SOCIAL WORK METHODS

Pre-Board Examination

MULTIPLE CHOICE
Instructions: Read the questions twice or more. Be sure you know how to justify your
answers. Do not be in a hurry. Pray to God. Review your answers.

1. Casework was introduced in the Philippines by

A. Charity Organization Societies
B. Bureau of Public Welfare
C. Social Welfare Administration
D. Association Charities of Manila

2. During this period, feelings may be expressed, shared, or responded to but the
more important things is that things are getting done tasks and activities that have
to be accomplished in connection with the problem are being undertaken and
completed.
A. Middle phase
B. Beginning phase
C. Problem-solving phase
D. Ending phase

3. The working period during which the worker and the client work on their
individual tasks and responsibilities which when completed will lead to the
attainment of the objectives or goal for which the relationship or partnership has
been established.
A. Middle phase
B. Beginning phase
C. Problem-solving phase
D. Ending phase

4. The testing period, ‘nagsusubukan’ when the client and the worker “size up”
each other, the worker as to determine the nature of the person needing help, the
client, to see whether the worker can be of help. A. Middle phase
B. Beginning phase
C. Problem-solving phase
D. Ending phase

5. The dynamic organization within the individual of those psychological systems

that determine his unique adjustments to his environment.
A. Motivation
B. Capacity
C. Personality
D. Determination

6. This is an example of social services in the pursuit of social control goals.

A. Services to street children
B. Services to legal offenders
C. Services to unemployed
D. All of the above

7. The ultimate goal of social work is

A. Problem-solving
B. Human self-realization
C. Social welfare
D. None of the above

8. Evaluation of small groups is difficult but certain guides have been suggested
like;
A. Change in attitudes towards himself and others
B. Changes in IQ or intelligence
C. Changes in residence
D. None of the above
9. The least implied direct model of social work profession in working with various
clientele population according to Mendoza.
A. Intercession-mediation
B. Task-centered
C. Advocacy
D. Direct Provision

10. The conflict theory was initiated by _________.

A. Joseph Stalin
B. Mao Tse Tung
C. Karl Marx
D. Thomas Hobbes

11. Which of the following are the elements of social work practice as they apply to
community organization? A. Value
B. Purpose
C. Knowledge
D. Method
CHOICES
A. abcde
B. acde
C. bcd
D. ade

12. The ZOTO is the first people’s organization in the Philippines that used
the_______.
A. Freire CO Approach
B. Alinsky CO Approach
C. Murry CO Approach
D. Dunham CO Approach

13. The forerunner of community development in the Philippines ______.

A. PACSA
B. PACD
C. DSWD
D. CWAPI

14. What is the next step after data-gathering?

A. Analysis/diagnosis
B. Monitoring
C. Treatment Planning
D. Evaluation

15. In prioritizing community problems, the worker and the people must be guided
by the following _____.
A. Urgency and magnitude of the problem
B. Preference of the local chief executive
C. Availability of resources
D. Relative ease of solving problem

16. Community work may be used interchangeably with __________.

A. Community chest
B. Community organization
C. Social action
D. Planning

17. Rothman’s locality development model is _________.

A. Collaborative
B. Conflict-oriented
C. Results-oriented
D. Relationship-oriented
18. The selection of the community organization model is determined by _______.
A. Preference of the worker
B. Nature of the problem
C. Availability of resources
D. Competence of the worker

19. The C.O.’s lifeblood is ________.

A. Process
B. Development
C. People’s organization
D. A&C

20. It is the process of expansion to more quality benefits to more people over a
wider geographical area, more quickly, more equitably and more lasting. It is
referred to as __________.
A. Scaling up
B. Expansion
C. Massive implementation
D. Integration

21. The major gains in social functioning for individual group members are
derives primarily through the medium of the goal-achieving process. What
approach is best applicable? A. Crisis-centered
B. Interactionist
C. Remedial
D. Developmental

22. Which is least exemplified as the role of the worker as agent of socialization?
A. Mediator
B. Parental role
C. Teaching/educational function
D. Modeling

23. In working with groups it requires of self-understanding and consciousness of

one’s response to the group. What principle is best exemplifies?
A. Individualization
B. Confidentiality
C. Worker’s self-awareness
D. Purposeful relationship

24. Interviews with members outside of the group sessions are called _________
interviews
A. Counseling
B. Remedial
C. Socialization
D. Psychosocial

25. The least exemplified process in working with communities.

A. Area selection
B. Mobilization
C. Formation of CO
D. Spotting of potential leaders
E. None of the above

26. Most exemplified process of accumulating data to see the clearer picture of the
community by a worker in the process of community organization.
A. Integration
B. Social investigation
C. Interview
D. Survey

