CDA TEST 1 Practice Exam Questions
Correctly Answered.
Mrs.Kline prides herself on the educational activities she provides for the children in her home child care
practice. she has two four-year-old children in her care. the others are two or three years old. Mrs.Kline
sets out some building blocks. she lets the children have free play with the blocks for several minutes,
then adds a challenge for the four-year-olds. which of the following would be the most appropriate
challenge for these children? - CORRECT ANSWER Asking them to make a shape with the blocks and tell
her about it.
You have a student in your class who is concerned about the impending birth of his baby sister. His
behavior has shown signs of his stress. Which of the below actions on your part will best help him to
begin to adjust? - CORRECT ANSWER Give him extra support, be available to him to listen and help him
find the words he needs to voice his concerns.
You go on a field trip to the zoo and take a lot of pictures. What is a literacy activity could you plan
around this trip? - CORRECT ANSWER Have the children make a class book about their experience.
It is a good idea to do which of the following: - CORRECT ANSWER (ALL OF THE ABOVE)
Regularly update your emergency
Check toys to make sure they don't have broken pieces.
Refill your First Aid Kit.
You have a student in your class whose family speaks only Spanish. He understands a few words of
English. Which of the below things can you do I your room to show respect for his language and
promote the learning of English? - CORRECT ANSWER Make all labels ad signs in both English and
Spanish and have books in both English and Spanish in your library.
The philosophy of the program you work for is: - CORRECT ANSWER Important for you to know
Maddison, a three year old in your classroom, has seemed very tired lately and is actually falling asleep
during your circle time. You let her sleep at first thinking it was just a one time thing, but its been
, happening a few times a week. - CORRECT ANSWER Let her sleep today. tis clear she needs it. Talk to her
mother at pick up and tell her what you're seeing. Find out from Mom if there have been any recent
changes that may be causing this excessive tiredness.
its winter and the children all brig snow boots so they can play outside in the snow. When you come
back in, you realize many of the children are having trouble putting their shoes back on and. If they don't
get them on soon. You won't have time for the story you wanted to read. - CORRECT ANSWER Use this
as a teachable moment and have all the kids sit down and practice putting on their shoes.
When assessing the developmental progress of an individual child, the best procedure is : - CORRECT
ANSWER Use multiple sources of evidence to assess abilities.
Confidentiality guidelines should be communicated to staff and families. Such guidelines should most
likely include all but which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER Support standards for each child's
culture, language, ethnicity and family structure.
A child care professional should continue to increase his/her knowledge about child development issues.
Development issues can be cognitive, emotional, social, or physical. At which age does a child typically
become aware of his/her gender identity? - CORRECT ANSWER In the first year of life
You notice that a little boy in your classroom seem to become very tired by mid-morning and often falls
asleep before lunch. This is not typical behavior, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER Let his parents know
that you're seeing a change in his behavior.
Quinn, a two-year-old, arrives at jay's home care center in an angry mood. Jay sees that her attitude is
going to cause some difficulties when interacting with the other children. What advice would you give
jay in this situation? - CORRECT ANSWER Involve Quinn in an activity which she usually enjoys and which
will give her the time to work through her feelings.
You are planning for the week and the theme for the week is insects. You want to provide a hands on
experience so they can see what it might feel like to be a bug. Which of the following would provide that
experience for your children: - CORRECT ANSWER Fill the sand table with dirt and plastic bugs.
Andrew walks into the first day of preschool and kicks his teacher. His teacher tells him that kicking is
not allowed, but he laughs and runs off to play with the toys. The teacher informs the director who calls
Correctly Answered.
Mrs.Kline prides herself on the educational activities she provides for the children in her home child care
practice. she has two four-year-old children in her care. the others are two or three years old. Mrs.Kline
sets out some building blocks. she lets the children have free play with the blocks for several minutes,
then adds a challenge for the four-year-olds. which of the following would be the most appropriate
challenge for these children? - CORRECT ANSWER Asking them to make a shape with the blocks and tell
her about it.
You have a student in your class who is concerned about the impending birth of his baby sister. His
behavior has shown signs of his stress. Which of the below actions on your part will best help him to
begin to adjust? - CORRECT ANSWER Give him extra support, be available to him to listen and help him
find the words he needs to voice his concerns.
You go on a field trip to the zoo and take a lot of pictures. What is a literacy activity could you plan
around this trip? - CORRECT ANSWER Have the children make a class book about their experience.
It is a good idea to do which of the following: - CORRECT ANSWER (ALL OF THE ABOVE)
Regularly update your emergency
Check toys to make sure they don't have broken pieces.
Refill your First Aid Kit.
You have a student in your class whose family speaks only Spanish. He understands a few words of
English. Which of the below things can you do I your room to show respect for his language and
promote the learning of English? - CORRECT ANSWER Make all labels ad signs in both English and
Spanish and have books in both English and Spanish in your library.
The philosophy of the program you work for is: - CORRECT ANSWER Important for you to know
Maddison, a three year old in your classroom, has seemed very tired lately and is actually falling asleep
during your circle time. You let her sleep at first thinking it was just a one time thing, but its been
, happening a few times a week. - CORRECT ANSWER Let her sleep today. tis clear she needs it. Talk to her
mother at pick up and tell her what you're seeing. Find out from Mom if there have been any recent
changes that may be causing this excessive tiredness.
its winter and the children all brig snow boots so they can play outside in the snow. When you come
back in, you realize many of the children are having trouble putting their shoes back on and. If they don't
get them on soon. You won't have time for the story you wanted to read. - CORRECT ANSWER Use this
as a teachable moment and have all the kids sit down and practice putting on their shoes.
When assessing the developmental progress of an individual child, the best procedure is : - CORRECT
ANSWER Use multiple sources of evidence to assess abilities.
Confidentiality guidelines should be communicated to staff and families. Such guidelines should most
likely include all but which of the following? - CORRECT ANSWER Support standards for each child's
culture, language, ethnicity and family structure.
A child care professional should continue to increase his/her knowledge about child development issues.
Development issues can be cognitive, emotional, social, or physical. At which age does a child typically
become aware of his/her gender identity? - CORRECT ANSWER In the first year of life
You notice that a little boy in your classroom seem to become very tired by mid-morning and often falls
asleep before lunch. This is not typical behavior, you should: - CORRECT ANSWER Let his parents know
that you're seeing a change in his behavior.
Quinn, a two-year-old, arrives at jay's home care center in an angry mood. Jay sees that her attitude is
going to cause some difficulties when interacting with the other children. What advice would you give
jay in this situation? - CORRECT ANSWER Involve Quinn in an activity which she usually enjoys and which
will give her the time to work through her feelings.
You are planning for the week and the theme for the week is insects. You want to provide a hands on
experience so they can see what it might feel like to be a bug. Which of the following would provide that
experience for your children: - CORRECT ANSWER Fill the sand table with dirt and plastic bugs.
Andrew walks into the first day of preschool and kicks his teacher. His teacher tells him that kicking is
not allowed, but he laughs and runs off to play with the toys. The teacher informs the director who calls
