CPI Certification Exam (Latest 2023/ 2024 Update) 300+ Practice Questions and Verified Answers| 100% Correct

CPI Certification Exam (Latest 2023/ 2024

Update) 300+ Practice Questions and Verified

Answers| 100% Correct

Q: All but one of the following are child welfare core principles:

a. the prevention and intervention by the child protective system should engage families in

constructive, supportive, and non-adversarial relationships

b. the prevention and intervention should intrude as little as possible into the life of the family

and be focused on clearly defined objectives

c. the prevention and intervention should be based on outcome evaluation results that

demonstrate success in protecting children and supporting families

d. the health and safety of the children served shall be of paramount concern

e. the prevention and intervention within families should happen with all families

Answer:

e. the prevention and intervention within families should happen with all families

Q: As a child welfare worker you receive a new case. Upon commencement, you knock on the

door and a man opens the door and identifies himself as the father you are looking for. You

proceed with your investigation by interviewing the children and the speaking with the father.

Towards the end of the interview with the father, the mother of the children arrives home and

you realize it is your former high school best friend, and you had not recognized the name due to

her now being married. After speaking with your supervisor, it is determined you will not

continue forward as the assigned investigator due to which Code of Ethics violation?

Answer:

Conflict of Interest

Q: A child protective investigator responded to an abuse intake on a mother who had just given

birth. Two of the parents' other children had previously been removed. After interviewing the

parents, the CPI and a co-worker went to visit the children who were in relative care with an aunt

and uncle. The children's uncle said that the CPI conducted a search of personal items and

clothing in the dresser drawers. The uncle said he saw the CPI put drug paraphernalia and three

knives into a garbage bag and remove them from the home. The CPI interviewed in this case and

his co-worker believed they had the power to search through homes the same way that law

enforcement would. Which ethical principle was violated?

Answer:

Misrepresentation/Misuse of Position

Q: If the hotline determines there is reason to suspect impending danger, the CPI must see and

interview the alleged child victim in which response time?

Answer:

24 hours

Q: The assessment used by a Child Protective Investigator to determine child safety is called?

Answer:

Family Functioning Assessment - Investigation

Q: If the hotline determines there is reason to suspect present danger, the CPI must see and

interview the alleged child victim in which response time?

Answer:

As soon as possible

Q: True or False: The determination that a child is unsafe means that the child and family must

be served through formal, ongoing case management services.

Answer:

True

Q: A case manager uses the information gathered during an FFA-Ongoing to assist in the

development of a?

Answer:

Case Plan

Q: What are the three core conditions of engagement?

Answer:

Respect, Empathy, Genuineness

Q: All but one of the following are skills used to team with a family:

a. Facilitate involvement of the family members in developing adequate interim safety

interventions and consensus when possible

b. Engage immediate and extended family in assessment of family dynamics, participation in

meetings and hearings

c. Be aware of one's own prejudices and biases

d. Ensure a safety plan is created without any involvement from the family

Answer:

d. Ensure a safety plan is created without any involvement from the family

Q: When there are no present or impending dangers identified but the risk was scored at high or

very high probability of future verified maltreatment, the Child Protective Investigator should?

Answer:

Refer the family to community resource options

Q: During your interview with the mother on your case, Mrs. White, she tells you her daughter

is doing very well in school. What needs to be completed?

Answer:

Need to validate this information from another source

Q: During your investigation, the mother on your case tells you that her 4 year old is extremely

active and doesn't follow directions. The child care provider says the child is on task and able to

sit during story times. What needs to be completed?

Answer:

Need to reconcile inconsistent information

Q: Which is the only organ not fully developed at birth?

Answer:

Brain

Q: Which is one of the two critical periods of brain development?

a. Teen years

b. Pre-teen

c. Six years old

d. Adulthood

Answer:

a. Teen years

Q: All but one of the following are three factors that can have a significant impact on prenatal

development:

a. Genetics

b. Environmental factors

c. Amount of sodium intake by the mother

d. Effects of teratogens

Answer:

c. Amount of sodium intake by the mother