DCFS PLACEMENT EXAM 2 2026 PRACTICE
TEST QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
CASEWORKER SCENARIO BREAKDOWN FULL
REVIEW
◉ SOR. Answer: Subsequent Oral Report
◉ RI. Answer: Related Information
◉ Similarities between safety and risk. Answer: Degree of harm;
Both can change rapidly;
Both can be managed through intervention.
◉ Differences between safety and risk. Answer: Time:
(Safety) now or in the very near future
(Risk) longer term threat.
Degree of harm:
(Safety) moderate to severe
(Risk) low to severe
Purpose of Intervention:
(Safety) control
,(Risk) resolve or reduce
◉ Mandated reporters. Answer: Professionals that have regular
contact with kids who are required by law to report abuse and
neglect.
◉ Length of time to determine a good faith report. Answer: 14 days -
after which the case becomes a formal investigation
◉ Blatant disregard. Answer: incident where a reasonable caregiver
would expose a child to a danger without exercising precautionary
measures
◉ Forms given to perpetrator and non-offending parent. Answer:
CANTS 8
CFS 1050-54
Service appeal rights
◉ MANDATE. Answer: See child victim within 24 Hours.
Also see the home environment for allegations of Environmental
Neglect, and Inadequate Shelter.
◉ Medical exams on sexual abuse cases are found to be. Answer:
normal or negative
, ◉ Reports of abuse and neglect are received at. Answer: SCR and
field office
◉ Place where mental health & substance abuse questions are
located. Answer: substance abuse assessment
◉ Role of the parent's attorney. Answer: inform parents of their legal
rights
◉ Alleged perpetrator needs to be seen within. Answer: 7 Days
◉ Response codes. Answer: Emergency - leave in 15 min
Action Needed - leave/ staff with supervisor within one (1) hour on
how to proceed.
Normal - see within 24 hours
◉ 3 things needed for report. Answer: victim, incident, eligible
perpetrator
◉ Those that can take protective custody. Answer: Police, doctors,
and DCFS investigators
TEST QUESTIONS AND DETAILED
CASEWORKER SCENARIO BREAKDOWN FULL
REVIEW
◉ SOR. Answer: Subsequent Oral Report
◉ RI. Answer: Related Information
◉ Similarities between safety and risk. Answer: Degree of harm;
Both can change rapidly;
Both can be managed through intervention.
◉ Differences between safety and risk. Answer: Time:
(Safety) now or in the very near future
(Risk) longer term threat.
Degree of harm:
(Safety) moderate to severe
(Risk) low to severe
Purpose of Intervention:
(Safety) control
,(Risk) resolve or reduce
◉ Mandated reporters. Answer: Professionals that have regular
contact with kids who are required by law to report abuse and
neglect.
◉ Length of time to determine a good faith report. Answer: 14 days -
after which the case becomes a formal investigation
◉ Blatant disregard. Answer: incident where a reasonable caregiver
would expose a child to a danger without exercising precautionary
measures
◉ Forms given to perpetrator and non-offending parent. Answer:
CANTS 8
CFS 1050-54
Service appeal rights
◉ MANDATE. Answer: See child victim within 24 Hours.
Also see the home environment for allegations of Environmental
Neglect, and Inadequate Shelter.
◉ Medical exams on sexual abuse cases are found to be. Answer:
normal or negative
, ◉ Reports of abuse and neglect are received at. Answer: SCR and
field office
◉ Place where mental health & substance abuse questions are
located. Answer: substance abuse assessment
◉ Role of the parent's attorney. Answer: inform parents of their legal
rights
◉ Alleged perpetrator needs to be seen within. Answer: 7 Days
◉ Response codes. Answer: Emergency - leave in 15 min
Action Needed - leave/ staff with supervisor within one (1) hour on
how to proceed.
Normal - see within 24 hours
◉ 3 things needed for report. Answer: victim, incident, eligible
perpetrator
◉ Those that can take protective custody. Answer: Police, doctors,
and DCFS investigators
