CDA Assessment Test (Children 0-3) Exam Questions with Correct Answers
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CDA - Child Development Associate
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CDA - Child Development Associate
You are working as a nanny for a 1-year-old baby named Liam. Liam's parents have asked you to start feeding him solid foods. You have never fed a baby solid foods before, but you are confident that you can do it. What is the first thing you should do? - Answer-Ask Liam's parents for their advice on...
CDA Assessment Test (Children 0-3)
Exam Questions with Correct Answers
You are working as a nanny for a 1-year-old baby named Liam. Liam's parents have
asked you to start feeding him solid foods. You have never fed a baby solid foods
before, but you are confident that you can do it. What is the first thing you should do? -
Answer-Ask Liam's parents for their advice on how to start feeding him solid foods
A child in your class has been struggling with sharing toys during playtime. What
strategy could you use to help this child improve their sharing skills? - Answer-Facilitate
cooperative play activities that require sharing.
Your center receives a large donation of toys from a local church. You and your
coworker are asked to go through the toys and divide them between each of the three
preschool classrooms. The first thing you and your coworker should do is: - Answer-Go
through them carefully and remove any that have small pieces that could be swallowed.
You are introducing a new literacy activity to your class. What is the best way to ensure
the activity is developmentally appropriate for all children? - Answer-Plan an activity that
can be easily modified to meet the needs of all children.
When reading a new book to your class, how can you help your students practice their
prediction skills? - Answer-Ask them what they think will happen next.
Which of the following is an objective observation: - Answer-Amy counted to ten today.
You notice that a child in your class often struggles with fine motor skills activities. What
is the most effective way to support this child? - Answer-Provide additional practice
opportunities and modify activities to meet the child's current skill level.
You are observing a three year old in your classroom. Which of the following is an
acceptable way to document what you've observed? - Answer-Sally knocked over
Megan's block tower.
You notice that one of the children in your care has started to withdraw from group
activities and seems to be upset. What should be your first step in addressing this
situation? - Answer-Speak directly to the child to understand if something is bothering
them.
During outdoor playtime, a child consistently pushes other children while waiting for
their turn on the swing. What would be an appropriate response from the teacher? -
Answer-Engage the child in a conversation about sharing and taking turns.
, When assessing the developmental progress of an individual child, which of the
following is the best procedure? - Answer-Use multiple sources of evidence to assess
abilities.
A parent asks you for advice on how to handle their child's temper tantrums at home.
What is the best advice you can give? - Answer-Advise the parent to stay calm,
acknowledge the child's feelings, and guide them towards managing their emotions.
In a preschool classroom, a child often displays aggressive behavior towards other
children by hitting and pushing them. What would be an appropriate approach for the
teacher to address this behavior? - Answer-Use positive reinforcement and teach
alternative ways to express anger or frustration.
Mark, a preschool teacher, has been dealing with an unusually rambunctious group of
toddlers lately. To help the children wind down, Mark usually has them sit quietly while
he reads a book out loud. Recently, some of the children have been losing interest and
causing disturbances during story time. If you were Mark, you would: - Answer-Assess
the children's needs and interests, maybe choosing a different book or changing the
activity to something more engaging for the children.
What is the role of a CDA in promoting healthy eating habits in early childhood settings?
- Answer-Modeling and encouraging healthy food choices and balanced meals.
How can a CDA support the development of gross motor skills in infants? - Answer-
Providing tummy time and opportunities for reaching and grasping objects.
As a CDA professional, you notice a child in your class who seems to be lagging behind
in language development. What is an appropriate first step to take? - Answer-Engage
the child in more one-on-one conversations and read to them more frequently.
How can a CDA promote language development in infants? - Answer-Engage in
responsive and interactive conversations with infants.
A child in a preschool classroom frequently interrupts other children during group
activities. What could be a possible strategy for the teacher to address this behavior? -
Answer-Teach the child about turn-taking and appropriate times to speak.
During a field trip to a zoo, a child in a preschool group shows a great interest in
observing and learning about different animal species. What could be an appropriate
activity to support the child's interest? - Answer-Encourage the child to draw pictures of
the animals they find most interesting.
How can a CDA promote cultural diversity and inclusivity in an early childhood setting? -
Answer-Integrate multicultural books, music, and materials into the learning
environment.
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