Social Work Study Guide 2026
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Social Work exam key facts
- The Social Work Licensing Exams include a total of 122 questions, consisting of 110 scored questions and 12 unscored questions. Source
- The Social Work Licensing Exams have a 4-hour time limit divided into two 2-hour sections of 61 questions each. Source
- The passing score for the Social Work Licensing Exams generally ranges from 66 to 78 correct answers out of 110 scored questions, depending on the form. Source
- The Authorization to Test is valid for up to one year, with candidates allowed no more than one extension of up to six months. Source
📋 Social Work Exam Format at a Glance
📚 Social Work Topics to Study (21)
✍️ Sample Social Work Questions & Answers
1. The Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model is primarily designed for:
ACT was developed specifically to provide comprehensive, community-based services to individuals with serious mental illness who have difficulty engaging with traditional service systems.
2. The biopsychosocial model in social work recognizes that a client's well-being is shaped by:
The biopsychosocial model integrates biological, psychological, and social dimensions to provide a holistic understanding of client health.
3. Which legislation most significantly expanded civil rights protections and shaped case management services for individuals with disabilities?
The ADA prohibits discrimination based on disability and mandates reasonable accommodations, profoundly shaping service accessibility and case management practice.
4. Which of the following is an example of a standardized assessment instrument?
The Beck Depression Inventory is a standardized, validated questionnaire with consistent scoring used to measure depressive symptom severity.
5. When coordinating services with multiple providers, a case manager must first:
Obtaining informed consent before sharing client information with other providers is both an ethical obligation and a legal requirement.
6. Which measure of central tendency is most affected by extreme outlier scores in a dataset?
The mean (arithmetic average) is pulled toward extreme values (outliers), making it sensitive to skewed distributions in ways the median is not.
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Sources & references
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- op.nysed.gov — Eligibility · verified Oct 2026
- aswb.org — Score release, test dates, score validity, passing score, fees, exam format, time limit, test delivery, eligibility · verified Oct 2026