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Key Facts: ASWB Exam
170
Total Questions
ASWB guidebook
150+20
Scored + Pretest
ASWB guidebook
4h
Exam Time
ASWB guidebook
$230 / $260
Exam Fee
ASWB guidebook
Pearson VUE
Test Delivery
ASWB
2026
Outline Transition
ASWB content outlines update
ASWB's current guidebook describes a 170-question exam (150 scored + 20 pretest) with a 4-hour testing window and Pearson VUE delivery. ASWB also published 2026 content outline updates, with the Clinical blueprint moving to three weighted content areas that emphasize ethics/professional values, intake/assessment/diagnosis/treatment planning, and psychotherapy/intervention/case management.
About the ASWB Exam
The ASWB exam is required for social work licensure in most U.S. jurisdictions. It evaluates clinical reasoning, ethics, assessment, and intervention judgment through vignette-style multiple-choice items.
Questions
170 scored questions
Time Limit
4 hours
Passing Score
Scaled score (varies by level/jurisdiction)
Exam Fee
$230 (Associate/Bachelors/Masters/Advanced Generalist), $260 (Clinical) (ASWB / Pearson VUE)
ASWB Exam Content Outline
Values and Ethics
Professional values, ethical decisions, legal standards, and therapeutic relationship boundaries
Intake, Assessment, and Diagnosis; Treatment Planning
Biopsychosocial assessment, risk evaluation, diagnosis logic, and measurable planning
Psychotherapy and Clinical Interventions; Case Management
Evidence-based interventions, crisis response, care coordination, and transition planning
How to Pass the ASWB Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Scaled score (varies by level/jurisdiction)
- Exam length: 170 questions
- Time limit: 4 hours
- Exam fee: $230 (Associate/Bachelors/Masters/Advanced Generalist), $260 (Clinical)
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
ASWB Study Tips from Top Performers
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the ASWB exam?
ASWB's exam guidebook describes 170 total questions with 150 scored items and 20 unscored pretest items. You cannot identify which items are unscored while testing.
How long is the ASWB exam?
The testing appointment is 4 hours. Because the exam is scenario-heavy, pacing and best-answer decision logic are critical.
What changed for ASWB content in 2026?
ASWB published updated content outlines and a new blueprint structure for 2026 implementation. For Clinical, the updated outline emphasizes three content areas with weighted distribution across ethics/values, assessment/planning, and interventions/case management.
What score do I need to pass ASWB?
ASWB uses scaled scoring, and passing standards vary by exam level and jurisdiction. Always confirm your exact requirement with your state board before scheduling.
Where is the ASWB exam administered?
ASWB exams are delivered through Pearson VUE testing centers and approved test channels in participating jurisdictions.
How should I prepare for ASWB in 2026?
Use a vignette-first approach: 1) practice best-answer ethics judgments daily, 2) strengthen risk/assessment sequencing, 3) drill intervention matching to acuity, and 4) review rationale patterns from missed questions.