CDA EXAM TESTS COMPILED
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉ The CDA is not a licensing program, it is a ___________ program.
Answer: Credentialing
◉ The CDA is for early educators working with children ages ______
to ______ years old.
Answer: Birth to 5
◉ A center-based program must have at least _____ children enrolled
in the program (not necessarily in the Candidate's group).
Answer: 10
◉ A center-based setting that is a state-approved child development
center where a Candidate can be observed working with a group of
at least 8 children, all of whom are ages 3 to 5 years old..
Answer: Preschool
◉ A setting which is a home where a Candidate can be observed
working with at least two children 5 years old or younger who are
not related to the Candidate by blood marriage..
, Answer: Family Childcare
◉ Payment for both initial and renewal CDA applications are due in
full ______ ________ ____________.
Answer: At the time of application
◉ During the CDA Verification Visit the CDA PD Specialist: ____________
the Candidate's Professional Portfolio.
Answer: Reviews
◉ The eligibility requirements to apply for a CDA Credential are as
follows: Any time before you apply: Complete _________ clock hours of
professional education (instruction) covering the 8 CDA Subject
Areas.
Answer: 120
◉ The CDA uses multiple sources for evidence including an exam,
observation, and ______________ ___________________.
Answer: Professional Portfolio
◉ It is important for educators to stay _____________ with key
education practices.
Answer: Current
COMPREHENSIVE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
◉ The CDA is not a licensing program, it is a ___________ program.
Answer: Credentialing
◉ The CDA is for early educators working with children ages ______
to ______ years old.
Answer: Birth to 5
◉ A center-based program must have at least _____ children enrolled
in the program (not necessarily in the Candidate's group).
Answer: 10
◉ A center-based setting that is a state-approved child development
center where a Candidate can be observed working with a group of
at least 8 children, all of whom are ages 3 to 5 years old..
Answer: Preschool
◉ A setting which is a home where a Candidate can be observed
working with at least two children 5 years old or younger who are
not related to the Candidate by blood marriage..
, Answer: Family Childcare
◉ Payment for both initial and renewal CDA applications are due in
full ______ ________ ____________.
Answer: At the time of application
◉ During the CDA Verification Visit the CDA PD Specialist: ____________
the Candidate's Professional Portfolio.
Answer: Reviews
◉ The eligibility requirements to apply for a CDA Credential are as
follows: Any time before you apply: Complete _________ clock hours of
professional education (instruction) covering the 8 CDA Subject
Areas.
Answer: 120
◉ The CDA uses multiple sources for evidence including an exam,
observation, and ______________ ___________________.
Answer: Professional Portfolio
◉ It is important for educators to stay _____________ with key
education practices.
Answer: Current
