CPS Assessment Exam Questions &
Answers 2023/2024
CPS assessment worker investigates abuse and neglect of children in the family home or with the ----, as
well as in the foster home. - ANSWER-custodial caregiver
What does CPS Assessment worker do ? identify safety concerns and ensure immediate safety of
children. make a -- about whether the child was abused or neglected - ANSWER-determination
What does CPS Assessment worker do ? make decision regarding ----. Plan for ----. - ANSWER-future risk
of maltreatment ; agency service intervention
What does CPS Assessment worker do ? contact law enforcement if ---- - ANSWER-if child or family
hasn't been located within 72 hours
Timely Investigations : what to do in 0-2 Urgency Response - ANSWER-consult with supervisor, consider
possible child placement arrangements, consider worker safety, consider requesting law enforcement
assistance
Initial contact should always be attempted with the --- first to determine safety. - ANSWER-child
Initial contact : if child isn't available, then immediate and personal contact with ---. - ANSWER-parent,
guardian or person responsible for child's care and welfare is made, with personal contact w/ child to
follow asap
If personal contact hasn't been made by the 3rd day or within 72 hrs of report, what is required ? -
ANSWER-staffing with supervisor to consider necessary actions to locate the child and/or the child's
family which shall include contacting law enforcement for assistance
The --- is contacted through the DSS Divison of Investigation when local law enforcement is unable to
locate the child/family. This place included workers from DSS and SLED. - ANSWER-The Fusion Center
, Who to Interview ? - ANSWER-alleged victims, non-offending caregiver ( absent or non-resident parent),
alleged perpetrator, siblings, collateral contacts, and any other involved party.
Worker must assess the safety of children where ? - ANSWER-at home, alternative placements,
department of juvenil jusitce
Child identified as Native American that is member of federally recognized tribe, then worker should ? -
ANSWER-coordinate with tribe's social services liaison throughout investigation and during the
interviews
Before CPS Assessment Worker initiates contact, you need to answer what questions ? - ANSWER-history
of DSS involvement; allegations; does case involve meth; is newborn substance exposed; Native
American ?; is this a foster home ? ; safety concerns ?
Child exposure to the manufacturing of Meth : what does CW bring - ANSWER->> age-appropriate
clothing due to likelihood of contaminated clothing
>> Investigative checklist and medical history checklist for collecting information on child health history
from parents and adults at site.
Child exposure to the manufacturing of Meth : talk with Drug Enforcement Admin. or hazmat-trained
personnel to be certain that child has been ---- - ANSWER-decontaminated prior to transporting the child
to receive medical care.
Child exposure to the manufacturing of Meth : take child to a medical provider for immediate care
assessment as soon ass possible but no later than --- - ANSWER-6 hours of a child's removal from the
scene of a meth lab.
Child exposure to the manufacturing of Meth : the medical facility to send child to depends upon -
ANSWER-the severity of the child's medical condition, the urgency of the problem, and time of severity
of the child's medical condition, and the time of day.
Child exposure to the manufacturing of Meth : provide the health care provider with - ANSWER-the
child's health records, medications, and any health equipment used by the child
Answers 2023/2024
CPS assessment worker investigates abuse and neglect of children in the family home or with the ----, as
well as in the foster home. - ANSWER-custodial caregiver
What does CPS Assessment worker do ? identify safety concerns and ensure immediate safety of
children. make a -- about whether the child was abused or neglected - ANSWER-determination
What does CPS Assessment worker do ? make decision regarding ----. Plan for ----. - ANSWER-future risk
of maltreatment ; agency service intervention
What does CPS Assessment worker do ? contact law enforcement if ---- - ANSWER-if child or family
hasn't been located within 72 hours
Timely Investigations : what to do in 0-2 Urgency Response - ANSWER-consult with supervisor, consider
possible child placement arrangements, consider worker safety, consider requesting law enforcement
assistance
Initial contact should always be attempted with the --- first to determine safety. - ANSWER-child
Initial contact : if child isn't available, then immediate and personal contact with ---. - ANSWER-parent,
guardian or person responsible for child's care and welfare is made, with personal contact w/ child to
follow asap
If personal contact hasn't been made by the 3rd day or within 72 hrs of report, what is required ? -
ANSWER-staffing with supervisor to consider necessary actions to locate the child and/or the child's
family which shall include contacting law enforcement for assistance
The --- is contacted through the DSS Divison of Investigation when local law enforcement is unable to
locate the child/family. This place included workers from DSS and SLED. - ANSWER-The Fusion Center
, Who to Interview ? - ANSWER-alleged victims, non-offending caregiver ( absent or non-resident parent),
alleged perpetrator, siblings, collateral contacts, and any other involved party.
Worker must assess the safety of children where ? - ANSWER-at home, alternative placements,
department of juvenil jusitce
Child identified as Native American that is member of federally recognized tribe, then worker should ? -
ANSWER-coordinate with tribe's social services liaison throughout investigation and during the
interviews
Before CPS Assessment Worker initiates contact, you need to answer what questions ? - ANSWER-history
of DSS involvement; allegations; does case involve meth; is newborn substance exposed; Native
American ?; is this a foster home ? ; safety concerns ?
Child exposure to the manufacturing of Meth : what does CW bring - ANSWER->> age-appropriate
clothing due to likelihood of contaminated clothing
>> Investigative checklist and medical history checklist for collecting information on child health history
from parents and adults at site.
Child exposure to the manufacturing of Meth : talk with Drug Enforcement Admin. or hazmat-trained
personnel to be certain that child has been ---- - ANSWER-decontaminated prior to transporting the child
to receive medical care.
Child exposure to the manufacturing of Meth : take child to a medical provider for immediate care
assessment as soon ass possible but no later than --- - ANSWER-6 hours of a child's removal from the
scene of a meth lab.
Child exposure to the manufacturing of Meth : the medical facility to send child to depends upon -
ANSWER-the severity of the child's medical condition, the urgency of the problem, and time of severity
of the child's medical condition, and the time of day.
Child exposure to the manufacturing of Meth : provide the health care provider with - ANSWER-the
child's health records, medications, and any health equipment used by the child
