ASWB Advanced Generalist 2

Question 1

An advanced generalist social worker facilitating a task group should use which leadership approach to best promote member participation and ownership of outcomes?

Accepted Answer

Democratic leadership

Answer

Democratic leadership encourages member input, shared decision-making, and collaboration, which builds investment in group goals and is most appropriate for task groups.

Question 2

Cultural humility in advanced generalist practice differs from cultural competence primarily because cultural humility:

Accepted Answer

Emphasizes ongoing self-reflection and openness to learning

Answer

Cultural humility is a lifelong process of self-reflection and learning, recognizing that a worker can never fully 'master' another's culture but can remain open and respectful.

Question 3

Which of the following is a hallmark of the strengths-based perspective in assessment?

Accepted Answer

Identifying client resources, resilience, and capabilities

Answer

The strengths-based perspective centers on recognizing and mobilizing client assets, resilience, and potential rather than focusing on problems and deficits.

Question 4

A social worker employed by a nonprofit discovers the executive director is misusing grant funds. According to ethics and the NASW Code, the worker should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Discuss the concern with a trusted colleague or supervisor

Answer

Consulting a trusted colleague or supervisor first allows the worker to clarify concerns, consider options, and act thoughtfully before escalating, consistent with ethical consultation principles.

Question 5

In program evaluation, formative evaluation is conducted primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Inform improvements during program implementation

Answer

Formative evaluation is ongoing and conducted during program implementation to provide feedback that helps improve the program as it runs.

ASWB - Association of Social Work Boards Practice Test

ASWB - Association of Social Work Boards Practice Test

ASWB Advanced Generalist 2