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ASWB LCSW EXAM NEWEST ALL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 2026-2027 LATEST UPDATE
THIS YEAR
QUESTION: 1: A social worker is working with a family whose adolescent son who is acting out.
During the assessment, the mother confides that she was sexually abused as a child. She has
never addressed her past abuse and is interested in treatment. What type of group would be
most helpful to the mother at this time?
A . A structured therapy group focusing on trauma issues
B . An extended family therapy group to help the mother confront her abuser
C . A mutual aid group for parents with adolescents
D . A psychodynamic therapy group focusing on current relationships - ANSWER-A . A
structured therapy group focusing on trauma issues
QUESTION: 2: A client is housed temporarily in a domestic violence shelter with her children.
The client is planning to return home where the perpetrator still lives. What should the social
worker do FIRST?
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A . Accept the client's decision to return home
B . Encourage the client to end the abusive relationship
C . Explain the effects of domestic violence on children
D . Report the client to child protective services - ANSWER-C . Explain the effects of domestic
violence on children
QUESTION: 3: Upon beginning treatment with a new client, a social worker encourages the
client to spend an extended period of time talking about past personal history and problems.
During this time, the social worker asks some questions but is focused mainly on listening to the
client. What is the social worker's MOST likely purpose for doing this?
A . Gathering diagnostic information
B . Assessing for communication style
C . Developing a treatment plan
D . Determining appropriateness for treatment - ANSWER-A . Gathering diagnostic information
4: A social worker meets with a 75-year-old client whose spouse died six months ago. In the
intake interview, the client reports losing weight, having very little energy, and having difficulty
getting motivated to do things. What should the social worker do FIRST?
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A . Complete a suicide risk assessment of the client
B . Explore available family and community resources
C . Suggest that the client schedule an appointment with a doctor
D . Refer the client to a local bereavement group - ANSWER-A . Complete a suicide risk
assessment of the client
QUESTION: 4: A social worker who leads a therapy group plans to begin an extended leave.
What should the social worker discuss with the group FIRST?
A . Arrangements for continuity of the group
B . The group's progress to date
C . Options for transferring to other groups
D . Detailed reasons for the leave - ANSWER-A . Arrangements for continuity of the group
QUESTION: 9: A social work director is revising the process of orienting new staff to the agency.
The revised process includes a day of training. The training will include time to tour the agency
and review agency policies and procedures. To be MOST effective in helping new staff to
succeed, what should the training program include?
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A . Time to meet with a board member
B . Group discussion about treatment methods
C . A session on clinical documentation requirements
D . Presentation of the agency's philosophy and values - ANSWER-D . Presentation of the
agency's philosophy and values
QUESTION: 10: A social worker is working with a client who has been told that he must lose
weight because his health is being affected. He reports that diets have not worked because he
lacks the willpower to control his eating. He ends by saying how lonely he feels even with family
and friends. He says that he feels like a "big fat failure." What should the social worker do
FIRST?
A . Encourage the client to set up a realistic exercise program
B . Refer the client for a nutrition consultation
C . Suggest that the client join a self-help group
D . Help the client explore the dynamics of the eating problem - ANSWER-D . Help the client
explore the dynamics of the eating problem
ASWB LCSW EXAM NEWEST ALL QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED SOLUTIONS 2026-2027 LATEST UPDATE
THIS YEAR
QUESTION: 1: A social worker is working with a family whose adolescent son who is acting out.
During the assessment, the mother confides that she was sexually abused as a child. She has
never addressed her past abuse and is interested in treatment. What type of group would be
most helpful to the mother at this time?
A . A structured therapy group focusing on trauma issues
B . An extended family therapy group to help the mother confront her abuser
C . A mutual aid group for parents with adolescents
D . A psychodynamic therapy group focusing on current relationships - ANSWER-A . A
structured therapy group focusing on trauma issues
QUESTION: 2: A client is housed temporarily in a domestic violence shelter with her children.
The client is planning to return home where the perpetrator still lives. What should the social
worker do FIRST?
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A . Accept the client's decision to return home
B . Encourage the client to end the abusive relationship
C . Explain the effects of domestic violence on children
D . Report the client to child protective services - ANSWER-C . Explain the effects of domestic
violence on children
QUESTION: 3: Upon beginning treatment with a new client, a social worker encourages the
client to spend an extended period of time talking about past personal history and problems.
During this time, the social worker asks some questions but is focused mainly on listening to the
client. What is the social worker's MOST likely purpose for doing this?
A . Gathering diagnostic information
B . Assessing for communication style
C . Developing a treatment plan
D . Determining appropriateness for treatment - ANSWER-A . Gathering diagnostic information
4: A social worker meets with a 75-year-old client whose spouse died six months ago. In the
intake interview, the client reports losing weight, having very little energy, and having difficulty
getting motivated to do things. What should the social worker do FIRST?
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A . Complete a suicide risk assessment of the client
B . Explore available family and community resources
C . Suggest that the client schedule an appointment with a doctor
D . Refer the client to a local bereavement group - ANSWER-A . Complete a suicide risk
assessment of the client
QUESTION: 4: A social worker who leads a therapy group plans to begin an extended leave.
What should the social worker discuss with the group FIRST?
A . Arrangements for continuity of the group
B . The group's progress to date
C . Options for transferring to other groups
D . Detailed reasons for the leave - ANSWER-A . Arrangements for continuity of the group
QUESTION: 9: A social work director is revising the process of orienting new staff to the agency.
The revised process includes a day of training. The training will include time to tour the agency
and review agency policies and procedures. To be MOST effective in helping new staff to
succeed, what should the training program include?
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A . Time to meet with a board member
B . Group discussion about treatment methods
C . A session on clinical documentation requirements
D . Presentation of the agency's philosophy and values - ANSWER-D . Presentation of the
agency's philosophy and values
QUESTION: 10: A social worker is working with a client who has been told that he must lose
weight because his health is being affected. He reports that diets have not worked because he
lacks the willpower to control his eating. He ends by saying how lonely he feels even with family
and friends. He says that he feels like a "big fat failure." What should the social worker do
FIRST?
A . Encourage the client to set up a realistic exercise program
B . Refer the client for a nutrition consultation
C . Suggest that the client join a self-help group
D . Help the client explore the dynamics of the eating problem - ANSWER-D . Help the client
explore the dynamics of the eating problem
