ASWB SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
The goal of the state when working with a family via dependency case is?
A. Create an environment that promotes self esteem for the children
B. Keep kids & their families together
C. Provide an education for the child
D. Establish a safe and permanent home ASAP - ANSWER-D. Establish a safe and
permanent home ASAP
A 17 year old boy worries about undressing in the locker room at school. The boy
has no genital or underarm hair and believes his genital s are underdeveloped. The
adolescent is referred to the school social worker . The social worker would first
a. encourage the youth not to be ashamed
b. suggest the youth see a physician who specializes in this issue
c. refer the youth and his family to family therapy
d. discuss the issue with the physical education teacher - ANSWER-a. encourage
the youth not to be ashamed
The contract is a basic concept in social work practice. Its major features do not
include.
a. mutual agreement
b. differential participation in the intervention process
c. reciprocal accountability
d. free association - ANSWER-d. free association
The long range focus of community organization techniques is to:
a. develop trust
b. alleviate anxiety
c. reduce dependability
d. arouse anger - ANSWER-c. reduce dependability
A 28 year old client with a long standing history of drug use is referred to a social
worker by a concerned relative. In the assessment interview, the client tells the
social worker about frequent cocaine use. The social worker should first.
a. conduct a family interview to evaluate the families concern
b. begin treatment, focusing on the reason for drug abuse
c. refer the client to a substance abuse program
d. evaluate the client's motivation for change - ANSWER-c. refer the client to a
substance abuse program
,The developmental task for self evaluation and skill learning are associate with what
life stage?
a. toddlerhood 2-4 yr
b. early childhood 4-6 yr
c. middle childhood 6-12 yr
d. early adolescence 12-18 yr - ANSWER-c. middle childhood 6-12 yr
In working with an acutely depressed client, a social worker's main concern in a first
interview is
a. formulating the correct diagnosis
b. referring the client to a psychiatrist
c. determining suicidal intent
d. selecting the best medication - ANSWER-c. determining suicidal intent
A social worker answered a call on a suicidal hotline from a call her who is sarcastic
and hostile. The worker's best response is:
a. I have no time for this
b. I need to keep this line open, so please get to the point or hang up.
c. I am going to hang up, so you can call back when you are serious
d. I know it was hard for you to make this call, but could you tell me more about the
reason for this call - ANSWER-d. I know it was hard for you to make this call, but
could you tell me more about the reason for this call
According to the NASW code of ethics, a social worker's respect for a client's rights
to confidentiality
a. forbids sharing confidences revealed by clients with others including insurers and
supervisors.
b. is left to the worker's discretion
c. includes sharing information revealed by clients with others, without their consent,
for compelling reasons.
d. requires workers to keep minimal records since these may not be absolute secure
- ANSWER-c. includes sharing information revealed by clients with others, without
their consent, for compelling reasons.
A social worker uses self-disclosure most appropriately during an interview with a
client to
a. communicate empathy
b. facilitate discussion of sensitive topics
c. express genuineness
d. express positive feelings about clients - ANSWER-b. facilitate discussion of
sensitive topics
The two most common defenses used by couples with marital problems are
a. repression and denial
,b. repression and suppression
c. projection and displacement
d. projection and splitting - ANSWER-c. projection and displacement
A client who expresses no overt anger accuses her social worker of being angry,
hostile, suspicious and cold. The process being used is most likely
a. projective identification
b. paranoia
c. reaction formation
d. isolation of affect - ANSWER-a. projective identification
A social worker consistently exceeds job standards. To help the social worker
maintain the level of performance, the supervisor should:
a. put a letter of commendation in the social worker's personal file
b. provide the social worker with feedback on an ongoing basis
c. arrange a merit increase for the social worker
d. recommend the social worker for promotion - ANSWER-b. provide the social
worker with feedback on an ongoing basis
A social worker facilitates a group of young adults. One member rudely disagrees
with the social worker's comments. The social worker is annoyed by this behavior.
His best response is to:
a. communicate the feelings of annoyance
b. speak to the person after the group
c. allow the group to respond
d. do nothing until it happens again - ANSWER-a. communicate the feelings of
annoyance
A patient in a psychiatric hospital is stealing food and hoarding towels. A program of
positive and negative reinforcement techniques is starting to address this behavior.
