Child Abuse Mandated Reporter Training Exam 2025
Questions and Answers
1. Which of the following is the correct definition of child abuse?
A. Any act or failure to act that results in minor discomfort to a child
B. Any intentional act or failure to act that results in physical or emotional harm,
sexual abuse, exploitation, or death
C. Disciplining a child with a time-out
D. A parent raising their voice to a child
Answer: B
2. As a mandated reporter, when are you required to report suspected child
abuse?
A. Only if you are absolutely certain that abuse occurred
B. When you have a reasonable suspicion of abuse
C. When another colleague confirms your suspicion
D. After speaking with the child’s parents
,Answer: B
3. What is the timeframe for filing a written report after making a verbal report of
suspected abuse?
A. 12 hours
B. 24 hours
C. 36 hours
D. 48 hours
Answer: C (Often varies by state – typically 36 hours in many U.S. states)
4. Which of the following is considered physical abuse?
A. A parent spanking their child once with an open hand
B. A child bruised from falling off a bike
C. A caregiver causing injuries like bruises or burns intentionally
D. A child getting a scrape while playing
Answer: C
5. Can medical professionals be held legally responsible for NOT reporting
suspected abuse?
A. No, not unless the child is seriously hurt
B. Yes, they may face legal consequences including fines or jail time
C. Only if the parents sue
D. Only if the child dies
, Answer: B
✅ True/False Questions
6. You need the child’s or parent's permission before reporting suspected abuse.
Answer: False
7. Mandated reporters are protected by law from liability when reporting in good
faith.
Answer: True
8. Emotional abuse must always be reported even if there is no physical evidence.
Answer: True
9. Sexual abuse includes only physical contact.
Answer: False
10. If the suspected abuser is another medical professional, you are not required
to report.
Answer: False
✅ Scenario-Based Question
11. Scenario:
A 6-year-old child arrives in the ER with a fractured arm. The child seems fearful
of their caregiver and hesitates when asked how the injury occurred. The
Questions and Answers
1. Which of the following is the correct definition of child abuse?
A. Any act or failure to act that results in minor discomfort to a child
B. Any intentional act or failure to act that results in physical or emotional harm,
sexual abuse, exploitation, or death
C. Disciplining a child with a time-out
D. A parent raising their voice to a child
Answer: B
2. As a mandated reporter, when are you required to report suspected child
abuse?
A. Only if you are absolutely certain that abuse occurred
B. When you have a reasonable suspicion of abuse
C. When another colleague confirms your suspicion
D. After speaking with the child’s parents
,Answer: B
3. What is the timeframe for filing a written report after making a verbal report of
suspected abuse?
A. 12 hours
B. 24 hours
C. 36 hours
D. 48 hours
Answer: C (Often varies by state – typically 36 hours in many U.S. states)
4. Which of the following is considered physical abuse?
A. A parent spanking their child once with an open hand
B. A child bruised from falling off a bike
C. A caregiver causing injuries like bruises or burns intentionally
D. A child getting a scrape while playing
Answer: C
5. Can medical professionals be held legally responsible for NOT reporting
suspected abuse?
A. No, not unless the child is seriously hurt
B. Yes, they may face legal consequences including fines or jail time
C. Only if the parents sue
D. Only if the child dies
, Answer: B
✅ True/False Questions
6. You need the child’s or parent's permission before reporting suspected abuse.
Answer: False
7. Mandated reporters are protected by law from liability when reporting in good
faith.
Answer: True
8. Emotional abuse must always be reported even if there is no physical evidence.
Answer: True
9. Sexual abuse includes only physical contact.
Answer: False
10. If the suspected abuser is another medical professional, you are not required
to report.
Answer: False
✅ Scenario-Based Question
11. Scenario:
A 6-year-old child arrives in the ER with a fractured arm. The child seems fearful
of their caregiver and hesitates when asked how the injury occurred. The
