LCSW Clinical Social Work Licensure Exam –
EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS || 100% GUARANTEED PASS
<NEWEST VERSION>
During an involuntary admission to a psychiatric unit, clients can refuse treatment but not leave
the hospital. - ANSWER Professional Ethics & Values
Social workers should always speak directly to colleagues first before taking other actions or
telling supervisors. - ANSWER Professional Ethics & Values
Issues that come up in groups should be discussed individually with members when gathering
information. - ANSWER Professional Ethics & Values
Social workers must follow the laws around treatment of minors and obtaining parental
consent. - ANSWER Professional Ethics & Values
Social workers are entitled to defend against malpractice lawsuits and can disclose client
information to the court without client consent. - ANSWER Professional Ethics & Values
When demonstrating acceptance of clients, social workers should express understanding of the
client's thoughts on therapy. - ANSWER Professional Ethics & Values
,Social workers must understand cultural norms and issues that may be coming into play with
clients, especially when determining communication styles. - ANSWER Professional Ethics &
Values
A suspicion of elder abuse is enough to warrant making a report. - ANSWER Professional
Ethics & Values
Social workers should first assess for abuse before taking any other actions. - ANSWER
Professional Ethics & Values
The main purpose of early supervision is to establish learning objectives. - ANSWER
Professional Ethics & Values
Social work students should address issues directly with clients. - ANSWER Professional
Ethics & Values
Duty to warn provisions necessitate notification of police. - ANSWER Professional Ethics &
Values
Intimate relationships are always a violation of boundaries. - ANSWER Professional Ethics &
Values
Discuss confidentiality and the possibility of a subpoena in the first session before the client
contracts for services. - ANSWER Professional Ethics & Values
When there is a suspected disparity in the workplace, it must be objectively investigated before
any other actions can take place. (ex: initiate a salary survey) - ANSWER Professional Ethics &
Values
, Client protection must be the first priority during services NOT professional standards (ex: if a
social worker is abusing alcohol they are removed from direct services) - ANSWER
Professional Ethics & Values
If a social worker has a different opinion than a client, the social worker should focus on
exploring the client's decision in terms of treatment and treatment goals. - ANSWER
Professional Ethics & Values
Clarify professional boundaries when clients ask social workers to do unethical things (ex:
accompany client to church) - ANSWER Professional Ethics & Values
Any time a social worker has contact with a client in two different contexts a dual relationship
exists. - ANSWER Professional Ethics & Values
Social workers are mandated reporters and should report abuse before anything else (ex:
report before talking to supervisor) - ANSWER Professional Ethics & Values
Social workers are mandated reporters and should explain to teachers the need to report when
necessary. - ANSWER Professional Ethics & Values
Social workers can not provide treatment to a mother and her child individually. There is
potential for a breach in confidentiality and a dual relationship. - ANSWER Professional
Ethics & Values
If someone asks to see a social worker for therapy but there is the possibility for a dual
relationship, you should provide the client with referrals to another social worker. - ANSWER
Professional Ethics & Values
EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS || 100% GUARANTEED PASS
<NEWEST VERSION>
During an involuntary admission to a psychiatric unit, clients can refuse treatment but not leave
the hospital. - ANSWER Professional Ethics & Values
Social workers should always speak directly to colleagues first before taking other actions or
telling supervisors. - ANSWER Professional Ethics & Values
Issues that come up in groups should be discussed individually with members when gathering
information. - ANSWER Professional Ethics & Values
Social workers must follow the laws around treatment of minors and obtaining parental
consent. - ANSWER Professional Ethics & Values
Social workers are entitled to defend against malpractice lawsuits and can disclose client
information to the court without client consent. - ANSWER Professional Ethics & Values
When demonstrating acceptance of clients, social workers should express understanding of the
client's thoughts on therapy. - ANSWER Professional Ethics & Values
,Social workers must understand cultural norms and issues that may be coming into play with
clients, especially when determining communication styles. - ANSWER Professional Ethics &
Values
A suspicion of elder abuse is enough to warrant making a report. - ANSWER Professional
Ethics & Values
Social workers should first assess for abuse before taking any other actions. - ANSWER
Professional Ethics & Values
The main purpose of early supervision is to establish learning objectives. - ANSWER
Professional Ethics & Values
Social work students should address issues directly with clients. - ANSWER Professional
Ethics & Values
Duty to warn provisions necessitate notification of police. - ANSWER Professional Ethics &
Values
Intimate relationships are always a violation of boundaries. - ANSWER Professional Ethics &
Values
Discuss confidentiality and the possibility of a subpoena in the first session before the client
contracts for services. - ANSWER Professional Ethics & Values
When there is a suspected disparity in the workplace, it must be objectively investigated before
any other actions can take place. (ex: initiate a salary survey) - ANSWER Professional Ethics &
Values
, Client protection must be the first priority during services NOT professional standards (ex: if a
social worker is abusing alcohol they are removed from direct services) - ANSWER
Professional Ethics & Values
If a social worker has a different opinion than a client, the social worker should focus on
exploring the client's decision in terms of treatment and treatment goals. - ANSWER
Professional Ethics & Values
Clarify professional boundaries when clients ask social workers to do unethical things (ex:
accompany client to church) - ANSWER Professional Ethics & Values
Any time a social worker has contact with a client in two different contexts a dual relationship
exists. - ANSWER Professional Ethics & Values
Social workers are mandated reporters and should report abuse before anything else (ex:
report before talking to supervisor) - ANSWER Professional Ethics & Values
Social workers are mandated reporters and should explain to teachers the need to report when
necessary. - ANSWER Professional Ethics & Values
Social workers can not provide treatment to a mother and her child individually. There is
potential for a breach in confidentiality and a dual relationship. - ANSWER Professional
Ethics & Values
If someone asks to see a social worker for therapy but there is the possibility for a dual
relationship, you should provide the client with referrals to another social worker. - ANSWER
Professional Ethics & Values