The stealing and hoarding was reduced as a result. In this incident, the
reinforcement technique would be considered the:
a. independent variable
b. dependent variable
c. parallel variable
d. causal variable - ANSWER-a. independent variable
A client in a state of crisis is most likely to evidence
a. reliance on prior patterns of coping
b. preoccupation with the precipitating stress
c. resistance to change
d. reflection on early experiences of stress - ANSWER-b. preoccupation with the
precipitating stress
, A hospital social worker interviews a couple whose six month old infant has recently
been hospitalized for cystic fibrosis. The social worker notices that the parents are
reluctant to touch the child. Based on this information, the social worker's first
intervention should be to:
a. explore the parent's reaction to the child's illness
b. refer the couple to a support group
c. evaluate the situation for out-of-home placement
d. provide the couple with information - ANSWER-a. explore the parent's reaction to
the child illness
A social worker makes a home visit to a Cambodian family whose young child was
diagnosed with CP. The worker found that the child waws kept in a darkened room
and though fed, was isolated from the family, denied any affection, and seldom
bathed. The grandfather wanted the child removed from the family. The social
worker should first
a. try to relate to the family to learn more about their values
b. ask the mother to ask the grandfather to move out
c. call Cambodian community agencies to ask for support.
d. report the situation to child protective services - ANSWER-d. report the situation to
child protective services
In the initial phase of treatment, the primary task of the social worker is to:
a. establish a warm relationship with the client
b. understand why the client is seeking help
c. engage the client in treatment
d. gather information for psychological diagnosis - ANSWER-b. understand why the
client is seeking help
During an initial interview with a social worker, a client begins to express suicidal
ideation. What should the social worker's first response be.
a. recommend hospitalization
b. assess the client's level of risk
c. establish a behavioral contract
d. provide supportive reassurance - ANSWER-b. assess the client's level of risk
A social worker maintains client records in a safe environment and only releases
information as provided by law. The intent of these procedures is to protect
a. the client's right of due process
b. client confidentiality
c. agency record requirements
d. self-determination by the client - ANSWER-b. client confidentiality
Which method should social workers use to assess practice activities and outcomes.
a. evaluate client's goal attainment
b. review their personal performance evaluations
c. Keep and review case records and notes
d. ask clients for anonymous evaluations. - ANSWER-a. evaluate client's goal
attainment
A major criterion for a diagnosis of a substance abuse disorder involves
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
ANSWERS
The goal of the state when working with a family via dependency case is?
A. Create an environment that promotes self esteem for the children
B. Keep kids & their families together
C. Provide an education for the child
D. Establish a safe and permanent home ASAP - ANSWER-D. Establish a safe and
permanent home ASAP
A 17 year old boy worries about undressing in the locker room at school. The boy
has no genital or underarm hair and believes his genital s are underdeveloped. The
adolescent is referred to the school social worker . The social worker would first
a. encourage the youth not to be ashamed
b. suggest the youth see a physician who specializes in this issue
c. refer the youth and his family to family therapy
d. discuss the issue with the physical education teacher - ANSWER-a. encourage
the youth not to be ashamed
The contract is a basic concept in social work practice. Its major features do not
include.
a. mutual agreement
b. differential participation in the intervention process
c. reciprocal accountability
d. free association - ANSWER-d. free association
The long range focus of community organization techniques is to:
a. develop trust
b. alleviate anxiety
c. reduce dependability
d. arouse anger - ANSWER-c. reduce dependability
A 28 year old client with a long standing history of drug use is referred to a social
worker by a concerned relative. In the assessment interview, the client tells the
social worker about frequent cocaine use. The social worker should first.
a. conduct a family interview to evaluate the families concern
b. begin treatment, focusing on the reason for drug abuse
c. refer the client to a substance abuse program
d. evaluate the client's motivation for change - ANSWER-c. refer the client to a
substance abuse program
,The developmental task for self evaluation and skill learning are associate with what
life stage?
a. toddlerhood 2-4 yr
b. early childhood 4-6 yr
c. middle childhood 6-12 yr
d. early adolescence 12-18 yr - ANSWER-c. middle childhood 6-12 yr
In working with an acutely depressed client, a social worker's main concern in a first
interview is
a. formulating the correct diagnosis
b. referring the client to a psychiatrist
c. determining suicidal intent
d. selecting the best medication - ANSWER-c. determining suicidal intent
A social worker answered a call on a suicidal hotline from a call her who is sarcastic
and hostile. The worker's best response is:
a. I have no time for this
b. I need to keep this line open, so please get to the point or hang up.
c. I am going to hang up, so you can call back when you are serious
d. I know it was hard for you to make this call, but could you tell me more about the
reason for this call - ANSWER-d. I know it was hard for you to make this call, but
could you tell me more about the reason for this call
According to the NASW code of ethics, a social worker's respect for a client's rights
to confidentiality
a. forbids sharing confidences revealed by clients with others including insurers and
supervisors.
b. is left to the worker's discretion
c. includes sharing information revealed by clients with others, without their consent,
for compelling reasons.
d. requires workers to keep minimal records since these may not be absolute secure
- ANSWER-c. includes sharing information revealed by clients with others, without
their consent, for compelling reasons.
