ASWB® Masters exam prep · 2026 format

Get ready for the new ASWB Masters exam.

On August 3, 2026 the ASWB exams moved to a new blueprint: 122 questions, three content areas, and more weight on ethics. Baseline's practice questions and mock exams are built for the new format from the ground up.

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ASWB Masters exam blueprint
ASWB Masters exam content outline (August 2026)
I. Ethics
35%
II. Assessment
33%
III. Intervention
32%
122 questions (110 scored) · 240 minutes
The exam

ASWB Masters exam at a glance

122
Questions: 110 scored plus 12 unscored pretest questions, in two sections.
4 hrs
Time to finish. Some questions now have three answer options instead of four.
35%
Share of the exam on Values and Ethics — the largest of the three content areas.
How Baseline helps

Practice where your score is actually lost.

1

Built for the 2026 blueprint

Every question maps to a competency in the new Masters outline: Values and Ethics, Assessment and Planning, and Intervention and Practice.

2

Master FIRST, NEXT and BEST

ASWB questions reward the right order of actions. Our explanations show why assessment and safety come before intervention.

3

Rehearse test day

Timed 122-question mock exams in four hours, a readiness score by content area, and an AI tutor grounded in the NASW Code of Ethics.

Pricing

One price. Until you pass.

No subscription, no renewal fees.

FAQ

Questions

How many questions are on the ASWB Masters exam?

Since August 3, 2026: 122 multiple-choice questions in two sections of 61. 110 are scored and 12 are unscored pretest questions mixed in with the rest.

How long is the ASWB Masters exam?

Four hours, the same as before the 2026 changes.

What are the content areas?

Values and Ethics (35%), Assessment and Planning (33%), and Intervention and Practice (32%).

How much does the ASWB Masters exam cost?

ASWB's registration fee for the Associate, Bachelors and Masters exams is US$230. Your state or province may charge separate licensing fees.

Is this a subscription?

No. It's a one-time payment of $149 with access until you pass. Checkout is handled by Paddle and accepts cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay and PayPal.

ASWB® is a registered trademark of the Association of Social Work Boards. Baseline is an independent study resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the ASWB. Practice questions are original and are not actual exam items.