CDA Exam QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS(RATED A+)
The first-aid kit should be kept.... - ANSWERin an easily accessible location, clearly
marked, and out of the reach of children.
Frequent hand washing is important because... - ANSWERit keeps germs from
spreading.
An open-ended question... - ANSWERhas no right or wrong answer.
Children should be provided with these items for washing their hands... -
ANSWERwarm water, liquid soap, and paper towels
Childrens play materials should be... - ANSWERkept on low, open shelves.
A developmentally appropriate group time... - ANSWER1. Lasts only a short time
2. Gets the children actively involved
3.Permits children to leave, if they wish
4. (ALL OF THE ABOVE)
Why do you give children a warning before activities are about to change?... -
ANSWERit provides them time to finish up an activity
You want children to learn the rules of conversation, so you... - ANSWERgive them
practice talking, listening, and responding in casual conversation as you sit with them at
lunch table
A good early childhood practice is... - ANSWERasking the children to pretend to be
butterflies as they walk to the playground
An activity that develops small-motor skills would be... - ANSWERbead stringing
One of the children is having a tantrum just as circle time is beginning. The best way to
proceed should be to.. - ANSWERStay close to child and explain to others that she is
having a hard time right now
A creative activity is... - ANSWERusing playdough
Which activity is creative... - ANSWERdancing with scarves to instrumental CD
A good technique for dealing with favorite toys is to.. - ANSWERprovide duplicates of
that toy
, You are aware that many children have a great deal of TV and video at home. You
would like the parents to support their children development at home instead of relying
on screen media. You will... - ANSWERsend home books and activity packs that the
children can enjoy with their families.
A positive circle experience includes... - ANSWER1. Scheduling and planning
beforehand
2. Interesting and active activities
3. Anticipating problems beforehand
4. (ALL OF THE ABOVE)
Appropriate choices for young children includes... - ANSWERchoosing from art, the
house keeping area, or the puzzle table
Situations that reflects bias include.. - ANSWER1. Thanksgiving stories that depict
Indians with war paint and headdresses
2. Halloween stories with pictures in which everything black is portrayed scary.
3. Block activities that serve to exclude girls and housekeeping activities that are offered
first to girls
4. (ALL OF THE ABOVE)
Andrew often hits and bites other children. after doing so, Andrew laughs and runs offs.
He doesn't seem to realize he is hurting them. You will... - ANSWERStop the behavior
immediately and attend to the hurt child. Then get down on Andrews level, pointing out
and labeling the feelings of the child he has hurt.
Appropriate guidance techniques would include.. - ANSWER1. Planning to avoid
problems with the use of space, placement and number of toys, and careful supervision
2. Interacting with children in positive ways
3. Redirecting inappropriate behavior
4. (ALL OF THE ABOVE)
Fine motor skills refer to the skills that - ANSWERrequire children to work with their
hands and fingers
A new child has just enrolled in your program. She is from China. Several of the children
to say, "Mei Lee talks funny". You will... - ANSWERexplain to them that she is from
another culture, speaks a different language and is learning yours.
Encourage to help her learn our words and to be a kind friend to her.
Gross motor skills refer to skills that... - ANSWERrequire children to make large
movements with their bodies
Children learn best when they.. - ANSWERactively participate
ANSWERS(RATED A+)
The first-aid kit should be kept.... - ANSWERin an easily accessible location, clearly
marked, and out of the reach of children.
Frequent hand washing is important because... - ANSWERit keeps germs from
spreading.
An open-ended question... - ANSWERhas no right or wrong answer.
Children should be provided with these items for washing their hands... -
ANSWERwarm water, liquid soap, and paper towels
Childrens play materials should be... - ANSWERkept on low, open shelves.
A developmentally appropriate group time... - ANSWER1. Lasts only a short time
2. Gets the children actively involved
3.Permits children to leave, if they wish
4. (ALL OF THE ABOVE)
Why do you give children a warning before activities are about to change?... -
ANSWERit provides them time to finish up an activity
You want children to learn the rules of conversation, so you... - ANSWERgive them
practice talking, listening, and responding in casual conversation as you sit with them at
lunch table
A good early childhood practice is... - ANSWERasking the children to pretend to be
butterflies as they walk to the playground
An activity that develops small-motor skills would be... - ANSWERbead stringing
One of the children is having a tantrum just as circle time is beginning. The best way to
proceed should be to.. - ANSWERStay close to child and explain to others that she is
having a hard time right now
A creative activity is... - ANSWERusing playdough
Which activity is creative... - ANSWERdancing with scarves to instrumental CD
A good technique for dealing with favorite toys is to.. - ANSWERprovide duplicates of
that toy
, You are aware that many children have a great deal of TV and video at home. You
would like the parents to support their children development at home instead of relying
on screen media. You will... - ANSWERsend home books and activity packs that the
children can enjoy with their families.
A positive circle experience includes... - ANSWER1. Scheduling and planning
beforehand
2. Interesting and active activities
3. Anticipating problems beforehand
4. (ALL OF THE ABOVE)
Appropriate choices for young children includes... - ANSWERchoosing from art, the
house keeping area, or the puzzle table
Situations that reflects bias include.. - ANSWER1. Thanksgiving stories that depict
Indians with war paint and headdresses
2. Halloween stories with pictures in which everything black is portrayed scary.
3. Block activities that serve to exclude girls and housekeeping activities that are offered
first to girls
4. (ALL OF THE ABOVE)
Andrew often hits and bites other children. after doing so, Andrew laughs and runs offs.
He doesn't seem to realize he is hurting them. You will... - ANSWERStop the behavior
immediately and attend to the hurt child. Then get down on Andrews level, pointing out
and labeling the feelings of the child he has hurt.
Appropriate guidance techniques would include.. - ANSWER1. Planning to avoid
problems with the use of space, placement and number of toys, and careful supervision
2. Interacting with children in positive ways
3. Redirecting inappropriate behavior
4. (ALL OF THE ABOVE)
Fine motor skills refer to the skills that - ANSWERrequire children to work with their
hands and fingers
A new child has just enrolled in your program. She is from China. Several of the children
to say, "Mei Lee talks funny". You will... - ANSWERexplain to them that she is from
another culture, speaks a different language and is learning yours.
Encourage to help her learn our words and to be a kind friend to her.
Gross motor skills refer to skills that... - ANSWERrequire children to make large
movements with their bodies
Children learn best when they.. - ANSWERactively participate
