Social Worker Licensure Exam 2024 PDF

SOCIAL WORKER LICENSURE EXAMINATION 2024 June 28, 2024, Friday, 9:00 AM- 12:00 NN PHILOSOPHICAL AND KNOWLEDGE-BASED FOUNDATION OF SOCIAL WORK This diagnostic test will help you improve your thinking skills as well as to have an advanced knowledge of the possible subject coverage of the licensure e...

SOCIAL WORKER LICENSURE EXAMINATION 2024 June 28, 2024, Friday, 9:00 AM- 12:00 NN PHILOSOPHICAL AND KNOWLEDGE-BASED FOUNDATION OF SOCIAL WORK This diagnostic test will help you improve your thinking skills as well as to have an advanced knowledge of the possible subject coverage of the licensure examination. Choose the BEST ANSWER to the following questions. 1. The social work helping process is essentially A. An educative process B. A dole-out process C. Treatment method D. A problem-solving 2. Believing that social work is concerned with man’s adjustment to his/her environment, the profession uses systems theory and an ecological perspective for viewing individuals within the broader context of their environment. What does this statement imply? A. That the framework is suitable to understanding the problems of the clients. B. That the framework can guide social workers in dealing with ethical dilemmas. C. That the framework can guide social work practitioners in all levels of social work practice. D. That the framework is best explained if accompanied with other theories relative to field practice. 3. The following are the three essentials of evaluation in social work, except? A. Social Workers’ knowledge and skills relative to the profession. B. Clear definition of the goals and objectives to be attained C. Clear definition of the intervention and change activities to be undertaken D. Documentation of the activities undertaken 4. The following are characteristics of a democratic organization, EXCEPT: A. The organization of offices follows the principle of hierarchy, that is, each lower office is under the control and supervision of a higher one. - bureucratic B. Decisions regarding goals and objectives, plans, and procedures are made by all concerned persons or their selected representatives. C. Cooperation of staff, board, and committees is cultivated in order to establish a smooth working relationship. D. Promotion or selection for new or different work opportunities based on the varied abilities and experiences of the workers, with an eye towards their personal development as well as the good of the agency e. None of the above 1 5. A case is terminated when: A. The client fails to appear for interview B. The client refused to abide by the agency procedures C. The worker assigned to the case has resigned D. The client has demonstrated capability to cope with his problem on his own 6. These are supervisory tools. A. Questionnaire B. Records C. Information sheet D. Interview guide 7. It defined social work as a profession that is “primarily concerned with organized social service activity aimed to facilitate and strengthen basic social relationships in the mutual adjustment between individuals and their social environment for the good of the individual and society, and by the use of social work methods. What is the Social Work Law in the Philippines? A. RA 4734 B. RA 4733 C. RA 4373 D. RA 7434 8. What is this type of Social Welfare that sees social welfare as a proper, legitimate function of modern society? That some individuals are not able to meet all their needs is considered a “normal” condition, and helping agencies are accepted as “regular” social institutions. A. Institutional B. Social Services C. One Shot deal D. Residual 9. All of the following are goals of social work practice. Which one deals with using the person in-environment concept and becomes a coordinator that seeks to improve a delivery system through increasing communications and coordination among human service resources. A. Develop and improve social policy B. Enhance client's problem-solving, coping and developmental capacities C. Link client´s with systems that provide resources, services and opportunities D. Promote the effective and humane operation of systems that provide resources and services 10. Which is an illustration of an institutional program? I. After retirement from the government service, Liza benefits from the monthly pension she is receiving from GSIS. II. Lino, an ambulance driver in Tupi District Hospital met with an accident with his younger son on their way to work. He was confined at the same 2  hospital where he is working and the hospital waived his medical bills out from his Philhealth and MetroTupi insurance. III. On board a military truck, Jexter was hit with a bullet in his head from an ambush. He was rushed to the nearest hospital but was declared dead on arrival. His bereaved family received his death care cash assistance from GSIS and continuous pension support for his immediate family. IV. IV. 4P´s law A. All except I B. All except IV C. All of the choices D. None from the choices 11. Focus on the individual either as an individual or a member of a family or a small and are directed toward assisting the person in coping with environmental stress. A. Macro strategies B. Micro strategies C. Macro approaches D. Micro approaches 12. Thinking of social work as mediating the person-situation interaction to