Social Work Assessment & Diagnosis 2

Question 1

When assessing a client for domestic violence, which framework is commonly used to evaluate danger level?

Accepted Answer

Danger Assessment (DA) tool

Answer

The Danger Assessment tool, developed by Jacquelyn Campbell, helps predict the risk of lethal or near-lethal violence in intimate partner relationships.

Question 2

What does the acronym PIE stand for in social work assessment?

Accepted Answer

Person-In-Environment

Answer

PIE (Person-In-Environment) is a classification system that describes clients' problems in social functioning and environmental factors.

Question 3

Which of the following is the primary purpose of a genogram in social work assessment?

Accepted Answer

Visually representing family relationships and patterns across generations

Answer

A genogram is a graphic tool that maps family structure, relationships, and intergenerational patterns to inform assessment.

Question 4

In risk assessment, the term 'protective factors' refers to:

Accepted Answer

Conditions that reduce the probability of negative outcomes

Answer

Protective factors are positive influences—such as social support, coping skills, or stable housing—that buffer against risk.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the difference between a formal and an informal social support network?

Accepted Answer

Formal supports include professional services; informal supports include family and friends

Answer

Formal supports refer to professional or agency-based services, while informal supports come from personal relationships such as family, friends, and neighbors.

Social Work Practice Test

Social Work Practice Test

Social Work Assessment & Diagnosis 2