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1. To ensure child and family well-being, research has found that successful interventions must do which of the following?
A. Reduce risk factors
B. Promote protective factors
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. None of the above
2. A strong and secure emotional bond between children and their caregivers is critical for children’s physical, social, and emotional development, including their ability to form trusting relationships and to exhibit positive behaviors.
A. True
B. False
3. Helping parents learn and practice the nurturing skills that lead to strong, secure attachments is a well-supported pathway to positive outcomes for children.
A. True
B. False
4. The FRIENDS Protective Factors Survey for caregivers receiving child maltreatment prevention services measures which area?
A. Family functioning / resiliency
B. Nurturing and attachment
C. Knowledge of parenting / child development
D. All of the above
5. A lack of contact or interaction with a caregiver can change the infant’s body chemistry, resulting in a reduction in the growth hormones essential for brain and immune system development.
A. True
B. False
6. How can parents nurture their older children?
A. By making time to listen to them.
B. By being involved and interested in the child’s school and other activities.
C. By staying aware of the child or teen’s interests and friends.
D. All of the above.
7. Observing other caregivers who use positive techniques for managing children’s behavior provides an opportunity for parents to learn healthy alternatives.
A. True
B. False
8. All of the following are inner strengths or resources that can serve as a foundation for building parents’ resilience, except for:
A. Faith
B. Education
C. Communication skills
D. Mutually supportive caring relationships
9. Although a parent’s ability to participate effectively in his or her community is an important protective factor, research has shown that parents who are isolated or have few social connections are not at a higher risk for child abuse or neglect.
A. True
B. False
10. Parents may feel more comfortable voicing concerns and exploring solutions when providers ask questions that:
A. Focus on the parents’ own hopes and goals for their children.
B. Help parents identify and build on their current strengths.
C. Model nurturing behavior by acknowledging frustrations and recognizing the parents’ efforts.
D. All of the above.
11. Which of the following is the first step that community partnerships can take to support families and prevent child maltreatment according to the CDC’s Essentials for Childhood providers?
A. Use data to inform actions.
B. Raise awareness and commitment to promote and prevent child maltreatment.
C. Create the context for healthy children and families through policies.
D. Create the context for healthy children and families through norms change and programs.
12. Religious leaders should be encouraged to acknowledge publicly that child abuse is a major concern for the faith community and that they are dedicated to supporting families and protecting children.
A. True
B. False
13. Which of the following can be an important first step in building families’ comfort with pursuing services?
A. Offering to provide onsite services to children and families.
B. Offering to speak at a parent-teacher organization meeting.
C. Seeking opportunities to sponsor joint events.
D. All of the above.
14. Which of the following should be invited when making protective factors presentations to parent groups, child care centers, and other family venues?
A. A local legislator
B. A health-care provider
C. A law enforcement representative
D. A substance abuse specialist
15. All of the following are goals of social media, except for:
A. Get the word out.
B. Engage in dialogue or get feedback.
C. Reach a targeted, specific group.
D. Send out brief alerts that prompt stakeholders to take immediate action.
16. Social media policies should cover issues such as confidentiality and the responsibilities of mandated reporters, and they need to be disclosed to all participants on the agency’s or organization’s social media sites.
A. True
B. False
17. Which of the following is one of the most common risk factors associated with an increased risk of child abuse and neglect?
A. Young parents.
B. A lack of knowledge about normal child develop or behavior.
C. A parent’s own experiences of childhood trauma.
D. All of the above.
18. Evidence shows that the great majority of families who experience the most common risk factors will abuse or neglect their children.
A. True
B. False
19. Of those found to be victims of child abuse or neglect, the largest proportion were:
A. Physically abused
B. Neglected
C. Emotionally abused
D. Sexually abused
20. Traumatic events, whether isolated or ongoing, overwhelm children’s ability to cope and elicit powerful physical and emotional responses, which continue even when the danger has passed, often until treatment is received.
