Identifying Child Abuse and Neglect
(DCF, CAAN) Exam | DCF Certification &
Training|| LATEST UPDATE 2025/26
1. Three children die as a result of child abuse in the home in the United States each:
You selected the correct CORRECTANSWER: Day
2. How many people report child abuse when faced with an actual situation? You
selected the correct CORRECTANSWER: 1/3
3. What is the single, leading cause of death for children ages four and younger? You
selected the correct CORRECTANSWER: Child abuse and neglect
4. On average, child abuse is reported somewhere in the United States every: You
selected the correct CORRECTANSWER: 10 seconds
5. Strangers pose the greatest risk of sexual abuse to children. You selected the correct
CORRECTANSWER: False, most children are abused by people they know.
6. Child molesters get their sexual gratification only from children. You selected the
correct CORRECTANSWER: False, many child molesters also have sexual
relationships with adults.
7. The average age that child molesters first attack a child is when the molesters are:
You selected the co -CORRECTANSWER
Child
Any person under the age of 18 years.
Child Abuse
,Any willful act or threatened act that results in any physical, mental, or sexual abuse,
injury, or harm that causes or is likely to cause the child's physical, mental, or emotional
health to be significantly impaired.
Physical Abuse
The mistreatment of a child by a person responsible for the child's welfare that results in
injury or harm to the child.
Sexual Abuse
Sexual contact or interaction between a child and an adult or older child. Includes
indecent exposure, fondling, touching sexual organs, forcible rape, sodomy,
exploitation, and showing pornography.
Verbal Abuse
A form of emotional abuse that involves excessive yelling, shaming, belittling and/or
teasing of a child.
Institutional Abuse or Neglect
Situations of known or suspected child abuse or neglect that occur at a private school,
public or private child care center, residential home, institution, f -CORRECTANSWER
Shaking a baby or young child can cause -CORRECTANSWER Permanent brain
damage
Paralysis
Blindness
Seizures
Developmental delays
, Broken bones
Death
To prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome: -CORRECTANSWER Make sure those who care
for young children know the dangers of shaking a baby
Be careful during play or physical activity
You can cope with a crying baby or child by: -CORRECTANSWER Taking deep, slow
breaths
Taking a break
Asking for help
Counting to 10
Behavioral signs are observable in the way a child acts. For example, children may: -
CORRECTANSWER Have nightmares
Flinch when a hand or object comes close
Sound depressed
Hurt themselves on purpose
Bully others
Physical signs are observable in the appearance of a child. For example, you may see:
-CORRECTANSWER Bruises and welts in various stages of healing
Missing hair or visible scalp
(DCF, CAAN) Exam | DCF Certification &
Training|| LATEST UPDATE 2025/26
1. Three children die as a result of child abuse in the home in the United States each:
You selected the correct CORRECTANSWER: Day
2. How many people report child abuse when faced with an actual situation? You
selected the correct CORRECTANSWER: 1/3
3. What is the single, leading cause of death for children ages four and younger? You
selected the correct CORRECTANSWER: Child abuse and neglect
4. On average, child abuse is reported somewhere in the United States every: You
selected the correct CORRECTANSWER: 10 seconds
5. Strangers pose the greatest risk of sexual abuse to children. You selected the correct
CORRECTANSWER: False, most children are abused by people they know.
6. Child molesters get their sexual gratification only from children. You selected the
correct CORRECTANSWER: False, many child molesters also have sexual
relationships with adults.
7. The average age that child molesters first attack a child is when the molesters are:
You selected the co -CORRECTANSWER
Child
Any person under the age of 18 years.
Child Abuse
,Any willful act or threatened act that results in any physical, mental, or sexual abuse,
injury, or harm that causes or is likely to cause the child's physical, mental, or emotional
health to be significantly impaired.
Physical Abuse
The mistreatment of a child by a person responsible for the child's welfare that results in
injury or harm to the child.
Sexual Abuse
Sexual contact or interaction between a child and an adult or older child. Includes
indecent exposure, fondling, touching sexual organs, forcible rape, sodomy,
exploitation, and showing pornography.
Verbal Abuse
A form of emotional abuse that involves excessive yelling, shaming, belittling and/or
teasing of a child.
Institutional Abuse or Neglect
Situations of known or suspected child abuse or neglect that occur at a private school,
public or private child care center, residential home, institution, f -CORRECTANSWER
Shaking a baby or young child can cause -CORRECTANSWER Permanent brain
damage
Paralysis
Blindness
Seizures
Developmental delays
, Broken bones
Death
To prevent Shaken Baby Syndrome: -CORRECTANSWER Make sure those who care
for young children know the dangers of shaking a baby
Be careful during play or physical activity
You can cope with a crying baby or child by: -CORRECTANSWER Taking deep, slow
breaths
Taking a break
Asking for help
Counting to 10
Behavioral signs are observable in the way a child acts. For example, children may: -
CORRECTANSWER Have nightmares
Flinch when a hand or object comes close
Sound depressed
Hurt themselves on purpose
Bully others
Physical signs are observable in the appearance of a child. For example, you may see:
-CORRECTANSWER Bruises and welts in various stages of healing
Missing hair or visible scalp
