Module 1: Introduction to Child
Protective Investigations Exam
Questions Solved Solutions (2025-
2026) Updated.
Shannon, her husband Sam, and their five-year-old child Sam Jr all resided together until Sam
was arrested last month for burglary. He has been in the county jail since then with an unknown
release date. Once released he is planning to return home with Shannon and Sam Jr. A report is
received stating that there is domestic violence in the home between Shannon and Sam and
during the last altercation six months ago Sam Jr. was hit as he was trying to stop his father from
hitting his mother.
How many FFA's should there be?
Who would be included in the FFA? - Answer One. Since there is one set of kids.
It would include Shannon, Sam, and Sam Jr.
Immediate Danger: - Answer What is happening in the family is affecting the child now. You
are in the midst of the danger the child is subject to. The threatening family condition is in
operation, meaning is might just have happened, is happening or happens all the time.
Significant Danger: - Answer Referring to a family condition, this means that the nature of
what is out of control and immediately threatening to a child is onerous, vivid, impressive, and
notable. The family condition exists as a dominant matter that must be dealt with.
Clearly Observable - Answer Present danger family conditions are observable actions,
behavior, emotions or out-of-control conditions in the home. They can be specifically and
explicitly described as to harm to the child or likely to result in immediate harm to the child.
(True or False) The most important thing that you should know is that child protective
investigations is simply fact-finding and determining maltreatment findings. - Answer False
What is the most important thing you will do as a CPI? - Answer Assess how the family is
functioning and determine immediate and ongoing safety needs.
(True or False) You must be comfortable with taking immediate protective actions and
developing safety plans. You will have to use good judgment, engage families through interviews
,What is the reality of being in CPI? - Answer You will be "investigating" or assessing until you
close the case. You will constantly be gathering information and will move between domains
rather than look at one domain at a time.
What are the six domains when investigating a child maltreatment allegation? - Answer Extent
of maltreatment.
Surrounding circumstances that accompany the Alleged maltreatment.
Child functioning.
Adult functioning.
General Parenting Practices - the overall, typical parenting practices used by the parents/legal
guardians.
Disciplinary Approaches/Behavior Management Strategies used by the parents/legal guardians,
and under what circumstances
What section of the Florida Statues gives authority to the Child Protection Investigators? -
Answer F.S. Chapter 39
What proceedings does F.S. 39.001 - 39.0141 entail? - Answer General Provisions
What proceedings does F.S. 39.201 - 39.206, entail? - Answer Reporting Child Abuse
What does F.S. 39.301 - 39.308 entail? - Answer Protective Investigations
What proceedings does F.S. 39.395 - 39.4085 entail? - Answer Taking Children Into Custody
and Shelter Hearings
Rule 65C-13.034 - Answer Foster Care Referrals and Investigations
, Rule 65C-29 - Answer This rule outlines the procedures that the Department and contracted
agencies will use in the intake, screening, and assessment of allegations of child abuse and
neglect.
Rule 65C-30 - Answer Covers general child welfare provisions, including the recruitment of
prospective adoptive parents.
Rule 65C-38.002 - Answer When a child welfare background check reveals an individual
seeking placement of the child, or any adult household member or other adult visitor to the
home has a Florida or out-of-state verified maltreatment finding associated with a prior adult or
child protective investigation, the following factors shall be considered in determining whether
placement with the individual will jeopardize the safety of the child being placed:
a) Age of the child.
b) Location of the injury on the child's body.
c) Multiplicity of the injuries.
d) Degree of trauma experienced by the child.
The components foundational to the investigative process are: - Answer Family-centered
practice.
Engagement.
Teaming.
Unique specialties of the Child Welfare Practice Model: - Answer Puts a premium on planned,
purposeful interventions that are a direct result of gathering sufficient information to
adequately inform all safety determinations.
Supports the need for focused, behaviorally specific safety plans with measurable objectives.
The case flow process consists of: - Answer Intake • Assessment (Present and Impending
Danger).
Safety Plan Development (when required).
Safety Plan Evaluation/Monitoring.
