Free TX State Board of Social Worker Examiners Jurisprudence Exam Practice Questions

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1. 1An MSW graduate who has not obtained a Texas social-work license wants to put “social worker” on a professional practice sign. What does Chapter 505 require?

   1. A. Use the title once the graduate degree has been conferred.
   2. B. Use the title after an employer verifies social-work experience.
   3. C. Use the title only after receiving an appropriate social-work license.
   4. D. Use the title after registering a social-work business name.

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Tex. Occ. Code §505.351(a) states "unless the person holds an appropriate license issued under this chapter." The graduate lacks the required license; a degree, work history, or business registration does not satisfy the statutory title condition.

   Reference: Texas Occupations Code Chapter 505 — Tex. Occ. Code §505.351(a)

2. 2A Texas social worker asks which state body has statutory authority to administer and enforce the Social Work Practice Act. Which body is it?

   1. A. Texas Department of Family and Protective Services
   2. B. Texas Health and Human Services Commission
   3. C. Texas State Office of Administrative Hearings
   4. D. Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council

   Answer: D

   Explanation: Tex. Occ. Code §507.151(a) states "The executive council shall administer and enforce this chapter and Chapters 501, 502, 503, and 505." Chapter 505 is the Social Work Practice Act, so the executive council holds the stated administration and enforcement role.

   Reference: Texas Occupations Code Chapter 507 — Tex. Occ. Code §507.151(a)

3. 3When must an applicant complete the Texas social work jurisprudence examination relative to submitting the license application?

   1. A. Within 12 months after application
   2. B. Within 24 months before application
   3. C. At any time before license issuance
   4. D. No more than 6 months before application

   Answer: D

   Explanation: Council rule §882.5 says applicants must pass it "no more than 6 months prior to submitting an application for licensure."

   Reference: Social Work Rulebook 2026 March — 22 TAC §882.5

4. 4How often are licenses under the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council ordinarily renewable?

   1. A. Annually
   2. B. Biennially
   3. C. Every three years
   4. D. Every five years

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Council rule §883.1(a) states that all covered licenses "are renewable on a biennial basis and must be renewed online."

   Reference: Social Work Rulebook 2026 March — 22 TAC §883.1(a)

5. 5A nonsexual-misconduct complaint is filed four years after a Texas social worker's services ended. Is it timely under the general rule?

   1. A. Yes, the general period is five years
   2. B. No, the general period is two years
   3. C. No, it had to be filed before termination
   4. D. Only if the license was renewed

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Council rule §884.1(a) treats a nonsexual complaint as timely if brought "within five years of the date of the termination of professional services."

   Reference: Social Work Rulebook 2026 March — 22 TAC §884.1(a)

6. 6A Texas teenager asks to begin counseling without first obtaining parental consent. Which counseling purpose is expressly included in the child's own consent authority under Family Code §32.004(a)?

   1. A. Bereavement support counseling
   2. B. Suicide prevention counseling
   3. C. Academic adjustment counseling
   4. D. Career-planning support counseling

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Tex. Fam. Code §32.004(a)(1) states "A child may consent to counseling for: (1) suicide prevention;" The statute expressly lists suicide prevention among the purposes for which a child may consent; the other ordinary counseling purposes are outside this listed authorization.

   Reference: Texas Family Code Chapter 32 — Tex. Fam. Code §32.004(a)(1)

7. 7In a Texas custody suit between a parent and a nonparent, the nonparent seeks to overcome the statutory parental presumption. Which showing matches §153.002(c)?

   1. A. The nonparent must prove by a preponderance of evidence that denial of the requested relief would significantly impair the child's physical health or emotional development.
   2. B. The nonparent must prove by clear and convincing evidence that granting the requested relief would significantly improve the child's physical health or emotional development.
   3. C. The nonparent must prove by clear and convincing evidence that denial of the requested relief would significantly impair the child's physical health or emotional development.
   4. D. The nonparent must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that denial of the requested relief would significantly impair the child's physical health or emotional development.

   Answer: C

   Explanation: Tex. Fam. Code §153.002(b)–(c) states "the nonparent may overcome the presumption under Subsection (b) by proving by clear and convincing evidence that denial of the relief requested by the nonparent would significantly impair the child's physical health or emotional development." This is the statutory burden and harm standard; the alternatives change either the proof standard or what must be shown.

   Reference: Texas Family Code Chapter 153 — Tex. Fam. Code §153.002(b)–(c)

8. 8A Texas social worker has the otherwise required supervised experience and evaluations and seeks child-custody-evaluator qualification through the ordinary licensed-professional pathway. Which degree-and-license pair satisfies its threshold?

   1. A. A bachelor's degree in social work and a current Texas social-work license
   2. B. A master's degree in human services and an out-of-state social-work license
   3. C. A master's degree in business and a current Texas social-work license
   4. D. A master's degree in human services and a current Texas social-work license

   Answer: D

   Explanation: Tex. Fam. Code §107.104(b)(1) states "have at least a master's degree from an accredited college or university in a human services field of study and a license to practice in this state as a social worker, professional counselor, marriage and family therapist, or psychologist" For a social worker using this pathway, the statute requires the qualifying graduate degree and Texas professional license; the other pairs alter one required dimension.

   Reference: Texas Family Code Chapter 107 — Tex. Fam. Code §107.104(b)(1)

9. 9A Texas social worker has cause to believe a 72-year-old client living at home is being neglected. When does Chapter 48 require the report to the department?

   1. A. After confirming neglect through an agency investigation
   2. B. Immediately on the cause-to-believe threshold
   3. C. By the close of the next working day
   4. D. At the next scheduled multidisciplinary meeting

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Tex. Hum. Res. Code §48.051(a) states "shall report the information required by Subsection (d) immediately to the department." The duty arises on cause to believe, not after confirmation or a later meeting; the statute requires immediate reporting.

   Reference: Texas Human Resources Code Chapter 48 — Tex. Hum. Res. Code §48.051(a)

10. 10A former therapy patient sues the mental-health provider for sexual exploitation. Which sole alleged injury can satisfy Chapter 81's injury condition without a physical injury?

    1. A. A financial injury caused by the provider's exploitation
    2. B. A reputational injury caused by the provider's exploitation
    3. C. An emotional injury caused by the provider's exploitation
    4. D. A privacy injury caused by the provider's exploitation

    Answer: C

    Explanation: Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §81.002 requires "a physical, mental, or emotional injury caused by, resulting from, or arising out of:" the listed exploitation. Emotional injury is within that statutory injury category; a solely financial, reputational, or privacy injury is not one of the listed categories.

    Reference: Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 81 — Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §81.002