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Key Facts: ASWB Exam
122
Total Questions
ASWB guidebook
110+12
Scored + Pretest
ASWB guidebook
4h
Exam Time
ASWB guidebook
$230 / $260
Exam Fee
ASWB guidebook
Pearson VUE
Test Delivery
ASWB
Aug 3, 2026
New Exam Launch
ASWB
Since August 3, 2026 the ASWB exam has 122 questions (110 scored + 12 pretest) in two 61-question sections inside 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.
Sample ASWB Practice Questions
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1According to Erikson's psychosocial stages, an adolescent's primary developmental task involves resolving the crisis of:
2A social worker observes that a 5-year-old believes the moon follows them when they walk. According to Piaget, this thinking reflects:
3In Ainsworth's Strange Situation, an infant who shows little distress at separation and ignores or avoids the caregiver upon reunion is displaying which attachment pattern?
4A client unconsciously attributes their own unacceptable angry feelings to their spouse, insisting it is the spouse who is hostile. This defense mechanism is best described as:
5According to Kubler-Ross, a terminally ill client who says, 'If I just stick to my treatment perfectly, maybe I'll get more time' is most likely in which stage of grief?
6A social worker uses Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory to understand a child's school difficulties. The influence of the parents' workplace policies, which the child never directly contacts but which affect parenting time, belongs to which system?
7Object permanence, the understanding that objects continue to exist when out of sight, develops during which of Piaget's stages?
8In Kohlberg's theory of moral development, a person who decides not to steal because 'it is against the law and laws maintain social order' is reasoning at which level?
9A 15-month-old explores a new playroom while periodically returning to the caregiver and is easily comforted after brief separations. This pattern is most consistent with:
10According to Mahler's separation-individuation theory, the subphase in which a toddler shows heightened need for the mother's emotional availability while moving away and back is called:
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.
Exam sponsor: ASWB / Pearson VUE. 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)
Exam / Certification Fees
$230 (Associate/Bachelors/Masters) or $260 (Advanced Generalist/Clinical)
Exam sponsor websiteReported exam pass rate: 2025 first-time: Clinical 75.7%, Masters 73.9%, Associate 71.5%, Bachelors 70.4%, Advanced Generalist 65.0%. first-time takers — Clinical 75.3%, Masters 73% (ASWB 2024) This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.
Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
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
Preparing for the ASWB Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Pass/fail; generally 66-78 correct of 110 scored questions (varies by form)
- Exam length: 122 questions
- Time limit: 4 hours
- Exam / certification fees: $230 (Associate/Bachelors/Masters) or $260 (Advanced Generalist/Clinical) Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 200 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
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ASWB: Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions are on the ASWB exam?
Since August 3, 2026 the exam has 122 total questions: 110 scored items and 12 unscored pretest items, delivered as two 61-question sections. 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.