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ASWB Clinical Practice Test — 60 LCSW Questions (Free 25-Question Version)
Free 25-question diagnostic, then $5 for 5 full attempts · no signup
UniPrep2Go's free ASWB Clinical 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 Clinical exam is the LCSW (or equivalent) licensing test. From 3 August 2026 it is 122 questions (110 scored + 12 pretest) in 4 hours on three content areas, with more application items.
Official-source aligned. Topic weights, timing, and pass rules follow published Association of Social Work Boards — Clinical 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 Clinical (LCSW) Social Work Licensing Exam— what this product is (and isn't)
- Exam version
- 3 August 2026 (2026 blueprint)
- Official source
- ASWB — 2026 exams
- 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.
Social work licensure · ASWB
ASWB Clinical practice test
Free 25-question diagnostic · 31 min · full 60Q on Mock Pass
Sample ASWB Clinical practice questions
These sample items mirror the domains in the timed ASWB Clinical mock. Correct answers and explanations unlock inside the practice session.
Sample 1
A solo-practice LCSW's client says, "Tonight I will shoot my ex at her Oak Street apartment," and describes a handgun at home. What is the clinician's best next action?
- A. Keep the hour confidential because no crime has occurred and anger at an ex is common
- B. End treatment immediately and tell him not to return until he has calmed down
- C. Require a signed written threat before any warning or protective report is allowed
- D. Assess imminence and take state-law steps to protect the named victim
Sample 2
A client’s depressed mood, anhedonia, and insomnia began on day four of a cocaine binge and cleared within a week of stopping. A sibling has bipolar I. What most supports a substance-induced mood hypothesis?
- A. Mood onset and offset track the cocaine timeline
- B. One positive urine screen without any use history
- C. Family bipolar history deciding the mood diagnosis
- D. Two-week duration matching a primary major depression
Sample 3
A client with GAD says “I just feel anxious” and cannot name the thought that spiked before a meeting. The LCSW introduces a CBT thought record. What is that tool for?
- A. Free association to uncover unconscious conflict from childhood
- B. A distress ranking of feared situations for later exposure
- C. Linking situation, automatic thought, feeling, and a reframe
- D. A genogram of triangles across several family generations
Sample 4
A client meets full criteria for alcohol use disorder. Independently, a three-week major depressive episode began during a six-month sober period, with no intoxication or withdrawal at onset. How should comorbidity be handled?
- A. Code only alcohol use disorder; any mood symptoms in a person with AUD are substance-induced by definition
- B. Code only unspecified depressive disorder, because two diagnoses are never allowed on the same formulation
- C. Drop the mood diagnosis if the client still attends mutual-help meetings, because recovery excludes MDD
- D. Give both diagnoses when each disorder's full criteria are independently met
Sample 5
A current weekly therapy client in a solo practice texts asking to start a sexual relationship and to "keep the therapy going too." What is the ethical response?
- A. Agree if the client initiated and you document that they consented in writing
- B. Pause treatment for two sessions and then date if attraction remains mutual
- C. Keep treating and dating so the new relationship can be processed in session
- D. Decline; sexual involvement with a current client is prohibited
What is the ASWB Clinical exam?
The ASWB Clinical exam is the LCSW (or equivalent) licensing test. From 3 August 2026 it is 122 questions (110 scored + 12 pretest) in 4 hours on three content areas, with more application items.
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 on clinical assessment, diagnosis concepts, psychotherapy, and ethics. Not Bachelors/LSW.
Official resources: ASWB — 2026 exams · ASWB — exam scoring · ASWB Examination Guidebook
Who this exam is for
MSW graduates with required clinical hours sitting LCSW — not Bachelors/LSW candidates.
How to prepare
Run this free timed LCSW-level check, then repair weak domains. Pair with DSM-5-TR judgment, EBP matching, and the ASWB Guidebook. Official ASWB practice test is paid and for registered candidates.
Confirm current fees, eligibility, and scheduling with Association of Social Work Boards — Clinical before you book the real exam.
Topic outline
Core domains candidates usually study for ASWB Clinical: Clinical assessment, Diagnosis concepts, Psychotherapy, Ethics & law.
Clinical assessment
Diagnosis concepts
Psychotherapy
Ethics & law
About this free ASWB Clinical practice test
A timed 60-question / 75-minute diagnostic for ASWB Clinical (LCSW) — clinical assessment, diagnosis concepts, psychotherapy, 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 Bachelors/LSW.
