Short answer
Fewer questions, three answer choices instead of four, three content areas instead of four, and a larger share of ethics questions.
ASWB Exam Changes in 2026
| Before Aug 3, 2026 | From Aug 3, 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total questions | 170 (150 scored) | 122 (110 scored) |
| Answer choices | Mostly 4 | 3 |
| Content areas | 4 | 3, with consistent subdomains across categories |
| Time | 4 hours | 4 hours |
| Emphasis | Mixed recall and application | More reasoning; ethics weighted highest |
USA ASWB Exam: Quick Facts
- Developed by
- Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
- Questions (from Aug 2026)
- 122 (110 scored + 12 pretest)
- Answer choices
- 3 per question
- Time
- 4 hours
- Categories
- Bachelors · Masters · Advanced Generalist · Clinical
- Content areas
- 3 (reduced from 4)
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