ICDVP EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
What is included in the IDVA definition of a dependent? - (ANSWER)being forced to witness confinement
of another person
What is not among the historical roots of feminism and the battered women's movement? -
(ANSWER)the medical profession's treatment
Who is most responsible for the creation of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence in 1978? -
(ANSWER)The U.S. Commission of Civil Rights
What percentage of men who abuse their partners also abuse their children? - (ANSWER)Over 50%
During the tension building stage of the cycle of violence, victims often become what? -
(ANSWER)compliant and nurturing to avoid another episode
When an abuser buys a luxury car while refusing to allow the partner and/or children to recieve needed
medical or dental care, the abuser is being? - (ANSWER)neglectful
Financial abuse most accurately describes behavior in which an abuser? - (ANSWER)refuses to allow a
partner to get or keep a job.
Victims accepting blame for the abuse is? - (ANSWER)most likely to be among the effects of domestic
violence
Having a dual personality is least likely to be used by an abuser to what? - (ANSWER)justify their
behavior
Low tolerance levels are correlated to what? - (ANSWER)an abusers tendency to blow up over trivial
matters.
, ICDVP EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
The Illinois Domestic Violence Act defines a domestic violence advocate as? - (ANSWER)any employee or
volunteer with at least 40 hours of training in domestic violence advocacy who provides services to
victims of abuse through a victim services agency
Child custody provisions under Illinois criminal statues states that? - (ANSWER)the mother has legal
custody of any child whose parents have never been married unless a valid court order specifies
otherwise
The federal Violence Against Women Act states that in most cases? - (ANSWER)federal law prohibits a
person who has been convicted of domestic violence to possess a firearm or ammunition
The Illinois Abused and Neglected Children Reporting Act states? - (ANSWER)that substantial risk of
harm to the child is required to authorize an investigation of suspected child abuse
What is least important in a report of suspected adult abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation? -
(ANSWER)whether the suspected abuser is aware of the report
Domestic violence is most likely to result in what? - (ANSWER)emergency medical treatment
Experiencing physical injuries is not among the requirements in what definition? - (ANSWER)the
definition of a crisis
The victim is at greater risk for violence when? - (ANSWER)after separation or filing for a divorce from
the abuser
A middle risk suicide client is most likely to benefit from what? - (ANSWER)a no-suicide contract
The least helpful way to listen to a victim of domestic violence is? - (ANSWER)to repeat what the victim
says word for word
What is included in the IDVA definition of a dependent? - (ANSWER)being forced to witness confinement
of another person
What is not among the historical roots of feminism and the battered women's movement? -
(ANSWER)the medical profession's treatment
Who is most responsible for the creation of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence in 1978? -
(ANSWER)The U.S. Commission of Civil Rights
What percentage of men who abuse their partners also abuse their children? - (ANSWER)Over 50%
During the tension building stage of the cycle of violence, victims often become what? -
(ANSWER)compliant and nurturing to avoid another episode
When an abuser buys a luxury car while refusing to allow the partner and/or children to recieve needed
medical or dental care, the abuser is being? - (ANSWER)neglectful
Financial abuse most accurately describes behavior in which an abuser? - (ANSWER)refuses to allow a
partner to get or keep a job.
Victims accepting blame for the abuse is? - (ANSWER)most likely to be among the effects of domestic
violence
Having a dual personality is least likely to be used by an abuser to what? - (ANSWER)justify their
behavior
Low tolerance levels are correlated to what? - (ANSWER)an abusers tendency to blow up over trivial
matters.
, ICDVP EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
The Illinois Domestic Violence Act defines a domestic violence advocate as? - (ANSWER)any employee or
volunteer with at least 40 hours of training in domestic violence advocacy who provides services to
victims of abuse through a victim services agency
Child custody provisions under Illinois criminal statues states that? - (ANSWER)the mother has legal
custody of any child whose parents have never been married unless a valid court order specifies
otherwise
The federal Violence Against Women Act states that in most cases? - (ANSWER)federal law prohibits a
person who has been convicted of domestic violence to possess a firearm or ammunition
The Illinois Abused and Neglected Children Reporting Act states? - (ANSWER)that substantial risk of
harm to the child is required to authorize an investigation of suspected child abuse
What is least important in a report of suspected adult abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation? -
(ANSWER)whether the suspected abuser is aware of the report
Domestic violence is most likely to result in what? - (ANSWER)emergency medical treatment
Experiencing physical injuries is not among the requirements in what definition? - (ANSWER)the
definition of a crisis
The victim is at greater risk for violence when? - (ANSWER)after separation or filing for a divorce from
the abuser
A middle risk suicide client is most likely to benefit from what? - (ANSWER)a no-suicide contract
The least helpful way to listen to a victim of domestic violence is? - (ANSWER)to repeat what the victim
says word for word
