ASWB adds scheduled break to social work licensing exam

As part of ASWB’s continuing efforts to improve the testing experience, test-takers now have a scheduled 10-minute break during the social work licensing exams. After completing the first 85-question section, test-takers are prompted to review and submit their answers for that section. At that time, the test-taker’s answers for that section are recorded and can no longer be reviewed or changed. The testing clock then stops for up to 10 minutes, allowing test-takers to spend the full four hours answering questions.

We've heard from our test-takers that a longer break would be helpful, and we're glad to be able to offer this improvement.

“Because the testing clock stops for 10 minutes, test-takers can feel less rushed as they use the restroom or access the snacks or drinks they’ve brought,” says ASWB Director of Examination Administration Felicia Dennison. “We’ve heard from our test-takers that a longer break would be helpful, and we’re glad to be able to offer this improvement.”

Test-takers may take additional unscheduled breaks during their exam after notifying the testing proctor; the testing clock, however, does not stop during unscheduled breaks.

For more information on taking the exam, including details about both scheduled and unscheduled breaks, download the ASWB Examination Guidebook.