ICDVP EXAM /ILLINOIS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
PROFESSIONAL LATEST ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
EXPLANATIONS |AGRADE
What is included in the IDVA definition of a dependent? - ANSWER: being forced to
witness confinement of another person
What is not among the historical roots of feminism and the battered women's
movement? - ANSWER: the medical profession's treatment
Who is most responsible for the creation of the National Coalition Against Domestic
Violence in 1978? - ANSWER: The U.S. Commission of Civil Rights
What percentage of men who abuse their partners also abuse their children? -
ANSWER: Over 50%
During the tension building stage of the cycle of violence, victims often become
what? - ANSWER: compliant and nurturing to avoid another episode
When an abuser buys a luxury car while refusing to allow the partner and/or children
to recieve needed medical or dental care, the abuser is being? - ANSWER: neglectful
Financial abuse most accurately describes behavior in which an abuser? - ANSWER:
refuses to allow a partner to get or keep a job.
Victims accepting blame for the abuse is? - ANSWER: most likely to be among the
effects of domestic violence
Having a dual personality is least likely to be used by an abuser to what? - ANSWER:
justify their behavior
Low tolerance levels are correlated to what? - ANSWER: an abusers tendency to
blow up over trivial matters.
The Illinois Domestic Violence Act defines a domestic violence advocate as? -
ANSWER: 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
services agency
Child custody provisions under Illinois criminal statues states that? - ANSWER: the
mother has legal custody of any child whose parents have never been married unless
a valid court order specifies otherwise
, The federal Violence Against Women Act states that in most cases? - ANSWER:
federal law prohibits a person who has been convicted of domestic violence to
possess a firearm or ammunition
The Illinois Abused and Neglected Children Reporting Act states? - ANSWER: that
substantial risk of harm to the child is required to authorize an investigation of
suspected child abuse
What is least important in a report of suspected adult abuse, neglect, or financial
exploitation? - ANSWER: whether the suspected abuser is aware of the report
Domestic violence is most likely to result in what? - ANSWER: emergency medical
treatment
Experiencing physical injuries is not among the requirements in what definition? -
ANSWER: the definition of a crisis
The victim is at greater risk for violence when? - ANSWER: after separation or filing
for a divorce from the abuser
A middle risk suicide client is most likely to benefit from what? - ANSWER: a no-
suicide contract
The least helpful way to listen to a victim of domestic violence is? - ANSWER: to
repeat what the victim says word for word
Asking a trusted neighbor to call the police in the case of hearing a disturbance
should be included in what? - ANSWER: a victim's safety plan
Least important in a victim's plan is a list of what? - ANSWER: a list of nearby family
and friends
What type of groups are the best source of help for many victims of domestic
violence? - ANSWER: support groups because the group can help victims gain
strength from understanding that they are not alone
Special insight into the dynamics of violence is least likely to be among? - ANSWER:
the effects of domestic violence on children
Among same sex partner, identifying abuse is? - ANSWER: difficult because of the
reluctance of both partners to admit the abuse occurred
Morocco is the least likely country of origin for? - ANSWER: battered Latina and
Hispanic women
Gradual increase in concentration is not among what? - ANSWER: the mental
symptoms of workers who serve batterers or their partners under stress
PROFESSIONAL LATEST ACTUAL EXAM 300 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
EXPLANATIONS |AGRADE
What is included in the IDVA definition of a dependent? - ANSWER: being forced to
witness confinement of another person
What is not among the historical roots of feminism and the battered women's
movement? - ANSWER: the medical profession's treatment
Who is most responsible for the creation of the National Coalition Against Domestic
Violence in 1978? - ANSWER: The U.S. Commission of Civil Rights
What percentage of men who abuse their partners also abuse their children? -
ANSWER: Over 50%
During the tension building stage of the cycle of violence, victims often become
what? - ANSWER: compliant and nurturing to avoid another episode
When an abuser buys a luxury car while refusing to allow the partner and/or children
to recieve needed medical or dental care, the abuser is being? - ANSWER: neglectful
Financial abuse most accurately describes behavior in which an abuser? - ANSWER:
refuses to allow a partner to get or keep a job.
Victims accepting blame for the abuse is? - ANSWER: most likely to be among the
effects of domestic violence
Having a dual personality is least likely to be used by an abuser to what? - ANSWER:
justify their behavior
Low tolerance levels are correlated to what? - ANSWER: an abusers tendency to
blow up over trivial matters.
The Illinois Domestic Violence Act defines a domestic violence advocate as? -
ANSWER: 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
services agency
Child custody provisions under Illinois criminal statues states that? - ANSWER: the
mother has legal custody of any child whose parents have never been married unless
a valid court order specifies otherwise
, The federal Violence Against Women Act states that in most cases? - ANSWER:
federal law prohibits a person who has been convicted of domestic violence to
possess a firearm or ammunition
The Illinois Abused and Neglected Children Reporting Act states? - ANSWER: that
substantial risk of harm to the child is required to authorize an investigation of
suspected child abuse
What is least important in a report of suspected adult abuse, neglect, or financial
exploitation? - ANSWER: whether the suspected abuser is aware of the report
Domestic violence is most likely to result in what? - ANSWER: emergency medical
treatment
Experiencing physical injuries is not among the requirements in what definition? -
ANSWER: the definition of a crisis
The victim is at greater risk for violence when? - ANSWER: after separation or filing
for a divorce from the abuser
A middle risk suicide client is most likely to benefit from what? - ANSWER: a no-
suicide contract
The least helpful way to listen to a victim of domestic violence is? - ANSWER: to
repeat what the victim says word for word
Asking a trusted neighbor to call the police in the case of hearing a disturbance
should be included in what? - ANSWER: a victim's safety plan
Least important in a victim's plan is a list of what? - ANSWER: a list of nearby family
and friends
What type of groups are the best source of help for many victims of domestic
violence? - ANSWER: support groups because the group can help victims gain
strength from understanding that they are not alone
Special insight into the dynamics of violence is least likely to be among? - ANSWER:
the effects of domestic violence on children
Among same sex partner, identifying abuse is? - ANSWER: difficult because of the
reluctance of both partners to admit the abuse occurred
Morocco is the least likely country of origin for? - ANSWER: battered Latina and
Hispanic women
Gradual increase in concentration is not among what? - ANSWER: the mental
symptoms of workers who serve batterers or their partners under stress