27. It is least defective concept which is utilizes by the profession in drawing closer
to the client A. Models
B. Approaches
C. Strategy
D. Technique
28. The community is facing several problems such as high incidence of juvenile
delinquency, prostitution, clogged drainage system, high incidence of gambling,
poor peace and order and filthy surroundings. The worker will use this most implied
model.
A. Social planning
B. Social action
C. CD
D. All of the above

29. It considered the worker as the advocate and catalyst by this least defective
model in solving defective policies.
A. CO
B. Social action
C. Lobbying
D. Social protest

30. The model of group which is the closest in solving problems of the group where
the worker performs mediating functions.
A. Interactionist
B. Remedial
C. Task-centered
D. Developmental

31. Verbal and non-verbal activities selected and engaged in by the group with the
guidance of the social works are referred to as
A. Program tools
B. Program media
C. Group dynamics of G.D
D. Activity exercises

32. In which stage of the Remedial Model of groupwork does the social worker seek
the emergence of group goals, activities and relationships that make the group
effective for the treatment of its members?
A. Group development and treatment
B. Group composition and formation
C. Diagnosis and treatment-planning
D. Evaluation

33. A group worker has to understand that the liking and disliking that takes place
among group members may be attributed to unconscious needs of members? Which
of these are examples of such unconscious needs?
I. Unfulfilled love from parents
[Link] rivalry III. Transference Answer:
A. II and III
B. I, II and III
C. I and III
D. I and II

34. This social work task is the culmination of individual-level assessment that is
done in treatment-oriented groupwork.
A. Formulating goals
B. Action-planning
C. Admitting client for agency service
D. Writing individual diagnostic statement/case assessment

35. In terms of group composition, the Interactionist Approach has no special

requirements other than that the members ________.
A. Need each other and can work together on the task they have agreed on
B. Have a common problem
C. Commit themselves to focus on their goals
D. Have compatible personalities

36. Which of these is NOT an expected outcome of the Middle/Task Phase in the
interactional Approach?
A. Translation of ideas and feelings into work
B. Engagement of client energies
C. Expression of conflict
D. Partialization of tasks

37. Which program media, which were developed in sensitivity training programs
should not be used in social group work unless appropriate to the situation of the
group?
A. Role-playing
B. Psychodrama
C. Group dynamics exercise
D. Values exercises

38. _____________ records show the effectiveness of the worker’s interventive efforts
and/or explain why certain helping efforts failed.
A. Evaluation
B. Termination
C. Summary
D. Process

39. The agency’s ___________ is a good guide in the worker’s decision about the
group’s composition.
A. Policy statement
B. Mission-vision statement
C. Purpose for the group program
D. Priorities and preferences

40. A worker’s decision on whether she should do individual or group intake

interviews should be based on the ________.
A. Nature of the prospective member’s problems
B. Worker’s preference
C. Prospective member’s preference
D. Agency policy/rules

41. In the developmental approach in group work, the ______ theme is focused on
what is happening in the life situation in or outside the group, rather than what
happened in the past.
A. Humanistic
B. Phenomenological
C. Situational
D. Developmental

42. The most competent person to address the problem of individuals, groups, and
communities with multi-faceted problems.
A. Social worker
B. Case worker
C. CO Worker
D. Group worker
E. All of the above

43. The process where the eldest son assumes the role of a father after the latter’s
death.
A. Role transition
B. Crisis situation
C. Role reversal
D. Role enhancement

44. A model which is least incompetent in solving group problem such as behavioral
and other values degradation in working with groups.
A. Remedial
B. Interactionist
C. Task-centered
D. Developmental
45. Which is inefficient from the group?
A. Remedial model
B. Social action model
C. Interactionist model
D. Developmental model

46. An act out from a cheerful heart which is not after for a reward either monetary
or in kind from helping his/her fellowmen and can be done singly or in group.
A. Voluntarism
B. Heroism
C. Altruism
D. Philanthropy

47. It refers to the assessment of the problem, breaking it down into manageable
units, and helping the client to think and decide where he/she wants to begin
A. Timing
B. Partialization
C. Structuring
D. Differential diagnosis

48. The structure of evaluation will include the following elements except for
__________.
A. Inputs
B. Activities
C. Outputs/Outcomes
D. Feedback

49. An account in writing of the progress of the client is called ________.

A. Intake
B. Case recording
C. Profile
D. Inventory

50. It is a derivative of the belief in the inherent worth and dignity of man; that he is
endowed with a reason and a free will, and therefore capable of making his own
choices.
A. Acceptance
B. Confidentiality
C. Purposeful expression of feelings
D. Self-determination
E. Non-judgemental attitude

