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ASWB Bachelors Practice Test — 60 Generalist Questions (Free 25-Question Version)

Free 25-question diagnostic, then $5 for 5 full attempts · no signup

UniPrep2Go's free ASWB Bachelors practice test is a 25-question, 31-minute timed diagnostic with a free topic report and answer review — no email, no account. The full mock is 60 questions / 75 minutes on the $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (5 attempts on any mock).

The ASWB Bachelors exam is the BSW-level social work licensing test used for titles such as LSW/LBSW in many jurisdictions. From 3 August 2026 it is 122 questions (110 scored + 12 pretest) in 4 hours on three content areas.

Official-source aligned. Topic weights, timing, and pass rules follow published Association of Social Work Boards — Bachelors outlines. Questions are original UniPrep2Go study aids — not leaked official items. Verify on the official site ↗

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Questions
25 free · 60 full
Time
31 min free · 75 min full
UniPrep2Go readiness target
70%
Domains
4
Exam body
ASWB
Status
Live · free 25-question / 31-minute diagnostic

Exam version & sources

ASWB Bachelors (LSW / LBSW-style) Social Work Licensing Exam— what this product is (and isn't)

Exam version
3 August 2026 (2026 blueprint; 2018 blueprint if you tested before that date)
Last reviewed
October 4, 2026
What this covers
60-question timed diagnostic (75 min; free 25-question / 31-min version) across 4 topic areas, with topic scoring and answer review. Official form: 122 multiple-choice (110 scored + 12 unscored pretest) from 3 August 2026.
Pass rule
Official exam: Form-equated; generally about 66–78 of 110 scored — no single published percent. UniPrep2Go mock: 70% readiness target (not an official pass score).
Does not replace
Independent study aid — it does not replace official Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) materials, practice exams, or required training.
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ASWB Bachelors practice test

Free 25-question diagnostic · 31 min · full 60Q on Mock Pass

Sample ASWB Bachelors practice questions

These sample items mirror the domains in the timed ASWB Bachelors mock. Correct answers and explanations unlock inside the practice session.

  1. Sample 1

    A BSW case manager at a neighborhood agency meets a client who has an eviction notice, an empty pantry, and two missed clinic visits. What is the BEST next intervention?

    • A. Link housing, food, and clinic resources and follow until each contact is made
    • B. Start insight-oriented therapy to explore why the client misses medical visits
    • C. Assign a psychiatric diagnosis so clinics will move the client ahead in line
    • D. Draft a county bill requiring every landlord to accept housing vouchers
  2. Sample 2

    On a BSW home visit a client wears yesterday’s clothes, correctly names the date and city, and weeps while saying “I’m fine.” Which mental-status notes are appropriate without diagnosing?

    • A. Enter major depressive disorder, severe, with anxious distress on today’s problem list
    • B. Write that an SSRI is indicated and ask the physician to start a named dose this afternoon
    • C. Record suspected frontal atrophy from the tearful face and recommend a head CT this week
    • D. Note unkempt clothes, tearful affect that mismatches “I’m fine,” and intact orientation
  3. Sample 3

    After an eviction notice, a client at family services says usual coping has collapsed and they cannot think past tonight, though the worker has seen harsher housing crises. How is crisis defined for this BSW?

    • A. The client's experience that usual coping is overwhelmed right now
    • B. How severe an outsider rates the triggering event on a checklist
    • C. Whether acute stress disorder criteria are fully met on a form
    • D. The worker's numeric danger score on the agency safety sheet
  4. Sample 4

    A medical-floor BSW's adult patient describes a specific suicide plan for tonight and insists on leaving against medical advice with no safety plan. What is the best ethical action?

    • A. Limit self-determination through hospital safety procedures and team notification
    • B. Honor the AMA request now and only note that a safety plan was declined
    • C. Call the patient's adult children to vote on whether the patient may leave
    • D. Schedule an outpatient slot next week and walk the patient to the lobby
  5. Sample 5

    A hospital case manager opening a three-generation file for a new dialysis patient wants to see repeating illness, caregiving, and cutoff patterns. Which tool matches that HBSE task?

    • A. An ecomap of present-day neighborhood supports and stressors
    • B. A genogram mapping family patterns across generations
    • C. A milestone chart tracking childhood developmental ages
    • D. An organizational chart of hospital social work supervision

What is the ASWB Bachelors exam?

The ASWB Bachelors exam is the BSW-level social work licensing test used for titles such as LSW/LBSW in many jurisdictions. From 3 August 2026 it is 122 questions (110 scored + 12 pretest) in 4 hours on three content areas.

Administered by: Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) (official site ↗)

Official format: Official from 3 August 2026: 122 questions / 4 hours / form-equated pass (generally about 66–78 of 110 scored). UniPrep mock: 60 questions / 75 minutes / 70% diagnostic. Not Masters and not Clinical/LCSW.

Official resources: ASWB — 2026 exams (122Q / 4 hours / three content areas) · ASWB — exam scoring (generally 66–78 of 110 scored) · ASWB Examination Guidebook

Who this exam is for

BSW graduates sitting LSW/LBSW-style licensure — not LCSW Clinical candidates.

How to prepare

Run this free timed generalist check, then repair HBSE, assessment, intervention, and ethics misses. Use the free ASWB Examination Guidebook and, if registered, ASWB’s paid official practice test for 4-hour stamina.

