Social Work Masters Exam Prep - Question List

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111. Samantha’s week has been extremely hectic. She worked with fivedifferent families that placed children at risk, although not intentionally. The social worker fell behind in her documentation to address other more serious problems. Samantha receives a phone call from one of the clients stating they have been evicted. The social worker was supposed to connect the family with an agency who could have prevented this and helped them relocate. Which of the following chores is time sensitive?
  1. Risk assessment
  2. Documentation
  3. Service referrals
  4. None of the above
112. A professional social worker tapes a therapy session with one of his clients to use at a seminar he will be conducting next month. The client asks why they are being recorded and the social worker’s response leads her to believe it is for documentation purposes. What ethical standard has been violated?
  1. Power and control
  2. Informed consent
  3. Third party observations
  4. All of the above
113. A social worker overhears two administrators discussing the promotion of a fellow colleague. One of the administrators admits that Gary, an African American, had more expertise and educational experience. However, Richard was hired to maintain the large number of white clientele. The social worker knows this hiring decision is and example of:
  1. Prejudice
  2. Discrimination
  3. Racism
  4. Education
114. One of the principles professionals adhere to in the promotion of social justice is the advocacy for basic human needs. Social workers pursue change on behalf of individuals to expand opportunity and choice. What group of people should be considered top priority?
  1. Children under the age of 6
  2. Poor and vulnerable individuals
  3. Women
  4. Non-majority ethnic groups
115. Social workers empower individuals to function effectively through personal growth and development. They provide advocacy and education to help end oppression and promote self-determination. What do professionals strive to uphold for their clientele?
  1. Self-worth
  2. Rights and Responsibilities
  3. Legislation
  4. Legal action

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