LMSW LMSW Community-Level Practice Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

A community social worker is conducting a needs assessment in a low-income neighborhood. Which method best ensures inclusive participation from marginalized residents?

Accepted Answer

Holding focus groups at accessible community locations during varied hours

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Distributing online surveys to all households

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Reviewing census data and existing agency reports

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Interviewing elected officials and community leaders only

Question 2

A social worker is developing a coalition to address food insecurity in a rural county. Which step should come FIRST?

Accepted Answer

Map existing resources and identify gaps in services

Answer

Apply for federal grant funding

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Launch a public awareness campaign

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Hire additional staff for program delivery

Question 3

A social worker at a community mental health center notices that Latinx clients consistently drop out after the second session. The MOST appropriate macro-level intervention is to:

Accepted Answer

Advocate for hiring bilingual/bicultural staff and culturally adapted services

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Refer these clients to a different agency

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Survey departing clients individually about their reasons

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Increase the frequency of reminder calls to Latinx clients

Question 4

A community organizer using a social action model would MOST likely:

Accepted Answer

Help residents identify shared grievances and mobilize them to pressure decision-makers

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Provide individual therapy to community members affected by poverty

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Coordinate service delivery among local nonprofits

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Conduct program evaluation research for a government agency

Question 5

A social worker is evaluating a community health program. Which outcome measure is MOST meaningful for demonstrating community-level impact?

Accepted Answer

Reduction in emergency room visits among program participants over 12 months

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Number of brochures distributed

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Client satisfaction scores from exit surveys

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Staff hours devoted to program activities

Question 6

When working with a community experiencing high rates of domestic violence, a social worker should FIRST:

Accepted Answer

Engage community members to assess safety, cultural norms, and available supports

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Establish a hotline staffed by volunteers

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Launch a social media campaign about domestic violence statistics

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Partner with law enforcement to increase arrests