Question 1IA · Ethical principles and responsibilities
A social worker notices that a colleague has smelled of alcohol at work several times and recently missed client appointments. What should the social worker do FIRST?
Social work licensing exam passing score
There is no fixed passing percentage. Results are reported as pass or fail, with the number of questions you needed to pass and the number you got right. The number needed is adjusted slightly for each version of the exam so that every version is equally hard to pass.
| Result | Pass or fail |
|---|---|
| Scored questions | 110 of 122 |
| Number needed to pass | Adjusted for each exam form |
| If you fail | Questions right by content area are shown |
Why the number changes
Questions differ slightly in difficulty, and each test-taker gets a different version of the exam. ASWB adjusts the number of correct answers needed on each version so that no one gets an advantage or a disadvantage from the version they receive.
What your score report shows
- Whether you passed.
- The number of questions needed to pass and the number you answered correctly.
- If you did not pass, the number you got right and the total in each content area.
- An unofficial report in your ASWB account about 24 hours after the exam.
What to aim for in practice
- Take a full practice exam at your level, on two two-hour clocks.
- Find the content area where you get the fewest right and fix it first.
- Answer every question: a blank can never count toward the number right.
Try 3 questions
Question 2IIC · Assessment practices
Three people arrive at a drop-in center at once. Which person should the social worker see FIRST?
Question 3IIIC · Practice evaluation and research
A social worker wants to show whether a new behavior plan reduces a child's classroom outbursts. What should the social worker do FIRST?
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Questions people ask
What is the passing score for the ASWB exam?
There is no fixed score. Results are pass or fail, and the number of correct answers needed is adjusted for each exam form.
Is the passing score 70%?
No fixed percentage is published. Your report shows the number of questions needed to pass on your form.
Do I see my result right away?
Yes. You receive your result on the testing computer, and an unofficial report appears in your ASWB account about 24 hours later.
Can I retake only the parts I failed?
No. You must pass the whole exam, and content area scores from different attempts cannot be combined.