CDA TEST QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
CDA stands for - ANSWERChild Development Associate
Which area does not have a CDA credential? - ANSWERSchool Age
Which of the following is not an indicator of well-trained early childhood educators? -
ANSWERTaking too many coffee breaks
Well-trained early childhood educators: - ANSWERAllow children to be as independent
as possible
Children learn best with: - ANSWERhands-on real experience
Well-trained early childhood teachers do not: - ANSWERwant the children to use
English only in the classroom
NAEYC stands for: - ANSWERNational Association for the Education of Young Children
A CDA maintains a commitment to professionalism by: - ANSWER1-joining appropriate
professional organizations 2- attending trainings and conferences 3-keeping informed
about legislative, and regulatory issues
A CDA sees that her room has more children than the law mandates. S/he should report
the situation to her: - ANSWER1-lead teacher 2-supervisor 3-state licensing if the
supervisor doesn't remove the extra children
A CDA has an ethical responsibility not to harm children by participating in practices that
are: - ANSWER• Disrespectful, degrading, dangerous, exploitative, intimidating.
• Emotionally damaging.
• Physically harmful
Children grow : - ANSWERat their own pace
The best way to teach infants and toddlers language is: - ANSWERTo talk to them all
the time.
At what age can you use books? - ANSWERInfants
Toddlers begin to define themselves: - ANSWERgood and bad
as ugly and attractive
Teachers should help children: - ANSWER• Accept their feelings and find a safe way to
express them.
• Use words to solve problems.
, • Understand what is real and pretend.
Which of the following is age appropriate for an infant? - ANSWER• Rattle.
• Mirror.
• Jingle bells attached to socks.
By 18 months: - ANSWER• Children begin to drink from a cup without spilling all of it.
(your response)
• Children begin to feed themselves less with their fingers and more with a spoon.
• Help you dress them.
Young threes: - ANSWER• Prefer to play alongside another child or with one or two
others.
• Can wait a short time for a turn.
• Are less willing to hold an adult's hand when walking.
Older preschoolers: - ANSWERKnow left from right.
• Their address and phone number.
• Can do puzzles with 10 to 20 pieces.
"Validity" and "Reliability" are testing terms used about: - ANSWERStandardized tests
Which of the following is not a dangerous substance? - ANSWERsoup
A CDA never: - ANSWERPlaces an infant on its stomach when sleeping.
Outdoor play areas should always have - ANSWERShade
A "mandated reporter" must: - ANSWERReport suspected cases of child abuse.
• Must report contagious diseases.
The Children's Food Pyramid is for what ages? - ANSWERChildren from 2 to 6
which of the following is a healthy snack? - ANSWERcelery and low-fat cream cheese,
100% juice
Which of the following is a healthy main course for lunch - ANSWERMacaroni and
cheese.
• English muffin pizza.
• Tuna melt.
Which is a new feature of the Children's Food Pyramid? - ANSWERExercise
Preschool children need - ANSWERroutines
CDA stands for - ANSWERChild Development Associate
Which area does not have a CDA credential? - ANSWERSchool Age
Which of the following is not an indicator of well-trained early childhood educators? -
ANSWERTaking too many coffee breaks
Well-trained early childhood educators: - ANSWERAllow children to be as independent
as possible
Children learn best with: - ANSWERhands-on real experience
Well-trained early childhood teachers do not: - ANSWERwant the children to use
English only in the classroom
NAEYC stands for: - ANSWERNational Association for the Education of Young Children
A CDA maintains a commitment to professionalism by: - ANSWER1-joining appropriate
professional organizations 2- attending trainings and conferences 3-keeping informed
about legislative, and regulatory issues
A CDA sees that her room has more children than the law mandates. S/he should report
the situation to her: - ANSWER1-lead teacher 2-supervisor 3-state licensing if the
supervisor doesn't remove the extra children
A CDA has an ethical responsibility not to harm children by participating in practices that
are: - ANSWER• Disrespectful, degrading, dangerous, exploitative, intimidating.
• Emotionally damaging.
• Physically harmful
Children grow : - ANSWERat their own pace
The best way to teach infants and toddlers language is: - ANSWERTo talk to them all
the time.
At what age can you use books? - ANSWERInfants
Toddlers begin to define themselves: - ANSWERgood and bad
as ugly and attractive
Teachers should help children: - ANSWER• Accept their feelings and find a safe way to
express them.
• Use words to solve problems.
, • Understand what is real and pretend.
Which of the following is age appropriate for an infant? - ANSWER• Rattle.
• Mirror.
• Jingle bells attached to socks.
By 18 months: - ANSWER• Children begin to drink from a cup without spilling all of it.
(your response)
• Children begin to feed themselves less with their fingers and more with a spoon.
• Help you dress them.
Young threes: - ANSWER• Prefer to play alongside another child or with one or two
others.
• Can wait a short time for a turn.
• Are less willing to hold an adult's hand when walking.
Older preschoolers: - ANSWERKnow left from right.
• Their address and phone number.
• Can do puzzles with 10 to 20 pieces.
"Validity" and "Reliability" are testing terms used about: - ANSWERStandardized tests
Which of the following is not a dangerous substance? - ANSWERsoup
A CDA never: - ANSWERPlaces an infant on its stomach when sleeping.
Outdoor play areas should always have - ANSWERShade
A "mandated reporter" must: - ANSWERReport suspected cases of child abuse.
• Must report contagious diseases.
The Children's Food Pyramid is for what ages? - ANSWERChildren from 2 to 6
which of the following is a healthy snack? - ANSWERcelery and low-fat cream cheese,
100% juice
Which of the following is a healthy main course for lunch - ANSWERMacaroni and
cheese.
• English muffin pizza.
• Tuna melt.
Which is a new feature of the Children's Food Pyramid? - ANSWERExercise
Preschool children need - ANSWERroutines
