Preview Questions Social Worker | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: How do you stay informed about new or changing community resources that may benefit students in need of support?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By focusing only on the resources currently in use and not exploring new options

By assuming the available resources remain unchanged over time

By relying on information shared by colleagues and not actively seeking updates

By maintaining relationships with community agencies, attending relevant meetings, and conducting regular resource audits

Question 2: When applying cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) in a school setting, what is the first step in helping a student with anxiety?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Encouraging the student to avoid situations that trigger anxiety to reduce distress.

Focusing solely on increasing academic performance to distract the student from anxiety.

Immediately addressing the physical symptoms of anxiety through relaxation exercises.

Identifying the negative thought patterns that contribute to the student's anxiety and addressing them directly.

Question 3: A student has just witnessed a violent altercation on campus and is exhibiting signs of shock. Which immediate intervention is most appropriate?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Ignoring the student's emotional state and encouraging them to continue with their academic work.

Encouraging the student to leave the campus and avoid any further interaction with others.

Providing emotional support by acknowledging the student's distress and encouraging open communication.

Providing a detailed debriefing of the incident to the student immediately.

Question 4: What method should a social worker use to assess the ongoing progress of a student in a case management plan?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Regular check-ins with the student, family, and educators, along with formal assessments

Waiting until the end of the academic year to evaluate progress

Relying solely on the teacher's assessment of the student's progress

Conducting an initial assessment and then making assumptions based on past records

Question 5: Which of the following best describes a collaborative approach in case management for a student with disabilities?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

Focusing solely on the academic aspects without considering social needs

Providing services in isolation from the student's school environment

Limiting the number of people involved to avoid conflicting strategies

Working with the student's family, teachers, and medical professionals to provide comprehensive support

Question 6: How do you advocate for the development of new community resources when existing ones are inadequate to meet the needs of students?

Which action should you take?

Choose only one option

By continuing to rely on the existing services, even when they are insufficient

By accepting the limitations of existing resources and not seeking new options

By focusing solely on in-school resources and disregarding the need for external support

By conducting needs assessments, gathering data on gaps in services, and advocating for new programs or resources with stakeholders