Social Work Exams (e.g., Social Work Degree) Worker Practice Questions

A social worker is assessing a family's needs. The family reports financial stress. What is the first step the social worker should take?

• AA. Assess their emotional needs
• BB. Develop a care plan
• CC. Conduct a home visit
• DD. Refer them to a financial advisor

During a home visit, a social worker notices signs of neglect in a child's living conditions. What should the social worker do next?

• AA. Document the findings
• BB. Contact child protective services
• CC. Ignore it unless it's severe
• DD. Discuss it with the child

A client expresses feelings of anxiety about an upcoming court case. What technique can the social worker use to help?

• AA. Advise them to stay busy
• BB. Encourage them to talk to friends
• CC. Suggest they avoid the situation
• DD. Use cognitive behavioral techniques

A 15-year-old client has been displaying signs of depression. What is the most appropriate initial response from the social worker?

• AA. Tell them to cheer up
• BB. Suggest they talk to family
• CC. Ask open-ended questions
• DD. Schedule a follow-up

If a social worker suspects substance abuse in a client, what is the first action they should take?

• AA. Assess their risk factors
• BB. Provide immediate support
• CC. Terminate the service
• DD. Confront the client

A social worker is working with a client who has just lost a loved one. What is the most important thing to provide?

• AA. Legal assistance
• BB. Practical support
• CC. Grief counseling
• DD. Financial advice

A teenager reports bullying at school. What is the social worker's primary responsibility?

• AA. Support the teen
• BB. Inform the school
• CC. Confront the bullies
• DD. Ignore it

During a case review, a social worker notices inconsistencies in a family's story. What should they do?

• AA. Document the inconsistencies
• BB. Change the case plan
• CC. Confront them immediately
• DD. Accept the story

A parent is struggling with mental health issues. How should the social worker first approach this situation?

• AA. Refer to a psychiatrist
• BB. Provide immediate therapy
• CC. Assess the impact on the child
• DD. Suggest medication

A social worker is helping a client with housing issues. What is the first step they should take?

• AA. Discuss budget options
• BB. Assess the client's needs
• CC. Find temporary housing
• DD. Contact local authorities