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CDA EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025
The amount of adult supervision that is needed depends on -
correct answer- - The number of children in the group
- The activity
- The developmental needs of children who are present.
The first- aid kit should be kept - correct answer- In an easily
accessible location, clearly marked, and out of the reach of
children
Frequent hand washing is important because - correct answer-
It keeps germs from spreading
An open-ended question - correct answer- Has no right or
wrong answer
Children should be provided with these items for washing their
hands - correct answer- Warm water, liquid soap, and paper
towels
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Children need their own space in the classroom for their coat
and other belongings because - correct answer- - It promotes
their positive self- concept
- It helps maintain good health
An example of a positive nonverbal communication is - correct
answer- A smile
At mealtime, a caregiver should - correct 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 - correct
answer- Put related activities near each other
The best example of an open- ended material would be -
correct answer- Unit blocks
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The children have been asking for the same book to be read at
story time everyday for the past week. You will - correct
answer- Happily reread it, because you know children benefit
from repetition
Children's play materials should be - correct answer- Kept on
low, open shelves
A developmentally appropriate group time - correct 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 - correct answer- It provides them time to finish up
an activity
You want children to learn the rules of conversation, so you -
correct answer- Give them practice talking, listening, and
responding in casual conversation as you sit with them at the
lunch table
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A good early childhood practice is - correct answer- Asking the
children to pretend to be butterflies as they walk to the
playground
An activity that develops small-motor skills would be - correct
answer- Bead stringing
Another activity that develops small-motor skills would be -
correct answer- Manipulating play-dough
You have a small budget to use for purchasing materials for
your classroom. When choosing, you will first consider - correct
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 - correct answer- Problem solving
When talking with a child, the caregiver should - correct
answer- Get down to the child's eye level
CDA EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
2025
The amount of adult supervision that is needed depends on -
correct answer- - The number of children in the group
- The activity
- The developmental needs of children who are present.
The first- aid kit should be kept - correct answer- In an easily
accessible location, clearly marked, and out of the reach of
children
Frequent hand washing is important because - correct answer-
It keeps germs from spreading
An open-ended question - correct answer- Has no right or
wrong answer
Children should be provided with these items for washing their
hands - correct answer- Warm water, liquid soap, and paper
towels
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Children need their own space in the classroom for their coat
and other belongings because - correct answer- - It promotes
their positive self- concept
- It helps maintain good health
An example of a positive nonverbal communication is - correct
answer- A smile
At mealtime, a caregiver should - correct 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 - correct
answer- Put related activities near each other
The best example of an open- ended material would be -
correct answer- Unit blocks
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The children have been asking for the same book to be read at
story time everyday for the past week. You will - correct
answer- Happily reread it, because you know children benefit
from repetition
Children's play materials should be - correct answer- Kept on
low, open shelves
A developmentally appropriate group time - correct 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 - correct answer- It provides them time to finish up
an activity
You want children to learn the rules of conversation, so you -
correct answer- Give them practice talking, listening, and
responding in casual conversation as you sit with them at the
lunch table
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A good early childhood practice is - correct answer- Asking the
children to pretend to be butterflies as they walk to the
playground
An activity that develops small-motor skills would be - correct
answer- Bead stringing
Another activity that develops small-motor skills would be -
correct answer- Manipulating play-dough
You have a small budget to use for purchasing materials for
your classroom. When choosing, you will first consider - correct
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 - correct answer- Problem solving
When talking with a child, the caregiver should - correct
answer- Get down to the child's eye level
