Question 1

Explain policy/planning, capacity development, and social advocacy, and why they are important to social work.

Accepted Answer

Policy/planning, capacity development, and social advocacy are all important aspects of social work because they help to create systemic change and address the root causes of social issues.

Policy and planning involve the development and implementation of laws, regulations, and programs that aim to improve the well-being of individuals and communities. Social workers play a crucial role in advocating for policies that promote social justice, equality, and access to resources for marginalized populations. By engaging in policy and planning, social workers can influence the larger systems that impact their clients and communities, leading to more sustainable and widespread change.

Capacity development refers to the process of strengthening the skills, resources, and abilities of individuals, organizations, and communities. Social workers often work to build the capacity of their clients and the organizations they work for, empowering them to address their own needs and advocate for themselves. By focusing on capacity development, social workers can create lasting change by equipping individuals and communities with the tools they need to thrive and advocate for their rights.

Social advocacy involves speaking out on behalf of individuals and communities who are marginalized or oppressed. Social workers are often at the forefront of social advocacy efforts, using their knowledge and expertise to raise awareness of social issues, challenge discriminatory practices, and promote social change. By engaging in social advocacy, social workers can amplify the voices of those who are often unheard and work towards creating a more just and equitable society.

Overall, policy/planning, capacity development, and social advocacy are essential components of social work because they address the systemic barriers that perpetuate social issues and empower individuals and communities to create positive change. By engaging in these activities, social workers can work towards creating a more just and equitable society for all.

Question 2

PERT (chart) is an acronym for:

Accepted Answer

A) Program Evaluation and Review Technique 
B) Process Evaluation and Revenue Taken 
C) Procedure Enabling Review Tests 
D) Precision Execution of Reliable Testing 
A) Program Evaluation and Review Technique 
B) Process Evaluation and Revenue Taken 
C) Procedure Enabling Review Tests 
D) Precision Execution of Reliable Testing A

Question 3

Holding a dance, raffle, or comedy show to raise money is an example of which source of funds?

Accepted Answer

A) Corporate donations 
B) Benefit 
C) Membership dues 
D) All of the above 
A) Corporate donations 
B) Benefit 
C) Membership dues 
D) All of the above B

Question 4

All of the following are considered mezzo skills for organizational and community change except :

Accepted Answer

A) Team building 
B) Public speaking 
C) Conflict resolution 
D) Social advocacy 
A) Team building 
B) Public speaking 
C) Conflict resolution 
D) Social advocacy

Question 5

The first paragraph of the news release should include the most crucial information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In fundraising it is generally best to focus on only one source of funds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The _____ approach to needs assessment uses information in existing public records to estimate the actual need for a service.

Accepted Answer

A) Social indicators 
B) Primary contributor 
C) Key informant 
D) Community forum 
A) Social indicators 
B) Primary contributor 
C) Key informant 
D) Community forum

Question 8

Which of the following are collaborative strategies?

Accepted Answer

A) Supply facts 
B) Offer options for resolution 
C) Ask to try a solution on a trial basis 
D) All of the above 
A) Supply facts 
B) Offer options for resolution 
C) Ask to try a solution on a trial basis 
D) All of the above

Question 9

_____ budgets list expenditures broken down according to programs the agency provides and relates directly to how the agency spends its money in addition to the amount the agency spends.

Accepted Answer

A) Line-item 
B) Incremental 
C) Program 
A) Line-item 
B) Incremental 
C) Program

Question 10

______ is the approach most likely to raise potential ethical concerns for social workers.

Accepted Answer

A) Confrontation 
B) Collaboration 
C) Persuasion 
D) Petitioning 
A) Confrontation 
B) Collaboration 
C) Persuasion 
D) Petitioning

Question 11

Evaluating the effectiveness of individual workers is the focus of practice evaluations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

All of the following are true about the role of organizer in social work except :

Accepted Answer

A) An organizer is one who coordinates individuals or groups to pursue some designated function 
B) Where indigenous leadership already exists, the worker may become a mentor or teacher 
C) Organizing existing groups is easier and usually more effective than creating groups from scratch 
D) The tasks vary, depending on the nature of the problem 
A) An organizer is one who coordinates individuals or groups to pursue some designated function 
B) Where indigenous leadership already exists, the worker may become a mentor or teacher 
C) Organizing existing groups is easier and usually more effective than creating groups from scratch 
D) The tasks vary, depending on the nature of the problem

Question 13

All of the following are true regarding coalitions except :

Accepted Answer

A) Deciding which groups to include in a coalition is not difficult 
B) Coalitions are always developed to respond to a specific problem and then disbanded when the problem is rectified 
C) Coalitions are often essential when the task is large and requires a complex effort by several participants 
D) Keeping every coalition member informed of what is happening is important 
A) Deciding which groups to include in a coalition is not difficult 
B) Coalitions are always developed to respond to a specific problem and then disbanded when the problem is rectified 
C) Coalitions are often essential when the task is large and requires a complex effort by several participants 
D) Keeping every coalition member informed of what is happening is important

Question 14

A _____ budget is also known as a functional budget.