A. True
B. False
21. The trauma of child abuse or neglect has been associated with increased risk of:
A. Depression and suicide attempts
B. Teen pregnancy
C. Chronic illnesses, including heart disease, cancer, and lung disease
D. All of the above
22. Extremes in behavior, ranging from overly aggressive to overly passive, is a symptom of which type of maltreatment?
A. Physical abuse
B. Neglect
C. Emotional abuse
D. Sexual abuse
23. Parents who have experienced trauma may:
A. Have difficulty making decisions that keep their children and themselves safe.
B. Find it hard to trust others, resulting in poor relationships with friends and family, including their children.
C. Seem numb or “shut down” and fail to respond to their children when under stress.
D. All of the above.
24. A child under age 18 engaged in commercial sex is a victim of sex trafficking only if the youth’s participation is forced or coerced.
A. True
B. False
25. Which of the following is a way parents can increase resilience?
A. By sharing their feelings with someone they trust.
B. By taking a parenting class at a local community center.
C. By participating in neighborhood activities such as potluck dinners, street fairs, picnics, or block parties.
D. By finding a church, temple, or mosque that welcomes and supports parents.
26. Family meals are an important time for parents to connect with their children.
A. True
B. False
27. Children and teens need _____ of physical activity each day.
A. 20 minutes or more
B. 30 minutes or more
C. 60 minutes or more
D. 90 minutes or more
28. Which of the following may result from a lack of food?
A. Children may get sick and go to the hospital more often.
B. A lack of healthy food at home can cause fighting, hyperactivity, and mood swings in school-age children. Older youth may feel depressed, anxious, or suicidal.
C. Children can have a hard time getting to school every day or making progress in reading and math.
D. All of the above.
29. All of the following are signs of stress, except for:
A. Feeling angry or irritable a lot of the time.
B. Trouble remembering simple items or tasks.
C. Having trouble making decisions.
D. Overeating or not eating enough.
30. A family is said to have “financial stability” if they have all of the following, except:
A. The ability to pay bills on time.
B. A manageable amount of debt.
C. A 6 - 12 month emergency fund to protect them against loss of income.
D. All of the above are required for a family to have financial stability.
31. Parents need to respond when their baby cries, but they must be careful not to give them too much attention as babies can become spoiled.
A. True
B. False
32. Most toddlers do all of the following, except for:
A. Test rules over and over to see how parents will react.
B. Know how to share.
C. Respond well to routine for sleeping and eating.
D. Like to imitate grownups and to “help” mom and dad.
33. Parents should do which of the following if they cannot prevent a temper tantrum?
A. Remain calm, as they are a role model for their child.
B. Hold younger children during a tantrum to help them feel more secure and calm down more quickly.
C. Take the child to a quiet place where he or she can calm down safely, and speak softly or play soft music.
D. All of the above.
34. When a child is having a floor-thumping tantrum, the most important thing a parent can do is remain calm and wait it out.
A. True
B. False
35. School-age children need 8 hours of sleep each night.
A. True
B. False
36. Fathers who spend time with their children increase the chances that their children will succeed in school, have fewer behavior problems, and experience better self-esteem and well-being.
A. True
B. False
37. When children see their parents respecting each other, they are more likely to feel that they are also accepted and respected.
A. True
B. False
38. Instilling _____ is one of the best ways to ensure children will have a lifetime of personal and career growth.
A. A love of reading
B. Guidance and discipline
C. Honesty and respect
D. The right to be heard
39. What is the best way for a parent to let their child know that they love them?
A. Show affection every day.
B. Be a role model.
C. Discipline with love.
D. Eat together as a family.
40. All of the following may indicate sexual abuse, except for:
A. Increased nightmares or bedwetting
B. Angry outbursts or sudden mood swings
C. Increased appetite and overeating
D. Sudden, unexplained avoidance of certain people or places
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