CDA FINAL TEST 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED
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◍ Which of the following is not an indicator ofwell-trained early childhood
educators?.
Answer: They take frequent coffee breaks.
◍ Well-trained early childhood educators:.
Answer: Allow children to be independent aspossible.
◍ The amount of adult supervision that is needed depends on a) the number of
children in the group b) the activity c) the developmental needs of the
children who are present d) all of these.
Answer: d) all of these
◍ The first aid kit should be kept a) out of the reach of children b) in a visible
location, but out of the children's reachc) in a restroomd) in a drawer, far
from where children will play.
Answer: b) in a visible location, but out of the children's reach
◍ Children learn best with:.
Answer: b. Hands-on real-life experiences.
◍ Children need their own space in the classroom for their coat and other
belongings because a) it promotes their positive self-concept b) it helps
maintain good healthc) a and bd) none of the above.
Answer: c) a and b
◍ Well-trained early childhood teachers do not:.
Answer: Want the children to use English only in theclassroom.
◍ NAEYC stands for:.
, Answer: National Association for the Education ofYoung Children
◍ A CDA maintains a commitment toprofessionalism by:.
Answer: All of the above: Joining appropriate professionalorganizations,
Attending trainings and conferences, Keeping informed about legislative
andregulatory issues.
◍ A CDA sees that her room has more childrenthan the law mandates. She
should report:.
Answer: Supervisor
◍ A CDA has an ethical responsibility not to harmchildren by participating in
practices that are:.
Answer: All of the Above: Disrespectful, degrading, dangerous,exploitive,
intimidating, Emotionally damaging, Physically harmful
◍ At mealtime, a caregiver shoulda) insist that children finish all food on their
plateb) not offer any dessert until all their food is finished c) only offer
dessert to the children who remained quiet at the table while eating d) none
of the above.
Answer: d) none of the above
◍ Children grow.
Answer: At their own pace.
◍ When arranging a classroom, a teacher should a) keep the quiet and noisy
activities together b) put related activities near each other c) provide a large,
open area in the center of the room d) arrange the furniture all along the
walls.
Answer: b) put related activities near each other
◍ The children have been asking for the same book to be read at story time
every day for the past week. You will a) happy reread it, because you know
children benefit from repetitionb) read a book that is similar to the one they
enjoy c) tell the children that they have heard that book too many time and
will need to choose a new one d) skip story time for a few days until they
have forgotten about that book.
, Answer: a) happy reread it, because you know children benefit from
repetition
◍ The best way to teach infants and toddlerslanguage is.
Answer: To talk to them all the time.
◍ Toddlers begin to define themselves.
Answer: As good and bad.
◍ Children's play materials should be a) kept in closed containersb) kept on
low, open shelvesc) kept on shelves out of their reachd) kept in a storage
cabinet, to be taken out by the caregiver.
Answer: b) kept on low, open shelves
◍ Teachers should help children:.
Answer: All of the above: 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 aninfant?.
Answer: All of the above: Rattle, Mirror, Jingle bells attached to socks
◍ A developmentally appropriate group timea) lasts only a short time b) gets
the children actively involvedc) permits children to leave, if they wish d) all
of the above.
Answer: d) all of the above
◍ By 18 months:.
Answer: Children begin to feed themselves less withtheir fingers and more
with a spoon.
◍ Young threes:.
Answer: All of the above: 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 whenwalking.
◍ Old preschoolers:.
Answer: All of the above: Know left from right, Know their address and
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS GRADED
A+
◍ Which of the following is not an indicator ofwell-trained early childhood
educators?.
Answer: They take frequent coffee breaks.
◍ Well-trained early childhood educators:.
Answer: Allow children to be independent aspossible.
◍ The amount of adult supervision that is needed depends on a) the number of
children in the group b) the activity c) the developmental needs of the
children who are present d) all of these.
Answer: d) all of these
◍ The first aid kit should be kept a) out of the reach of children b) in a visible
location, but out of the children's reachc) in a restroomd) in a drawer, far
from where children will play.
Answer: b) in a visible location, but out of the children's reach
◍ Children learn best with:.
Answer: b. Hands-on real-life experiences.
◍ Children need their own space in the classroom for their coat and other
belongings because a) it promotes their positive self-concept b) it helps
maintain good healthc) a and bd) none of the above.
Answer: c) a and b
◍ Well-trained early childhood teachers do not:.
Answer: Want the children to use English only in theclassroom.
◍ NAEYC stands for:.
, Answer: National Association for the Education ofYoung Children
◍ A CDA maintains a commitment toprofessionalism by:.
Answer: All of the above: Joining appropriate professionalorganizations,
Attending trainings and conferences, Keeping informed about legislative
andregulatory issues.
◍ A CDA sees that her room has more childrenthan the law mandates. She
should report:.
Answer: Supervisor
◍ A CDA has an ethical responsibility not to harmchildren by participating in
practices that are:.
Answer: All of the Above: Disrespectful, degrading, dangerous,exploitive,
intimidating, Emotionally damaging, Physically harmful
◍ At mealtime, a caregiver shoulda) insist that children finish all food on their
plateb) not offer any dessert until all their food is finished c) only offer
dessert to the children who remained quiet at the table while eating d) none
of the above.
Answer: d) none of the above
◍ Children grow.
Answer: At their own pace.
◍ When arranging a classroom, a teacher should a) keep the quiet and noisy
activities together b) put related activities near each other c) provide a large,
open area in the center of the room d) arrange the furniture all along the
walls.
Answer: b) put related activities near each other
◍ The children have been asking for the same book to be read at story time
every day for the past week. You will a) happy reread it, because you know
children benefit from repetitionb) read a book that is similar to the one they
enjoy c) tell the children that they have heard that book too many time and
will need to choose a new one d) skip story time for a few days until they
have forgotten about that book.
, Answer: a) happy reread it, because you know children benefit from
repetition
◍ The best way to teach infants and toddlerslanguage is.
Answer: To talk to them all the time.
◍ Toddlers begin to define themselves.
Answer: As good and bad.
◍ Children's play materials should be a) kept in closed containersb) kept on
low, open shelvesc) kept on shelves out of their reachd) kept in a storage
cabinet, to be taken out by the caregiver.
Answer: b) kept on low, open shelves
◍ Teachers should help children:.
Answer: All of the above: 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 aninfant?.
Answer: All of the above: Rattle, Mirror, Jingle bells attached to socks
◍ A developmentally appropriate group timea) lasts only a short time b) gets
the children actively involvedc) permits children to leave, if they wish d) all
of the above.
Answer: d) all of the above
◍ By 18 months:.
Answer: Children begin to feed themselves less withtheir fingers and more
with a spoon.
◍ Young threes:.
Answer: All of the above: 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 whenwalking.
◍ Old preschoolers:.
Answer: All of the above: Know left from right, Know their address and
