ASWB BACHELORS PRACTICE GUIDE
UPDATED 2026 TESTED SOLUTIONS
⫸ 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 Answer: 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 Answer: 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 Answer: 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 Answer: a. world view
⫸ 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 Answer: 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 Answer: 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 Answer: 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 Answer: 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:
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 Answer: 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
UPDATED 2026 TESTED SOLUTIONS
⫸ 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 Answer: 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 Answer: 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 Answer: 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 Answer: a. world view
⫸ 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 Answer: 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 Answer: 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 Answer: 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 Answer: 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:
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 Answer: 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
