Free ASWB Exam Practice

Some more free practice from the SWTP blog to get your ready to pass the ASWB exam. 

1. A social worker is conducting a home visit with an elderly client who lives alone. The social worker notices that the client has bruises on her arms and legs that look like fingerprints. The client says that she fell down the stairs a few days ago. The social worker suspects that the client may be a victim of elder abuse by her son who visits her regularly. What is the most appropriate next step for the social worker to take?

A) Report the suspected abuse to Adult Protective Services (APS).

B) Confront the son about his abusive behavior and warn him of legal consequences.

C) Ask the client if she wants to move to a safer place such as a shelter or a nursing home.

D) Educate the client about her rights and options regarding elder abuse.

What's your answer? Check for answer and explanation here. 

2. A social worker is conducting an intake assessment with a new client who is recently unemployed and reports feeling depressed and anxious for the past few months, with decreased sleep and difficulty enjoying every day activities. The client says that he sometimes thinks about ending his life, but says that he would never act on his thoughts because he does not want to hurt his family. What is the most appropriate NEXT step for the social worker to take?

A) Refer the client to a psychiatrist for medication evaluation.

B) Develop a safety plan with the client and schedule a follow-up session.

C) Call 911 and request an involuntary psychiatric hospitalization for the client.

D) Explore the client’s reasons for living and coping skills.

Check your answer here. 

3. A social worker is working with a group of adolescents who have experienced trauma. The social worker wants to use a trauma-informed approach to facilitate the group sessions. Which of the following principles should guide the social worker's practice?

A) Safety, trustworthiness, collaboration, empowerment, and choice.

B) Empathy, validation, confrontation, feedback, and termination.

C) Assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation, and follow-up.

D) Engagement, rapport-building, goal-setting, problem-solving, and homework.

Think you got it? Check.

How'd it go? With each practice question you take, you're gaining more content knowledge and more ASWB exam-taking how-to. Keep doing practice questions (complete, 170-question exams recommended--SWTP has several). Take enough, build on areas of weakness, review them all, and you'll find yourself ready to pass the ASWB exam come test day. Good luck!