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Texas Child-Care and Child-Placing Agency Administrator Exam
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR-JUST RELEASED
Summarized Exam Coverage (Key Areas)
• Regulations & Licensing: Texas child-care rules, inspections, mandatory reporting
• Agency Administration: Policies, staffing, supervision, finance, program oversight
• Child Development & Care: Growth stages, guidance, individualized care, safety
• Safety & Health: Sanitation, medication, emergencies, crisis response
• Foster/Child-Placing Practices: Placement, permanency, trauma-informed care, case
management
• Legal & Ethical Duties: Confidentiality, rights, ethics, compliance
• Communication: Family engagement, interagency collaboration, community partnerships
Texas Child-Care and Child-Placing Agency Administrator Exam – MCQs
1.
During a routine inspection, an administrator notices a staff member failing to report suspected abuse.
What is the correct immediate action?
A) Document internally and monitor staff behavior
B) Report the incident immediately to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)
C) Provide verbal warning only
D) Wait until annual training to discuss
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Answer: B
Rationale: Texas law requires immediate reporting of suspected abuse; failure to report can have legal
consequences.
2.
A parent expresses concern that their child’s cultural needs are not respected in the program. How
should the administrator respond?
A) Ignore the complaint to avoid conflict
B) Review and adjust care plans to ensure cultural sensitivity and inclusivity
C) Tell the parent the program has standard procedures
D) Refer the parent to another facility
Answer: B
Rationale: Administrators must ensure individualized, culturally sensitive care to meet each child’s
needs.
3.
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During an emergency drill, staff fail to follow evacuation procedures. What should the administrator do?
A) Ignore minor errors during drills
B) Provide additional training and revise emergency plans as needed
C) Cancel future drills
D) Reprimand children for slow evacuation
Answer: B
Rationale: Drills assess staff preparedness; administrators must provide training and correct
deficiencies.
4.
A foster child exhibits aggressive behavior due to trauma history. How should the administrator support
staff?
A) Ignore the behavior to avoid confrontation
B) Implement trauma-informed care strategies and staff coaching
C) Recommend immediate discharge
D) Use punishment-based discipline
Answer: B
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Rationale: Trauma-informed care supports the child’s emotional needs and guides staff in appropriate
interventions.
5.
An audit reveals missing staff CPR certifications. What is the administrator’s responsibility?
A) Ignore until next inspection
B) Ensure all staff obtain and maintain required health and safety certifications immediately
C) Allow uncertified staff to work temporarily
D) Delegate responsibility to a single employee
Answer: B
Rationale: Administrators must ensure all staff meet required certifications to maintain compliance and
safety.
6.
A staff member reports a child may have a contagious illness. What is the administrator’s immediate
action?
A) Send child home and inform parent while following health reporting guidelines
Texas Child-Care and Child-Placing Agency Administrator Exam
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST
UPDATE THIS YEAR-JUST RELEASED
Summarized Exam Coverage (Key Areas)
• Regulations & Licensing: Texas child-care rules, inspections, mandatory reporting
• Agency Administration: Policies, staffing, supervision, finance, program oversight
• Child Development & Care: Growth stages, guidance, individualized care, safety
• Safety & Health: Sanitation, medication, emergencies, crisis response
• Foster/Child-Placing Practices: Placement, permanency, trauma-informed care, case
management
• Legal & Ethical Duties: Confidentiality, rights, ethics, compliance
• Communication: Family engagement, interagency collaboration, community partnerships
Texas Child-Care and Child-Placing Agency Administrator Exam – MCQs
1.
During a routine inspection, an administrator notices a staff member failing to report suspected abuse.
What is the correct immediate action?
A) Document internally and monitor staff behavior
B) Report the incident immediately to the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS)
C) Provide verbal warning only
D) Wait until annual training to discuss
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Answer: B
Rationale: Texas law requires immediate reporting of suspected abuse; failure to report can have legal
consequences.
2.
A parent expresses concern that their child’s cultural needs are not respected in the program. How
should the administrator respond?
A) Ignore the complaint to avoid conflict
B) Review and adjust care plans to ensure cultural sensitivity and inclusivity
C) Tell the parent the program has standard procedures
D) Refer the parent to another facility
Answer: B
Rationale: Administrators must ensure individualized, culturally sensitive care to meet each child’s
needs.
3.
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During an emergency drill, staff fail to follow evacuation procedures. What should the administrator do?
A) Ignore minor errors during drills
B) Provide additional training and revise emergency plans as needed
C) Cancel future drills
D) Reprimand children for slow evacuation
Answer: B
Rationale: Drills assess staff preparedness; administrators must provide training and correct
deficiencies.
4.
A foster child exhibits aggressive behavior due to trauma history. How should the administrator support
staff?
A) Ignore the behavior to avoid confrontation
B) Implement trauma-informed care strategies and staff coaching
C) Recommend immediate discharge
D) Use punishment-based discipline
Answer: B
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Rationale: Trauma-informed care supports the child’s emotional needs and guides staff in appropriate
interventions.
5.
An audit reveals missing staff CPR certifications. What is the administrator’s responsibility?
A) Ignore until next inspection
B) Ensure all staff obtain and maintain required health and safety certifications immediately
C) Allow uncertified staff to work temporarily
D) Delegate responsibility to a single employee
Answer: B
Rationale: Administrators must ensure all staff meet required certifications to maintain compliance and
safety.
6.
A staff member reports a child may have a contagious illness. What is the administrator’s immediate
action?
A) Send child home and inform parent while following health reporting guidelines
