CDA EXAM 268 - QUESTIONS WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The amount of adult supervision that is needed depends on. 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. ANSWER -In an easily accessible location, clearly marked,
and out of the reach of children
Frequent hand washing is important because. ANSWER -It keeps germs from spreading
An open-ended question. ANSWER -Has no right or wrong answer
Children should be provided with these items for washing their hands. ANSWER -Warm
water, liquid soap, and paper towels
Children need their own space in the classroom for their coat and other belongings because.
ANSWER -- It promotes their positive self- concept
- It helps maintain good health
An example of a positive nonverbal communication is. ANSWER -A smile
At mealtime, a caregiver should. 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. ANSWER -Put related activities near each
other
The best example of an open- ended material would be. ANSWER -Unit blocks
The children have been asking for the same book to be read at story time everyday for the
past week. You will. ANSWER -Happily reread it, because you know children benefit from
repetition
Children's play materials should be. ANSWER -Kept on low, open shelves
A developmentally appropriate group time. 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. ANSWER -It
provides them time to finish up an activity
You want children to learn the rules of conversation, so you. ANSWER -Give them practice
talking, listening, and responding in casual conversation as you sit with them at the lunch
table
A good early childhood practice is. ANSWER -Asking the children to pretend to be
butterflies as they walk to the playground
An activity that develops small-motor skills would be. ANSWER -Bead stringing
Another activity that develops small-motor skills would be. ANSWER -Manipulating play-
dough
You have a small budget to use for purchasing materials for your classroom. When
choosing, you will first consider. 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. ANSWER -Problem solving
When talking with a child, the caregiver should. ANSWER -Get down to the child's eye
level
Caregivers should. ANSWER -- Be good listeners
- Ask a lot of open-ended questions
You want the children to learn cooperation, so you. ANSWER -Provide activities that
require taking turns, sharing materials, and solving problems together
Children's artwork should be. ANSWER -Displayed at the children's eye level
A creative arts project is. ANSWER -Painting with orange and black paint on white paper
One of the children is having a tantrum just as circle time is beginning. The best way to
proceed would be. ANSWER -Stay close to the child and explain to the others that she is
having a hard time right now but will be alright in a few minutes. Let your co-teacher start
the circle time
A creative activity is. ANSWER -Using play dough
What is another activity that is creative?. ANSWER -Using musical instruments with a CD
that tells children when to play the instruments
A good technique for dealing with favorite toys is to. ANSWER -Provide duplicates of them
You are aware that many of the children watch a great deal of TV and videos at home. You
would like the parents to support their children's development at home instead of relying on
screen media. You will. ANSWER -Send home books and activity packets that the children
can enjoy with their families
A positive circle time experience includes. ANSWER -- Scheduling and planning
beforehand
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
The amount of adult supervision that is needed depends on. 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. ANSWER -In an easily accessible location, clearly marked,
and out of the reach of children
Frequent hand washing is important because. ANSWER -It keeps germs from spreading
An open-ended question. ANSWER -Has no right or wrong answer
Children should be provided with these items for washing their hands. ANSWER -Warm
water, liquid soap, and paper towels
Children need their own space in the classroom for their coat and other belongings because.
ANSWER -- It promotes their positive self- concept
- It helps maintain good health
An example of a positive nonverbal communication is. ANSWER -A smile
At mealtime, a caregiver should. 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. ANSWER -Put related activities near each
other
The best example of an open- ended material would be. ANSWER -Unit blocks
The children have been asking for the same book to be read at story time everyday for the
past week. You will. ANSWER -Happily reread it, because you know children benefit from
repetition
Children's play materials should be. ANSWER -Kept on low, open shelves
A developmentally appropriate group time. 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. ANSWER -It
provides them time to finish up an activity
You want children to learn the rules of conversation, so you. ANSWER -Give them practice
talking, listening, and responding in casual conversation as you sit with them at the lunch
table
A good early childhood practice is. ANSWER -Asking the children to pretend to be
butterflies as they walk to the playground
An activity that develops small-motor skills would be. ANSWER -Bead stringing
Another activity that develops small-motor skills would be. ANSWER -Manipulating play-
dough
You have a small budget to use for purchasing materials for your classroom. When
choosing, you will first consider. 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. ANSWER -Problem solving
When talking with a child, the caregiver should. ANSWER -Get down to the child's eye
level
Caregivers should. ANSWER -- Be good listeners
- Ask a lot of open-ended questions
You want the children to learn cooperation, so you. ANSWER -Provide activities that
require taking turns, sharing materials, and solving problems together
Children's artwork should be. ANSWER -Displayed at the children's eye level
A creative arts project is. ANSWER -Painting with orange and black paint on white paper
One of the children is having a tantrum just as circle time is beginning. The best way to
proceed would be. ANSWER -Stay close to the child and explain to the others that she is
having a hard time right now but will be alright in a few minutes. Let your co-teacher start
the circle time
A creative activity is. ANSWER -Using play dough
What is another activity that is creative?. ANSWER -Using musical instruments with a CD
that tells children when to play the instruments
A good technique for dealing with favorite toys is to. ANSWER -Provide duplicates of them
You are aware that many of the children watch a great deal of TV and videos at home. You
would like the parents to support their children's development at home instead of relying on
screen media. You will. ANSWER -Send home books and activity packets that the children
can enjoy with their families
A positive circle time experience includes. ANSWER -- Scheduling and planning
beforehand
