we honor your religious beliefs and practices at this time? ✓
Question 7
In a social work practice setting empathy is a key method for engaging with a client. Which of
the following is an example of empathetic engagement?
A. The social worker is able to take the client's perspective ✓
B. The social worker has a good idea what the client's goals need to be by the end of the first
session.
C. The social worker is able to identify the client's presenting problem
D. The social worker is able to complete the assessment process in a timely manner
Question 8
A diagram of family relationships occurring over several generations is known as a .
A. Eco-map
B. Family circle
C. Family picture
D. Genogram ✓
Question 9
This perspective focuses on how individuals have inherent capacities and abilities and social work
practitioners use this method to avoid pathologizing their clients.
A. Strengths-based approach ✓
B. Humanistic approach
C. Ecological approach
D. Cognitive Behavioral approach
, Question 10
While providing counseling services to a recently divorced single client, the social worker accepts a
date with the client when an offer is made by the client. This is . (Choose the best answer
below).
A. Acceptable so long as both parties are in agreement
B. A type of client/social worker relationship
C. A workplace relationship
D. A dual relationship according to the NASW Code of Ethics ✓
Question 11
Human diversity includes exploration of which type of difference?
A. birthplace
B. Gender identity and expression ✓
C. Marital Status
D. Genetic makeup
Question 12
What is the definition of oppression?
A. Cruelty and persecution based on a group's personal characteristics ✓
B. Stereotyping someone based on race or ethnicity
C. Recognition of personal responsibility for success
D. White supremacy
Question 13
During interdisciplinary collaborations it is important to keep the following in mind:
A. All of the answers are correct ✓
B. Follow codes of ethics across disciplines
C. Seek and act on a common goal
D. Client success is the main goal
Question 14
This perspective focuses on how individuals fit into their community environment and are linked to
those who govern them.
A. Social systems perspective
B. Structural perspective ✓
C. Sociopsychological perspective
D. Human ecology perspective
Question 15
What is the name of the foundational theory in the TWU/UNT social work program that social work
students learn to identify and utilize the common factors in social work and systems interventions
across settings.
A. Life Course Theory
B. Generalist Practice ✓
C. Psychoanalytic Theory
D. Attachment Theory
2026/2027
Generalist Social Work Practice — Practice Questions
100 Questions with Correct Answers
Question 1
A middle school youth comes to the school social worker reporting they are having trouble
sleeping and concentrating in school. The social worker tries to assess whether the symptoms
presented are related to the recent separation of the student's parents. The social worker should
A. Assess for depression ✓
first:
B. Assess for substance abuse
C. Assess for child abuse
D. Refer the student for sleep medication
Question 2
When seeing a client in therapy, from a biopsychosocial perspective a worker would probably .
A. Focus on the individual client and what is reported, letting the client take the lead.
B. Not take a history at all
C. Take a complete history, including information about health concerns family, employer etc.
✓
D. Focus only on the presenting problem to understand everything about it
Question 3
A diagram showing the reciprocal relationships between a person and their environment is
called a(n):
A. Genogram
B. Eco-map ✓
C. map of the person in their habitat
D. System Map
Question 4
In the beginning of treatment for divorce adjustment, which of the following worker statements
would be LEAST effective in regard to initial problem assessment and identification?
A. "Tell me how you responded when you decided to divorce?"
B. "How many times have you been divorced?" ✓
C. "After she told you, what did you do?"
D. "Why have you come in to see me?"
,Question 5
During the initial session with a client, the person begins to scream that they are going to explode
and cries uncontrollably. The social worker thinks the anger may be directed toward the client's
spouse. The social worker should first:
A. Call 911 due to the client's expression of anger
B. Warn the spouse that the client's anger may be directed toward them
C. Physically restrain the client due to concerns about their anger
D. Suggest the client breathe through their anger and find out more about what is occurring ✓
Question 6
The hospice social worker's new client is an older woman who is actively dying. The family is Muslim
and from Pakistan. The social worker knows religion is important to consider. What would be her first
question to enter into the discussion with the client's husband?
A. Is your wife religious?
B. Would you like to use the chapel at our hospice for the funeral?
C. Shall we help you to make arrangements for cremation?
D. How can we honor your religious beliefs and practices at this time? ✓
Question 7
In a social work practice setting empathy is a key method for engaging with a client. Which of
the following is an example of empathetic engagement?
A. The social worker is able to take the client's perspective ✓
B. The social worker has a good idea what the client's goals need to be by the end of the first
session.
C. The social worker is able to identify the client's presenting problem
D. The social worker is able to complete the assessment process in a timely manner
Question 8
A diagram of family relationships occurring over several generations is known as a .
A. Eco-map
B. Family circle
C. Family picture
D. Genogram ✓
Question 9
This perspective focuses on how individuals have inherent capacities and abilities and social work
practitioners use this method to avoid pathologizing their clients.
A. Strengths-based approach ✓
B. Humanistic approach
C. Ecological approach
D. Cognitive Behavioral approach
, Question 10
While providing counseling services to a recently divorced single client, the social worker accepts a
date with the client when an offer is made by the client. This is . (Choose the best answer
below).
A. Acceptable so long as both parties are in agreement
B. A type of client/social worker relationship
C. A workplace relationship
D. A dual relationship according to the NASW Code of Ethics ✓
Question 11
Human diversity includes exploration of which type of difference?
A. birthplace
B. Gender identity and expression ✓
C. Marital Status
D. Genetic makeup
Question 12
What is the definition of oppression?
A. Cruelty and persecution based on a group's personal characteristics ✓
B. Stereotyping someone based on race or ethnicity
C. Recognition of personal responsibility for success
D. White supremacy
Question 13
During interdisciplinary collaborations it is important to keep the following in mind:
A. All of the answers are correct ✓
B. Follow codes of ethics across disciplines
C. Seek and act on a common goal
D. Client success is the main goal
Question 14
This perspective focuses on how individuals fit into their community environment and are linked to
those who govern them.
A. Social systems perspective
B. Structural perspective ✓
C. Sociopsychological perspective
D. Human ecology perspective
Question 15
What is the name of the foundational theory in the TWU/UNT social work program that social work
students learn to identify and utilize the common factors in social work and systems interventions
across settings.
A. Life Course Theory
B. Generalist Practice ✓
C. Psychoanalytic Theory
D. Attachment Theory
