Mandated Reporter: California Child Abuse and Neglect Verified
Questions and Correct Answers with Rationale 2025/2026
1. The infliction of mental suffering is usually easier to detect than other forms of
abuse.
True
False: False - the infliction of mental suttering can be diflcult to detect. This emotional abuse usually involves words and
interferes with a child's psychological and social growth and development.
2. Under California Law, mandated reporters are required to report general
neglect.
True
False: True- By law, neglect, physical abuse, willful cruelty or unjustified punishment, unlawful corporal punishment or injury,
and sexual abuse must be reported.
3. 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: c.) physical abuse- appearing fearful of normal physical contact is an indicator of physical abuse.
4. Reporting suspected abuse to an anonymous tip line fulfills a mandated
reporter's obligation to report.
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, true
false: False- reports of ḳnown or suspected child abuse must be made to a police or sheritt's department, not including a
school district police or security department or child protective services.
5. Individuals boundary violating grooming behaviors are insignificant and do not
need to be reported.
True
False: 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.
6. A mandated reporter may choose to maḳe a report verbally or in writing.
True
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Questions and Correct Answers with Rationale 2025/2026
1. The infliction of mental suffering is usually easier to detect than other forms of
abuse.
True
False: False - the infliction of mental suttering can be diflcult to detect. This emotional abuse usually involves words and
interferes with a child's psychological and social growth and development.
2. Under California Law, mandated reporters are required to report general
neglect.
True
False: True- By law, neglect, physical abuse, willful cruelty or unjustified punishment, unlawful corporal punishment or injury,
and sexual abuse must be reported.
3. 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: c.) physical abuse- appearing fearful of normal physical contact is an indicator of physical abuse.
4. Reporting suspected abuse to an anonymous tip line fulfills a mandated
reporter's obligation to report.
1/9
, true
false: False- reports of ḳnown or suspected child abuse must be made to a police or sheritt's department, not including a
school district police or security department or child protective services.
5. Individuals boundary violating grooming behaviors are insignificant and do not
need to be reported.
True
False: 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.
6. A mandated reporter may choose to maḳe a report verbally or in writing.
True
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