ASWB Masters Examination Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the ASWB Masters Examination Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the ASWB Masters Examination exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 8 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
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Topics in the ASWB Masters Examination Vocabulary Game
Ethical principles
Ethical service delivery
Diversity and justice
Assessment concepts
Assessment methods
Assessment practices
Intervention methods
Practice concepts
Sources for these terms (16)
- HIPAA Policy Brief · Source checked 2026-11-03
- NASW Code of Ethics: Ethical Responsibilities to Clients · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect · Source checked 2026-11-03
- PTSD Basics · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder: What You Need to Know · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Understanding Alcohol Use Disorder · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Trauma and Violence: What Is Trauma and Its Effects? · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Definitions of Child Abuse and Neglect · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Assessing Risk of Violence in Individuals with PTSD · Source checked 2026-11-03
- CCBHC Compliance Checklist (March 2026) · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for PTSD · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: When Unwanted Thoughts or Repetitive Behaviors Take Over · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Harm Reduction Strategies to Improve Safety for People Who Use Substances · Source checked 2026-11-03
- 34 CFR § 300.320: Definition of individualized education program · Source checked 2026-11-03
- Coping With Grief and Loss · Source checked 2026-11-03
- National Behavioral Health Crisis Care Guidance · Source checked 2026-11-03
About the ASWB Masters Exam
The ASWB Masters Examination is the MSW-level licensing exam used by U.S. states and Canadian provinces to credential MSW graduates (LMSW in many jurisdictions). The exam tests human behavior across the lifespan, biopsychosocial assessment using DSM-5-TR, evidence-based interventions with individuals/families/groups/communities, and professional values and ethics. Compared to the Bachelors exam, items emphasize complexity, diagnostic reasoning, and evidence-based practice.
Exam sponsor: ASWB. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
122 questions
Time Limit
4 hours
Passing Score
Pass/fail; generally 66-78 correct of 110 scored questions (varies by form)
Reported exam pass rate: 73.9% first-time (2025). ASWB 2025 first-time data: 20,636 Masters exams, 73.9% passed. This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the ASWB Masters vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the ASWB Masters vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 ASWB Masters terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the ASWB Masters terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the ASWB content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What changed for the ASWB Masters exam in 2026?
Since August 3, 2026, the Masters exam follows a three-area blueprint: Values and Ethics (35%), Assessment and Planning (33%), and Intervention and Practice (32%). The exam went from 170 total items (150 scored + 20 pretest) to 122 (110 scored + 12 pretest), the four-hour time limit is unchanged, and a higher proportion of items have three options and test applied professional judgment.
Who is eligible to take the ASWB Masters exam?
Candidates need an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program (or equivalent international program) and approval to test from the social work board in the jurisdiction where they will be licensed. Many states allow MSW graduates to test for LMSW without post-degree clinical hours; clinical practice requires the ASWB Clinical exam after supervised clinical experience.