ASWB Clinical Level Social Work Licensing - LCSW Exam Practice Test
Question 1
Cassandra works as a clinical social worker for Child Protective Services. A new family she has been
helping has a parent that is starting to raise red flags. The mother is the sole caretaker for the children but
is demonstrating some peculiar behaviors. She has not kept consecutive doctor's appointments, has
difficulty utilizing public transportation and fails to follow through with basic directions. This parent is
always accompanied by another adult when she leaves the home on an errand. When Cassandra starts
questioning the mother on her background, it is discovered that she attended special education classes
and did not graduate from high school. These factors should arouse concern in what area?
helping has a parent that is starting to raise red flags. The mother is the sole caretaker for the children but
is demonstrating some peculiar behaviors. She has not kept consecutive doctor's appointments, has
difficulty utilizing public transportation and fails to follow through with basic directions. This parent is
always accompanied by another adult when she leaves the home on an errand. When Cassandra starts
questioning the mother on her background, it is discovered that she attended special education classes
and did not graduate from high school. These factors should arouse concern in what area?
Correct Answer: D
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Question 2
Documentation is a necessity in the field of clinical social work. Often it is a reflection of the service quality
to clients and acts as a communication source for other professionals. Record keeping often consists of
comprehensive assessments and a plan of care. Which of the following should documentation include?
to clients and acts as a communication source for other professionals. Record keeping often consists of
comprehensive assessments and a plan of care. Which of the following should documentation include?
Correct Answer: D
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Question 3
Olivia sees a professional for post-traumatic stress disorder. She was the victim of a house fire that left
2 5% of her body scarred and she suffers from recurring nightmares. The clinical social worker has
decided to approach Olivia's problem with a technique-driven treatment in a group setting. All members of
the group will focus on present issues and ways to disrupt automatic reactions by developing and utilizing
pattern changes. What type of therapy is being utilized?
2 5% of her body scarred and she suffers from recurring nightmares. The clinical social worker has
decided to approach Olivia's problem with a technique-driven treatment in a group setting. All members of
the group will focus on present issues and ways to disrupt automatic reactions by developing and utilizing
pattern changes. What type of therapy is being utilized?
Correct Answer: A
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Question 4
Clinical social workers engage in organized action to improve working conditions and services to clients.
Injustice related to unemployment, inhumane labor practices and workers' rights is challenged. What
principle do professionals adhere to in regards to the basic rights of workers?
Injustice related to unemployment, inhumane labor practices and workers' rights is challenged. What
principle do professionals adhere to in regards to the basic rights of workers?
Correct Answer: D
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Question 5
Behavior therapy involves obtaining information from clients pertaining to behaviors that reduce the
quality of life or cause stress. Training usually occurs in the form of environmental modifications,
relaxation, and desensitization. Clinical social workers can utilize this practice for other psychological
conditions such as what?
quality of life or cause stress. Training usually occurs in the form of environmental modifications,
relaxation, and desensitization. Clinical social workers can utilize this practice for other psychological
conditions such as what?
Correct Answer: D
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Question 6
Clinical social workers are often part of power imbalances due to a client needing the professional's
services. There is a vulnerability of the client due to his/her trust in the social worker. Occasionally a
professional will put their needs above those of the client to gain personally. This is known as what?
services. There is a vulnerability of the client due to his/her trust in the social worker. Occasionally a
professional will put their needs above those of the client to gain personally. This is known as what?
Correct Answer: D
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Question 7
An administrator for a child welfare agency has taken a leave of absence due to medical problems. A
supervisor from another department has been asked to oversee the daily functioning and ensure
employees continue to work up to their expected standards. A clinical social worker approaches the acting
supervisor with an imminent danger situation and waits for specific directions. What should occur?
supervisor from another department has been asked to oversee the daily functioning and ensure
employees continue to work up to their expected standards. A clinical social worker approaches the acting
supervisor with an imminent danger situation and waits for specific directions. What should occur?
Correct Answer: B
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Question 8
There have been many studies completed on the irrational behavior that causes an individual to have
negative feelings towards something. People will determine a set of characteristics, usually unconsciously,
that they analyze others things or persons by. This interpersonal behavior is known as:
negative feelings towards something. People will determine a set of characteristics, usually unconsciously,
that they analyze others things or persons by. This interpersonal behavior is known as:
Correct Answer: B
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Question 9
Once a clinical social worker has assessed a client, they together formulate a document to address issues
that the assessment has identified. This document is called a
that the assessment has identified. This document is called a
Correct Answer: D
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Question 10
Group therapy helps bridge the gap between individuals and the social world. It provides security while
building a comfort level when working with several people. Which of the following is not helpful when
initiating this type of therapy?
building a comfort level when working with several people. Which of the following is not helpful when
initiating this type of therapy?
Correct Answer: D
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