Free LCSW Exam Questions That Helps Candidates Pass

Industry vs. Inferiority (ages 6–12) involves developing competence through academic and social achievement. Initiative occurs earlier (preschool), Identity in adolescence, and Autonomy in toddlers. The correct stage is Industry vs. Inferiority.

Whenever depressive symptoms appear, the first responsibility is safety—assessing suicide risk. Only after ensuring safety should the social worker address stressors, interventions, or referrals. Correct answer: A.

Secure attachment is characterized by distress when a caregiver leaves and comfort upon return, with trust in the caregiver’s availability. Avoidant attachment involves emotional distance, ambivalent shows clinginess and difficulty calming, and disorganized reflects contradictory behaviors. The child’s pattern reflects secure attachment, associated with healthy development.

Disorganized speech and hallucinations suggest psychosis. The immediate priority is to assess safety—whether the client poses a risk to self or others. History, adherence, and supports follow once safety is ensured. Correct answer: A.

The phased model of trauma treatment begins with stabilization and safety before trauma processing. Jumping into exposure therapy prematurely risks retraumatization. Avoidance maintains symptoms, and history exploration may occur later. The LCSW exam expects recognition that safety and stabilization come first, making A correct.