CDA EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The amount of adult supervision that is needed depends on.. - Answer -the number of
children in the group
the activity
the developmental needs of children who are present
The first aid kit should be kept.. - Answer -in an easily accessible location, clearly
marked, and out of reach of children.
Frequent handwashing is important because.. - Answer -it keeps germs from spreading.
An open ended question.. - Answer -has no right or wrong answer
Children should be provided with these items for washing their hands.. - Answer -warm
water, liquid soap, and paper towels
Children need their own space in the classroom for their coat and other belongings
because - Answer -it promotes their positive self-concept and maintains good health
An example of a positive nonverbal communication is.. - Answer -a smile
At mealtime, a caregiver should.. - Answer -NONE OF THE ABOVE!! Insist that children
finish all food on their plates. Not offer any dessert until all their food is finished. Only
offer dessert to the children who remained quiet at the table while eating.
When arranging a classroom, a teacher should.. - Answer -put related activities near
each other
The best example of an open-ended material would be.. - Answer -unit blocks
The children have been asking for the same book to read at story time every day for the
past week. You will.. - Answer -happily reread it because you know children benefit from
repetition
Children's play materials should be.. - Answer -kept on low, open shelves
A developmentally appropriate group time.. - Answer -lasts only a short time
gets the children actively involved
permits children to leave, if they wish
, Why do you give children a warning before activities are about to change? - Answer -it
provides them time to finish up an activity
You want children to learn the rules of conversation, so you - Answer -give them
practice talking, listening and responding in casual conversation as you sit with them at
lunch table.
A good early childhood practice is.. - Answer -asking the children to pretend to be
butterflies as they walk to the playground
An activity that develops small-motor skills would be.. - Answer -bead stringing
An activity that develops small-motor skills would be.. - Answer -manipulating playdough
You have a small budget to use for purchasing materials for your classroom. When
choosing, you will first consider.. - Answer -whether the materials are developmentally
appropriate, are mostly open-ended, will enable the children to experience success.
Two boys want the same truck to haul blocks across the room. One boy goes to the
housekeeping area and gets a basket. This is an example of.. - Answer -problem
solving
when talking with a child, the caregiver should.. - Answer -get down to the child's eye
level
Caregivers should.. - Answer -be good listeners and ask a lot of open ended questions
You want the children to learn cooperation, so you.. - Answer -provide activities that
require taking turns, sharing materials, and solving problems together
Children's artwork should be.. - Answer -displayed at the children's eye-level
A creative arts project is.. - Answer -painting with orange and black paint on white paper
One of the children is having a tantrum just as circle time is beginning. The best way to
proceed would be to.. - Answer -stay close to the child and explain to the others that
she is having a hard time right now but will be alright in a few minutes. let your co-
teacher start the circle time.
A creative activity is.. - Answer -using playdough
which activity is creative? - Answer -dancing with scarves to an instrumental CD
A good technique for dealing with favorite toys is to.. - Answer -provide duplicates of
them.
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