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ASWB Masters Social Work Licensing Exam

ASWB Social Work Licensing Exam — Masters — 122 questions (110 scored, 12 unscored pretest) · 240 minutes · Passing score: Not published by ASWB. PrepPass also publishes a complete study guide for this exam as a downloadable book (247 pages, 274 practice questions inside, $24.99).

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Values and Ethics

Which list names the six core values in the NASW Code of Ethics?

  1. AAdvocacy, confidentiality, informed consent, competence, diversity and respect
  2. BAutonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, justice, fidelity, veracity and privacy
  3. CEmpathy, genuineness, warmth, honesty, fairness, loyalty
  4. DService, social justice, dignity and worth, relationships, integrity, competenceCorrect

Why: The NASW Code's core values are service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity and competence. The list beginning with autonomy and beneficence is the set of biomedical ethics principles, a common confusion.

Assessment and Planning

A 4-year-old gives her favorite teddy bear to comfort her crying grandfather. In Piaget's terms, this reflects:

  1. AFormal operations
  2. BObject permanence
  3. CConservation
  4. DEgocentrismCorrect

Why: StatPearls describes preoperational children as egocentric, giving the example of offering a favorite stuffed toy to comfort an upset loved one.

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The exam itself

ASWB Masters Social Work Licensing Exam, by the numbers.

Questions122 questions (110 scored, 12 unscored pretest)Two sections of 61 multiple-choice questions each. The 12 pretest questions are mixed in with the scored ones and do not affect the score.
Time240 minutesFour hours in total: each 61-question section has a two-hour limit, and you cannot return to the first section once it is complete. An optional scheduled break of up to 10 minutes after the first section stops the clock.
SectionsValues and Ethics · Assessment and Planning · Intervention and Practice
Passing scoreNot published by ASWBScores are reported as pass/fail, showing the number of questions needed to pass and the number answered correctly. ASWB adjusts the number of correct answers needed for each version of the exam by equating, so there is no single fixed cut score. ASWB's scoring page says: "The passing score generally ranges from 66 to 78 correct answers out of 110 scored questions."
Our bank100 questions · updated September 2026Written from Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB); administered by Pearson
LanguagesEnglish
SourceAssociation of Social Work Boards (ASWB); administered by PearsonVerified 2026-09-25

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Is the practice really free, or does it stop after a few questions?

All 100 questions, the timed mock and the report are free with no sign-up. A free account only adds saving your progress. The study guide book is sold separately, $24.99 one-time; nothing in the practice requires it.

Is your mock the same as the real ASWB Masters Social Work Licensing Exam?

No. Ours is 100 questions in 197 minutes; the real exam is 122 questions in 240 minutes. Use the mock for stamina and section timing, not as a score predictor.

What score do I need?

Not published by ASWB — as published by Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB); administered by Pearson. Confirm the current rule with them before your exam date.

Is there a study guide for the ASWB Masters Social Work Licensing Exam?

Yes. PrepPass sells ASWB Masters Study Guide — 2026 Edition, a PDF + EPUB download, $24.99 one-time; the practice on this page stays free without it. See the study guide →

Practice questions are AI-assisted study material written from Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB); administered by Pearson and reviewed by PrepPass — for practice only, not official exam questions. Bank updated September 2026. PrepPass is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB); administered by Pearson. Always confirm current exam details with Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB); administered by Pearson.
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