CHILD ABUSE MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING FOR
CALIFORNIA / STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026LATEST VERSION /
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS / A+ GRADE SCORE
SOLUTION.
A 5-year old child comes to school with patterned marks on the
backs of his legs that look like belt marks. When asked by his
teacher what happened, he says that he fell yesterday. Which of
the following is the most appropriate action? - ANSWER-Report
the injuries to a child welfare agency as they are concerning for
abuse.
Which of the following would NOT be considered a possible
behavioral indicator for sexual abuse in a young child? -
ANSWER-Curiosity about/exploration of own body
which of the following is concerning for possible physical
abuse? - ANSWER-A & B
-A bruise on a 2 month old infant
-Linear red marks on the cheek of a 4 year old child
A 13 year old girl tells you that she is having sex with her 17
year old boyfriend. She denies the use of force, stating that she
, wants to have sex with him because she loves him. As a
mandated reporter, you should: - ANSWER-D. report to a child
welfare agency because she is under 14 years of age and he is
over 14 years of age.
After a child abuse report is filed, the children are always
removed from their home during investigation - ANSWER-False
After suspecting child abuse or neglect, a mandated reporter
must call a child welfare agency: - ANSWER-immediately or as
soon as possible.
Bruises can be accurately dated or aged based on color -
ANSWER-False
Skeletal surveys are most useful in detecting occult fractures in
which age group? - ANSWER-0-2 years
Medical neglect can include which of the following: - ANSWER-
All of the above
All underlying medical conditions that mimic child abuse
should be evaluated and ruled out prior to filing a suspected
child abuse - ANSWER-False
CALIFORNIA / STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026LATEST VERSION /
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS / A+ GRADE SCORE
SOLUTION.
A 5-year old child comes to school with patterned marks on the
backs of his legs that look like belt marks. When asked by his
teacher what happened, he says that he fell yesterday. Which of
the following is the most appropriate action? - ANSWER-Report
the injuries to a child welfare agency as they are concerning for
abuse.
Which of the following would NOT be considered a possible
behavioral indicator for sexual abuse in a young child? -
ANSWER-Curiosity about/exploration of own body
which of the following is concerning for possible physical
abuse? - ANSWER-A & B
-A bruise on a 2 month old infant
-Linear red marks on the cheek of a 4 year old child
A 13 year old girl tells you that she is having sex with her 17
year old boyfriend. She denies the use of force, stating that she
, wants to have sex with him because she loves him. As a
mandated reporter, you should: - ANSWER-D. report to a child
welfare agency because she is under 14 years of age and he is
over 14 years of age.
After a child abuse report is filed, the children are always
removed from their home during investigation - ANSWER-False
After suspecting child abuse or neglect, a mandated reporter
must call a child welfare agency: - ANSWER-immediately or as
soon as possible.
Bruises can be accurately dated or aged based on color -
ANSWER-False
Skeletal surveys are most useful in detecting occult fractures in
which age group? - ANSWER-0-2 years
Medical neglect can include which of the following: - ANSWER-
All of the above
All underlying medical conditions that mimic child abuse
should be evaluated and ruled out prior to filing a suspected
child abuse - ANSWER-False
