ASWB LMSW CERTIFICATION EVALUATION 2026 SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A+

ASWB LMSW CERTIFICATION EVALUATION
2026 SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS VERIFIED GRADED A+

●● A social worker is asked to analyze new social welfare policies that
will affect the community. What should the social worker do FIRST?
A. Examine the likely impact of the policies on the community
B. Research the historical problems that led to the policies
C. Organize a grassroots coalition to discuss the reaction to the policies
D. Look into legal precedents that could potentially mollify the policies.
Answer: B. Research the historical problems that led to the policies. The
social worker much first understand the historical background of the
policy before moving to the analysis stage


●● A woman who is five months pregnant speaks with a social worker at
an adoption agency to request information. The woman explains that she
lives with her sister and that her sister's boyfriend is threatening to force
her out of the home. She says that she does not feel safe. What should
the social worker do FIRST?
A. Call the police for the woman
B. Develop a safety plan
C. Try to locate housing for the woman
D. Determine the nature of the danger.

,Answer: D. Determine the nature of the danger. The social worker needs
to assess the situation FIRST


●● A social worker meets with a new client who is diagnosed with
depression. The social worker observes that the client is ambivalent,
non-trusting, and passive. What should the social worker do NEXT?
A. Focus on directly engaging the client
B. Suggest a talk to improve the client's mood
C. Encourage the client to recall better times
D. Provide information about depression.
Answer: A. Focus on directly engaging the client. This helps to build
rapport


●● A social worker is contacted by a client whose initial complaint is
depression. The client reports symptoms of insomnia, headaches,
inability to eat, vomiting, and neck aches. What should the social worker
do FIRST?
A. Obtain a detailed social history on the client
B. Probe for a substance abuse problem
C. Engage the client in establishing goals
D. Ask the client to obtain medical consultation.
Answer: D. Ask the client to obtain medical consultation. There may be
an underlying medical issue

, ●● During a therapy session, a client reveals to the social worker that
she has difficulty managing her 3 year old child. The client reports that
her child ran into traffic and was nearly hit by a car. What should the
social do FIRST?
A. Report the possible neglect to CPS
B. Work with the client to develop a safety plan
C. Consult with the social work supervisor
D. Refer the client to a parenting class.
Answer: B. Work with the client to develop a safety plan. This is the
FIRST action the social worker would take upon learning the client's
concerns


●● Parents of a 24 month old child report their only concern is that their
clid plays alongside of, but not with, other children. What should the
social worker do?
A. Assess for symptoms of developmental delays
B. Observe the child's play in a group setting
C. Suggest that the parents report their concern at a doctor visit
D. Reassure the parents that parallel play is typical at this age.
Answer: D. Reassure the parents that parallel play is typical at this age.
The role of the social worker is to educate the parents about typical
developmental behavior


●● A social worker is providing marital therapy to a couple. What goal
statement is MOST likely to enhance a couple's motivation?