Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers - Oregon Statutes & Administrative Rules Examination

Sep 21, 2026

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Exam materials for the Oregon Board of Licensed Social Workers covering state statutes and administrative rules. The questions assess mandated reporting duties, confidentiality obligations, continuing education requirements, supervisory eligibility for LCSWs, definitions of impaired practice, and conditions that trigger dual relationships. The exam also addresses license renewal and continuing-education compliance, including late fees and authorization lapses.

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CategoryExam

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Pages9

Reading Time23 min

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Instructions

Sample Questions

Duty to Report (Statutory)

Continuing Education Requirements

LCSW Supervision of Associates

Impaired Regulated Social Worker Definition

Duty to Report Abuse (Client Confidentiality Settings)

License Renewal Requirements

When Confidentiality Obligations Begin

Dual Relationships

Clinical Social Worker Definition

| STATE BOARD OF LICENSED SOCIAL WORKERS | | --- | | OREGON STATUTES & ADMINISTRATIVE RULES

** EXAM **

3218 PRINGLE ROAD S. E. , SUITE \#240 SALEM, OR 97302-6310
© COPYRIGHT 2017 | | OREGON BOARD OF LICENSED SOCIAL WORKERS ~ OREGON STATUTES & ADMINISTRATIVE RULES EXAM PAGE 1 of 9 | |
OREGON BOARD OF LICENSED SOCIAL WORKERS
OREGON STATUTES & ADMINISTRATIVE RULES EXAMINATION

INSTRUCTIONS: Before you begin, make a copy of the last page which is the answer sheet. If you are not successful on your first attempt, then you will be able to retake the exam if necessary. When you have completed the exam, sign the certification and email ONLY THE ANSWER SHEET to our office ([Oregon.BLSW@BLSW.Oregon.gov](Oregon.BLSW@BLSW.Oregon.gov)). Proceed by circling the answer for each question (there is only one answer to each question). While it is expected that you should answer all questions correctly, you are allowed to miss up to three (3) answers and still pass. | | | --- | --- | | | | | | 1) . WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS IS TRUE ABOUT A STATUTORILY IMPOSED DUTY TO REPORT? | | (a) Information received by the Board in a report required by ORS 675.583(1) is confidential.
(b) A regulated social worker must report to the Board, any information that appears to show that a holder of a license or certificate is, or may be guilty of unprofessional conduct.
(c) Any person who reports or provides information to the Board under ORS 675. 583(1), in good faith, is not subject to an action for civil damages for providing the information.
(d) All of the above. | | | | 2) . ALL REGULATED SOCIAL WORKERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE CONTINUING EDUCATION EXCEPT: | | (a) LCSW’s
(b) LMSW’s
(c) RBSW’s
(d) CSWA’s | | | | 3) . WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ABOUT AN LCSW SERVING AS A SUPERVISOR OF AN ASSOCIATE IS NOT TRUE? | | (a) The LCSW must be a member of the National Association of Social Workers.
(b) The LCSW must have completed at least six hours of continuing education in techniques of supervision within the five years prior to commencing the supervision.
(c) The LCSW may not supervise a family member.
(d) The LCSW must have been licensed for at least two years prior to commencing the supervision. | | | | 4) . WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS DESCRIBES AN IMPAIRED REGULATED SOCIAL WORKER AS DEFINED IN THE OREGON REVISED STATUTES: | | (a) The regulated social worker uses a controlled substance or alcohol excessively or habitually so that the use impairs the regulated social worker’s ability to practice with reasonable competence and safety.
(b) The regulated social worker has a mental condition that impairs the social worker’s ability to practice with reasonable competence and safety.
(c) The regulated social worker is unable to engage in the practice of social work with the skill necessary to protect the public health.
(d) All of the above. | | | OREGON BOARD OF LICENSED SOCIAL WORKERS ~ OREGON STATUTES & ADMINISTRATIVE RULES EXAM PAGE 2 of9 | | | | | | --- | --- | | | 5) . WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS IS TRUE ABOUT A REGULATED SOCIAL WORKER’S
STATUTORILY IMPOSED DUTY TO REPORT ABUSE OF A PERSON THE LICENSEE COMES IN CONTACT WITH, EVEN IF THE INFORMATION OF THE ABUSE IS RECEIVED BY THE REGULATED SOCIAL WOKRER IN A SETTING PROTECTED BY CLIENT CONFIDENTIALITY: | | (I) . THE LICENSEE IS REQUIRED TO REPORT A CLIENT WITH A CRIMINAL RECORD
(II) . THE LICENSEE IS REQUIRED TO REPORT CHILD ABUSE
(III) . THE LICENSEE IS REQUIRED TO REPORT ELDER ABUSE
(a) Statement (II) only (b) Statement (I) and (II) only (c) Statement (II) and (III) only (d) Statements (I), (II), and (III) | | | | 6) . WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBES THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE RENEWAL OF A LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE? | | (a) The applicant for renewal must have completed the requirements for continuing education required in Division
25 of the rules of the Board during the two years prior

FAQs

How does the exam process work if you are not successful on the first attempt?

Make a copy of the last page as the answer sheet. If not successful on the first attempt, the instructions allow a retake if necessary.

What are the key confidentiality obligations and when do they begin?

A regulated social worker must hold in confidence information received in the course of professional contact. The exam asks when this requirement begins, with options including initial contact and after specific steps.

What options are considered dual relationships in the scenarios provided?

The exam asks which situation would not be considered a dual relationship, comparing sharing office facilities, borrowing money from a client, employing a client, and becoming romantically involved.

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