CDVP EXAM 2025 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Which of these is included in the Illinois Domestic Violence Act definition of intimidation of a
dependent?
A. Repeatedly keeping a petitioner under surveillance
B. Failure to provide adequate food, shelter or clothing
C. Creating a disturbance at a petitioner's place of employment
D. Being forced to witness the physical confinement of another person - ANS D
Which of these is NOT among the historical roots of feminism and the battered women's
movement?
A. Suffragist movements in the U.S. and Britain
B. Efforts to abolish slavery in the U.S. in the 1800s
C. The medical profession's treatment of women in the 1800s
D. Societies for the prevention of cruelty to children and animals - ANS C
Which of these was most responsible for creation of the National Coalition Against Domestic
Violence (NCADV) in 1978?
A. The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
B. The federal Office on Domestic Violence
C. Formation of the National Organization for Women (NOW)
D. New legislation increasing penalties for domestic violence and abuse - ANS A
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, How often do men who abuse their partners also abuse their children?
A. 5 to 10 percent
B. 15 to 25 percent
C. Over 50 percent
D. Over 85 percent - ANS C
Which statement most accurately describes the tension-building stage of the cycle of violence?
A. Abusers often become nurturing and contrite after a violent episode.
B. Victims often become compliant and nurturing to avoid another episode.
C. Batterers often appear calm and apologetic about past violent episodes.
D. Victims and batterers often promise each other that they will change their behavior. -
ANS B
Which form of abuse is occurring when an abuser buys himself a luxury car while refusing to
allow his wife and children to receive needed medical or dental care?
A. Intimidation
B. Isolation
C. Blaming
D. Neglect - ANS D
Which of these most accurately describes behavior in which an abuser refuses to allow a
partner to get or keep a job?
A. Social abuse
B. Manipulation
C. Financial abuse
D. Emotional abuse - ANS C
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Which of these are most likely to be among the effects of domestic violence?
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ANSWERS
Which of these is included in the Illinois Domestic Violence Act definition of intimidation of a
dependent?
A. Repeatedly keeping a petitioner under surveillance
B. Failure to provide adequate food, shelter or clothing
C. Creating a disturbance at a petitioner's place of employment
D. Being forced to witness the physical confinement of another person - ANS D
Which of these is NOT among the historical roots of feminism and the battered women's
movement?
A. Suffragist movements in the U.S. and Britain
B. Efforts to abolish slavery in the U.S. in the 1800s
C. The medical profession's treatment of women in the 1800s
D. Societies for the prevention of cruelty to children and animals - ANS C
Which of these was most responsible for creation of the National Coalition Against Domestic
Violence (NCADV) in 1978?
A. The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
B. The federal Office on Domestic Violence
C. Formation of the National Organization for Women (NOW)
D. New legislation increasing penalties for domestic violence and abuse - ANS A
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, How often do men who abuse their partners also abuse their children?
A. 5 to 10 percent
B. 15 to 25 percent
C. Over 50 percent
D. Over 85 percent - ANS C
Which statement most accurately describes the tension-building stage of the cycle of violence?
A. Abusers often become nurturing and contrite after a violent episode.
B. Victims often become compliant and nurturing to avoid another episode.
C. Batterers often appear calm and apologetic about past violent episodes.
D. Victims and batterers often promise each other that they will change their behavior. -
ANS B
Which form of abuse is occurring when an abuser buys himself a luxury car while refusing to
allow his wife and children to receive needed medical or dental care?
A. Intimidation
B. Isolation
C. Blaming
D. Neglect - ANS D
Which of these most accurately describes behavior in which an abuser refuses to allow a
partner to get or keep a job?
A. Social abuse
B. Manipulation
C. Financial abuse
D. Emotional abuse - ANS C
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Which of these are most likely to be among the effects of domestic violence?
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