Accepted Answer

A) Line-item 
B) Incremental 
C) Program 
A) Line-item 
B) Incremental 
C) Program

Question 15

Cause advocacy includes all of the following except :

Accepted Answer

A) Class advocacy 
B) Working for health care reform for the poor 
C) Pushing legislation to allow family leave 
D) Case advocacy 
A) Class advocacy 
B) Working for health care reform for the poor 
C) Pushing legislation to allow family leave 
D) Case advocacy

Question 16

_____ involves building the competency of a group or community to undertake large-scale change.

Accepted Answer

A) Capacity development 
B) Policy/planning 
C) Case advocacy 
D) Social control 
A) Capacity development 
B) Policy/planning 
C) Case advocacy 
D) Social control

Question 17

Foundations and corporations are the most difficult and time-consuming bodies from which to solicit funds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Warmth, empathy, and genuineness are important intervention skills at which level(s)?

Accepted Answer

A) Micro 
B) Mezzo 
C) Macro 
D) All of the above 
A) Micro 
B) Mezzo 
C) Macro 
D) All of the above

Question 19

A budget in which each proposed expenditure is listed individually is called:

Accepted Answer

A) Incremental 
B) Line item 
C) Zero-based 
D) All of the above 
A) Incremental 
B) Line item 
C) Zero-based 
D) All of the above

Question 20

A target system is the people and resources in the community with whom the social worker deals in order to achieve desired changes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Explain policy/planning, capacity development, and social advocacy, and why they are important to social work.

PERT (chart) is an acronym for:

Holding a dance, raffle, or comedy show to raise money is an example of which source of funds?

All of the following are considered mezzo skills for organizational and community change except :

The first paragraph of the news release should include the most crucial information.

In fundraising it is generally best to focus on only one source of funds.

The _____ approach to needs assessment uses information in existing public records to estimate the actual need for a service.

Which of the following are collaborative strategies?

_____ budgets list expenditures broken down according to programs the agency provides and relates directly to how the agency spends its money in addition to the amount the agency spends.

______ is the approach most likely to raise potential ethical concerns for social workers.

Evaluating the effectiveness of individual workers is the focus of practice evaluations.

All of the following are true about the role of organizer in social work except :

All of the following are true regarding coalitions except :

A _____ budget is also known as a functional budget.

Cause advocacy includes all of the following except :

_____ involves building the competency of a group or community to undertake large-scale change.

Foundations and corporations are the most difficult and time-consuming bodies from which to solicit funds.

Warmth, empathy, and genuineness are important intervention skills at which level(s)?

A budget in which each proposed expenditure is listed individually is called:

A target system is the people and resources in the community with whom the social worker deals in order to achieve desired changes.

Introducing Generalist Practice: the Generalist Intervention Model

Practice Skills for Working With Individuals

Practice Skills for Working With Groups

Engagement and Assessment in Generalist Practice

Planning in Generalist Practice

Examples of Implementation in Generalist Practice

Evaluation Termination and Follow up in Generalist Practice

Understanding Families Family Assessment

Working With Families

Values Ethics and the Resolution of Ethical Dilemmas

Culturally Competent Social Work Practice

Gender Sensitive Social Work Practice

Advocacy

Brokering and Case Management

Recording in Generalist Social Work Practice

Filters

Exam 4: Skills for Working With Organizations and Communities

Explain policy/planning, capacity development, and social advocacy, and why they are important to social work.

PERT (chart) is an acronym for:

Holding a dance, raffle, or comedy show to raise money is an example of which source of funds?

All of the following are considered mezzo skills for organizational and community change except :

The first paragraph of the news release should include the most crucial information.

In fundraising it is generally best to focus on only one source of funds.

The _____ approach to needs assessment uses information in existing public records to estimate the actual need for a service.

Which of the following are collaborative strategies?

_____ budgets list expenditures broken down according to programs the agency provides and relates directly to how the agency spends its money in addition to the amount the agency spends.

______ is the approach most likely to raise potential ethical concerns for social workers.

Evaluating the effectiveness of individual workers is the focus of practice evaluations.

All of the following are true about the role of organizer in social work except :

All of the following are true regarding coalitions except :

A _____ budget is also known as a functional budget.

Cause advocacy includes all of the following except :

_____ involves building the competency of a group or community to undertake large-scale change.

Foundations and corporations are the most difficult and time-consuming bodies from which to solicit funds.

Warmth, empathy, and genuineness are important intervention skills at which level(s)?

A budget in which each proposed expenditure is listed individually is called:

A target system is the people and resources in the community with whom the social worker deals in order to achieve desired changes.

Introducing Generalist Practice: the Generalist Intervention Model

Practice Skills for Working With Individuals

Practice Skills for Working With Groups

Engagement and Assessment in Generalist Practice

Planning in Generalist Practice

Examples of Implementation in Generalist Practice

Evaluation Termination and Follow up in Generalist Practice

Understanding Families Family Assessment

Working With Families

Values Ethics and the Resolution of Ethical Dilemmas

Culturally Competent Social Work Practice

Gender Sensitive Social Work Practice

Advocacy

Brokering and Case Management

Recording in Generalist Social Work Practice

Filters