51. Starts with the first contact between the client and the caseworker i.e the
person to whom his case has been assigned after the intake interview.
A. Beginning phase
B. Middle phase
C. Ending phase
D. Problem-solving
E. B and D

52. In planning a group’s program of activities, the principle of _______ should be a

guide
A. Individualization
B. Participation
C. Acceptance
D. All of the above

53. The following except for one are the record that group workers usually write or
keep
A. Individual assessment
B. Evaluation record
C. Attendance record
D. Records of referrals to other agencies
54. A _______ involves the various activities that workers may design for group
participation
A. Group dynamics
B. Group work proposal
C. Program
D. None of the above

55. A program to be of maximum value on group work should __________.

A. Person centered
B. Develop from interest and needs of group members
C. Reality-oriented
D. Utilize the worker as a helping person

56. Is the worker’s recognition of the individual’s worth as a human being imbued
with inherent worth and dignity and possessing congenial as well as uncongenial
qualities.
A. Non-judgemental attitude
B. Individualization
C. Acceptance
D. Self-determination
E. Controlled Emotional Involvement

57. To distinguish a single human being separately from a group or mass.

A. Non-judgemental attitude
B. Individualization
C. Self-determination
D. Acceptance
E. Controlled Emotional Involvement

58. This principle refers to the worker’s way of responding to the client’s purposeful
expression of feelings.
A. Controlled Emotional Involvement
B. Confidentiality
C. Purposeful expression of feelings
D. Self-determination
E. Individualization

59. This guiding principle refers to the preservation of secret information concerning
the client which is disclosed in the professional relationships.
A. Acceptance
B. Confidentiality
C. Purposeful expression of feelings
D. Self-determination
E. Purposeful expression of feelings

60. Refers to the process of ending the helping relationship or closing the case.
A. Termination
B. Follow-up
C. Continuation
D. Evaluation
E. A and C

61. Defined as the client’s displacement on the worker of the particular feelings and
attitudes he may have experienced earlier in life in relationship with the members
of his family, such as his father and/or mother or significant others.
A. Transference
B. Counter-Transference
C. Reality
D. Counter-transference
E. A and D

62. Is a major tool of social casework because it is the medium or the bridge
through which help is extended to the person. A. Client-worker’s participation
B. Client-worker relationship
C. Client-worker’s motivation
D. All of the above
E. None of the above

63. All of these except for one are worker’s tasks before the group is organized.
A. Conceptualizing the group program
B. Recruiting members
C. Preparing logistics
D. Defining group goals

64. Group that enhance personal and interpersonal awareness and develop more
effective interaction patterns are called __________.
A. Work groups
B. Task groups
C. Sensitivity
D. Self-help group

65. Activities of the group must be planned according to the particular needs and
interest of the ______.
A. Group worker
B. Group leader
C. Group member
D. Group work agency

66. As facilitator, one _________.

A. Defines, interprets, and evaluates
B. List down expectations and abilities
C. Offers help
D. Discipline

67. A group is more than the sum of individuals. This is related to the principle of
________.
A. Individualization
B. Offering help
C. Disciplining
D. Purposeful helping relationship

68. This is the phase in group development when the group gets organized.
A. Pre-group formation
B. Group organization
C. Group formation
D. Group planning

69. This is the phase in group development when the group has stabilized group
bond and commitment to the group is observable.
A. Group formation
B. Group organization
C. Group functioning and maintenance
D. Group goal achieving

70. This may be indicated if the periodic evaluation shows that some progress is
being made or some change is starting to take place.
A. Termination
B. Follow-up
C. Continuation
D. Evaluation
E. A and C

71. There are different conflict styles and one of these is ________.
A. Compromise
B. Compensation
C. War
D. Comparison
72. Refers to the worker’s formulation of the kind of help he will offer the client, the
kind of treatment or intervention he believes will be of most value to him.
A. Assessment
B. Treatment Planning
C. Treatment
D. Evaluation
E. Termination

73. Leadership style comes up with the following except for one.
A. Democratic
B. Functional
C. Authoritarian
D. Legitimate

74. Is a process of observation and classification of facts and date gathered,

observed about the client and his situation.
A. Assessment
B. Documentation
C. Data-gathering
D. History taking
E. All of the above

75. Refers to the significant items derived from the data when assembled or put
together piece by piece so as to present total picture gives the worker the diagnosis
or meaning of the case. A. Finding
B. Diagnosis
C. Assessment
D. History of the client
E. None of the above

76. The social worker can perform any of the following roles using behavioral
modification techniques:
1. Direct modifier
2. Teacher
3. Behavioral instigator Answer:
A. All of the above
B. None of the choices
C. 1 and 3
D. 3 and 2

