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Social Work Licensing Masters Exam Practice Test

Fifth Edition
Author

Dawn Apgar, PhD, LSW, ACSW

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Don’t leave your exam prep to chance—or to a computer-generated test that wasn’t created by a practicing social work educator. Set yourself up to pass the LMSW on the first try with the Social Work Licensing Masters Exam Practice Test, Fifth Edition. 

Created by Dr.Dawn Apgar, a trusted expert who has helped thousands of social workers succeed on their licensure exams, this full-length, high-yield practice test prepares you for exam day. With 122 questions that mirror the ASWB Masters Exam in length, structure, tone, and content, you’ll gain the realistic practice and confidence you need. 

Each question includes clear, comprehensive rationales for both correct and incorrect answers—helping you uncover knowledge gaps, sharpen your strengths, and strategically focus your study time. Updated to align with the 2026 ASWB content outline, the test includes both 3- and 4-response item questions to replicate your real exam experience. 

Key Features:

  • A full-length, realistic practice test designed to build confidence and prepare you for exam-day pacing 

  • Updated for the 2026 ASWB content outline, ensuring you study what truly matters 

  • Detailed rationales for every correct and incorrect answer to deepen understanding 

  • Category identification for each question, making it easy to reference relevant content for targeted review 

The LMSW Exam is administered by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB). ASWB does not sponsor or endorse this resource, nor do they have a proprietary relationship with Springer Publishing.

DAWN APGAR, PhD, LSW, ACSW, has helped thousands of social workers across the country pass the ASWB examinations associated with all levels of licensure. In recent years, she has consulted in numerous states to assist with establishing licensure test preparation programs.

Dr. Apgar has taught in both undergraduate and graduate social work programs and has extensive direct practice, policy, and management experience in the social work field.

Contents

Introduction

Full-Length Exam

Answers with Analytic Rationales

Evaluation of Results

Authors

Dawn Apgar, PhD, LSW, ACSW, has helped thousands of social workers across the country pass the ASWB examinations associated with all levels of licensure. In recent years, she has consulted in numerous states to assist with establishing licensure test preparation programs.

Dr. Apgar has done research on licensure funded by the American Foundation for Research and Consumer Education in Social Work Regulation and was chairperson of her state's social work licensing board. She is a past President of the New Jersey Chapter of NASW and has been on its National Board of Directors. In 2014, the Chapter presented her with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. Apgar has taught in both undergraduate and graduate social work programs and has extensive direct practice, policy, and management experience in the social work field.

Product Details
  • Release Date: May 29, 2026
  • Paperback / softback
  • 152 Pages
  • Trim Size: 7in x 10in
  • ISBN: 9780826154996
  • eBook ISBN: 9780826154873
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