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Key Facts: EGEL Plus Trabajo Social Exam

202

Total multiple-choice questions on the EGEL Plus TSOC (140 disciplinary + 60 transversal)

Ceneval Guía EGEL Plus TSOC

9 hours

Total response time split across two 4.5-hour sessions

Ceneval Guía EGEL Plus TSOC

700–1300

Índice Ceneval standardized score scale (1000+ required for Satisfactorio)

Ceneval Guía EGEL Plus TSOC

No Calculator

No calculator permitted for TSOC per official Ceneval regulations

Ceneval Guía EGEL Plus TSOC

4 Areas

Disciplinary areas: research/diagnosis, planning/projects, intervention, and evaluation/systematization

Ceneval Guía EGEL Plus TSOC

Ceneval's EGEL Plus TSOC is a 202-item, nine-hour Spanish exit exam covering four social-work competency areas and transversal communication.

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1In the historical development of social casework, what was Mary Richmond's foundational contribution established in her 1917 work 'Social Diagnosis'?
A.The formulation of the first systematic methodology for social investigation, psycho-social evidence collection, and individualized diagnosis
B.The introduction of psychoanalytic drive theory as the sole explanatory mechanism for criminal behavior
C.The institutionalization of unconditional cash transfers as the universal instrument of poverty relief
D.The development of dialectical materialism applied to grassroots labor union organizing
Explanation: Mary Richmond's 1917 landmark text 'Social Diagnosis' systematized social casework into a rigorous professional discipline. She established structured methodologies for gathering evidence from multiple social sources, analyzing the person-in-situation context, and developing an evidence-based diagnostic assessment.
2In family-centered social work assessment, what is the primary diagnostic utility of constructing a three-generation genogram (familiograma)?
A.To map structural composition, multigenerational relationship patterns, and hereditary or behavioral recurrences across biological and legal family boundaries
B.To depict the family's exchanges of energy and resources with external systems such as school, work and health services
C.To record the household's income, expenses and housing conditions in a socioeconomic study
D.To map the pattern of attractions and rejections among members of a group through a sociogram
Explanation: A genogram is a graphic assessment tool that records family pedigree over at least three generations, displaying structural composition, alliances, conflicts, cross-generational patterns, and systemic transmission of social behaviors. It provides a holistic clinical picture of intergenerational dynamics.
3Which social work intervention model, developed by William J. Reid and Laura Epstein, emphasizes time-limited, highly structured sessions focused exclusively on specific, client-acknowledged target problems?
A.Task-centered model (Modelo centrado en la tarea)
B.Traditional psychoanalytic model
C.Critical-emancipatory concientización model
D.Ecosystemic natural adaptation model
Explanation: The task-centered model (Reid and Epstein) is an empirical, brief intervention framework designed for 6 to 12 sessions. The practitioner and client explicitly identify manageable target problems, construct an action plan of concrete tasks, and evaluate outcomes within a predefined time boundary.
4A community survey asks residents to rate their satisfaction with public services on a five-point scale (1 = very dissatisfied … 5 = very satisfied). What level of measurement does this Likert-type item produce?
A.Nominal
B.Ordinal
C.Interval with a true zero (ratio)
D.Continuous ratio, like income in pesos
Explanation: A single Likert-type item ranks responses in order (5 is more satisfied than 4), but the distances between categories are not guaranteed to be equal. That makes it ordinal, so the median, the mode and frequency tables are the most appropriate summaries.
5According to Jack Rothman's classic typology of community organization models, which approach focuses on broad civic participation, self-help, and democratic leadership development at the neighborhood level?
