ASWB Social Work Bachelor Level / LSW Exam Questions

(answered) Latest spring 2022.

When considering Native American customs and developing service plans, social

workers should understand that:

a. all Native Americans have the same culture and tribal differences are minor

b. there are important reasons why Native Americans never integrated into American

culture

c. with more than 500 tribal groups, there are substantial cultural and social differences

d. it is important for Native Americans to separate from traditional culture if they want to

succeed economically - answers c. with more than 500 tribal groups, there are

substantial cultural and social differences

The positive cultural value that is expressed in the ideals of "machismo" is:

a. masculinity

b. family provider and protector

c. power and control

d. cooperation - answers b. family provider and protector

When an interpreter is needed to conduct a social work interview, the least appropriate

person is probably:

a. a child of the client

b. a relative

c. an untrained interpreter

d. an agency staff member - answers a. a child of the client

Empirical research on diagnostic patterns has historically demonstrated that African

Americans with the same symptom presentation as Caucasians will often be diagnosed:

a. less severely

b. more severely

c. the same

d. the research is irrelevant - answers b. more severely

A psychological, cultural and political orientation to life that both determines and

influences how people think, behave, make decisions and understand phenomena is

usually called a:

a. world view

b. culture

c. personal opinion

d. perception - answers a. world view

ASWB Social Work Bachelor Level / LSW Exam Questions

(answered) Latest spring 2022.

A hospital social worker receives definitive information that a social work colleague is

engaged in a sexual relationship with a client. In deciding what to do, the social worker

must first consider:

a. the impact on the client

b. the impact on the profession

c. the Code of Ethics

d. the views of the supervisor and administration - answers c. the Code of Ethics

Data collection in the engagement phase of social work practice means that social

workers:

a. identify clients' financial and insurance resources

b. seek out information on any legal or criminal problems

c. interview clients and fill out forms during the initial interview

d. read documents, records and other written materials - answers c. interview clients

and fill out forms during the initial interview

A family has just relocated from a homeless shelter to permanent housing. The mother

is in recovery from alcohol abuse. The father has been violent with the mother and is

unemployed. The 8 year old changed schools 6 times in the past year. The family's

records describe the family's problems and note the "contract" to which the parents

have agreed and the services that will be provided. The social worker in the permanent

housing program's first task is to:

a. assure that the mother continues in an AA program

b. review and prioritize the family's problems and reinforce the family's commitment to

addressing them

c. help the father find a job

d. accompany the parents to school with the child - answers b. review and prioritize the

family's problems

A recent social work graduate displays excellent relationship skills and a strong

commitment to clients. The worker knows she has difficulty in translating her insights

and goals into specific treatment plans. The worker might ask the supervisor to:

a. point out problems and correct her when she loses sight of the goals

b. provide concrete support and detailed help in areas that require improvement

c. pair her with a more experienced worker

d. provide written guidelines on good practice - answers b. provide concrete support

and detailed help in areas that require improvement

A client expresses her disappointment at not being called back after a job interview and

vents her anger at the job interviewer. She informs her social worker of this exchange.

The social worker's best response is:

ASWB Social Work Bachelor Level / LSW Exam Questions

(answered) Latest spring 2022.

a. You have to be patient in a job search

b. I can see that you're upset about this

c. I wonder how you feel about this

d. I guess you're hurt and angry about not getting the job - answers d. I guess you're

hurt and angry about not getting the job

A worker has reached an agreement with an elderly woman on public assistance to

move to an assisted living facility. The client talks about her fears of moving to a place

where she won't know anyone. The worker's best response is:

a. Don't worry, you'll make new friends

b. I guess you'd rather stay where you are

c. It seems like part of you wants to move and another part feels scared and wants to

stay with people you know

d. Most older people feel just like you, but then feel better after they move - answers c.

It seems like part of you wants to move and another part feels scared and wants to stay

with people you know

After 2 months, an adolescent client ordered by the court to see a social worker

complains that he sees no reason for continuing with the worker. He says he's avoided

trouble the whole two months and the worker should trust him by now. The worker's

best response is:

a. You sound angry about coming here and annoyed with me for insisting that you do

b. Two months isn't long enough to judge your trustworthiness

c. You broke the law and now must suffer the consequences

d. Perhaps there is no reason for us to continue - answers a. You sound angry about

coming here and annoyed with me for insisting that you do

Which of the below questions is not evidence of discrimination in a job interview or job

application process:

a. Please send a photograph with the application

b. What is your birthdate?

c. What is your husband's occupation?

d. List your previous employment - answers d. List your previous employment

People from Latino cultures tend to accept help from experts who:

a. sound very knowledgeable and work for prestigious institutions

b. have a reputation for being knowledgeable about a certain subject and are a relative

or friend of the person in need

c. are not Latino, but are highly credentialed