Mandated Reporter: Child Abuse and
Neglect Exam Questions And Answers
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The infliction of mental suffering is usually easier to detect than other forms of abuse.
True
False - Answer✔False - the infliction of mental suffering can be difficult to detect. This
emotional abuse usually involves words and interferes with a child's psychological and social
growth and development.
Under California Law, mandated reporters are required to report general neglect.
True
False - Answer✔True- By law, neglect, physical abuse, willful cruelty or unjustified punishment,
unlawful corporal punishment or injury, and sexual abuse must be reported.
A child who appears fearful of normal physical contact may be suffering:
a.) emotional abuse
b.) general neglect
c.) physical abuse
d.) all of these - Answer✔c.) physical abuse- appearing fearful of normal physical contact is an
indicator of physical abuse.
Reporting suspected abuse to an anonymous tip line fulfills a mandated reporter's obligation to
report.
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true
false - Answer✔False- reports of known or suspected child abuse must be made to a police or
sheriff's department, not including a school district police or security department or child
protective services.
Individuals boundary violating grooming behaviors are insignificant and do not need to be
reported.
True
False - Answer✔False- Individuals boundary violating grooming behaviors may not seem
significant by themselves, but they may be part of a larger pattern of misconduct that will only
become visible if reported.
A mandated reporter may choose to make a report verbally or in writing.
True
False - Answer✔False- Mandated reporters must make an initial report by phone to the
appropriate agencies and submit a written form to all agencies they called.
Mandated reporters need proof to report child abuse.
True
False - Answer✔False- the duty to report is triggered by reasonable suspicion including
boundary violating grooming behaviors that have been observed and overheard.
Which of the following is Not a sign of possible neglect?
a.) an unexplainable increase in energy
b.) chronic tiredness
c.) inadequate clothing
d.) poor hygiene - Answer✔a. an unexplainable increase in energy - you might suspect a child is
suffering from neglect if you're aware of the chronic or repeated pattern of things like hunger,
tiredness, poor hygiene, inadequate clothing or an apathetic appearance.
When a child discloses that they have been abused:
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