CMAS Exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
4 types of maltreatment - CORRECT ANSWER - -physical abuse
-sexual abuse
-neglect
-psychological maltreatment
8th century Roman Law "Rule of thumb" - CORRECT ANSWER - you can discipline
your kid with anything the width of your thumb
Federal definition abuse - CORRECT ANSWER - -Child abuse prevention and treatment
act (capta) the definition of child maltreatment- any recent act or failure to act on the part of a
parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, or sexual abuse or
exploitation (harm is a required outcome)= harm standard
-an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk or serious harm= endangerment standard
State definition abuse - CORRECT ANSWER - - "child abuse"= intentionally, knowingly
or recklessly causing
1. Bondily injury to a child
2. Serious mental injury of a child
3. Sexual abuse or exploitation of a child
4. Serious physical neglect of a child
5. The death of a child
Sexual Abuse - CORRECT ANSWER - - The employment, use, persuasion, inducement,
enticement, or coercion of a child to engage in or assist another individual to engage in sexually
explicit conduct, which includes but is not limited to:
1. Looking at sexual or other intimate parts of a child or another individual for the purpose of
sexual arousal or desire
2. Participating in sexually explicit conversation
, 3. Actual or simulated sexual activity or nudity for the purpose of stimulation or gratification
4. Actual or simulated sexual activity for the purpose of producing visual depiction
Consent - CORRECT ANSWER - -Legal age of consent in sexual activity in pa is 16
-maximum number of years between a child legally consenting to sex in pa and a sexual partner
is 4 years
physical abuse - CORRECT ANSWER - -intentionally, knowingly or recklessly:
1. Causing injury -often results in bruising ex. kicking, shaking child, slapping
Psychological maltreatment - CORRECT ANSWER - -intentionally causing mental injury
to a child
Often involves:
Frequent and harsh criticism
Perceived aggression, threats
Exposure to domestic violence
Mandated reporter - CORRECT ANSWER - -A person who is required to make a report of
suspected child abuse
Who is a mandated reporter - CORRECT ANSWER - Doctor, teacher, psychologist, priest
Anyone who accepts responsibility for the care of a child aka an authorized adult
The conditions needed to report suspected child maltreatment - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.
Anyone can make a report, not just mandated reporters
2. Reasonable suspicion child maltreatment has or will occur
3. Follow state and institutional regulations
Questions and CORRECT Answers
4 types of maltreatment - CORRECT ANSWER - -physical abuse
-sexual abuse
-neglect
-psychological maltreatment
8th century Roman Law "Rule of thumb" - CORRECT ANSWER - you can discipline
your kid with anything the width of your thumb
Federal definition abuse - CORRECT ANSWER - -Child abuse prevention and treatment
act (capta) the definition of child maltreatment- any recent act or failure to act on the part of a
parent or caretaker which results in death, serious physical or emotional harm, or sexual abuse or
exploitation (harm is a required outcome)= harm standard
-an act or failure to act which presents an imminent risk or serious harm= endangerment standard
State definition abuse - CORRECT ANSWER - - "child abuse"= intentionally, knowingly
or recklessly causing
1. Bondily injury to a child
2. Serious mental injury of a child
3. Sexual abuse or exploitation of a child
4. Serious physical neglect of a child
5. The death of a child
Sexual Abuse - CORRECT ANSWER - - The employment, use, persuasion, inducement,
enticement, or coercion of a child to engage in or assist another individual to engage in sexually
explicit conduct, which includes but is not limited to:
1. Looking at sexual or other intimate parts of a child or another individual for the purpose of
sexual arousal or desire
2. Participating in sexually explicit conversation
, 3. Actual or simulated sexual activity or nudity for the purpose of stimulation or gratification
4. Actual or simulated sexual activity for the purpose of producing visual depiction
Consent - CORRECT ANSWER - -Legal age of consent in sexual activity in pa is 16
-maximum number of years between a child legally consenting to sex in pa and a sexual partner
is 4 years
physical abuse - CORRECT ANSWER - -intentionally, knowingly or recklessly:
1. Causing injury -often results in bruising ex. kicking, shaking child, slapping
Psychological maltreatment - CORRECT ANSWER - -intentionally causing mental injury
to a child
Often involves:
Frequent and harsh criticism
Perceived aggression, threats
Exposure to domestic violence
Mandated reporter - CORRECT ANSWER - -A person who is required to make a report of
suspected child abuse
Who is a mandated reporter - CORRECT ANSWER - Doctor, teacher, psychologist, priest
Anyone who accepts responsibility for the care of a child aka an authorized adult
The conditions needed to report suspected child maltreatment - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.
Anyone can make a report, not just mandated reporters
2. Reasonable suspicion child maltreatment has or will occur
3. Follow state and institutional regulations
