CDA PRACTICE TEST 2026/2027
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In public buildings and early learning centers evacuation and emergency exit
procedures should be posted - ANSWERIn pictorial and written form and posted near
entrances and exits of each room
A smile is an example of which type of communication - ANSWERPostive nonverbal
communication
Providing children with their own space in the classroom to store their own coats and
other personal belongings - ANSWERpromotes positive self-image
Frequent hand washing in school is important because - ANSWERit helps the keep the
spread of germs to a minimum
Of the following, which would be the healthiest snack for young children -
ANSWERsliced apples low fat milk
Which of the following is the best example of an open ended material - ANSWERplay
doe
What does CDA stand for - ANSWERchild development associate
David and Matthew want to move blocks across the room while using the same truck.
David goes to the dramatic play area and gets basket to carry the blocks. What is David
exhibiting - ANSWERproblem solving skills
What does the acronym NAEYC represent - ANSWERNational Association for the
Education of Young Children
Maddison is a three year old in Ms. Amy's class. Although fully toilet trained, she has
had several accidents over the past two weeks and can no longer identify letters in her
name. Ms. Amy many be correct in thinking that Maddison - ANSWERMay be
experiencing emotional issues at home
A first aid kit in a classroom should be kept - ANSWERin an easily accessible location
and out of reach of children
The ratio of adults needed by licensing regulation to supervise a group of children is
determined by - ANSWERthe age of the youngest child
When washing their hands it is best to provide young children with - ANSWERWarm
water liquid soap and paper towel
, Which is the best way for Amy to assist the children of low income families in her
classroom - ANSWERprovide the children with the best possible instruction that she can
Providing a sample of a craft activity, using Alphabet worksheets, and using coloring
books in a early childhood setting are considered - ANSWERdevelopmentally
inappropriate activities
Two wheeled bicycles and games with rules - ANSWERwould be frustrating to most
preschool children
What is the healthiest item for children to share during choice activity time -
ANSWERplay jewelry
Which of the following conflict resolution techniques that a teacher might use, will be
most beneficial to preschoolers - ANSWERhelping the children talk and think about how
they can resolve their problem
A child arrives at your center with several large visible bruises that she cannot explain
and no prior explanation was provided by mom when she dropped off. What would be
the appropriate course of action for you to take - ANSWERfollow the required protocol
as a mandated reporter
When children's artwork is displayed it should be - ANSWERdisplayed at the Child's eye
level
Three year old Kylee is deathly afraid of cats. Which of the following would be the best
thing for her teacher to do first to try to help alleviate some of her fear - ANSWERread
stories to her about cats
One year old Addison repeatedly fills a pail with large wooden beads and then dumps
them out. How should Addison's teacher respond this? - ANSWERBy encouraging
Addison to continue and helping her to expand on the concept of empty and full
Preschoolers often experiment and use foul or shocking language. What would be the
best way to respond to a child who shouts inappropriate words in your classroom? -
ANSWERexplaining to the child that such language is not appropriate and offering other
words that could be used instead
When speaking to a child an early childhood classroom teacher should - ANSWERget
down to the child's eye level
Which of the following activities would best foster the development of fine motor skills? -
ANSWERStringing beads
In the classroom, children play materials should be - ANSWERon low shelves
LATEST UPDATE VERIFIED 100%
In public buildings and early learning centers evacuation and emergency exit
procedures should be posted - ANSWERIn pictorial and written form and posted near
entrances and exits of each room
A smile is an example of which type of communication - ANSWERPostive nonverbal
communication
Providing children with their own space in the classroom to store their own coats and
other personal belongings - ANSWERpromotes positive self-image
Frequent hand washing in school is important because - ANSWERit helps the keep the
spread of germs to a minimum
Of the following, which would be the healthiest snack for young children -
ANSWERsliced apples low fat milk
Which of the following is the best example of an open ended material - ANSWERplay
doe
What does CDA stand for - ANSWERchild development associate
David and Matthew want to move blocks across the room while using the same truck.
David goes to the dramatic play area and gets basket to carry the blocks. What is David
exhibiting - ANSWERproblem solving skills
What does the acronym NAEYC represent - ANSWERNational Association for the
Education of Young Children
Maddison is a three year old in Ms. Amy's class. Although fully toilet trained, she has
had several accidents over the past two weeks and can no longer identify letters in her
name. Ms. Amy many be correct in thinking that Maddison - ANSWERMay be
experiencing emotional issues at home
A first aid kit in a classroom should be kept - ANSWERin an easily accessible location
and out of reach of children
The ratio of adults needed by licensing regulation to supervise a group of children is
determined by - ANSWERthe age of the youngest child
When washing their hands it is best to provide young children with - ANSWERWarm
water liquid soap and paper towel
, Which is the best way for Amy to assist the children of low income families in her
classroom - ANSWERprovide the children with the best possible instruction that she can
Providing a sample of a craft activity, using Alphabet worksheets, and using coloring
books in a early childhood setting are considered - ANSWERdevelopmentally
inappropriate activities
Two wheeled bicycles and games with rules - ANSWERwould be frustrating to most
preschool children
What is the healthiest item for children to share during choice activity time -
ANSWERplay jewelry
Which of the following conflict resolution techniques that a teacher might use, will be
most beneficial to preschoolers - ANSWERhelping the children talk and think about how
they can resolve their problem
A child arrives at your center with several large visible bruises that she cannot explain
and no prior explanation was provided by mom when she dropped off. What would be
the appropriate course of action for you to take - ANSWERfollow the required protocol
as a mandated reporter
When children's artwork is displayed it should be - ANSWERdisplayed at the Child's eye
level
Three year old Kylee is deathly afraid of cats. Which of the following would be the best
thing for her teacher to do first to try to help alleviate some of her fear - ANSWERread
stories to her about cats
One year old Addison repeatedly fills a pail with large wooden beads and then dumps
them out. How should Addison's teacher respond this? - ANSWERBy encouraging
Addison to continue and helping her to expand on the concept of empty and full
Preschoolers often experiment and use foul or shocking language. What would be the
best way to respond to a child who shouts inappropriate words in your classroom? -
ANSWERexplaining to the child that such language is not appropriate and offering other
words that could be used instead
When speaking to a child an early childhood classroom teacher should - ANSWERget
down to the child's eye level
Which of the following activities would best foster the development of fine motor skills? -
ANSWERStringing beads
In the classroom, children play materials should be - ANSWERon low shelves