A.Locality Development (Desarrollo de la comunidad / de la localidad)
B.Social Planning (Planificación social)
C.Social Action (Acción social)
D.Policy Advocacy (Cabildeo legislativo)
Explanation: Rothman's Locality Development model emphasizes community self-determination, broad civic involvement, consensus-building, and local leadership empowerment. It posits that community problems are best solved through collaborative self-help and horizontal dialogue among residents.
6In crisis intervention theory as formulated by Gerald Caplan and Erich Lindemann, what is the typical temporal duration of an acute psychological crisis before reaching an adaptive or maladaptive equilibrium?
A.Four to six weeks
B.Twenty-four to forty-eight hours
C.Six to twelve months
D.Two to three years
Explanation: Crisis theory demonstrates that individuals cannot sustain the acute disorganization and psychological distress of a crisis indefinitely. The acute crisis state is self-limiting, generally lasting between 4 and 6 weeks, during which individuals are uniquely receptive to therapeutic social intervention.
7What is the primary objective of a social worker employing Paulo Freire's critical-emancipatory pedagogical approach in marginalized communities?
A.Facilitating critical consciousness (concientización) through dialogic reflection to empower oppressed groups to transform oppressive structural realities
B.Transmitting expert knowledge to the community through lectures so that residents adopt healthier behaviors
C.Coordinating the efficient delivery of public services through technical planning by specialists
D.Providing individual psychotherapy to help residents adapt to their social environment
Explanation: Freire's critical-emancipatory paradigm centers on concientización—the process through which marginalized individuals and collectives critically analyze the social contradictions and structural inequalities oppressing them, mobilizing action and reflection (praxis) for collective liberation.
8In Salvador Minuchin's structural family therapy framework, which type of subsystem boundary is present when family members are emotionally isolated from one another and show minimal mutual responsiveness?
A.Rigid boundaries (Límites rígidos / Sistema desvinculado)
B.Diffuse boundaries (Límites difusos / Sistema aglutinado)
C.Clear boundaries (Límites claros / Sistema funcional)
D.Permeable developmental boundaries
Explanation: In Minuchin's structural model, rigid boundaries create disengaged (desvinculados) family systems where autonomy is excessive at the expense of warmth, emotional connection, and protective responsiveness. In contrast, diffuse boundaries lead to enmeshed (aglutinados) systems.
9A social worker plans a survey to estimate the proportion of households in a large municipality that lack social security. With 95% confidence (z = 1.96), a maximum margin of error of 5 percentage points and the most conservative assumption p = 0.5, what minimum sample size is needed? (n = z² · p · (1 − p) / e²)
A.97
B.196
C.385
D.1,537
Explanation: n = 1.96² × 0.5 × 0.5 / 0.05² = 3.8416 × 0.25 / 0.0025 = 384.16, which is rounded up to 385 households. Using p = 0.5 maximizes p(1 − p) and therefore gives the safest sample size when the true proportion is unknown.
10In small group social work development (Tuckman; Garland, Jones & Kolodny), which stage is characterized by conflict over leadership, member role negotiation, and resistance to established structure?
A.Storming / Power and Control (Etapa de conflicto o poder y control)
B.Forming / Pre-affiliation (Etapa de formación o preafiliación)
C.Norming / Intimacy (Etapa de normalización o intimidad)
D.Adjourning / Separation (Etapa de disolución o separación)
Explanation: The Storming stage (or Power and Control in social group work) occurs once initial polite pre-affiliation recedes. Members assert their individuality, challenge facilitator authority, compete for subgroup status, and negotiate boundaries before group cohesion can form.

