CDA (CHILD DEVELOPMENT
ASSOCIATE) EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
An example of a positive nonverbal communication is: - ANSWER -A smile
A mealtime, a caregiver should: - ANSWER --Insist that children finish all food in their
plates
-Not offer dessert until all their food is finished
-Only offer dessert to the children who remained quiet at the table while eating
NONE OF THE ABOVE
Which of the following is the best way to assist children from families with limited
incomes? - ANSWER -Cooperate with school administrators and public officials to
provide such assistance as a free lunch program and/or some academic assistance
When arranging a classroom a teacher should: - ANSWER -Put related activities near
each other
Which of the fallowing is NOT a characteristic of a child with emotional disturbance: -
ANSWER -Making large efforts to make friends
The best example of an open-ended material would be : - ANSWER -A piece of paper
and crayons
Children's play material should be kept: - ANSWER -On low open shelves
A teacher sets up a Literacy Center where the students match pictures of objects that
begin with the same sound. Which of the fallowing skills is the teacher trying to develop
in students using this center? - ANSWER -Phonemic Awareness
A developmentally appropriate group time: - ANSWER --Lasts only a short time
-Gets the children actively involved
-Permits children to leave if they wish
All of the Above
Why do you give children a warning before activities are about to change? - ANSWER -
It provides them time to finish an activity
An activity that develops small motor skills would be : - ANSWER -Stringing beans
, Fire exit information should be: - ANSWER -In both written and pictorial form, posted
near exits
The first-aid kit should be kept: - ANSWER -In a easily accessible location ,clearly
marked and out of the reach of the children
Frequent hand washing is important because : - ANSWER -It keeps germs for
spreading
Choose the most healthy snack for young children: - ANSWER -Apple slices and low fat
milk( 2% milk)
An open ended question has: - ANSWER -No right or wrong question
The amount of adult supervision needed depends on: - ANSWER -The number of
children in the group
The activity
The developmental needs of the children who are present
All Of these
Children should be provided with these items washing their hands: - ANSWER -Warm
water, liquid soap and paper towels
Children need their own spaces in the classroom for their coats and other belongings
because: - ANSWER -a-It promotes their positive self-concept
b- It helps maintain good health
When you provide an activity that allows children to use their sense of smell, sight,
sound, touch and taste it promotes: - ANSWER -Physical Development
When talking to a child the Educator should : - ANSWER -Get down to the child's eye
level
A child with fine motor impairments will likely have the most difficulty performing which
of the fallowing tasks? - ANSWER -Drawing a picture
Using picture books with no words is most effective for promoting children - ANSWER -
Awareness of narrative( story ) structure
A student arrives at school with several large bruises that ( she/he) cannot explain.
Which of the fallowing is the appropriate course of action for the Educator? - ANSWER -
Fallowing the school's protocol as a Mandated Reporter
Children's artwork should be: - ANSWER -Displayed at the children's eye level
ASSOCIATE) EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
An example of a positive nonverbal communication is: - ANSWER -A smile
A mealtime, a caregiver should: - ANSWER --Insist that children finish all food in their
plates
-Not offer dessert until all their food is finished
-Only offer dessert to the children who remained quiet at the table while eating
NONE OF THE ABOVE
Which of the following is the best way to assist children from families with limited
incomes? - ANSWER -Cooperate with school administrators and public officials to
provide such assistance as a free lunch program and/or some academic assistance
When arranging a classroom a teacher should: - ANSWER -Put related activities near
each other
Which of the fallowing is NOT a characteristic of a child with emotional disturbance: -
ANSWER -Making large efforts to make friends
The best example of an open-ended material would be : - ANSWER -A piece of paper
and crayons
Children's play material should be kept: - ANSWER -On low open shelves
A teacher sets up a Literacy Center where the students match pictures of objects that
begin with the same sound. Which of the fallowing skills is the teacher trying to develop
in students using this center? - ANSWER -Phonemic Awareness
A developmentally appropriate group time: - ANSWER --Lasts only a short time
-Gets the children actively involved
-Permits children to leave if they wish
All of the Above
Why do you give children a warning before activities are about to change? - ANSWER -
It provides them time to finish an activity
An activity that develops small motor skills would be : - ANSWER -Stringing beans
, Fire exit information should be: - ANSWER -In both written and pictorial form, posted
near exits
The first-aid kit should be kept: - ANSWER -In a easily accessible location ,clearly
marked and out of the reach of the children
Frequent hand washing is important because : - ANSWER -It keeps germs for
spreading
Choose the most healthy snack for young children: - ANSWER -Apple slices and low fat
milk( 2% milk)
An open ended question has: - ANSWER -No right or wrong question
The amount of adult supervision needed depends on: - ANSWER -The number of
children in the group
The activity
The developmental needs of the children who are present
All Of these
Children should be provided with these items washing their hands: - ANSWER -Warm
water, liquid soap and paper towels
Children need their own spaces in the classroom for their coats and other belongings
because: - ANSWER -a-It promotes their positive self-concept
b- It helps maintain good health
When you provide an activity that allows children to use their sense of smell, sight,
sound, touch and taste it promotes: - ANSWER -Physical Development
When talking to a child the Educator should : - ANSWER -Get down to the child's eye
level
A child with fine motor impairments will likely have the most difficulty performing which
of the fallowing tasks? - ANSWER -Drawing a picture
Using picture books with no words is most effective for promoting children - ANSWER -
Awareness of narrative( story ) structure
A student arrives at school with several large bruises that ( she/he) cannot explain.
Which of the fallowing is the appropriate course of action for the Educator? - ANSWER -
Fallowing the school's protocol as a Mandated Reporter
Children's artwork should be: - ANSWER -Displayed at the children's eye level
