Florida Child Welfare Case Manager Certification Practice Exam

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What does SICO stand for in Present Danger assessment?

  1. Significant, Immediate, Clearly observable

  2. Simple, Identifiable, Controllable, Observable

  3. Secure, Immediate, Critical, Overwhelming

  4. Systematic, Immediate, Conditional, Observable

The correct answer is: Significant, Immediate, Clearly observable

SICO stands for Significant, Immediate, Clearly observable. This acronym is used in the field of threat assessment to describe a method for evaluating the potential danger posed by a person or situation. The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the key factors that should be considered in a Present Danger assessment. Option B includes the criteria of "controllable" and "observable" which are not typically included in SICO. Option C includes the criteria of "Secure" and "Critical" which are not part of the SICO framework. Option D includes the criteria of "Systematic" and "Conditional" which do not align with the concept of immediacy in SICO. Therefore, only option A accurately reflects the key factors of SICO.