ASWB ASWB Certifications LCSW Questions & Answers

• Question 61:

  Social equality does not make reference to income or economics. It focuses on the social aspect of equal rights. Opportunities for indMduals should not be reduced due to income, language, disability, gender, origin or age. Many argue this cannot occur due to what?

  A. Economics, foreign policies and immigration

  B. Discrimination and racism

  C. Lack of enforced boundaries

  D. Diverse culture origins

  Correct Answer: A

  Social equality is defined as people within a specific society or isolated group having the same status. ManyfeeI this will never occur due to economics, foreign policies and immigration. Social equality includes security, access to health care, freedom of speech and property rights.

• Question 62:

  Racial characteristics often cause people to be classified into groups. A group of people who have religious, racial, and linguistic traits in common is best described as what?

  A. A racial group

  B. An ethnic group

  C. A religious group

  D. A national group

  Correct Answer: B

  Ethnicity is best described as a group of indMduals that share an interest in their homeland geographical area, common language, traditions, and religion. Most are characterized by morphology, specifically skin color.

• Question 63:

  Discrimination against indMduals based on their religion, race, age, origin, disability, or gender within the workplace is prohibited by federal law. When Jim is passed over for a promotion based on his age, what federal agency is there to protect him?

  A. Federation of Aging indMduals

  B. CMl Rights commission

  C. Age and Retirement administration

  D. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

  Correct Answer: D

  The Equal Employment Opportunity commission promotes the enforcement of cMl rights through administrative and judicial means. It was created in 1964 by the CMl Rights Act and monitors workplaces for discrimination against employees.

• Question 64:

  During the 1950's, the system of government in America was based on discrimination. The white population was allowed to vote and be supported by all levels of government. African Americans were not permitted to participate or receive equal accommodations. The belief that one race is superior over another is known as what?

  A. CMl Rights

  B. Racism

  C. Domination

  D. Discrimination

  Correct Answer: B

  Racism is the belief that one race in particular is superior based on their intelligence, physical attributes or culture. The CMl Rights Movement accomplished many breakthroughs for the black population. They gained the right to equally participate in social, economic and political environments.

• Question 65:

  Amanda is a struggling single parent with three small children. Due to a disability, she is confined to a wheelchair and receives a small compensation check. This income is not providing for her family so she decides to go back to work as a waitress. Amanda has held two other similar jobs in the past and was able to complete hertasks as required from the comfort of her wheelchair. She applies for a part-time job at a local diner and is asked to come in for an interview. There are two other people there for the same position. They have no previous experience waitressing, but are not disabled. Amanda is denied the job because the diner cannot make accommodations due to limited space. As she leaves the interview, there are two other handicapped indMduals in wheelchairs eating in the establishment. Does Amanda have a valid claim with the Americans with Disabilities Act?

  A. No, she does not have enough experience.

  B. Yes, she cannot be expected to perform the job like everyone else.

  C. No, Amanda has difficulty finding transportation to work.

  D. Yes, accommodations are required.

  Correct Answer: D

  The Americans with Disabilities Act protects indMduals with mental and physical impairments. They require disabled citizens to have an equal opportunity to work and require that accommodations be made. Amanda has the experience and skills to perform her job well with little hindrance.

• Question 66:

  A client discloses information to a clinical social worker about domestic violence within the home. Several times it has involved the injury of their child. At a court proceeding, this is shared as circumstantial evidence. The client is angry with the social service agency and declares her confidentiality was violated. Administration looks at the case and determines:

  A. The information should have been fonivarded to administration

  B. The clinical social worker should never have disclosed this information

  C. The clinical social worker acted appropriately considering the danger

  D. The clinical social worker was not acting within herjob description

  Correct Answer: C

  Considering the danger to the child, the clinical social worker acted professionally. The best interest ofthe child is top priority when child abuse is suspected.

• Question 67:

  A clinical social worker providing services for an elderly woman helps by doing her grocery shopping every week. The client is unable to leave her home and purchase provisions on her own, but she receives food assistance through the Department of Health and Human Services. Every Friday the social worker takes the woman's assistance card and her list of groceries to the local store. A colleague observes the professional buying items on her own list as well. At the cash register, the clinical social worker only provides the elderly woman's assistance card. What should the colleague do next?

  A. Tell the elderly woman what has been happening

  B. Notify the Department of Health and Human Services

  C. Notify the professionaI's supervisor

  D. Discuss the problem with the clinical social worker

  Correct Answer: D

  The colleague needs to discuss the problem first with the clinical social worker. If the issue is not rectified, then administration needs to be contacted. All professionals should pursue measures to prevent, discourage, expose or correct unethical conduct. Clinical social workers need to be aware of the policies for professionalism.

• Question 68:

  A client has been receMng clinical social work services for three months and has not made a payment as agreed upon in a contract. The professional finds he cannot terminate services due to what condition?

  A. Consequences of non-payment have not been discussed

  B. Client poses an imminent dangerto self or others

  C. Contract arrangement is not clear to both parties

  D. All of the above

  Correct Answer: B

  A clinical social worker cannot terminate services when a client poses an imminent danger to self or others. Social workers can terminate services to clients when they no longer serve their needs or interests. This can also occur due to non-payment or an overdue balance as agreed upon in a contract. A professional is responsible for discussing payment arrangements as set forth in a mutual contract.

• Question 69:

  A clinical social worker is contacted by a family receMng services. Due to cutbacks, the father of the household has been let go from his job and not been successful in finding new work. The fuel oil has run out that provides this family with heat, and they have no current method to pay for more. The weather forecast is calling for dangerously cold temperatures within the next 48 hours, and there are two small children in the home. Since the human service office does not currently have the funding to provide assistance, what should the clinical social worker do next?

  A. Pay the bill out of pocket and wait for reimbursement

  B. Staff should not have waited this long to report an emergency

  C. Take up a donation from all staff

  D. Locate other resources that may be available

  Correct Answer: D

  Clinical social workers should be knowledgeable of resources through other agencies based on referrals and partnerships. Once an available source is found, the professional can assist the client in obtaining the necessary funding. Social workers practice advocacy in and out of their agencies to secure resources meeting cIient's needs.

• Question 70:

  A clinical social worker is providing services for a client who suffered years of sexual abuse by a guardian. There is very little rapport, and the professional understands the challenges ahead. What needs to be established before therapy can be successful?

  A. Completion ofa thorough assessment

  B. Foundation based on a trusting relationship

  C. Intimate relationship

  D. None ofthe above

  Correct Answer: B

  Before therapy can be successful, an intimate relationship must be established between the clinical social worker and the client. A relationship in social work is defined as a beginning and end with human encounters between two or more people.