ICDVP Certification Exam 2026/2027
Questions & Answers | Complete Exam Prep
Which of these is included in the Illinois Domestic Violence Act definition of
intimidation of a dependent?
A. repeatedly keeping a petitioner under surveillance
B. failure to provide adequate food, shelter, or clothing
C. creating a disturbance at a petitioner's place of employment
D. being forced to witness the physical confinement of another person - correct
answer-D
Which of these is NOT among the historical roots of feminism and the battered
women's movement?
A. suffragist movement in the US and Britain
B. efforts to abolish slavery in the US in the 1800s
C. the medical profession's treatment of women in the 1800s
D. societies for the prevention of cruelty to children and animals - correct answer-
C
Which of these was the most responsible for creation of the National Coalition
Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) in 1978?
A. the US Commission on Civil Rights
, B. the federal Office on Domestic Violence
C. formation of the National Organization for Women (NOW)
D. new legislation increasing penalties for domestic violence and abuse - correct
answer-A
How often do men who abuse their partners also abuse their children?
A. 5-10 %
B. 15-25 %
C. over 50%
D. over 85% - correct answer-C
Which statement most accurately describes the tension-building stage of the
cycle of violence?
A. abusers often become nurturing and contrite after a violent episode
B. victims often become compliant and nurturing to avoid another episode
C. batterers often appear calm and apologetic about past violent episodes
D. victims and batterers often promise each other that they will change their
behavior - correct answer-B
Which form of abuse is occurring when an abuser buys himself a luxury car while
refusing to allow his wife and children to receive needed medical or dental care?
A. intimidation
B. isolation
C. blaming
D. neglect - correct answer-D
Questions & Answers | Complete Exam Prep
Which of these is included in the Illinois Domestic Violence Act definition of
intimidation of a dependent?
A. repeatedly keeping a petitioner under surveillance
B. failure to provide adequate food, shelter, or clothing
C. creating a disturbance at a petitioner's place of employment
D. being forced to witness the physical confinement of another person - correct
answer-D
Which of these is NOT among the historical roots of feminism and the battered
women's movement?
A. suffragist movement in the US and Britain
B. efforts to abolish slavery in the US in the 1800s
C. the medical profession's treatment of women in the 1800s
D. societies for the prevention of cruelty to children and animals - correct answer-
C
Which of these was the most responsible for creation of the National Coalition
Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) in 1978?
A. the US Commission on Civil Rights
, B. the federal Office on Domestic Violence
C. formation of the National Organization for Women (NOW)
D. new legislation increasing penalties for domestic violence and abuse - correct
answer-A
How often do men who abuse their partners also abuse their children?
A. 5-10 %
B. 15-25 %
C. over 50%
D. over 85% - correct answer-C
Which statement most accurately describes the tension-building stage of the
cycle of violence?
A. abusers often become nurturing and contrite after a violent episode
B. victims often become compliant and nurturing to avoid another episode
C. batterers often appear calm and apologetic about past violent episodes
D. victims and batterers often promise each other that they will change their
behavior - correct answer-B
Which form of abuse is occurring when an abuser buys himself a luxury car while
refusing to allow his wife and children to receive needed medical or dental care?
A. intimidation
B. isolation
C. blaming
D. neglect - correct answer-D