A social worker uses self-disclosure most appropriately during an interview with a
client to
a. communicate empathy
b. facilitate discussion of sensitive topics
c. express genuineness
d. express positive feelings about clients - ANSWER-b. facilitate discussion of
sensitive topics
The two most common defenses used by couples with marital problems are
a. repression and denial
,b. repression and suppression
c. projection and displacement
d. projection and splitting - ANSWER-c. projection and displacement
A client who expresses no overt anger accuses her social worker of being angry,
hostile, suspicious and cold. The process being used is most likely
a. projective identification
b. paranoia
c. reaction formation
d. isolation of affect - ANSWER-a. projective identification
A social worker consistently exceeds job standards. To help the social worker
maintain the level of performance, the supervisor should:
a. put a letter of commendation in the social worker's personal file
b. provide the social worker with feedback on an ongoing basis
c. arrange a merit increase for the social worker
d. recommend the social worker for promotion - ANSWER-b. provide the social
worker with feedback on an ongoing basis
A social worker facilitates a group of young adults. One member rudely disagrees
with the social worker's comments. The social worker is annoyed by this behavior.
His best response is to:
a. communicate the feelings of annoyance
b. speak to the person after the group
c. allow the group to respond
d. do nothing until it happens again - ANSWER-a. communicate the feelings of
annoyance
A patient in a psychiatric hospital is stealing food and hoarding towels. A program of
positive and negative reinforcement techniques is starting to address this behavior.
The stealing and hoarding was reduced as a result. In this incident, the
reinforcement technique would be considered the:
a. independent variable
b. dependent variable
c. parallel variable
d. causal variable - ANSWER-a. independent variable
A client in a state of crisis is most likely to evidence
a. reliance on prior patterns of coping
b. preoccupation with the precipitating stress
c. resistance to change
d. reflection on early experiences of stress - ANSWER-b. preoccupation with the
precipitating stress
, A hospital social worker interviews a couple whose six month old infant has recently
been hospitalized for cystic fibrosis. The social worker notices that the parents are
reluctant to touch the child. Based on this information, the social worker's first
intervention should be to:
a. explore the parent's reaction to the child's illness
b. refer the couple to a support group
c. evaluate the situation for out-of-home placement
d. provide the couple with information - ANSWER-a. explore the parent's reaction to
the child illness
A social worker makes a home visit to a Cambodian family whose young child was
diagnosed with CP. The worker found that the child waws kept in a darkened room
and though fed, was isolated from the family, denied any affection, and seldom
bathed. The grandfather wanted the child removed from the family. The social
worker should first
a. try to relate to the family to learn more about their values
b. ask the mother to ask the grandfather to move out
c. call Cambodian community agencies to ask for support.
d. report the situation to child protective services - ANSWER-d. report the situation to
child protective services
In the initial phase of treatment, the primary task of the social worker is to:
a. establish a warm relationship with the client
b. understand why the client is seeking help
c. engage the client in treatment
d. gather information for psychological diagnosis - ANSWER-b. understand why the
client is seeking help
During an initial interview with a social worker, a client begins to express suicidal
ideation. What should the social worker's first response be.
a. recommend hospitalization
b. assess the client's level of risk
c. establish a behavioral contract
d. provide supportive reassurance - ANSWER-b. assess the client's level of risk
A social worker maintains client records in a safe environment and only releases
information as provided by law. The intent of these procedures is to protect
a. the client's right of due process
b. client confidentiality
c. agency record requirements
d. self-determination by the client - ANSWER-b. client confidentiality
Which method should social workers use to assess practice activities and outcomes.
a. evaluate client's goal attainment
b. review their personal performance evaluations
c. Keep and review case records and notes
d. ask clients for anonymous evaluations. - ANSWER-a. evaluate client's goal
attainment
A major criterion for a diagnosis of a substance abuse disorder involves