Case Closure.
Protective Investigations Exam
Questions Solved Solutions (2025-
2026) Updated.
Shannon, her husband Sam, and their five-year-old child Sam Jr all resided together until Sam
was arrested last month for burglary. He has been in the county jail since then with an unknown
release date. Once released he is planning to return home with Shannon and Sam Jr. A report is
received stating that there is domestic violence in the home between Shannon and Sam and
during the last altercation six months ago Sam Jr. was hit as he was trying to stop his father from
hitting his mother.
How many FFA's should there be?
Who would be included in the FFA? - Answer One. Since there is one set of kids.
It would include Shannon, Sam, and Sam Jr.
Immediate Danger: - Answer What is happening in the family is affecting the child now. You
are in the midst of the danger the child is subject to. The threatening family condition is in
operation, meaning is might just have happened, is happening or happens all the time.
Significant Danger: - Answer Referring to a family condition, this means that the nature of
what is out of control and immediately threatening to a child is onerous, vivid, impressive, and
notable. The family condition exists as a dominant matter that must be dealt with.
Clearly Observable - Answer Present danger family conditions are observable actions,
behavior, emotions or out-of-control conditions in the home. They can be specifically and
explicitly described as to harm to the child or likely to result in immediate harm to the child.
(True or False) The most important thing that you should know is that child protective
investigations is simply fact-finding and determining maltreatment findings. - Answer False
What is the most important thing you will do as a CPI? - Answer Assess how the family is
functioning and determine immediate and ongoing safety needs.
(True or False) You must be comfortable with taking immediate protective actions and
developing safety plans. You will have to use good judgment, engage families through interviews
,What is the reality of being in CPI? - Answer You will be "investigating" or assessing until you
close the case. You will constantly be gathering information and will move between domains
rather than look at one domain at a time.
What are the six domains when investigating a child maltreatment allegation? - Answer Extent
of maltreatment.
Surrounding circumstances that accompany the Alleged maltreatment.
Child functioning.
Adult functioning.
General Parenting Practices - the overall, typical parenting practices used by the parents/legal
guardians.
Disciplinary Approaches/Behavior Management Strategies used by the parents/legal guardians,
and under what circumstances
What section of the Florida Statues gives authority to the Child Protection Investigators? -
Answer F.S. Chapter 39
What proceedings does F.S. 39.001 - 39.0141 entail? - Answer General Provisions
What proceedings does F.S. 39.201 - 39.206, entail? - Answer Reporting Child Abuse
What does F.S. 39.301 - 39.308 entail? - Answer Protective Investigations
What proceedings does F.S. 39.395 - 39.4085 entail? - Answer Taking Children Into Custody
and Shelter Hearings
Rule 65C-13.034 - Answer Foster Care Referrals and Investigations
, Rule 65C-29 - Answer This rule outlines the procedures that the Department and contracted
agencies will use in the intake, screening, and assessment of allegations of child abuse and
neglect.
Rule 65C-30 - Answer Covers general child welfare provisions, including the recruitment of
prospective adoptive parents.
Rule 65C-38.002 - Answer When a child welfare background check reveals an individual
seeking placement of the child, or any adult household member or other adult visitor to the
home has a Florida or out-of-state verified maltreatment finding associated with a prior adult or
child protective investigation, the following factors shall be considered in determining whether
placement with the individual will jeopardize the safety of the child being placed:
a) Age of the child.
b) Location of the injury on the child's body.
c) Multiplicity of the injuries.
d) Degree of trauma experienced by the child.
The components foundational to the investigative process are: - Answer Family-centered
practice.
Engagement.
Teaming.
Unique specialties of the Child Welfare Practice Model: - Answer Puts a premium on planned,
purposeful interventions that are a direct result of gathering sufficient information to
adequately inform all safety determinations.
Supports the need for focused, behaviorally specific safety plans with measurable objectives.
The case flow process consists of: - Answer Intake • Assessment (Present and Impending
Danger).
Safety Plan Development (when required).
Safety Plan Evaluation/Monitoring.
Case Closure.