Built for: MSW graduates with required clinical hours sitting LCSW — not Bachelors/LSW candidates.
Topics on this practice test: Clinical assessment, Diagnosis concepts, Psychotherapy, 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.
Join the ASWB Clinical Anki waitlistOfficial ASWB Clinical (LCSW) Social Work Licensing Exam facts
Structure and domain weights candidates verify against the certifying body before exam day.
The ASWB Clinical exam is the clinical social-work licensing test used for LCSW (or equivalent) in most U.S. jurisdictions. As of 3 August 2026 it is 122 questions (110 scored + 12 pretest) in 4 hours on three content areas. UniPrep’s check is a shorter 60-question / 75-minute diagnostic (free 25-question version) on clinical assessment, diagnosis concepts, psychotherapy, and ethics. Independent prep — not ASWB material. Not Bachelors/LSW and not Masters-only LMSW.
- 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
| Domain | Official weight |
|---|---|
| Values and Ethics | Largest 2026 Clinical area (verify current % in the Guidebook) |
| Assessment and Planning | 2026 Clinical area |
| Intervention and Practice | 2026 Clinical area |
| UniPrep buckets | Clinical assessment, diagnosis concepts, psychotherapy, ethics — 15 each |
What changed in the current exam cycle
- From 3 August 2026: 122 questions vs 170; three content areas vs four; more application items and three-option questions.
- Clinical fee is typically $260 (confirm on aswb.org). UniPrep mock is 60Q / 75 min — not 4 hours.
High-yield facts (commonly tested)
- Official Clinical from 3 Aug 2026: 122Q / 4h / 110 scored. UniPrep: 60Q / 75 min / 70%.
- Clinical tests LCSW judgment (risk, DSM-5-TR concepts, EBP matching) — not Bachelors case-management clones.
Verify current exam fees, scheduling, and administrative details at www.aswb.org/2026exams/. Independent study aid — not official exam material.
ASWB Clinical practice test — quick answers
How many questions are on the ASWB Clinical exam?
From 3 August 2026: 122 questions (110 scored + 12 pretest) in 4 hours. UniPrep’s check is 60 questions / 75 minutes (free 25-question version).
Is this an official ASWB Clinical exam?
No. Independent UniPrep2Go practice — not ASWB material. Matching Anki is planned (waitlist).
Is ASWB Clinical the same as Bachelors / LSW?
No. Clinical is LCSW-level. Bachelors is BSW generalist. Do not mix banks or sit the wrong category.
Is there a free ASWB Clinical practice test?
Yes — your first UniPrep2Go attempt is free, and it can be this one: a 25-question / 31-minute timed diagnostic drawn by the same topic weights, a 70% readiness target, topic scoring, and a full answer review report. No signup, Exam or Learn mode. The full 60-question / 75-minute mock runs on the $5 UniPrep2Go Mock Pass (5 attempts on any mock).
How many free attempts do I get on this ASWB Clinical practice test?
One. 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. Every attempt ends with the full topic report and answer review — the report itself is never paywalled.
How many questions are on this free ASWB Clinical practice test?
This UniPrep2Go practice test has 60 multiple-choice questions timed against a 75-minute target. The free first attempt is a 25-question / 31-minute diagnostic with the same topic weights; the full session runs on Mock Pass. Official ASWB Clinical from 3 August 2026 is 122 questions (110 scored + 12 pretest) in 4 hours on three content areas; pass is form-equated (generally about 66–78 of 110 scored). This check is a shorter 60-question / 75-minute LCSW-level diagnostic (free 25-question version; assessment, diagnosis concepts, psychotherapy, ethics) — not Bachelors/LSW. Independent UniPrep2Go practice — not ASWB material.
More FAQAdditional format, scoring, and disclaimer questions
- Why is the free ASWB Clinical 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 Clinical 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 Clinical 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 Clinical practice test?
- MSW graduates with required clinical hours sitting LCSW — not Bachelors/LSW candidates.
- Where can I take a ASWB Clinical practice test online?
- UniPrep2Go hosts the ASWB Clinical Practice Test — 60 LCSW Questions (Free 25-Question Version) at https://uniprep2go.study/mock-exams/aswb-clinical-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).