assist clients in the resolution of problems suggests the types of knowledge required by the social worker. This statement implies; A. That social work is based on knowledge B. That social work is based on theories C. That social work is based in psychology and sociology D. That social work is based on other existing theoretical constructs pertaining to social issues and problems 13.. Which is NOT true about paraprofessionals? A. A person who is highly motivated and committed to share his knowledge, skills and service to selected individuals, specific groups in a given place or a community for humanitarian cause and civic efficiency. B. College graduates of allied disciplines or social sciences who occupy the positions of welfare aides in public agencies. C. Community workers, indigenous members of the community, auxiliary workers, residential aides without college degrees who have been co-opted to participate in the delivery of social services. Volunteers D. One who gives of his skills, knowledge and services to an agency without any provision or consideration of getting a remuneration form the agency 14. This value literally means “debt of gratitude” A. Utang na Loob B. The Authority Value C. Patience, Suffering and Endurance D. Personalism 3 15. Among these are the tasks of paraprofessionals, EXCEPT: A. Making referrals B. Case management C. Interviewing D. Organizing groups 16. The very first generic-principle of social work. It also means that we recognize that people have strengths and weaknesses, and capacities and limitations. A. Client – worker relationship B. Acceptance C. Confidentiality D. Self – Determination 17. Refers to the activities carried out by the social worker in varied institutional settings, communities and private practice. What is this? A. Social Work Practice B. Social Worker C. Intervention D. Plan Intervention 18. Social Work Term refers to the person or group of persons who engage the services or help of the worker, the individual, family, group, or community. What is this? A. Client B. Group Work C. Community Organizing D. Community 19. It means that a worker is always conscious that her role is to make use of her professional relationship with her client in a way that will enhance primarily the client’s development rather than her own. A. Client – worker relationship B. Worker Self –Awareness C. Confidentiality D. Self – Determination 20. Its primary value is in its visual impact and its ability to organize and present concurrently not only a great deal of factual information but also the relationships between variables in a situation. A. Genogram B. Family Tree C. Ecomap D. SWOT Analysis 21. “You remind me of my daughter” and “you talk just like my mother”. Usually when this remark starts it shows what concept? A. Transference B. Ambivalence C. Purpose 4  D. Counter – Transference 22. It is defined as change originating from a decision to make a deliberate effort to improve the system and to obtain the help of an outside agent in making this improvement. A. Social Change B. Developmental Change C. Planned Change D. Process Change 23. A social worker may use information previously collected by others such as records and reports from other professionals and social workers of other agencies, studies and evaluations. A. Worker’s own observation B. Primary sources C. Secondary sources D. Existing data 24. In one isolated case, the worker at first felt overwhelmed by the nature of the problem, and seemed so complicated and unsurpassed that even the mother felt she was not capable of resolving it. Thus the worker must be able to perform tasks to help the mother break down several problems, issues, or concerns into more manageable units in order to address these problems more easily. A. Exploration B. Probing C. Going beyond what is said D. Partializing 25. Social work practice which integrates the three primary methods to achieve man’s social functioning. A. Specialized Practice B. Clinical Social Work C. Generic/Integrated Social Work D. Traditional Social Work 26. Selectively attending to specific topics is a challenging task for beginning practitioners. To avoid skipping vital areas of content and feelings, which of the following behaviors are in line with the premise? A. Rapidly shifting focus from topic to another B. Maintaining focus and keeping on topic C. Selecting topics for exploration D. Exploring topics in depth 27. What refers to the client’s problem, as it is being experienced or perceived, usually a need, issue or difficulty which is brought to the attention of the social worker intake? A. Recurring B. Underlying C. Working D. Presenting 5 28. Which is TRUE about Community organizing? I. Balance “felt needs” and “objective needs” of the community; II. Balance the benefits from immediate economic impacts of projects and long-term political development; III. Aim at building democratic participation, without disregarding the usefulness of identifying potential leaders in the community; IV. Confront the inherent “subversiveness” of community organizing, which offers an alternative social order. A. I and II B. III and IV C. all except II D. All of the above 29. The preservation of secret information concerning the client which is disclosed in a professional help. A. Client – worker relationship B. Worker Self –Awareness C. Confidentiality D. Self – Determination 30. What is the MOST appropriate counseling technique in responding to a man who is emotionally devastated because his wife just died and verbalized that he is hopeless, his world had fallen apart and would not know how to survive without her? A. Give him assurance that it will pass away B. Demonstrate empathic understanding C. Express your condolences and sympathy D. Advise him to accept his fate as God’s will 31. Social workers are committed to the dignity, worth and value of all human beings regardless of social class, race, color, creed, gender or age. The value of human life transcends all other values and the best interest of human beings merits a humane and helpful response from society. People with problems, regardless of the nature of those problems, are not to be judged, condemned or demeaned. What social work principle is closely related to this manner? A. Confidentiality B. Non-judgmental attitude C. Acceptance D. Self-determination 32. In crafting a policy, legislators encourage the participation of the public through the conduct of activities to better understand the situation or problem such as: A. Public Hearing B. Consultation with government agencies C. Consultation with constituents D. All of the above 33. A woman who is very angry and upset with her husband approaches you for help stating that she wants a separation. As a social worker, you will: A. Accept her statement and immediately help her plan for the separation 6  B. Explore the problem with the client before planning your next steps C. Ignore the client D. Refer the women to the juvenile domestic and relations court 34. Which among the following is the LEAST CORRECT statement about the use of SWOT analysis? A. It explores possibilities for new efforts or solutions to problem B. Make decisions about the best path for your initiative C. Identifying your opportunities for success in the context of threats to success can clarify directions and choices D. None of the above 35. Recognition and understanding of each client’s unique qualities and the differential use of principles and methods in assisting each toward a better judgment. A. Worker Self –Awareness B. Confidentiality C. Self – Determination D. Individualization 36. This theory believes that interactions that occur in the group reflect personality structures and defense mechanisms that members began to develop early in life. A. Psychodynamic theory B. Systems theory C. Learning theory D. Behavioral theory 37. This particular role in social work is concerned about social injustice, inequity and deprivation. This person often seeks institutional change and involves the shift in power and resources to disadvantaged group. A. Revolutionist B. Enabler C. Activist D. Mediator 38. Who is the current secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development? A. Rex Gatchalian B. Erwin Tulfo C. Judy Taguiwalo D. Leni Robredo 39. The group is used to effect the desired change needed outside the group. A. Target of Change there must be someone in the group, or whole group that needs to be change to effect change B. Medium of Change Group influence an individual C. Agent of Change collaborative effort to effect change D. Element of Change 7 40. Practitioners practicing this model assume that a disadvantaged segment of the population needs to be organized in order to make demands on the larger community for increased resources or improved treatment more in accordance with social justice or democracy. A. Locality development B. Social planning C. Social action D. All of the above 41. Research is imperative in A. Professionalization of social work practice B. Policy-formation C. Program and project formulation D. All of the above 42. Celia is a high school graduate and a solo parent; she hopes to find a better paying job but she lacks qualifications and does not have anybody to entrust her daughter with while she is at work. In using the problem-solving approach, what should be the MOST appropriate focus of work with Celia? A. Assure Celia that the social worker will help her look for a job and temporary placement for her child while she is at work B. Find and make accessible to Celia opportunities and resources necessary to help her find a job and address her other concerns C. Help her reflect on her past experiences and identify the reasons for her inability to take care of her child and find a better paying job D. Refer Celia to a counselor to help her thresh-out her problems and concerns with her estranged husband and her being a solo parent 43. These are community resources that stand ready to assist in resolving problems that make day-by-day functioning. Social workers are employed in this institution to carry out the missions it envisions to deliver to the clientele it serves. A. Agency B. Community Resources C. DSWD D. LGUs 44. Such questions are phrased in a manner that encourages people to express themselves more extensively. They are designed to further exploration on a deeper level or in a broader way. A. Reflecting Feelings B. Close Ended Questions C. Open Ended Questions D. A and C 45. Social workers, engaged in helping relationships with individuals, families, groups, or communities, need to understand the elements of the interpersonal communication