CDA TEST 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Mrs.Kline prides herself on the educational activities she provides for the children in her
home child care practice. she has two four-year-old children in her care. the others are
two or three years old. Mrs.Kline sets out some building blocks. she lets the children
have free play with the blocks for several minutes, then adds a challenge for the four-
year-olds. which of the following would be the most appropriate challenge for these
children? - Answer -Asking them to make a shape with the blocks and tell her about it.
You have a student in your class who is concerned about the impending birth of his
baby sister. His behavior has shown signs of his stress. Which of the below actions on
your part will best help him to begin to adjust? - Answer -Give him extra support, be
available to him to listen and help him find the words he needs to voice his concerns.
You go on a field trip to the zoo and take a lot of pictures. What is a literacy activity
could you plan around this trip? - Answer -Have the children make a class book about
their experience.
It is a good idea to do which of the following: - Answer -(ALL OF THE ABOVE)
Regularly update your emergency
Check toys to make sure they don't have broken pieces.
Refill your First Aid Kit.
You have a student in your class whose family speaks only Spanish. He understands a
few words of English. Which of the below things can you do I your room to show respect
for his language and promote the learning of English? - Answer -Make all labels ad
signs in both English and Spanish and have books in both English and Spanish in your
library.
The philosophy of the program you work for is: - Answer -Important for you to know
Maddison, a three year old in your classroom, has seemed very tired lately and is
actually falling asleep during your circle time. You let her sleep at first thinking it was
just a one time thing, but its been happening a few times a week. - Answer -Let her
sleep today. tis clear she needs it. Talk to her mother at pick up and tell her what you're
seeing. Find out from Mom if there have been any recent changes that may be causing
this excessive tiredness.
, its winter and the children all brig snow boots so they can play outside in the snow.
When you come back in, you realize many of the children are having trouble putting
their shoes back on and. If they don't get them on soon. You won't have time for the
story you wanted to read. - Answer -Use this as a teachable moment and have all the
kids sit down and practice putting on their shoes.
When assessing the developmental progress of an individual child, the best procedure
is : - Answer -Use multiple sources of evidence to assess abilities.
Confidentiality guidelines should be communicated to staff and families. Such guidelines
should most likely include all but which of the following? - Answer -Support standards
for each child's culture, language, ethnicity and family structure.
A child care professional should continue to increase his/her knowledge about child
development issues. Development issues can be cognitive, emotional, social, or
physical. At which age does a child typically become aware of his/her gender identity? -
Answer -In the first year of life
You notice that a little boy in your classroom seem to become very tired by mid-morning
and often falls asleep before lunch. This is not typical behavior, you should: - Answer -
Let his parents know that you're seeing a change in his behavior.
Quinn, a two-year-old, arrives at jay's home care center in an angry mood. Jay sees that
her attitude is going to cause some difficulties when interacting with the other children.
What advice would you give jay in this situation? - Answer -Involve Quinn in an activity
which she usually enjoys and which will give her the time to work through her feelings.
You are planning for the week and the theme for the week is insects. You want to
provide a hands on experience so they can see what it might feel like to be a bug.
Which of the following would provide that experience for your children: - Answer -Fill the
sand table with dirt and plastic bugs.
Andrew walks into the first day of preschool and kicks his teacher. His teacher tells him
that kicking is not allowed, but he laughs and runs off to play with the toys. The teacher
informs the director who calls Andrew's mother and ask her to stop in when she comes
to retrieve Andrew at the end of the day. When Andrew's mother arrives and is informed
of his actions, she says "He does that to me at home too. I just tell him to go play." What
would be best practice in this situation? - Answer -Tell Andrew's mother that picking is
not allowed in that Andrew will have to comply with the rules while in school. Tell her the
procedures which you will use to end this behavior. Tell her that you will keep her
apprised of Andrews improvements. Suggest a formal conference soon.
You are speaking to one student and another child interrupt the conversation you
should: - Answer -Gently remind the second child you are speaking and he must wait
until you are done. Let him know you will be with him momentarily.
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