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,Test Bank For Administration of Programs for Young ChildrenChapter 1 The Director: A Broad View
Chapter 1 The Director: A Broad View
TRUE/FALSE
1. During World War II the federal government opened child care centers to allow mothers to work in
industry.
ANS: T
2. In 2011 more than 80% of mothers, whether married or single, were in the job market
ANS: F
3. Successful management includes the practice of learning how to run a successful business.
ANS: T
4. Leadership is the process of directing people or resources.
ANS: F
5. The division of labor between the director and assistant director in an all-day center should be based
on which jobs each does best.
ANS: T
6. In a busy preschool center it is important to concentrate on the short-term planning of each week.
ANS: F
7. Quality measures to improve child care from a number of organizations have set standards for
professional development and are encouraging teachers and directors to acquire the necessary
competencies to meet those standards.
ANS: T
8. Facial expressions, movements, and posture have no effect on our communications with others.
ANS: F
9. A code of ethics is intended to guide behavior as directors and teachers interact with children and
families.
ANS: T
10. The NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct contains statements about relationships with coworkers.
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Chapter 1 The Director: A Broad View
ANS: T
11. Strong, experienced teachers usually function well and are quite happy under a permissive manager.
ANS: T
12. If you direct an all-day school, you probably have an assistant director to whom you delegate some
administrative tasks.
ANS: T
13. Ordering materials, compiling financial reports, and writing newsletters are examples of tasks most
directors prefer to do in their free time.
ANS: F
14. Most directors like to delegate tasks so that they will have less work to do.
ANS: F
15. To be a director, you do not have to enjoy interacting with people as long as you have an assistant
director who does.
ANS: F
16. The workplace of the future will include an awareness of the importance of participation by everyone
involved.
ANS: T
17. Standing committees of a board of directors usually are charged with the responsibility of developing
policies, which then must be approved by the entire board.
ANS: T
18. The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Code of Ethical Conduct is
a set of guidelines to help teachers and directors make decisions based on professionalism and ethics.
ANS: T
19. Bloom believes that competence has three components: knowledge competence, skill competence, and
attitude competence.
ANS: T
20. Directors go through several career stages, including survival and enthusiastic and growing.
ANS: T
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Which of the following is not the responsibility of a director?
a. interviewing prospective parents
b. implementing curriculum goals
c. monitoring the safety of the environment
d. preparing the budget
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Chapter 1 The Director: A Broad View
ANS: B
2. Successful management will include
a. good financial planning.
b. implementing curriculum.
c. providing guidance.
d. controlling parent contacts.
ANS: A
3. Federal sponsorship of child care programs began
a. when Head Start began.
b. during World War II.
c. in response to civil rights demonstrations.
d. when John F. Kennedy was president.
ANS: B
4. Which of the following is not one of the 5 “Cs” of leadership?
a. concentration
b. commitment
c. confidence
d. character
ANS: A
5. Many directors find it difficult to delegate responsibility because
a. it might put too much of a burden on others.
b. staff members complain.
c. they fear others may think they are poor managers.
d. they do not know how to do it.
ANS: A
6. Verbal messages are often misunderstood because the
a. words are mispronounced.
b. speaker mumbles.
c. listener has had different perceptions
d. listener does not want to understand.
ANS: C
7. Which of the following is a way to prevent communication problems?
a. Try to convey the message when the listener is not busy.
b. Fold your arms to your chest while delivering the message.
c. Speak in a whisper so that others cannot hear.
d. Do not allow any questioning by the listener.
ANS: A
8. The NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct
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