process. Choose the BEST answer. I. Source, Message, Channel, Receiver, Effects, and Feedback 8  II. Intake forms, summary records, survey report, case study, summarized process recordings, periodic evaluative summaries, transfer summaries, and final evaluative statement III. Verbal communication, non-verbal communication, symbols IV. Interpersonal communication, Intrapersonal communication, and mass media A. I only B. III, IV C. I, II, III D. IV, II, I 46. In planning of community interventions, indicators must be precise,can be aggregated and defined. A. Specific B. Measurable C. Achievable D. All of the above 47. The process of putting in writing and keeping on file relevant information about the client, the problem, the prognosis, the intervention plan, the progress of treatment, the social, economic, and health factors that contribute to the situation, and the procedures for termination or referral. A. Progress Notes B. Marginal Notes C. Documentation D. Data Management 48. It is defined as the network of psychological interaction that goes on in every group; it is everything that happens in a group, and is affected by the kind and quality of interaction among the members. A. Affectional structure B. Group process C. Guided group interaction D. Values and norms 49. Choose the statement that best describes the concept of “problem” as a component of the problem-solving approach. A. A problem refers to the bio-psycho-social causes of client’s social dysfunction. B. Social work is concerned with problems in client’s intrapsychic disturbances or psychological imbalances which cause psychosocial dysfunction. C. A problem refers to a client's unmet desires, a mismatch of needs and wants, and unsatisfactory role performance. D. D. Social Work is concerned with problems in the current life situation, a difficulty in person-to-person relationship or person to task relationship. 50. Identify the unique characteristic of social work counseling as distinguished from other disciplines that use it as part of their professional practice. A. Clients decide solely whether they need counseling and determine the direction and content of counseling work to be done for them. 9  B. Clients necessarily need social services and are free to decide whether or not to include their social environment in the counseling work. C. Clients are often compelled by societal and legal demands or driven to ask help due to poverty and some other types of disadvantage. D. All clients need counseling service which is part of Social Work interventions to address their personal and social needs. 51. What is the method of social work that aims, in an informed way, through purposeful group experiences, to help individuals and groups to meet individual and group needs, and to influence and change personal, group, organizational and community problems? A. Group Work B. Group dynamics C. Casework D. Community organizing 52. It is a system of laws, programs, benefits, and services which strengthens or assures provisions for meeting social needs recognized as basic for the welfare of the population and for the functioning of the social order. A. Programs and Services B. Social Services C. Social Welfare D. Social Work Services 53. Which model describes that community change may be pursued optimally through broad participation of a wide spectrum of people at the local community level? A. Social Planning B. Social action C. Locality development D. A and B 54. The re-commission of crime after an individual has been caught and punished. A. Recidivism -refers to the tendency of individuals to re-offend or commit crimes again after being punished or rehabilitated. B. Experimental effect C. Principle of Deterrence D. General Deterrence 55. Social Group work approach in working with groups that is considered as humanistic, phenomenological and developmental is _________. A. Remedial B. Developmental C. Mediating D. Direct Provision 56. Verbal and non-verbal activities selected and engaged in by the group with the guidance of the social workers are referred to as: A. Program tools B. Program media 10  C. Group dynamics or G.D. D. Activity exercises 57. The following are examples commonly called intake forms, EXCEPT: I. Face Sheet II. Admission Form III. Application Form IV. Transfer Summaries A. I only B. I, II, III C. I and II D. IV only 58. Case recording must reflect the application of the principle of parsimony in data collection. Which of these must guide the social worker in recording their intake interview with the client? A. Social workers may audio record the entire intake interview and make a written transcription of the interview as part of the client’s case file. B. Entries should be relevant to the needs and problems, including their need for provision of service. C. It is alright for the social worker’s personal values to be included in their overall impression of the client’s problems. D. All information shared by the client must be entirely in the client’s case file including those shared on a personal basis. 