Practice Test: NASW Standards for Social Work Case Management
A 12-question practice test on the core standards, case management process, and professional expectations in the NASW Standards for Social Work Case Management.
12 questions · pass mark 70% · try 5 free
1 What is the primary guide for ethical decision-making in social work case management?
- The NASW Code of Ethics
- Employer policy manuals
- State budget priorities
- Client preference alone
The standards state that case managers should adhere to and promote the profession’s ethics and values using the NASW Code of Ethics as a guide to ethical decision-making.
2 Standard 2 focuses on qualifications for social work case managers.
- True
- False
This is true. Standard 2 addresses education, licensing or certification, and the skills and experience needed for practice.
3 Which of the following are specifically emphasized in Standard 3 on knowledge?
Select all that apply
- Current theory
- Evidence-informed practice
- Research and evaluation methods
- Building maintenance procedures
Standard 3 includes current theory, evidence-informed practice, sociohistorical context, policy, research, and evaluation methods relevant to case management.
4 What is the main focus of Standard 4?
- Financial auditing
- Cultural and linguistic competence
- Recruitment of staff
- Public relations
Standard 4 requires the provision of and access to culturally and linguistically appropriate services.
5 Assessment in case management is best described as:
- A one-time intake event
- An ongoing information-gathering and decision-making process
- A billing requirement only
- A process completed only by supervisors
The standards define assessment as an ongoing information-gathering and decision-making process involving clients and, when appropriate, others in the client system.
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