CDA EXAM GUIDE QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
The best example of an open-ended material would be - ANSWER -*D. unit blocks
The children have been asking for the same book to be read at story time everyday for
the past week. You will - ANSWER -*A. happily reread it, because you know children
benefit from repetition.
Children's play materials should be - ANSWER -*B. kept on low, open shelves.
A developmentally appropriate group time - ANSWER -A. lasts only a short time.
B. gets the children actively involved.
C. permits children to leave, if they wish
Why do you give children a warning before activities are about to change? - ANSWER -
*B. it provides them time to finish up an activity.
You want children to learn the rules of conversation, so you - ANSWER -*A. give them
A good early childhood practice is - ANSWER -*D. asking the children to pretend to be
butterflies as they walk to the playground
An activity that develop small-motor skills would be - ANSWER -*C. bead stringing
An activity that develops small-motor skills would be - ANSWER -*A. Manipulating play
dough.
You have a small budget to use for purchasing materials for your classroom. When
choosing, you will first consider - ANSWER -*A. Weather the materials are
developmentally appropriate, are mostly open-ended, and 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 -*B. problem
solving.
When talking with a child, the caregiver should - ANSWER -*B. get down to the child's
eye level.
Caregivers should - ANSWER -*B. be good listeners.
*C. ask a lot of open-ended questions.
, You want the children to learn cooperation, so you - ANSWER -*D. provide activities
that requires taking turns, sharing materials, and solving problems together.
Children's artwork should be - ANSWER -*C. displayed at the children's eye level
A creative arts projects is - ANSWER -*C. 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 -*A. stay close to the child and explain to the others
that she is having a hard time right now but will be all right in a few minutes. Let your co-
worker start the circle time.
A creative activity is - ANSWER -*C. using play dough.
Which activity is creative? - ANSWER -*B. Dancing with scarves to an instrumental CD
The amount of adults supervision that is needed depends on - ANSWER -A. the number
of children in the group.
B. the activity.
C. the developmental needs of children who are present.
*D. (all of the above)
The first aid kit should be kept - ANSWER -*B. in an easily accessible location, clearly
marked, and out of reach of children.
Frequent hand washing is important because - ANSWER -*B. it keeps germs from
spreading.
An open-ended question - ANSWER -*B. has no right or wrong answer
Children should be provided with these items for washing their hands: - ANSWER -*C.
Warm water, liquid soap, and a cloth towel
Children need their own space in the classroom for their coat and other belongings
because - ANSWER -*A. it promotes their positive self-concept.
*B. it helps maintain good health
An example of a positive nonverbal communication is - ANSWER -*A. a smile.
At mealtime, a caregiver should - ANSWER -A. insist that children finish all the food on
their plates.
B. not offer any dessert until all their food is finished.
C. only offer dessert to children who remained quiet at the table while eating.
*D. none of the above.
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
The best example of an open-ended material would be - ANSWER -*D. unit blocks
The children have been asking for the same book to be read at story time everyday for
the past week. You will - ANSWER -*A. happily reread it, because you know children
benefit from repetition.
Children's play materials should be - ANSWER -*B. kept on low, open shelves.
A developmentally appropriate group time - ANSWER -A. lasts only a short time.
B. gets the children actively involved.
C. permits children to leave, if they wish
Why do you give children a warning before activities are about to change? - ANSWER -
*B. it provides them time to finish up an activity.
You want children to learn the rules of conversation, so you - ANSWER -*A. give them
A good early childhood practice is - ANSWER -*D. asking the children to pretend to be
butterflies as they walk to the playground
An activity that develop small-motor skills would be - ANSWER -*C. bead stringing
An activity that develops small-motor skills would be - ANSWER -*A. Manipulating play
dough.
You have a small budget to use for purchasing materials for your classroom. When
choosing, you will first consider - ANSWER -*A. Weather the materials are
developmentally appropriate, are mostly open-ended, and 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 -*B. problem
solving.
When talking with a child, the caregiver should - ANSWER -*B. get down to the child's
eye level.
Caregivers should - ANSWER -*B. be good listeners.
*C. ask a lot of open-ended questions.
, You want the children to learn cooperation, so you - ANSWER -*D. provide activities
that requires taking turns, sharing materials, and solving problems together.
Children's artwork should be - ANSWER -*C. displayed at the children's eye level
A creative arts projects is - ANSWER -*C. 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 -*A. stay close to the child and explain to the others
that she is having a hard time right now but will be all right in a few minutes. Let your co-
worker start the circle time.
A creative activity is - ANSWER -*C. using play dough.
Which activity is creative? - ANSWER -*B. Dancing with scarves to an instrumental CD
The amount of adults supervision that is needed depends on - ANSWER -A. the number
of children in the group.
B. the activity.
C. the developmental needs of children who are present.
*D. (all of the above)
The first aid kit should be kept - ANSWER -*B. in an easily accessible location, clearly
marked, and out of reach of children.
Frequent hand washing is important because - ANSWER -*B. it keeps germs from
spreading.
An open-ended question - ANSWER -*B. has no right or wrong answer
Children should be provided with these items for washing their hands: - ANSWER -*C.
Warm water, liquid soap, and a cloth towel
Children need their own space in the classroom for their coat and other belongings
because - ANSWER -*A. it promotes their positive self-concept.
*B. it helps maintain good health
An example of a positive nonverbal communication is - ANSWER -*A. a smile.
At mealtime, a caregiver should - ANSWER -A. insist that children finish all the food on
their plates.
B. not offer any dessert until all their food is finished.
C. only offer dessert to children who remained quiet at the table while eating.
*D. none of the above.