59. The process of actively influencing the psychosocial functioning of individuals, families and groups during the period of acute dis-equilibrium; also called psychological first aid. A. crisis intervention B. crisis counseling C. grief counseling D. brief counseling 60. What tool is used by the community organizers when expertise is shared and conscious that the people are also learning the process? A. Interviewing B. Community resources C. Program and activities D. Communication 61. Suggests that traditional societies will develop as they adopt more modern practices. Proponents of this theory claim that modern states are wealthier and more powerful and that their citizens are freer to enjoy a higher standard of living. A. Dependency Theory B. Independency Theory C. Modernization Theory D. Economic Development 62. The social work literature uses the phrase ______________________________, perhaps admittedly, the social worker’s humanity prevents her from remaining 11  emotionally uninvolved in her close relationships with others, but credits her with the capacity to control the degree of involvement. A. Self – help B. Rapport C. Worker Self-Awareness D. Controlled – Emotional Involvement 63. It is the process by which a potential receives the status of being a client. A. Intake B. Partialization C. Intake interview D. Presenting problem 64. When a client starts to talk in a non sequential manner, the social worker should pose and ask for reinstatement and clarifications rather than? A. Listening with the third ear B. Continue listening and writing with what has been observed C. Getting the focus of the client by a sincere eye to eye contact D. None should be done as what the clients says is the primary information 65. Ingredients which facilitate an effective client-worker relationship. A. Commitment, openness and trust B. Financial resources C. Casework principles D. Person, problem, process 66. She was appointed as the first social welfare administrator. A. Petra R. De Joya B. Josefa Jara Martinez C. Asuncion Perez D. Minerva Laudico 67. When a person dysfunction brought by situations that are beyond his coping capacities, he is likely to experience this type of problem; A. Personal inadequacies B. Situational inadequacies C. Both personal and situational D. Pathologies 68. Central to the global definition of social work, what social work principle is NOT critical in creating reciprocal relationships among and between individuals, groups and communities? A. Respecting for the inherent worth and dignity of human beings B. Upholding human rights and social justice C. Respecting for cultural diversity D. Upholding exclusive and discriminatory practice 69. This focuses on understanding and documenting the differences in gender roles, activities, needs, and opportunities in a given context. 12  A. Writeshops B. Gender analysis C. Social analysis D. Appreciative planning and action 70. Which of the following institutions are not considered to be established by religious orders? A. San Lazaro Hospital B. San Juan De Dios Hospital C. Santa Isabel D. None of the above 71. What statements are CORRECT with respect to sources of social work knowledge as applied to casework? I. They are based on research and studies. II. They are taken from the social worker’s experiences. III. They are borrowed from other related disciplines. IV. They are all derived from other professions. A. II, III and IV B. I, II and III C. I, II and IV D. I, III and IV 72. All of these EXCEPT one are concepts about how groups enter the process of change. A. the group as medium of change B. group as target of change C. group as agent of change D. group as recipient of change 73. The first social welfare agency in the Philippines to use casework as a method of social work intervention A. Orphanages B. Settlement Houses C. Hullhouse D. Associated Charities of Manila 74. It is based on the assumption that all human beings have the capacity for growth, change, and adaptation. A. Systems theory B. Ecological theory C. Person-in-environment approach D. Strength-based perspective 75. This person is believed to be the person who revolutionized community organizing by its innovative ways of organizing the oppressed and the powerless. A. Saul Alinsky B. Paulo Freire C. Karl Marx D. None of the above 13 76. It generally affects the worker’s picture of a situation and can consequently twist her diagnosis of the client’s problem. A. Ambivalence B. Counter-transference C. Purpose D. Transference 77. This was the first defense mechanism that Freud discovered, and arguably the most important. This is an unconscious mechanism employed by the ego to keep disturbing or threatening thoughts from becoming conscious. Thoughts that are often kept hidden are those that would result in feelings of guilt from the superego. For example, in the Oedipus complex, aggressive thoughts about the same sex parents are kept hidden. This is an example of what defense mechanism? A. Repression B. Denial C. Aggression D. Projection 78. This type of program only comes into play when the normal structures of the society have failed to meet the expected needs of individuals and families. These programs are reactive in nature and are expected to be withdrawn as soon as the system is back in place. A. Residual Programs B. Institutional Programs C. Dole-outs D. Relief Programs 79. Using the system´s theory to explain a situation of a young child who was caughtsniffing rugby late at night would mean? A. That the child is a product of a poverty-stricken situation of the family B. That the child lives in a decaying