CDA 2 Exam with correct Answers
Which of the following is the most widely recognized credential in Early Childhood?
A. CDA
B. NAEYC
C. NAFCC
D. NHSA - Answer -A. CDA
Which of the following is an effective way for you to communicate with the parents of
your students:
I. Call the parents every day.
II. Send home a newsletter.
III. have a 'mailbox' for each child in your classroom.
IV. Invite them in and share news at pick up time one day a week.
A. I only
B. II only
C. II and IV
D. II, III and IV - Answer -D. II, III and IV
When planning a curriculum for 3 year olds, it's important to remember:
A. The children must all be sitting at the table in order to learn.
B. Children learn in different ways and at their own pace, plan a variety of activities.
C. If a child does not want to participate, he is not ready for school and should wait
another year.
D. Children need to do activities quietly so as not to disturb each other. - Answer -B.
Children learn in different ways and at their own pace, plan a variety of activities.
A well like teacher in your center is fired. Some of the students in your class has this
teacher last year and the parents are asking you what happened.
You should:
A. Remind them that gossiping is unacceptable.
B. Tell them why the teacher was fired, you can't believe it either!
C. Tell them you will let the center director know of their concerns and she will be in
contact with them.
D. Tell them you will call them later, you don't want to talk about it in front of the
students. - Answer -C. Tell them you will let the center director know of their concerns
and she will be in contact with them.
, You plan a cooking activity called Ants on a Log. The children will make cover celery
with cream cheese and add raisin "ants". You want to be sure you incorporate small
motor opportunities in to this activity. What can you do?
A. Recreate the recipe on 3x5 cards so all the children can follow the steps.
B. Give the children a chance to count out and add the ants to the logs.
C. Have the children pretend to be ants on a log on the balance beam.
D. Have the children set the table for snack. - Answer -B. Give the children a chance to
count out and add the ants to the logs.
Using a warm voice, smiling often and being kind and patient with the children will:
A. Keep the children from misbehaving.
B. Create a nurturing relationship with the children.
C. Show your center director you are a good employee.
D. Make the parents like you. - Answer -B. Create a nurturing relationship with the
children.
Alisa comes to preschool every day and shares details from TV programs which you
think are inappropriate for the other students to hear. You ask her what time she goes to
bed and she says that she usually just falls asleep on the couch while watching TV. You
have noticed that she is sleepy while the other students are still active. You want to
discuss these issues with her parents at the next conference. Which of the following
would be best practice?
A. Create a list of approved videos which the parents might invest in for the future. Give
this list to all of the parents at the conference time.
B. Tells the parents that the shows they are letting Alisa watch are inappropriate for
children her age and that she must stop talking about them at school. Tell them that too
much screen time is detrimental to development.
C. Give the parents some books and activities which they can do with Alisa at home
instead of watching T - Answer -D. Ask the parents about Alisa's sleep practices and TV
habits. Discuss age-appropriate sleep needs and TV-viewing with them.
Your first aid kit should be:
A. In the director's office.
B. Out of reach from children but easily accessible to adults.
C. On your desk.
D. In the bathroom. - Answer -B. Out of reach from children but easily accessible to
adults.
Zoe, a four year old girl in your class, has recently begun acting aggressive toward
other children. Biting, kicking and hitting have become daily occurrences. This is not like
her and you are concerned.
What should you do?
A. Have her sit out for 20 minutes each time she acts out. She will get the idea its not ok
to hurt her friends.
B. Have the child she bites bite her back. This will help her to see biting hurts and we
should not bite.
Which of the following is the most widely recognized credential in Early Childhood?
A. CDA
B. NAEYC
C. NAFCC
D. NHSA - Answer -A. CDA
Which of the following is an effective way for you to communicate with the parents of
your students:
I. Call the parents every day.
II. Send home a newsletter.
III. have a 'mailbox' for each child in your classroom.
IV. Invite them in and share news at pick up time one day a week.
A. I only
B. II only
C. II and IV
D. II, III and IV - Answer -D. II, III and IV
When planning a curriculum for 3 year olds, it's important to remember:
A. The children must all be sitting at the table in order to learn.
B. Children learn in different ways and at their own pace, plan a variety of activities.
C. If a child does not want to participate, he is not ready for school and should wait
another year.
D. Children need to do activities quietly so as not to disturb each other. - Answer -B.
Children learn in different ways and at their own pace, plan a variety of activities.
A well like teacher in your center is fired. Some of the students in your class has this
teacher last year and the parents are asking you what happened.
You should:
A. Remind them that gossiping is unacceptable.
B. Tell them why the teacher was fired, you can't believe it either!
C. Tell them you will let the center director know of their concerns and she will be in
contact with them.
D. Tell them you will call them later, you don't want to talk about it in front of the
students. - Answer -C. Tell them you will let the center director know of their concerns
and she will be in contact with them.
, You plan a cooking activity called Ants on a Log. The children will make cover celery
with cream cheese and add raisin "ants". You want to be sure you incorporate small
motor opportunities in to this activity. What can you do?
A. Recreate the recipe on 3x5 cards so all the children can follow the steps.
B. Give the children a chance to count out and add the ants to the logs.
C. Have the children pretend to be ants on a log on the balance beam.
D. Have the children set the table for snack. - Answer -B. Give the children a chance to
count out and add the ants to the logs.
Using a warm voice, smiling often and being kind and patient with the children will:
A. Keep the children from misbehaving.
B. Create a nurturing relationship with the children.
C. Show your center director you are a good employee.
D. Make the parents like you. - Answer -B. Create a nurturing relationship with the
children.
Alisa comes to preschool every day and shares details from TV programs which you
think are inappropriate for the other students to hear. You ask her what time she goes to
bed and she says that she usually just falls asleep on the couch while watching TV. You
have noticed that she is sleepy while the other students are still active. You want to
discuss these issues with her parents at the next conference. Which of the following
would be best practice?
A. Create a list of approved videos which the parents might invest in for the future. Give
this list to all of the parents at the conference time.
B. Tells the parents that the shows they are letting Alisa watch are inappropriate for
children her age and that she must stop talking about them at school. Tell them that too
much screen time is detrimental to development.
C. Give the parents some books and activities which they can do with Alisa at home
instead of watching T - Answer -D. Ask the parents about Alisa's sleep practices and TV
habits. Discuss age-appropriate sleep needs and TV-viewing with them.
Your first aid kit should be:
A. In the director's office.
B. Out of reach from children but easily accessible to adults.
C. On your desk.
D. In the bathroom. - Answer -B. Out of reach from children but easily accessible to
adults.
Zoe, a four year old girl in your class, has recently begun acting aggressive toward
other children. Biting, kicking and hitting have become daily occurrences. This is not like
her and you are concerned.
What should you do?
A. Have her sit out for 20 minutes each time she acts out. She will get the idea its not ok
to hurt her friends.
B. Have the child she bites bite her back. This will help her to see biting hurts and we
should not bite.
