ETHICS TOP PASSED EXAM 4 PRACTICE TEST
2026 FULL SOLUTIONS REVIEW PACK
◉ T/F: It is PROHIBITED to advertise about fees without fully
disclosing all variables and other material factors.
Answer: TRUE (other than standard consultation or other specific
services)
◉ When are you ALLOWED to advertise about your superiority or
superior services?
Answer: When it's RELEVANT to the service being provided and can
be substantiated with SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE.
◉ T/F: You are ALLOWED to solicit testimonials from clients.
Answer: FALSE (this is ETHICALLY prohibited)
◉ In child abuse reporting, what are the three categories of
mandated reports?
Answer: physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect
◉ Which of these require a child abuse report?
a) exposure to DV
,b) neglect
c) emotional abuse
d) physical abuse
e) sexual abuse
Answer: b) neglect
d) physical abuse
e) sexual abuse
◉ T/F: In child abuse reporting, if the action occurred outside of
California, it IS NOT REPORTED to California authorities.
Answer: FALSE (it's reported to CA authorities regardless of where it
occurred)
◉ T/F: If an adult client reports abuse that occurred when they were
a minor, the therapist would maintain confidentiality.
Answer: TRUE (unless there's reasonable suspicion that the
perpetrator was abusing other minors)
◉ If an adult client reports abuse that occurred when they were a
minor, when should confidentiality be broken (by making a report)?
Answer: If there's reasonable suspicion that the perpetrator was
abusing other minors.
,◉ T/F: If a child is taken out of state without permission, a report
SHOULD NOT be made.
Answer: TRUE (this is kidnapping not abuse/neglect, so client
should be encouraged to contact law enforcement)
◉ T/F: A report should be made if a client reports their child has
been kidnapped (e.g. taken out of state without permission).
Answer: FALSE (this is not abuse/neglect, client should be
encouraged to contact law enforcement)
◉ What are the circumstances in which CONSENSUAL sex involving
minor(s) requires a report?
Answer: 1) one is 13 or younger, the other is 14+
2) one is 15 or younger, the other is 21+
◉ What are the circumstances in which NON-CONSENSUAL sex
involving minor(s) requires a report?
Answer: always
◉ T/F: Downloading, possessing, or transmitting child pornography
constitutes sexual exploitation of a minor and requires a mandated
report.
Answer: TRUE (if it's a minor who has the pornography, it follows
the same age rules as consensual sex involving minors)
, ◉ T/F: Therapists must always assess for child abuse/neglect when
any risk factors are present.
Answer: TRUE
◉ T/F: If child abuse is discovered when you're not working
professionally, filing a child abuse report is still required.
Answer: FALSE (it's optional)
◉ T/F: You are legally required to inform the client of the need to file
a child abuse report.
Answer: FALSE (but it's considered best practice unless it'd put
client, victim, or therapist in danger)
◉ T/F: Failure of a guardian to provide medical care constitutes
neglect and would require a report.
Answer: TRUE
◉ T/F: Failure of a guardian to provide shelter constitutes neglect
and would require a report.
Answer: FALSE (e.g. homelessness; it doesn't on its own constitute
neglect)
2026 FULL SOLUTIONS REVIEW PACK
◉ T/F: It is PROHIBITED to advertise about fees without fully
disclosing all variables and other material factors.
Answer: TRUE (other than standard consultation or other specific
services)
◉ When are you ALLOWED to advertise about your superiority or
superior services?
Answer: When it's RELEVANT to the service being provided and can
be substantiated with SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE.
◉ T/F: You are ALLOWED to solicit testimonials from clients.
Answer: FALSE (this is ETHICALLY prohibited)
◉ In child abuse reporting, what are the three categories of
mandated reports?
Answer: physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect
◉ Which of these require a child abuse report?
a) exposure to DV
,b) neglect
c) emotional abuse
d) physical abuse
e) sexual abuse
Answer: b) neglect
d) physical abuse
e) sexual abuse
◉ T/F: In child abuse reporting, if the action occurred outside of
California, it IS NOT REPORTED to California authorities.
Answer: FALSE (it's reported to CA authorities regardless of where it
occurred)
◉ T/F: If an adult client reports abuse that occurred when they were
a minor, the therapist would maintain confidentiality.
Answer: TRUE (unless there's reasonable suspicion that the
perpetrator was abusing other minors)
◉ If an adult client reports abuse that occurred when they were a
minor, when should confidentiality be broken (by making a report)?
Answer: If there's reasonable suspicion that the perpetrator was
abusing other minors.
,◉ T/F: If a child is taken out of state without permission, a report
SHOULD NOT be made.
Answer: TRUE (this is kidnapping not abuse/neglect, so client
should be encouraged to contact law enforcement)
◉ T/F: A report should be made if a client reports their child has
been kidnapped (e.g. taken out of state without permission).
Answer: FALSE (this is not abuse/neglect, client should be
encouraged to contact law enforcement)
◉ What are the circumstances in which CONSENSUAL sex involving
minor(s) requires a report?
Answer: 1) one is 13 or younger, the other is 14+
2) one is 15 or younger, the other is 21+
◉ What are the circumstances in which NON-CONSENSUAL sex
involving minor(s) requires a report?
Answer: always
◉ T/F: Downloading, possessing, or transmitting child pornography
constitutes sexual exploitation of a minor and requires a mandated
report.
Answer: TRUE (if it's a minor who has the pornography, it follows
the same age rules as consensual sex involving minors)
, ◉ T/F: Therapists must always assess for child abuse/neglect when
any risk factors are present.
Answer: TRUE
◉ T/F: If child abuse is discovered when you're not working
professionally, filing a child abuse report is still required.
Answer: FALSE (it's optional)
◉ T/F: You are legally required to inform the client of the need to file
a child abuse report.
Answer: FALSE (but it's considered best practice unless it'd put
client, victim, or therapist in danger)
◉ T/F: Failure of a guardian to provide medical care constitutes
neglect and would require a report.
Answer: TRUE
◉ T/F: Failure of a guardian to provide shelter constitutes neglect
and would require a report.
Answer: FALSE (e.g. homelessness; it doesn't on its own constitute
neglect)
