CDA Practice Test Questions and Correct
Answers
Question 1
When talking with a child, a caregiver should:
A. speak loudly
B. get down to the child's eye level
C. whisper softly to the child
D. stand & talk with the child
Correct Answer
get down to the child's eye level
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,Question 2
Experience charts, labeling items in the classroom, and making lots of books available
are all examples of:
A. practices that support emergent literacy
B. practices children will encounter once they begin elementary school
C. practices that should be provided only to older preschoolers
D. none of the above
Correct Answer
A. practices that support emergent literacy.
Question 1
Young children learn most effectively by:
Correct Answer
Working at their own pace and in their own style.
• Using authentic objects.
• Following their natural curiosity.
Question 2
Large muscles are:
Correct Answer
Arms.
Legs.
Backs and torsos.
Question 3
Nonmobile infants need a learning environment that encourages:
Correct Answer
• Mouthing.
• Reaching.
• Batting
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,Question 4
You can give a book to a child "to read":
Correct Answer
When they can sit alone
Question 5
Children learn best with:
Correct Answer
hands-on real experience
Question 6
An example of anti-social behavior is:
Correct Answer
bitting
Question 7
Children grow :
Correct Answer
at their own pace
Question 8
Small muscle development is:
Correct Answer
Fingers and hands
Question 9
One way to reinforce good behavior is to
Correct Answer
Praise a child for sharing his toys
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, Question 10
Toddlers need:
Correct Answer
Field trips to places in the community.
• Plenty of room for play.
• A step stool to use the toilet and wash their hands as independently as
possible.
Question 11
Preschool children need
Correct Answer
routines
Question 12
A good preschool schedule has lots of:
Correct Answer
Free choice time
Question 13
Which area does not have a CDA credential?
Correct Answer
School Age
Question 14
A "mandated reporter" must:
Correct Answer
Report suspected cases of child abuse.
• Must report contagious diseases.
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Answers
Question 1
When talking with a child, a caregiver should:
A. speak loudly
B. get down to the child's eye level
C. whisper softly to the child
D. stand & talk with the child
Correct Answer
get down to the child's eye level
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,Question 2
Experience charts, labeling items in the classroom, and making lots of books available
are all examples of:
A. practices that support emergent literacy
B. practices children will encounter once they begin elementary school
C. practices that should be provided only to older preschoolers
D. none of the above
Correct Answer
A. practices that support emergent literacy.
Question 1
Young children learn most effectively by:
Correct Answer
Working at their own pace and in their own style.
• Using authentic objects.
• Following their natural curiosity.
Question 2
Large muscles are:
Correct Answer
Arms.
Legs.
Backs and torsos.
Question 3
Nonmobile infants need a learning environment that encourages:
Correct Answer
• Mouthing.
• Reaching.
• Batting
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,Question 4
You can give a book to a child "to read":
Correct Answer
When they can sit alone
Question 5
Children learn best with:
Correct Answer
hands-on real experience
Question 6
An example of anti-social behavior is:
Correct Answer
bitting
Question 7
Children grow :
Correct Answer
at their own pace
Question 8
Small muscle development is:
Correct Answer
Fingers and hands
Question 9
One way to reinforce good behavior is to
Correct Answer
Praise a child for sharing his toys
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, Question 10
Toddlers need:
Correct Answer
Field trips to places in the community.
• Plenty of room for play.
• A step stool to use the toilet and wash their hands as independently as
possible.
Question 11
Preschool children need
Correct Answer
routines
Question 12
A good preschool schedule has lots of:
Correct Answer
Free choice time
Question 13
Which area does not have a CDA credential?
Correct Answer
School Age
Question 14
A "mandated reporter" must:
Correct Answer
Report suspected cases of child abuse.
• Must report contagious diseases.
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