2024 ICDVP Sample Questions With All Correct Detailed 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 - ANSWER- D Which of these is NOT among the historical roots of feminism and the battered women's movement? A. suffragist movement in the US and Britain B. efforts to abolish slavery in the US 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 - ANSWER- C Which of these was the most responsible for creation of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) in 1978? A. the US 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 - ANSWER- A How often do men who abuse their partners also abuse their children? A. 5-10 % B. 15-25 % C. over 50% D. over 85% - ANSWER- 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 - ANSWER- 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 - ANSWER- 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 - ANSWER- C Which of these are most likely to be among the effects of domestic violence? A. victims accepting blame for their abuse B. abusers accepting blame for their abuse C. abusers changing jobs to increase family income D. victims finding work to establish economic independence - ANSWER- A Which of these is LEAST likely to be used by a batterer to justify abusive behavior? A. claiming loss of control B. minimizing the abuse C. blaming the victim D. a dual personality - ANSWER- D Which of these characteristics and attitudes of abusers reflect their tendency to blow up over trivial matters? A. low tolerance levels B. substance abuse C. perfectionism D. narcissism - ANSWER- A How does the Illinois Domestic Violence Act define a domestic violence advocate? A. only professionals trained to evaluate specific forms of abuse B. any employee or volunteer providing services to victims of abuse C. only professionals with protected rights of privileged communication D. 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 service agency - ANSWER- D Which statement most accurately describes child custody provisions under the Illinois criminal statutes? A. Illinois law presumes that parents have joint custody whenever a father has been assigned obligations for support of the child B. The mother has legal custody of any child whose parents have never been married unless a valid court order specifies otherwise C. both parents have legal custody of any child whose parents have never been married unless a valid court order specifies otherwise D. a valid determination of paternity gives the father joint custody of the child regardless of the marital status of the parents - ANSWER- B