ICDVP Sample Questions well
answered already passed
D - correct answer ✔✔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
C - correct answer ✔✔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
A - correct answer ✔✔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
C - correct answer ✔✔How often do men who abuse their partners also abuse their children?
A. 5-10 %
, B. 15-25 %
C. over 50%
D. over 85%
B - correct answer ✔✔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
D - correct answer ✔✔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
C - correct answer ✔✔Which of these most accurately describes behavior in which an abuser
refuses to allow a partner to get or keep a job?
A. social abuse
B. manipulation
C. financial abuse
D. emotional abuse
A - correct answer ✔✔Which of these are most likely to be among the effects of domestic
violence?
answered already passed
D - correct answer ✔✔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
C - correct answer ✔✔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
A - correct answer ✔✔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
C - correct answer ✔✔How often do men who abuse their partners also abuse their children?
A. 5-10 %
, B. 15-25 %
C. over 50%
D. over 85%
B - correct answer ✔✔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
D - correct answer ✔✔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
C - correct answer ✔✔Which of these most accurately describes behavior in which an abuser
refuses to allow a partner to get or keep a job?
A. social abuse
B. manipulation
C. financial abuse
D. emotional abuse
A - correct answer ✔✔Which of these are most likely to be among the effects of domestic
violence?
