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1. A school social worker’s primary ethical responsibility is to:
A) The school administration
B) The parents/guardians
C) *The student*
D) The community
Rationale: The NASW Code of Ethics and School Social Work
Association of America (SSWAA) prioritize the student’s
welfare and self-determination.
2. A student discloses they are being bullied but asks you not
to tell anyone. You should:
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A) Keep the secret to maintain trust
B) Tell the principal immediately without explanation
C) *Explain that you must report safety concerns, then
report*
D) Call the student’s parents first
Rationale: School social workers must balance confidentiality
with duty to protect. Bullying that threatens safety requires
action; explain limits of confidentiality first.
3. Which law protects educational records of students?
A) *FERPA*
B) HIPAA
C) IDEA
D) ADA
Rationale: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
governs access to student records. HIPAA applies to
healthcare, not schools generally.
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4. A student with an IEP is not making progress. The SW’s first
step is:
A) Change the IEP without meeting
B) *Request an IEP review meeting*
C) Blame the teacher
D) Remove services
Rationale: When progress stalls, the team must reconvene to
adjust goals or services. The SW facilitates this process.
5. Scenario: A 10-year-old student refuses to come to school
for 3 weeks. Mom is overwhelmed. Best initial intervention:
A) File truancy charges
B) *Conduct a functional behavior assessment and home
visit*
C) Suspend the student
D) Refer to juvenile court
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Rationale: School refusal is often anxiety-based. Assessment
and family engagement precede punitive measures.
6. The MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) framework
includes:
A) Only academic interventions
B) Only behavioral interventions
C) *Academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports*
D) Special education only
Rationale: MTSS is a holistic, tiered system addressing all
student needs.
7. A school SW is conducting a home visit. A parent offers a
homemade gift. Best response:
A) Refuse firmly
B) *Accept with gratitude but clarify boundary*
School Sw Pel Exam; Questions With Correct
Verified Answers, 100% Guaranteed Pass
||Complete A+ Guide
1. A school social worker’s primary ethical responsibility is to:
A) The school administration
B) The parents/guardians
C) *The student*
D) The community
Rationale: The NASW Code of Ethics and School Social Work
Association of America (SSWAA) prioritize the student’s
welfare and self-determination.
2. A student discloses they are being bullied but asks you not
to tell anyone. You should:
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A) Keep the secret to maintain trust
B) Tell the principal immediately without explanation
C) *Explain that you must report safety concerns, then
report*
D) Call the student’s parents first
Rationale: School social workers must balance confidentiality
with duty to protect. Bullying that threatens safety requires
action; explain limits of confidentiality first.
3. Which law protects educational records of students?
A) *FERPA*
B) HIPAA
C) IDEA
D) ADA
Rationale: Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
governs access to student records. HIPAA applies to
healthcare, not schools generally.
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4. A student with an IEP is not making progress. The SW’s first
step is:
A) Change the IEP without meeting
B) *Request an IEP review meeting*
C) Blame the teacher
D) Remove services
Rationale: When progress stalls, the team must reconvene to
adjust goals or services. The SW facilitates this process.
5. Scenario: A 10-year-old student refuses to come to school
for 3 weeks. Mom is overwhelmed. Best initial intervention:
A) File truancy charges
B) *Conduct a functional behavior assessment and home
visit*
C) Suspend the student
D) Refer to juvenile court
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Rationale: School refusal is often anxiety-based. Assessment
and family engagement precede punitive measures.
6. The MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) framework
includes:
A) Only academic interventions
B) Only behavioral interventions
C) *Academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports*
D) Special education only
Rationale: MTSS is a holistic, tiered system addressing all
student needs.
7. A school SW is conducting a home visit. A parent offers a
homemade gift. Best response:
A) Refuse firmly
B) *Accept with gratitude but clarify boundary*
