HDFS 439 MIDTERM QUESTINS AND ANSWERS
A director who has good ___ skills is able to communicate, motivate, and get along well
with others. - Answer -interpersonal
An effective director is responsible for ensuring that appropriate space is available for.
A) new programs
B) ongoing programs
C) programs that are successful
D) both A and B are correct - Answer -D) both A and B are correct
An effective director will know about either early childhood education or business
practices. T/F - Answer -False
A staff-oriented director ____. - Answer -remembers and relates to events and
incidents that are important to staff
Directors must assume responsibility for ____. - Answer -ensuring that staff are
properly prepared to develop lesson plans for their own classroom
Directors must be sure to provide the specific equipment mandated by standards. T/F -
Answer -False
Effective directors are committed to the belief that parent satisfaction is their only
responsibility. T/F - Answer -False
Effective directors possess both leadership and management skills. T/F - Answer -True
Effective directors routinely put in 60 and 70 hour weeks to ensure their centers are
operating smoothly. T/F - Answer -False
If several center directors compared job responsibilities, they would discover many
differences in their work tasks and duties. T/F - Answer -True
Licensing laws regulate ___.
A)The number of toilets and sinks required for children
B) the square footage of each center
C) the square footage of the playground area=
D) all of the above - Answer -D) All of the above
Most child care centers should not be expected to provide accommodations for children
with special needs. T/F - Answer -False
Most communities want directors who are active participants in their affairs and events.
T/F - Answer -True
,Most new directors have specialized training and are well prepared for their
administrative roles. T/F - Answer -False
Providing separate and private space for the staff and teachers is critical to a well-
functioning center. T/F - Answer -True
The director's role requires knowledge and skills in ____.
A) early childhood education and child development
B) business practices
C) elementary teaching
D) both A and B - Answer -D) both A and B
The philosophy of education dictates teachers' roles. If the focus is a content-oriented
environment, the adult is expected to act as a ___. - Answer -teacher whose role is to
be sure children learn letters, numbers, shapes, and many other cognitive skills
The philosophy of education dictates teachers' roles. If the focus is a process-oriented
environment, the adult is expected to act as a ___. - Answer -facilitator of children's
learning and reflector, observer, and evaluator of children
The program philosophy should reflect ____. - Answer --the values, beliefs, and
training of the director
-the wishes and interests of the program planners
The purpose of a needs assessment is to ___. - Answer -- determine the number of
children who may use the service
- determine the needs of your community and the type of service desired by potential
clients
The trend toward universal preschool/universal Pre-K is ___.
A) granting all 4-year-olds to experience quality preschool
B) ensuring that all 4-year-olds will be in environments that focus on their
social/emotional well-being
C) granting additional public funds for public school districts to support this trend
D) all of the above - Answer -D) All of the above
Accreditation is a _____ level of center evaluation than licensing. - Answer -higher
A credentialed director can reduce staff turnover and promote both private and public
support of the center. T/F - Answer -True
All child care programs must comply with minimum operating standards required by the
state. T/F - Answer -True
A quality rating improvement system is - Answer -research based
, Child care directors are responsible for ____. - Answer -understanding licensing,
certification, and other regulations pertaining to provision of services for children
The NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and the Statement of Commitment helps
educators deal with ethical dilemmas and issues. T/F - Answer -True
All the following are questions that should be asked when developing a Mission
Statement EXCEPT
A) What are the opportunities or needs that exist to address?
B) What are we doing to address these needs?
C) What principles or beliefs guide our work?
D) Who is going to be responsible for writing the mission statement? - Answer -D) Who
is going to be responsible for writing the mission statement?
Collecting needs assessment data informally in small group meetings yields information
that is difficult to tabulate. T/F - Answer -True
Interacting with local organizations that promote young children is way for an effective
director to promote
A) advocacy
B) themselves
C) competition
D) jealousy - Answer -A) Advocacy
In centers serving infants, licensing usually requires ___. - Answer -detailed plans for
diapering, including the surface on which baby is placed, plan for disposing soiled
diapers, and hand washing by staff after each diaper change
Most licensing laws require that all teachers and assistants have a first aid certificate.
T/F - Answer -False
Most states require that all preschool head/lead teachers have a teaching license. T/F -
Answer -False
Obtaining a director's credential is important because ___. - Answer -it has the potential
to increase the knowledge and skill level of administrators
Regulations that have been shown to relate to positive outcomes for children in child
care centers are: - Answer -Child-to-staff ratios, maximum group size, and staff
qualifications and ongoing training
The CDA credential is awarded in all of the following categories EXCEPT
A) center-based infant/toddler or preschool
B) private childhood care
C) home visitor
A director who has good ___ skills is able to communicate, motivate, and get along well
with others. - Answer -interpersonal
An effective director is responsible for ensuring that appropriate space is available for.
