CPI Certification Exam Practice
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the most common maltreatment among infants? - CORRECT
ANSWER Neglect
Cognitive developments refers to which three areas? - CORRECT ANSWER Thinking,
Perception, Judgement
What are the two critical windows of brain development in children? - CORRECT
ANSWER Birth to 3 Years, Teen Years
In which stage of development does a child learn to trust or mistrust? - CORRECT
ANSWER 0 to 36 months (Infants & Toddlers)
What are the levels of safety a child must feel to prevent their development being impacted? -
CORRECT ANSWER Physical Safety, Social Safety, Emotional Safety
What is the correct order regarding the legal hierarchy? - CORRECT
ANSWER Constitution, Federal Statues, State Statues, Administrative Codes, Rules of
Juvenile Procedure, Operating Procedure
The Adoptions and Safe Families Act of 1997 established all but which of the following?
a. preserve and reunify families
b. place the child in a timely manner
c. always ask about the birth place of the child
d. finalize permanent placement within 12 months - CORRECT ANSWER c. always
asks about the birth place of the child
,What three constructs are the Quality Practice Standards reviewed and monitored by the
Federal Government? - CORRECT ANSWER Safety, Permanency, and Well-being
What established procedures for all states when placing children across state lines? -
CORRECT ANSWER Interstate Contract on the Placement of Children (ICPC)
What is the standard of proof required for the Court to shelter a child? - CORRECT
ANSWER Probable Cause
One mandate of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 is:
a. requires fingerprint-based checks of the national crime information databases for
prospective foster or adoptive parents
b. provides for a relative caregiver, foster parent, and pre-adoptive parent's right to be heard
in certain proceedings respecting their foster child
c. requires a child's health and education records to be supplied to the foster parent
d. allows Child Welfare Workers to remove a child without court intervention - CORRECT
ANSWER a. requires fingerprint-based checks of the national crime information
databases for prospective foster or adoptive parents
When a Child Welfare Worker removes a child from the custody of their parent/caregiver, a
hearing must be held within what timeframe? - CORRECT ANSWER 24 hours
All but one of the following are child welfare core principles:
a. the prevention and intervention by the child protective system should engage families in
constructive, supportive, and non-adversarial relationships
b. the prevention and intervention should intrude as little as possible into the life of the family
and be focused on clearly defined objectives
c. the prevention and intervention should be based on outcome evaluation results that
demonstrate success in protecting children and supporting families
d. the health and safety of the children served shall be of paramount concern
e. the prevention and intervention within families should happen with all families -
CORRECT ANSWER e. the prevention and intervention within families should happen
with all families
,As a child welfare worker you receive a new case. Upon commencement, you knock on the
door and a man opens the door and identifies himself as the father you are looking for. You
proceed with your investigation by interviewing the children and the speaking with the father.
Towards the end of the interview with the father, the mother of the children arrives home and
you realize it is your former high school best friend, and you had not recognized the name
due to her now being married. After speaking with your supervisor, it is determined you will
not continue forward as the assigned investigator due to which Code of Ethics violation? -
CORRECT ANSWER Conflict of Interest
A child protective investigator responded to an abuse intake on a mother who had just given
birth. Two of the parents' other children had previously been removed. After interviewing the
parents, the CPI and a co-worker went to visit the children who were in relative care with an
aunt and uncle. The children's uncle said that the CPI conducted a search of personal items
and clothing in the dresser drawers. The uncle said he saw the CPI put drug paraphernalia and
three knives into a garbage bag and remove them from the home. The CPI interviewed in this
case and his co-worker believed they had the power to search through homes the same way
that law enforcement would. Which ethical principle was violated? - CORRECT
ANSWER Misrepresentation/Misuse of Position
If the hotline determines there is reason to suspect impending danger, the CPI must see and
interview the alleged child victim in which response time? - CORRECT ANSWER 24
hours
The assessment used by a Child Protective Investigator to determine child safety is called? -
CORRECT ANSWER Family Functioning Assessment - Investigation
If the hotline determines there is reason to suspect present danger, the CPI must see and
interview the alleged child victim in which response time? - CORRECT ANSWER As
soon as possible
True or False: The determination that a child is unsafe means that the child and family must
be served through formal, ongoing case management services. - CORRECT
ANSWER True
, A case manager uses the information gathered during an FFA-Ongoing to assist in the
development of a? - CORRECT ANSWER Case Plan
What are the three core conditions of engagement? - CORRECT ANSWER Respect,
Empathy, Genuineness
All but one of the following are skills used to team with a family:
a. Facilitate involvement of the family members in developing adequate interim safety
interventions and consensus when possible
b. Engage immediate and extended family in assessment of family dynamics, participation in
meetings and hearings
c. Be aware of one's own prejudices and biases
d. Ensure a safety plan is created without any involvement from the family - CORRECT
ANSWER d. Ensure a safety plan is created without any involvement from the family
When there are no present or impending dangers identified but the risk was scored at high or
very high probability of future verified maltreatment, the Child Protective Investigator
should? - CORRECT ANSWER Refer the family to community resource options
During your interview with the mother on your case, Mrs. White, she tells you her daughter is
doing very well in school. What needs to be completed? - CORRECT ANSWER Need
to validate this information from another source
During your investigation, the mother on your case tells you that her 4 year old is extremely
active and doesn't follow directions. The child care provider says the child is on task and able
to sit during story times. What needs to be completed? - CORRECT ANSWER Need to
reconcile inconsistent information
Which is the only organ not fully developed at birth? - CORRECT ANSWER Brain
Which is one of the two critical periods of brain development?
