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CMAS Exam 1 Questions and Answers
Latest 2026
Rule of Thumb Ans: mans right to beat his wife with a
stick no thicker than his thumb
Proverbs 13:24 Ans: "He that Spareth the Rod..." if you
don't discipline your child you're doing a dis-service
Children/Father Ans: Children were property and
responsibility of their fathers
Up until 1875 Ans: Era before organized child protection
1875-1962 Ans: Child protection through non-
governmental societies
1962 Ans: Modern era, government sponsored child
protective services. Battered Child Syndrome,
amendments identified CPS as part of public child
welfare
1874 Ans: case of mary ellen wilson
Mary Ellen Wilson Ans: (1874), mother gave her up after
father died, foster mother whipped her and cut her with
scissors. Neighbor reported it but police and court did
not do anything. Neighbor went to Henry Bergh, founder
of ASPCA, and Bergh got his lawyer to convince judge to
remove Mary.
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1875 Ans: New York Society for Prevention of Cruelty to
Children (NYSPCC)
New York Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children
Ans: (1875) Founded by Henry Bergh, who first founded
ASPCA. Non-governmental charity to child protection
1974 Ans: Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
(CAPTA)
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) Ans:
authorized federal funds to improve states response to
physical abuse, neglect, and sexual abuse
Child Maltreatment by CAPTA Ans: harm standard,
endangerment standard
Types of child maltreatment Ans: Physical abuse, sexual
abuse, neglect (physical, educational, medical),
psychological maltreatment
Child Abuse definition (in PA) Ans: intentionally,
knowingly, or recklessly causing bodily injury, mental
injury, sexual abuse or exploitation, physical neglect, or
death of a child
Recent Ans: act or failure to act within 2 years
Perpetrator Ans: person who has committed child abuse
Legal age of consent for sexual activity in Pa Ans: 16
years old
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CMAS Exam 1 Questions and Answers
Latest 2026
Rule of Thumb Ans: mans right to beat his wife with a
stick no thicker than his thumb
Proverbs 13:24 Ans: "He that Spareth the Rod..." if you
don't discipline your child you're doing a dis-service
Children/Father Ans: Children were property and
responsibility of their fathers
Up until 1875 Ans: Era before organized child protection
1875-1962 Ans: Child protection through non-
governmental societies
1962 Ans: Modern era, government sponsored child
protective services. Battered Child Syndrome,
amendments identified CPS as part of public child
welfare
1874 Ans: case of mary ellen wilson
Mary Ellen Wilson Ans: (1874), mother gave her up after
father died, foster mother whipped her and cut her with
scissors. Neighbor reported it but police and court did
not do anything. Neighbor went to Henry Bergh, founder
of ASPCA, and Bergh got his lawyer to convince judge to
remove Mary.
© 2025 All rights reserved
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1875 Ans: New York Society for Prevention of Cruelty to
Children (NYSPCC)
New York Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children
Ans: (1875) Founded by Henry Bergh, who first founded
ASPCA. Non-governmental charity to child protection
1974 Ans: Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
(CAPTA)
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) Ans:
authorized federal funds to improve states response to
physical abuse, neglect, and sexual abuse
Child Maltreatment by CAPTA Ans: harm standard,
endangerment standard
Types of child maltreatment Ans: Physical abuse, sexual
abuse, neglect (physical, educational, medical),
psychological maltreatment
Child Abuse definition (in PA) Ans: intentionally,
knowingly, or recklessly causing bodily injury, mental
injury, sexual abuse or exploitation, physical neglect, or
death of a child
Recent Ans: act or failure to act within 2 years
Perpetrator Ans: person who has committed child abuse
Legal age of consent for sexual activity in Pa Ans: 16
years old
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