About the EGEL Plus Trabajo Social Exam

Independent EGEL Plus Trabajo Social practice by OpenExamPrep. The current official Spanish examination has 202 three-option items covering Investigación y Diagnóstico Social, Planeación/Programación/Proyectos Sociales, Ejecución de Modelos en Niveles de Intervención Social, Evaluación y Sistematización, and transversal language and communication. This English-language four-option MCQ bank is a study adaptation, not an official translation or format simulation. Stems and explanations are in English, but most language and communication items use Spanish sentences and passages, because Spanish usage is the skill being tested; a few reading items keep English passages as part of the adaptation.

Exam sponsor: CENEVAL (Centro Nacional de Evaluación para la Educación Superior, A.C.). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

202 three-option multiple-choice items: 142 disciplinary items (Investigación y Diagnóstico Social 36, Planeación/Programación/Proyectos Sociales 36, Ejecución de Modelos en Niveles de Intervención Social 40, Evaluación y Sistematización 30) and 60 transversal items.

Time Limit

Two sessions of 4.5 hours each (9 hours total response time)

Passing Score

Reported on the Índice Ceneval (700-1300): 1000-1149 Satisfactorio, 1150-1300 Sobresaliente, below 1000 Aún no satisfactorio

Exam / Certification Fees

MXN 1,885 for the 2026 national Examen desde casa; institutional administrations may charge a different amount

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36 of 142 disciplinary items

Investigación y Diagnóstico Social

Research processes, social diagnosis, and use of diagnostic results

36 of 142 disciplinary items

Planeación, Programación y Proyectos Sociales

Planning, social programming, and social projects

40 of 142 disciplinary items

Ejecución de Modelos en Niveles de Intervención Social

Intervention with individuals and families, groups, and communities

30 of 142 disciplinary items

Evaluación y Sistematización

Evaluation and systematization of social interventions

60 of 202 total items

Sección Transversal de Lenguaje y Comunicación

Analytical reading comprehension of social case reports, institutional diagnostic files, socio-economic study synthesis, grammatical cohesion, orthography, and technical social work reporting

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What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Reported on the Índice Ceneval (700-1300): 1000-1149 Satisfactorio, 1150-1300 Sobresaliente, below 1000 Aún no satisfactorio
  • Assessment: 202 three-option multiple-choice items: 142 disciplinary items (Investigación y Diagnóstico Social 36, Planeación/Programación/Proyectos Sociales 36, Ejecución de Modelos en Niveles de Intervención Social 40, Evaluación y Sistematización 30) and 60 transversal items.
  • Time limit: Two sessions of 4.5 hours each (9 hours total response time)
  • Exam / certification fees: MXN 1,885 for the 2026 national Examen desde casa; institutional administrations may charge a different amount Official sources

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EGEL Plus Trabajo Social: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master the distinction among social work intervention models (psychodynamic, task-centered, systemic, ecological, and critical-emancipatory) and their concrete application to case vignettes.
2Review structural components of a social diagnostic (diagnóstico social): needs prioritization, causal trees, stakeholder analysis, and community participatory mapping techniques.
3Familiarize yourself with Mexican social welfare legislation, including the Ley General de Desarrollo Social, INEGI's current multidimensional poverty measurement role (transferred from CONEVAL in July 2025), and the institutional mandates of DIF, IMSS, and Secretaría de Bienestar.
4Practice interpreting social research data (sampling, levels of measurement, descriptive statistics), project indicators and logical framework matrix hierarchies, and review evaluation types and Oscar Jara's approach to the systematization of experiences.
5Dedicate study time to technical reading comprehension and synthesis of socio-economic assessment studies to excel in the transversal communication section.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ceneval EGEL Plus Trabajo Social examination?

The EGEL Plus TSOC is a national standardized exit examination administered by Ceneval across Mexico. It assesses the disciplinary competencies and professional readiness of graduating social work (Licenciatura en Trabajo Social) students, and serves as an official titulación (degree completion and licensing) mechanism across Mexican universities.

How many questions are on the EGEL Plus TSOC and what is the test format?

The current official guide specifies 202 three-option items and nine hours of response time in two 4.5-hour sessions: 142 disciplinary items across four areas and 60 transversal language and communication items.

How is the EGEL Plus TSOC scored and what is the passing standard?

Results are reported on the standardized Índice Ceneval scale ranging from 700 to 1300 points. Performance is categorized into three levels: 700-999 is Aún no satisfactorio (not yet satisfactory), 1000-1149 is Satisfactorio (satisfactory), and 1150-1300 is Sobresaliente (outstanding). Achieving Satisfactorio or Sobresaliente in disciplinary areas satisfies graduation titulación criteria at participating universities.

Can I use a calculator on the EGEL Plus Trabajo Social?

No. Under Ceneval's official examination regulations for EGEL Plus TSOC, no calculator is permitted. Electronic devices, smartphones, smartwatches, and programmable aids are strictly prohibited in the testing room.

Why is this practice bank in English if the official Ceneval exam is in Spanish?

The official Ceneval examination is administered in Spanish. OpenExamPrep provides this bank as an independent English-language MCQ study adaptation, not an official translation. Disciplinary questions and explanations are in English, while many language and communication items use Spanish sentences, case-record wording and passages, because Spanish usage is the skill the transversal section measures; some reading items keep English passages. Official items have three options; this bank uses four.