community habituated by drug peddlers/users among others C. That the child manifests an observed behavior from adults. D. All of the choices would mean interrelated and interconnected 80. Which of the following is an example of a best practice for documenting in social work? A. Using vague and ambiguous language B. Omitting important details for brevity C. Recording information promptly D. Including personal judgments and biases 81. It is a professional opinion about the nature if the problem which the client presents. A. Conclusion B. Recommendation C. Diagnosis D. Presenting problem 14 82. A social worker who brings her case records at home and carelessly leave them on the dinner table is violating the A. Principle of individuality B. Principle of confidentiality C. Worth of the individual D. Client’s self determination 83. Edgar is tasked to establish an NGO by a group of philanthropists. Aside from SEC registration and DSWD permit to operate, he needs to determine what are the departments and positions to be created and who to hire. What function of administration is Edgar performing? A. Organizing B. Controlling C. Planning D. Budgeting 84. Eric Cuizon is worried that if he publicly reveals that he is gay, people will become irrationally afraid of him and not allow him to continue as an elementary teacher. His concern about their fears is really a concern about: A. Sexism B. Discrimination C. Homophobia D. Oppression 85. There are a total of ____ Sustainable Development Goals which are an urgent call for action by all countries - developed and developing - in a global partnership. A. 10 Goals B. 15 Goals C. 17 Goals D. 20 Goals 86. The basic policy framework in the Philippines which guides the intention or purpose and actions of societal institutions. A. Sustainable Development Goals B. The Philippine Constitution C. Legislative Agenda of the Administration D. The clamor of the citizens 87. It allows the worker to recognize, understand and guide the phases from the beginning to the end of the group’s functioning and existence A. Conception of group phase B. facilitating group development C. Phases in group development D. a and b 88. What type of capacity is reflected when a person is able to relate, when he is able to communicate with others his positive feelings, attitudes, and thinking, 15  and when he perceives and reacts to realistic situations with consideration for others. A. Motivation B. Physical capacity C. Social Intelligence Capacity D. Emotional Capacity 89. As the social worker on duty of a shelter of abandoned children, an eleven year old girl was referred to your agency by a team of Barangay Tanod. The girl looks shy, afraid, and with bruises in her arms and face. What is the immediate action necessary from the social worker on duty? A. Lecture to the Barangay Tanod and the girl about the rules and regulations of the center B. Coordinate with the agency houseparent and provide first aid on the bruises of the girl, if necessary bring the girl to the nearest hospital or clinic for medical treatment C. Confront the Barangay Tanod and determine what happened to the girl D. Refuse admission of the child to your agency and let the Barangay Tanod take care of the girl 90. This approach in working with groups aims to improve social functioning by helping group members learn new behaviors and eliminating problematic ways of behaving. A. Crisis intervention B. Behavioral modification C. Psychosocial D. Task centered 91. When mutual acceptance is _________ present, then a positive client – worker relationship already exists. A. Self-help B. Rapport C. Worker Self-Awareness D. Controlled – Emotional Involvement 92. The proponent of person-centered approach or client centered approach. A. Carl Roger B. Carl Jung C. Freud D. Sigmund Freud 93. It means that the social worker must deal with the group within its own reality, understanding the meaning and causes of the behavior of the individuals that composed the group. A. Individualization B. Respect for others C. Acceptance D. Uniqueness 16 94. The individual’s right to manage his own life and to make decisions concerning it. A. Client – worker relationship B. Worker Self –Awareness C. Confidentiality D. Self – Determination 95. This refers to the movement of the worker from one another with the same responsibilities and salary level. A. Promotion B. Transfer C. Referral D. All of the above 96. She is otherwise known as the founding mother of social casework. A. Helen Harris Perlman B. Mary Ellen Richmond C. Josefa Jara Martinez D. Jane Addams 97. Refers to the whole set of compulsory measures instituted to protect the individual and his family against the consequences of an unavoidable interruption or serious diminution of the earned income disposable for the maintenance of a reasonable standard of living. A. Personal Social Services B. Social Security C. Public Assistance D. 4Ps 98. Neoliberalism is a term commonly used to describe the economy. A. Free market B. Capitalist C. Laissez faire D. Oppression 99. These agencies are governed by their own charter, by-laws and by a governing board. A. NGOs B. Government agencies C. Quasi agencies D. All of the above WARNING: Failure to submit your Test Questions (Complete) set will cause the cancellation of your Test Results for the subject. 17