CHILD ABUSE (LAUSD) EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
ANSWERS
All District employees, regardless of work location, are mandated reporters of suspected
child abuse or neglect, and are required to report suspected child abuse or neglect as
required by District policy. - Answer-A. True
If you have reasonable suspicion of child abuse, you must: - Answer-C. File a
suspected child abuse report with a child protective agency.
If two employees have reasonable suspicion of child abuse: - Answer-D. A and B are
both correct.
If an employee does not have enough information for reasonable suspicion of child
abuse, can the employee ask the student some questions, and subsequently determine
reasonable suspicion of child abuse? - Answer-C. Yes, this is clarification or inquiry and
is appropriate in determining suspected abuse.
Child abuse may fall under what categories: - Answer-A. Physical injuries, sexual
abuse, neglect, and willful cruelty/unjust punishment.
Sexual abuse includes, but is not limited to: - Answer-D. All of the above.
Is a school volunteer required to file a suspected child abuse report if he or she has a
reasonable suspicion of abuse? - Answer-B. No, however, volunteers are encouraged
to speak with an administrator promptly regarding suspected child abuse.
When an employee has reasonable suspicion of child abuse or neglect, a telephone
suspected child abuse report (i.e., call) must be made to a child protective agency (e.g.,
DCFS, LAPD): - Answer-B. Immediately or as soon as practically possible.
When an employee has reasonable suspicion of child abuse or neglect, a written
suspected child abuse report must be made to a child protective agency (e.g., DCFS,
LAPD): - Answer-C. Within 36 hours.
When an employee has reasonable suspicion of child abuse or neglect, a telephone
and written suspected child abuse report must be made to a child protective agency,
such as: - Answer-D. A and B are both correct.
In an attempt to gain trust and confidence, a perpetrator may engage in physical or non-
physical activities directed to the student, student's parents, or other adults with the
purpose of developing a sexual relationship with a minor. These activities are referred to
as "grooming," and might gradually progress to sexualized behavior. - Answer-A. True
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