CDA PRACTICE TEST PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ The first- aid kit should be kept. Answer: In an easily accessible
location, clearly marked, and out of the reach of children
⩥ Frequent hand washing is important because. Answer: It keeps germs
from spreading
⩥ An open-ended question. Answer: Has no right or wrong answer
⩥ Children should be provided with these items for washing their hands.
Answer: Warm water, liquid soap, and paper towels
⩥ Children need their own space in the classroom for their coat and
other belongings because. Answer: - It promotes their positive self-
concept
- It helps maintain good health
⩥ An example of a positive nonverbal communication is. Answer: A
smile
,⩥ At mealtime, a caregiver should. Answer: - Not insist that children
finish all food on their plates
- Not, not offer any dessert until all their food is finished
- Not only offer dessert to the children who remained quiet at the table
while eating
⩥ When arranging a classroom, a teacher should. Answer: Put related
activities near each other
⩥ The best example of an open- ended material would be. Answer: Unit
blocks
⩥ The children have been asking for the same book to be read at story
time everyday for the past week. You will. Answer: Happily reread it,
because you know children benefit from repetition
⩥ Children's play materials should be. Answer: Kept on low, open
shelves
⩥ A developmentally appropriate group time. Answer: -Lasts only a
short time
- Gets the children actively involved
- permits children to leave, if they wish
,⩥ Why do you give children a warning before activities are about to
change. Answer: It provides them time to finish up an activity
⩥ You want children to learn the rules of conversation, so you. Answer:
Give them practice talking, listening, and responding in casual
conversation as you sit with them at the lunch table
⩥ A good early childhood practice is. Answer: Asking the children to
pretend to be butterflies as they walk to the playground
⩥ An activity that develops small-motor skills would be. Answer: Bead
stringing
⩥ Another activity that develops small-motor skills would be. Answer:
Manipulating play-dough
⩥ You have a small budget to use for purchasing materials for your
classroom. When choosing, you will first consider. Answer: Whether the
materials are developmentally appropriate, are mostly open-ended, and
will enable the children to experience success.
⩥ Two boys want the same truck to haul blocks across the room. One
boy goes to the housekeeping area and gets a basket. This is an example
of. Answer: Problem solving
, ⩥ When talking with a child, the caregiver should. Answer: Get down to
the child's eye level
⩥ Caregivers should. Answer: - Be good listeners
- Ask a lot of open-ended questions
⩥ You want the children to learn cooperation, so you. Answer: Provide
activities that require taking turns, sharing materials, and solving
problems together
⩥ Children's artwork should be. Answer: Displayed at the children's eye
level
⩥ A creative arts project is. Answer: Painting with orange and black
paint on white paper
⩥ One of the children is having a tantrum just as circle time is
beginning. The best way to proceed would be. Answer: Stay close to the
child and explain to the others that she is having a hard time right now
but will be alright in a few minutes. Let your co-teacher start the circle
time
⩥ A creative activity is. Answer: Using play dough
QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥ The first- aid kit should be kept. Answer: In an easily accessible
location, clearly marked, and out of the reach of children
⩥ Frequent hand washing is important because. Answer: It keeps germs
from spreading
⩥ An open-ended question. Answer: Has no right or wrong answer
⩥ Children should be provided with these items for washing their hands.
Answer: Warm water, liquid soap, and paper towels
⩥ Children need their own space in the classroom for their coat and
other belongings because. Answer: - It promotes their positive self-
concept
- It helps maintain good health
⩥ An example of a positive nonverbal communication is. Answer: A
smile
,⩥ At mealtime, a caregiver should. Answer: - Not insist that children
finish all food on their plates
- Not, not offer any dessert until all their food is finished
- Not only offer dessert to the children who remained quiet at the table
while eating
⩥ When arranging a classroom, a teacher should. Answer: Put related
activities near each other
⩥ The best example of an open- ended material would be. Answer: Unit
blocks
⩥ The children have been asking for the same book to be read at story
time everyday for the past week. You will. Answer: Happily reread it,
because you know children benefit from repetition
⩥ Children's play materials should be. Answer: Kept on low, open
shelves
⩥ A developmentally appropriate group time. Answer: -Lasts only a
short time
- Gets the children actively involved
- permits children to leave, if they wish
,⩥ Why do you give children a warning before activities are about to
change. Answer: It provides them time to finish up an activity
⩥ You want children to learn the rules of conversation, so you. Answer:
Give them practice talking, listening, and responding in casual
conversation as you sit with them at the lunch table
⩥ A good early childhood practice is. Answer: Asking the children to
pretend to be butterflies as they walk to the playground
⩥ An activity that develops small-motor skills would be. Answer: Bead
stringing
⩥ Another activity that develops small-motor skills would be. Answer:
Manipulating play-dough
⩥ You have a small budget to use for purchasing materials for your
classroom. When choosing, you will first consider. Answer: Whether the
materials are developmentally appropriate, are mostly open-ended, and
will enable the children to experience success.
⩥ Two boys want the same truck to haul blocks across the room. One
boy goes to the housekeeping area and gets a basket. This is an example
of. Answer: Problem solving
, ⩥ When talking with a child, the caregiver should. Answer: Get down to
the child's eye level
⩥ Caregivers should. Answer: - Be good listeners
- Ask a lot of open-ended questions
⩥ You want the children to learn cooperation, so you. Answer: Provide
activities that require taking turns, sharing materials, and solving
problems together
⩥ Children's artwork should be. Answer: Displayed at the children's eye
level
⩥ A creative arts project is. Answer: Painting with orange and black
paint on white paper
⩥ One of the children is having a tantrum just as circle time is
beginning. The best way to proceed would be. Answer: Stay close to the
child and explain to the others that she is having a hard time right now
but will be alright in a few minutes. Let your co-teacher start the circle
time
⩥ A creative activity is. Answer: Using play dough
