Study Guide DCF Cert UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
court plan must be presented to clients, court, caregiver, guardian adlitum etc.no less than how
many hours before disposition hearing? - CORRECT ANSWER - 72 hours
when does family assessment and case planning begin - CORRECT ANSWER - at the
initial contact w family
which of the following is not part of the danger threshold criteria - CORRECT ANSWER -
high risk
purpose of present danger safety plan is to: - CORRECT ANSWER - manage present
danger while completing FFA and control safety at first contact*
DV is usually an individual isolated event? - CORRECT ANSWER - false
cultural sensitivity means? - CORRECT ANSWER - Be aware of cultural differences
within family dynamics
the focus of the FFA is? - CORRECT ANSWER - The household where alleged
maltreatment has occurred
what must be given to the shelter parents when a child is placed? - CORRECT ANSWER -
The Child Resource Record
which of the following is not among Caregiver Protective Capacities? - CORRECT
ANSWER - talks about child to coworkers
,Federal requirement indicate that a SACWIS (statewide automated child welfare information
system) is needed in each state and hold the official case record and case management history on
the the children and families served by the state. In Florida this is called? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Florida Safe Families Network aka FSFN
good documentation should be? - CORRECT ANSWER - factual, quantitive, objective and
relevant
you would expect participation from all of the following for case planning except - CORRECT
ANSWER - the agency program director
a case manager should remove themselves from situations in which the client exhibits? -
CORRECT ANSWER - uncontrolled anger
which is the greatest risk to a family? - CORRECT ANSWER - the toilet will not flush and
feces are left all around the house
which of the following is a stage in the interview process? - CORRECT ANSWER -
engagement, analyzing, communicating, or encouragement.* correct answer is engagement.
(PIEC preparation, introduction, engagement, case planning)
if you receive a report alleging that two children ages five and six are dressed inappropriately for
the weather, who of the following are most important COLLATERAL contact for you to make?
(collateral contacts are people who know the family, but do not live in the immediate home with
the family). - CORRECT ANSWER - the children's neighbors and their teachers
a child protective investigation must commence immediately if a child is in immediate danger or
the... - CORRECT ANSWER - family may flee
mental injury is difficult to identify because the law requires that... - CORRECT
ANSWER - a direct link be established between the parental behavior and harm to the
child
, during all contacts and interviews with the parents, child, and caregiver, the case manager should
ALWAYS... - CORRECT ANSWER - assess for child safety
which behavior exhibited by a caregiver is mental abuse? - CORRECT ANSWER -
imposes unrealistic expectations on the child
One of the guests at a party mentions the neighbors child has bruises on his leg and face and that
the child told them it was from being disciplined by the mother's boyfriend. as a child protection
professional you... - CORRECT ANSWER - assist the guest in calling the hotline
it is important in a child interview to... - CORRECT ANSWER - interview as soon as
possible
what is the purpose of a safety plan? - CORRECT ANSWER - control for danger
Child Protection Professionals are concerned with how substance abuse affects the... -
CORRECT ANSWER - parental care and safety of the children
Child Protection Professionals should consider which of the following in providing an allegation
of neglect, lack of supervision? - CORRECT ANSWER - that age and risk to the child and
the frequency and duration of the occurrences
which of the statements below is NOT typical of the way young children think? - CORRECT
ANSWER - they easily answer questions about the intentions of others*
when a child has been deprived of food, clothing, shelter, or medical treatment, his is considered
to be... - CORRECT ANSWER - neglected
how often must a Case Manager contact a child face to face when the child is in shelter status? -
CORRECT ANSWER - once every seven days
Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
court plan must be presented to clients, court, caregiver, guardian adlitum etc.no less than how
many hours before disposition hearing? - CORRECT ANSWER - 72 hours
when does family assessment and case planning begin - CORRECT ANSWER - at the
initial contact w family
which of the following is not part of the danger threshold criteria - CORRECT ANSWER -
high risk
purpose of present danger safety plan is to: - CORRECT ANSWER - manage present
danger while completing FFA and control safety at first contact*
DV is usually an individual isolated event? - CORRECT ANSWER - false
cultural sensitivity means? - CORRECT ANSWER - Be aware of cultural differences
within family dynamics
the focus of the FFA is? - CORRECT ANSWER - The household where alleged
maltreatment has occurred
what must be given to the shelter parents when a child is placed? - CORRECT ANSWER -
The Child Resource Record
which of the following is not among Caregiver Protective Capacities? - CORRECT
ANSWER - talks about child to coworkers
,Federal requirement indicate that a SACWIS (statewide automated child welfare information
system) is needed in each state and hold the official case record and case management history on
the the children and families served by the state. In Florida this is called? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Florida Safe Families Network aka FSFN
good documentation should be? - CORRECT ANSWER - factual, quantitive, objective and
relevant
you would expect participation from all of the following for case planning except - CORRECT
ANSWER - the agency program director
a case manager should remove themselves from situations in which the client exhibits? -
CORRECT ANSWER - uncontrolled anger
which is the greatest risk to a family? - CORRECT ANSWER - the toilet will not flush and
feces are left all around the house
which of the following is a stage in the interview process? - CORRECT ANSWER -
engagement, analyzing, communicating, or encouragement.* correct answer is engagement.
(PIEC preparation, introduction, engagement, case planning)
if you receive a report alleging that two children ages five and six are dressed inappropriately for
the weather, who of the following are most important COLLATERAL contact for you to make?
(collateral contacts are people who know the family, but do not live in the immediate home with
the family). - CORRECT ANSWER - the children's neighbors and their teachers
a child protective investigation must commence immediately if a child is in immediate danger or
the... - CORRECT ANSWER - family may flee
mental injury is difficult to identify because the law requires that... - CORRECT
ANSWER - a direct link be established between the parental behavior and harm to the
child
, during all contacts and interviews with the parents, child, and caregiver, the case manager should
ALWAYS... - CORRECT ANSWER - assess for child safety
which behavior exhibited by a caregiver is mental abuse? - CORRECT ANSWER -
imposes unrealistic expectations on the child
One of the guests at a party mentions the neighbors child has bruises on his leg and face and that
the child told them it was from being disciplined by the mother's boyfriend. as a child protection
professional you... - CORRECT ANSWER - assist the guest in calling the hotline
it is important in a child interview to... - CORRECT ANSWER - interview as soon as
possible
what is the purpose of a safety plan? - CORRECT ANSWER - control for danger
Child Protection Professionals are concerned with how substance abuse affects the... -
CORRECT ANSWER - parental care and safety of the children
Child Protection Professionals should consider which of the following in providing an allegation
of neglect, lack of supervision? - CORRECT ANSWER - that age and risk to the child and
the frequency and duration of the occurrences
which of the statements below is NOT typical of the way young children think? - CORRECT
ANSWER - they easily answer questions about the intentions of others*
when a child has been deprived of food, clothing, shelter, or medical treatment, his is considered
to be... - CORRECT ANSWER - neglected
how often must a Case Manager contact a child face to face when the child is in shelter status? -
CORRECT ANSWER - once every seven days