Confirm current fees, eligibility, and scheduling with Association of Social Work Boards — Bachelors before you book the real exam.

Topic outline

Core domains candidates usually study for ASWB Bachelors: Human development, Assessment, Intervention, Ethics & law.

  • Human development

  • Assessment

  • Intervention

  • Ethics & law

About this free ASWB Bachelors practice test

A timed 60-question / 75-minute diagnostic for ASWB Bachelors (LSW/LBSW-style) — human development, assessment, intervention, and ethics. Official sitting from 3 August 2026 is 122 questions (110 scored) in 4 hours. This check is shorter. Planned 60-card Anki waitlist. Not Clinical/LCSW and not Masters.

Built for: BSW graduates sitting LSW/LBSW-style licensure — not LCSW Clinical candidates.

Topics on this practice test: Human development, Assessment, Intervention, Ethics & law.

  • 60 timed multiple-choice questions
  • 75-minute pacing target
  • UniPrep2Go readiness target: 70% with topic breakdown
  • Full answer review after you submit

Your first UniPrep2Go attempt is free: a 25-question timed diagnostic on any exam (Exam or Learn mode, no signup) with the full topic report. Full-length mocks and retakes run on a $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (Gumroad license key): 5 attempts on any mock. After your score, join the linked Anki deck waitlist for the .apkg when it ships.

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Official ASWB Bachelors (LSW / LBSW-style) Social Work Licensing Exam facts

Structure and domain weights candidates verify against the certifying body before exam day.

The ASWB Bachelors exam is the social-work licensing test used in many jurisdictions for BSW-level titles such as LSW or LBSW. As of 3 August 2026 the sitting is 122 questions (110 scored + 12 pretest) in 4 hours on a three-area blueprint. UniPrep2Go’s check is a shorter 60-question / 75-minute diagnostic (free 25-question version) on four generalist buckets. Independent prep — not ASWB exam material. Not the Masters, Advanced Generalist, or Clinical (LCSW) exam.

Questions
122 multiple-choice (110 scored + 12 unscored pretest) from 3 August 2026
Time
4 hours (two 61-question sections)
Passing score
Form-equated; generally about 66–78 of 110 scored — no single published percent
Delivery
Pearson VUE computer-based; mixture of 3- and 4-option items
Administered by
Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)

Knowledge domains and weights

DomainOfficial weight
Values and EthicsOne of three 2026 blueprint areas (verify current % in the Guidebook)
Assessment and PlanningOne of three 2026 blueprint areas
Intervention and PracticeOne of three 2026 blueprint areas
UniPrep bucketsHuman development, assessment, intervention, ethics — 15 items each (60Q mock)

What changed in the current exam cycle

  • From 3 August 2026: 122 questions (110+12) vs 170 (150+20) on the 2018 blueprint; three content areas vs four; more three-option items.
  • Pass remains form-equated (about 66–78 of 110 scored on 2026 forms). Fee is typically $230 for Bachelors (confirm on aswb.org).
  • UniPrep’s check is 60 questions / 75 minutes / 70% diagnostic (free 25-question version) — not a 4-hour 122-item sitting.

High-yield facts (commonly tested)

  • Official Bachelors from 3 Aug 2026: 122Q / 4h / 110 scored. UniPrep: 60Q / 75 min / 70%.
  • Bachelors is generalist (case management, HBSE, ethics) — not LCSW psychotherapy/DSM as the tested skill.
  • ASWB’s official online practice test is paid and for registered candidates only.

Verify current exam fees, scheduling, and administrative details at www.aswb.org/2026exams/. Independent study aid — not official exam material.

More FAQAdditional format, scoring, and disclaimer questions
Why is the free ASWB Bachelors practice test 25 questions?
It is a diagnostic: 25 questions drawn by the same topic weights as the full 60-question mock — enough to rank your weakest topics, short enough to finish in 31 minutes in one sitting. With 1–6 questions per topic it is a quick read, not a verdict; for a full-length timed score, run the 60-question / 75-minute mock.
What do I get for $5?
The UniPrep2Go Mock Pass: 5 full timed attempts on any UniPrep2Go mock, including the 60-question ASWB Bachelors session, in Exam or Learn mode. It is a one-time Gumroad license key that works on any device — no subscription. Every attempt ends with the full topic report and answer review.
What score do you need on this ASWB Bachelors practice test?
The pass target on this practice test is 70%. Your report also breaks down performance by topic so you can see weak areas before the real exam.
Who should take this ASWB Bachelors practice test?
BSW graduates sitting LSW/LBSW-style licensure — not LCSW Clinical candidates.
Where can I take a ASWB Bachelors practice test online?
UniPrep2Go hosts the ASWB Bachelors Practice Test — 60 Generalist Questions (Free 25-Question Version) at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/aswb-bachelors-readiness-check with a timed runner and full readiness report.
Is this official exam material?
No. This is an independent readiness diagnostic from UniPrep2Go. It is not official exam-board material and does not award certification or guarantee a passing score.
What does the report show after the mock?
Your report shows a pass/no-pass verdict with explanation, topic diagnosis, pacing notes, full question review with explanations, and a repair plan that links to the Anki deck waitlist for spaced-repetition practice when the .apkg ships.
Where do the questions come from?
Original UniPrep2Go local bank (Wave 3 quality).
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