A) new programs
B) ongoing programs
C) programs that are successful
D) both A and B are correct - Answer -D) both A and B are correct
An effective director will know about either early childhood education or business
practices. T/F - Answer -False
A staff-oriented director ____. - Answer -remembers and relates to events and
incidents that are important to staff
Directors must assume responsibility for ____. - Answer -ensuring that staff are
properly prepared to develop lesson plans for their own classroom
Directors must be sure to provide the specific equipment mandated by standards. T/F -
Answer -False
Effective directors are committed to the belief that parent satisfaction is their only
responsibility. T/F - Answer -False
Effective directors possess both leadership and management skills. T/F - Answer -True
Effective directors routinely put in 60 and 70 hour weeks to ensure their centers are
operating smoothly. T/F - Answer -False
If several center directors compared job responsibilities, they would discover many
differences in their work tasks and duties. T/F - Answer -True
Licensing laws regulate ___.
A)The number of toilets and sinks required for children
B) the square footage of each center
C) the square footage of the playground area=
D) all of the above - Answer -D) All of the above
Most child care centers should not be expected to provide accommodations for children
with special needs. T/F - Answer -False
Most communities want directors who are active participants in their affairs and events.
T/F - Answer -True
,Most new directors have specialized training and are well prepared for their
administrative roles. T/F - Answer -False
Providing separate and private space for the staff and teachers is critical to a well-
functioning center. T/F - Answer -True
The director's role requires knowledge and skills in ____.
A) early childhood education and child development
B) business practices
C) elementary teaching
D) both A and B - Answer -D) both A and B
The philosophy of education dictates teachers' roles. If the focus is a content-oriented
environment, the adult is expected to act as a ___. - Answer -teacher whose role is to
be sure children learn letters, numbers, shapes, and many other cognitive skills
The philosophy of education dictates teachers' roles. If the focus is a process-oriented
environment, the adult is expected to act as a ___. - Answer -facilitator of children's
learning and reflector, observer, and evaluator of children
The program philosophy should reflect ____. - Answer --the values, beliefs, and
training of the director
-the wishes and interests of the program planners
The purpose of a needs assessment is to ___. - Answer -- determine the number of
children who may use the service
- determine the needs of your community and the type of service desired by potential
clients
The trend toward universal preschool/universal Pre-K is ___.
A) granting all 4-year-olds to experience quality preschool
B) ensuring that all 4-year-olds will be in environments that focus on their
social/emotional well-being
C) granting additional public funds for public school districts to support this trend
D) all of the above - Answer -D) All of the above
Accreditation is a _____ level of center evaluation than licensing. - Answer -higher
A credentialed director can reduce staff turnover and promote both private and public
support of the center. T/F - Answer -True
All child care programs must comply with minimum operating standards required by the
state. T/F - Answer -True
A quality rating improvement system is - Answer -research based
, Child care directors are responsible for ____. - Answer -understanding licensing,
certification, and other regulations pertaining to provision of services for children
The NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and the Statement of Commitment helps
educators deal with ethical dilemmas and issues. T/F - Answer -True
All the following are questions that should be asked when developing a Mission
Statement EXCEPT
A) What are the opportunities or needs that exist to address?
B) What are we doing to address these needs?
C) What principles or beliefs guide our work?
D) Who is going to be responsible for writing the mission statement? - Answer -D) Who
is going to be responsible for writing the mission statement?
Collecting needs assessment data informally in small group meetings yields information
that is difficult to tabulate. T/F - Answer -True
Interacting with local organizations that promote young children is way for an effective
director to promote
A) advocacy
B) themselves
C) competition
D) jealousy - Answer -A) Advocacy
In centers serving infants, licensing usually requires ___. - Answer -detailed plans for
diapering, including the surface on which baby is placed, plan for disposing soiled
diapers, and hand washing by staff after each diaper change
Most licensing laws require that all teachers and assistants have a first aid certificate.
T/F - Answer -False
Most states require that all preschool head/lead teachers have a teaching license. T/F -
Answer -False
Obtaining a director's credential is important because ___. - Answer -it has the potential
to increase the knowledge and skill level of administrators
Regulations that have been shown to relate to positive outcomes for children in child
care centers are: - Answer -Child-to-staff ratios, maximum group size, and staff
qualifications and ongoing training
The CDA credential is awarded in all of the following categories EXCEPT
A) center-based infant/toddler or preschool
B) private childhood care
C) home visitor