a. Teen years
UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS
What is the most common maltreatment among infants? - CORRECT
ANSWER Neglect
Cognitive developments refers to which three areas? - CORRECT ANSWER Thinking,
Perception, Judgement
What are the two critical windows of brain development in children? - CORRECT
ANSWER Birth to 3 Years, Teen Years
In which stage of development does a child learn to trust or mistrust? - CORRECT
ANSWER 0 to 36 months (Infants & Toddlers)
What are the levels of safety a child must feel to prevent their development being impacted? -
CORRECT ANSWER Physical Safety, Social Safety, Emotional Safety
What is the correct order regarding the legal hierarchy? - CORRECT
ANSWER Constitution, Federal Statues, State Statues, Administrative Codes, Rules of
Juvenile Procedure, Operating Procedure
The Adoptions and Safe Families Act of 1997 established all but which of the following?
a. preserve and reunify families
b. place the child in a timely manner
c. always ask about the birth place of the child
d. finalize permanent placement within 12 months - CORRECT ANSWER c. always
asks about the birth place of the child
,What three constructs are the Quality Practice Standards reviewed and monitored by the
Federal Government? - CORRECT ANSWER Safety, Permanency, and Well-being
What established procedures for all states when placing children across state lines? -
CORRECT ANSWER Interstate Contract on the Placement of Children (ICPC)
What is the standard of proof required for the Court to shelter a child? - CORRECT
ANSWER Probable Cause
One mandate of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 is:
a. requires fingerprint-based checks of the national crime information databases for
prospective foster or adoptive parents
b. provides for a relative caregiver, foster parent, and pre-adoptive parent's right to be heard
in certain proceedings respecting their foster child
c. requires a child's health and education records to be supplied to the foster parent
d. allows Child Welfare Workers to remove a child without court intervention - CORRECT
ANSWER a. requires fingerprint-based checks of the national crime information
databases for prospective foster or adoptive parents
When a Child Welfare Worker removes a child from the custody of their parent/caregiver, a
hearing must be held within what timeframe? - CORRECT ANSWER 24 hours
All but one of the following are child welfare core principles:
a. the prevention and intervention by the child protective system should engage families in
constructive, supportive, and non-adversarial relationships
b. the prevention and intervention should intrude as little as possible into the life of the family
and be focused on clearly defined objectives
c. the prevention and intervention should be based on outcome evaluation results that
demonstrate success in protecting children and supporting families
d. the health and safety of the children served shall be of paramount concern
e. the prevention and intervention within families should happen with all families -
CORRECT ANSWER e. the prevention and intervention within families should happen
with all families
,As a child welfare worker you receive a new case. Upon commencement, you knock on the
door and a man opens the door and identifies himself as the father you are looking for. You
proceed with your investigation by interviewing the children and the speaking with the father.
Towards the end of the interview with the father, the mother of the children arrives home and
you realize it is your former high school best friend, and you had not recognized the name
due to her now being married. After speaking with your supervisor, it is determined you will
not continue forward as the assigned investigator due to which Code of Ethics violation? -
CORRECT ANSWER Conflict of Interest
A child protective investigator responded to an abuse intake on a mother who had just given
birth. Two of the parents' other children had previously been removed. After interviewing the
parents, the CPI and a co-worker went to visit the children who were in relative care with an
aunt and uncle. The children's uncle said that the CPI conducted a search of personal items
and clothing in the dresser drawers. The uncle said he saw the CPI put drug paraphernalia and
three knives into a garbage bag and remove them from the home. The CPI interviewed in this
case and his co-worker believed they had the power to search through homes the same way
that law enforcement would. Which ethical principle was violated? - CORRECT
ANSWER Misrepresentation/Misuse of Position
If the hotline determines there is reason to suspect impending danger, the CPI must see and
interview the alleged child victim in which response time? - CORRECT ANSWER 24
hours
The assessment used by a Child Protective Investigator to determine child safety is called? -
CORRECT ANSWER Family Functioning Assessment - Investigation
If the hotline determines there is reason to suspect present danger, the CPI must see and
interview the alleged child victim in which response time? - CORRECT ANSWER As
soon as possible
True or False: The determination that a child is unsafe means that the child and family must
be served through formal, ongoing case management services. - CORRECT
ANSWER True
, A case manager uses the information gathered during an FFA-Ongoing to assist in the
development of a? - CORRECT ANSWER Case Plan
What are the three core conditions of engagement? - CORRECT ANSWER Respect,
Empathy, Genuineness
All but one of the following are skills used to team with a family:
a. Facilitate involvement of the family members in developing adequate interim safety
interventions and consensus when possible
b. Engage immediate and extended family in assessment of family dynamics, participation in
meetings and hearings
c. Be aware of one's own prejudices and biases
d. Ensure a safety plan is created without any involvement from the family - CORRECT
ANSWER d. Ensure a safety plan is created without any involvement from the family
When there are no present or impending dangers identified but the risk was scored at high or
very high probability of future verified maltreatment, the Child Protective Investigator
should? - CORRECT ANSWER Refer the family to community resource options
During your interview with the mother on your case, Mrs. White, she tells you her daughter is
doing very well in school. What needs to be completed? - CORRECT ANSWER Need
to validate this information from another source
During your investigation, the mother on your case tells you that her 4 year old is extremely
active and doesn't follow directions. The child care provider says the child is on task and able
to sit during story times. What needs to be completed? - CORRECT ANSWER Need to
reconcile inconsistent information
Which is the only organ not fully developed at birth? - CORRECT ANSWER Brain
Which is one of the two critical periods of brain development?
a. Teen years
