DCF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT EXAM 2026
EXAM Q&A STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
◉ Torn, shredded, stained or bloody
underclothing
Is this a physical or behavioral indicator of sexual abuse? Answer:
Pyhsical
◉ Pain or itching in genital area
Is this a physical or behavioral indicator of sexual abuse? Answer:
Pyhsical
◉ Bruises or bleeding in external genitalia, vaginal or anal areas,
mouth or throat
Is this a physical or behavioral indicator of sexual abuse? Answer:
Pyhsical
◉ Withdrawal, fantasy or infantile behavior
,Is this a physical or behavioral indicator of sexual abuse? Answer:
Behavioral
◉ Bizarre, sophisticated, or unusual
sexual behavior or knowledge
Is this a physical or behavioral indicator of sexual abuse? Answer:
Behavioral
◉ Poor peer relationships
Is this a physical or behavioral indicator of sexual abuse? Answer:
Behavioral
◉ Delinquency or runaway
Is this a physical or behavioral indicator of sexual abuse? Answer:
Behavioral
◉ Reports sexual assault by caregiver
,Is this a physical or behavioral indicator of sexual abuse? Answer:
Behavioral
◉ There are _______________ physical and behavioral indicators
associated
with abuse and neglect. Answer: observable
◉ Another way to identify child abuse and neglect is to ____________
with parents and children by talking and listening to them. Answer:
interact
◉ Examples of things that could be shared with you or talked about
that could help you recognize signs of child abuse or neglect are if
the parent: Answer: Blames or belittles the child
Talks about the child as bad or evil
Smells of alcohol/drugs or seems to be under the influence
Fails to keep appointments
Seems unconcerned with the child
Mentions financial problems
Talks about divorce, death, or illness
Admits to alcohol or substance abuse
Talks about domestic violence or shows signs of it
, ◉ Talking with parents keeps the lines of ___________________ open.
Answer: communication
◉ _______ communication allows you to be aware of risk factors.
Answer: open
◉ Talking with families may help you ____________ them before abuse
or neglect happens. Answer: support
◉ Connecting families with community resources can _______ some
issues. Answer: ease
◉ There are ___________ that are trained to question the child. Answer:
experts
◉ Caregivers should listen to and observe the child but not
_____________
them. Answer: interview
◉ Determine if the following is a DO or DON'T when talking to a
child about a suspected act of abuse or neglect.
Believe what the child tells you Answer: DO
EXAM Q&A STUDY GUIDE COMPLETE
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED SOLUTIONS
◉ Torn, shredded, stained or bloody
underclothing
Is this a physical or behavioral indicator of sexual abuse? Answer:
Pyhsical
◉ Pain or itching in genital area
Is this a physical or behavioral indicator of sexual abuse? Answer:
Pyhsical
◉ Bruises or bleeding in external genitalia, vaginal or anal areas,
mouth or throat
Is this a physical or behavioral indicator of sexual abuse? Answer:
Pyhsical
◉ Withdrawal, fantasy or infantile behavior
,Is this a physical or behavioral indicator of sexual abuse? Answer:
Behavioral
◉ Bizarre, sophisticated, or unusual
sexual behavior or knowledge
Is this a physical or behavioral indicator of sexual abuse? Answer:
Behavioral
◉ Poor peer relationships
Is this a physical or behavioral indicator of sexual abuse? Answer:
Behavioral
◉ Delinquency or runaway
Is this a physical or behavioral indicator of sexual abuse? Answer:
Behavioral
◉ Reports sexual assault by caregiver
,Is this a physical or behavioral indicator of sexual abuse? Answer:
Behavioral
◉ There are _______________ physical and behavioral indicators
associated
with abuse and neglect. Answer: observable
◉ Another way to identify child abuse and neglect is to ____________
with parents and children by talking and listening to them. Answer:
interact
◉ Examples of things that could be shared with you or talked about
that could help you recognize signs of child abuse or neglect are if
the parent: Answer: Blames or belittles the child
Talks about the child as bad or evil
Smells of alcohol/drugs or seems to be under the influence
Fails to keep appointments
Seems unconcerned with the child
Mentions financial problems
Talks about divorce, death, or illness
Admits to alcohol or substance abuse
Talks about domestic violence or shows signs of it
, ◉ Talking with parents keeps the lines of ___________________ open.
Answer: communication
◉ _______ communication allows you to be aware of risk factors.
Answer: open
◉ Talking with families may help you ____________ them before abuse
or neglect happens. Answer: support
◉ Connecting families with community resources can _______ some
issues. Answer: ease
◉ There are ___________ that are trained to question the child. Answer:
experts
◉ Caregivers should listen to and observe the child but not
_____________
them. Answer: interview
◉ Determine if the following is a DO or DON'T when talking to a
child about a suspected act of abuse or neglect.
Believe what the child tells you Answer: DO