77. Refers to a person’s taking action based on his thoughts and feelings. These are
what prompts him to act. How he will act will be the result of his prior life
experiences as related to the present situation.
A. Capacity
B. Motivation
C. Strengths and weaknesses
D. Personality
E. Determination

78. The focus of intervention is the delivery of a service or services to the client
A. Psychosocial approach
B. Task-centered approach C. Crisis intervention
D. Functional approach
E. Family-centered approach

79. The focus of treatment is in helping the person go through the scientific
problem-solving process so that he will act and resolve his problem with only
minimum help.
A. Psychosocial approach
B. Task-centered approach
C. Problem-solving approach
D. Family-centered approach
E. Crisis intervention
80. Is the sum total of the cultural patterns associated with specific behavior and
attitudes which a person assumes in a specific situation in his relationship with
others.
A. Prescribed role
B. Social role
C. Subjective role
D. Enacted role
E. Individual role

81. Defined casework as a “process used by human welfare agencies to help

individuals to cope more effectively with their problems of social functioning”.
A. Esther C. Viloria
B. Helen Harris Perlman
C. Naomi Golan
D. Mary Richmond
E. Ruth Smalley

82. Trilogy of Casework formulated by Mary Richmond.

A. Social Study, Diagnosis, Treatment
B. Treatment, Evaluation, Termination
C. Social Study, Treatment, Termination
D. Treatment Planning, Treatment, Evaluation
E. Social Study, Assessment, Treatment

83. Components of casework

A. Person, problem, place, process
B. Person, problem-solving, Agency procedure
C. Person, problem, place, procedure
D. All of the above
E. None of the above

84. At least two people, but usually more, gathered with common purposes or like
interest in a cognitive, affective, and social interchange in single or repeated
encounters.
A. Partners
B. Organization
C. Group
D. Community

85. It is a phase in group development which includes what happens and what the
worker (or group organizer) does before a group is actually organized.
A. Pre-group phase
B. Group Formation phase
C. Group integration, disintegration or reintegration phase
D. Group termination phase

86. It is the period when the group gets organized.

A. Pre-group phase
B. Group Formation phase
C. Group integration, disintegration or reintegration phase
D. Group termination phase

87. This is not included in a group process

A. Group bond
B. Group size
C. Conflict
D. Contagion

88. These are structural properties of group except ___________.

A. Size
B. Power
C. Leadership
D. Competition

89. They paved the way for the establishment of agencies that used groups for
personality development and character-building through wholesome leisure-time or
recreational activities. A. YMCA (1911)
B. YWCA (1926)
C. Boy Scouts of the Philippines (1936)
D. All of the Above
E. None of the above

90. It was the main goal of group-serving social agencies during their first
decades in the country/ A. Development
B. Socialization
C. Prevention
D. Reaction
E. Both A and C

91. It is an approach in social analysis that focuses on the problems and their cause-
effect relationships at the micro and macro levels.
A. Strength-focused approach
B. Asset-focused approach
C. Problem-focused approach
D. Solution-focused approach
E. Developmental-focused approach

92. Clarify values and attitudinal awareness of the person power within the
development organization towards sustainable development.
A. Entry into the community
B. Immersion with the people
C Pre-entry-outside
D. CO Proper
E. Both A and B

93. This is a germination process of building, trust and cooperation networks now
commonly called building the social capital. A. Entry into the community
B. Immersion with the people
C. Phase-over-outer layer
D. CO Proper
E. All of the above

94. There are two forms of conformity and this view a person who outwardly agrees
but inwardly disagrees.
A. Expedient Conformer
B. True Conformer
C. Independent Conformer
D. False Conformer

95. The task-centered approach with groups involves the following steps except for
__________.
A. Preliminary interview
B. Group composition
C. Group implementation
D. Group process for task accomplishment

96. It refers to one’s rank or standing in the group based on any or all of the
following: the person’s closeness in the group, the carrying on of a particular
activity and person’s position in the web of communication.
A. Role
B. Status
C. Norms
D. Leadership

97. One of the basic characteristics of this approach is phenomenological – this is

concerned with the content of the group experience.
A. Remedial
B. Crisis Intervention
C. Developmental
D. Psychosocial

98. To maintain consistency among set standards so that people know what the
rules are, that what they are doing is either right or wrong, this is referred to as
___________. A. Role
B. Status
C. Norms
D. Standards

99. People empowering role of facilitating development.

A. Mobilizer
B. Enabler
C. Catalyst
D. Facilitator
E. Organizer

100. It is a process that elevates the individual reflections to a shared experience of

developing a collective consciousness particularly to generate lessons and insights.
A. Scaling-up
B. Participatory development
C. Phase over
D. Social learning
E. None of the above