FULL CDA EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ACTUAL
2025 UPDATE. (ALREADY GRADED A+)
Ms. Hart walks toddlers through the neighborhood several times a week. Which strategy makes for the
best learning experience?
- ANSWER- C: Taking one path often enough to observe and talk about what is there.
Four year-old Angie is struggling with puzzles. To best scaffold her learning, the early educator will
- ANSWER- B: Provide Angie with a 5-6 large piece puzzle that she can work with by herself.
Describe an activity that a reader could do with a small group of children to promote developing social
studies skills (Indicate age of children) - ANSWER- Read stories about people with varying occupations,
invite visitors into classroom, field trips, dramatic play learning centers set up, etc.
Describe how an early educator can effectively use technology in their learning environment to promote
children's learning and engagement (indicate age of children) - ANSWER- Children can create artwork on
a computer screen or table, read and interact with stories, engage in photographs and videos that
document their learning from prior experiences on field trips for example or in the setting.
Define a "teachable moment". - ANSWER- Teachable moments are spontaneous windows of
opportunities to extend children's learning and understanding.
A four-year -old boy has had a toileting accident. Which response should his teacher make- ANSWER-
D: Help him clean himself up while providing words/phrases of encouragement.
Define "self-esteem" and explain benefits for encouraging and acknowledging children's
accomplishments rather than praising their-n-born characteristics. - ANSWER- Self-esteem refers to
people's perception of their own self-worth. It is beneficial to praise children's accomplishments rather
than in-born characteristics, as it is much more effective in supporting children to try hard, make
mistakes, engage in tasks and learn about themselves.
Name five specific characteristics that determine a child's approaches to learning. - ANSWER-
Encouragement, Persistence, Planning, Inventiveness, Tolerance for Frustration, Flexible problem-
solving, Interest and joy of learning, Intrinsic motivation to learn.
Name three specific strategies that early educators can use to support children's approaches to learning. -
ANSWER- Focus on children's efforts not their capabilities. Give children specific feedback when
something goes does not work. Offer children choice to pique their curiosity, help children finish what
they start and provide time to do so. Instill a love of learning, etc.
Define "self-regulation" and its importance. - ANSWER- Self regulation is the ability to express and
manage emotions and behavior in healthy ways and to maintain focus and attention.
Define the term "empathy". - ANSWER- The ability to identify with what another person is feeling.
Describe strategies early educators can use to promote children to develop empathy and other pro-social
skills. - ANSWER- Help children put their feelings into words, read books where you can discuss or ask
children to describe the characters' feelings. help children to interpret facial expressions and encourage
children to reenact their favorite stories with puppets.
In Mr. Taylor's class, Luca is continually struggling to make friends and lashes out at other children.
Which of the following is the best strategy Mr. Taylor can use to support Luca?
- ANSWER- A: Provide Luca with acceptable choices.
, At the puzzles table, it seems that toddlers Yan and Juanita will never stop laughing. How should their
teacher respond?
- ANSWER- A: Take pleasure in their toddler glee.
Which of the following practices will best support Ms. Thompson in establishing supportive and
respectful relationships with the children in her setting?
- ANSWER- B: Validating children's efforts, progress and accomplishments.
True or False: Some accidents like choking, suffocation and strangulation can be prevented in almost
every case. - ANSWER- True
True or False: A toddler can drown in a toilet in 2 minutes. - ANSWER- True
True or False: Pillows and soft toys should not be placed in cribs. - ANSWER- True
True or False: Infants can be served honey - ANSWER- False
What is one safe practice that you model for young children on a daily basis? - ANSWER- Practicing and
enforcing safety rules, teaching and practicing emergency routines., etc
Aside from the custodial parent or guardian, to whom may early education staff members properly release
a child?
- ANSWER- B: To an individual authorized in writing by the custodial parent or guardian.
What position should infants birth-12 months be placed in when sleeping? - ANSWER- On their back.
If your building was built before 1978, you should have your setting tested by EPA certified firm for
. - ANSWER- Lead
If a child receives a minor burn in your setting during a cooking experience, what is your first step in
providing first-aid? - ANSWER- Run the affected areas under cold water.
Describe "family-style" dinning. - ANSWER- Children eat together at tables of 4-6 children with an
adult. Food is served in child-size bowls and platters with child- sized serving utensils. Food is passed
around so children can help themselves.
What is the main consideration in setting an infant's sleeping schedule?
- ANSWER- A: The infant's personal rhythms of sleeping and waking
.
How often should you perform health checks on children in your setting? - ANSWER- Daily
If a child leaves your setting on Tuesday with a fever of 102, when is the earliest the child can return?
Explain your response. - ANSWER- Thursday-Child must be fever free for 24 hours before returning.
When washing hands, how long should children and adults rub their hands together with soap before
rinsing? - ANSWER- At least 20 seconds.
Name the items you should have by the changing table to ensure healthy and hygienic practice. -
ANSWER- Clean diapers, paper liners, wipes, disposable gloves, diaper cream and plastic bags
Describe two specific teaching strategies that an early educator can use to encourage creativity in the
learning environment. - ANSWER- Set up spaces to explore and create, include open-ended materials,
encourage children to consider possibilities and solve problems, value children's works including
scribbles, blobs, splatters, and allow children to revisit and rethink their work, etc
2025 UPDATE. (ALREADY GRADED A+)
Ms. Hart walks toddlers through the neighborhood several times a week. Which strategy makes for the
best learning experience?
- ANSWER- C: Taking one path often enough to observe and talk about what is there.
Four year-old Angie is struggling with puzzles. To best scaffold her learning, the early educator will
- ANSWER- B: Provide Angie with a 5-6 large piece puzzle that she can work with by herself.
Describe an activity that a reader could do with a small group of children to promote developing social
studies skills (Indicate age of children) - ANSWER- Read stories about people with varying occupations,
invite visitors into classroom, field trips, dramatic play learning centers set up, etc.
Describe how an early educator can effectively use technology in their learning environment to promote
children's learning and engagement (indicate age of children) - ANSWER- Children can create artwork on
a computer screen or table, read and interact with stories, engage in photographs and videos that
document their learning from prior experiences on field trips for example or in the setting.
Define a "teachable moment". - ANSWER- Teachable moments are spontaneous windows of
opportunities to extend children's learning and understanding.
A four-year -old boy has had a toileting accident. Which response should his teacher make- ANSWER-
D: Help him clean himself up while providing words/phrases of encouragement.
Define "self-esteem" and explain benefits for encouraging and acknowledging children's
accomplishments rather than praising their-n-born characteristics. - ANSWER- Self-esteem refers to
people's perception of their own self-worth. It is beneficial to praise children's accomplishments rather
than in-born characteristics, as it is much more effective in supporting children to try hard, make
mistakes, engage in tasks and learn about themselves.
Name five specific characteristics that determine a child's approaches to learning. - ANSWER-
Encouragement, Persistence, Planning, Inventiveness, Tolerance for Frustration, Flexible problem-
solving, Interest and joy of learning, Intrinsic motivation to learn.
Name three specific strategies that early educators can use to support children's approaches to learning. -
ANSWER- Focus on children's efforts not their capabilities. Give children specific feedback when
something goes does not work. Offer children choice to pique their curiosity, help children finish what
they start and provide time to do so. Instill a love of learning, etc.
Define "self-regulation" and its importance. - ANSWER- Self regulation is the ability to express and
manage emotions and behavior in healthy ways and to maintain focus and attention.
Define the term "empathy". - ANSWER- The ability to identify with what another person is feeling.
Describe strategies early educators can use to promote children to develop empathy and other pro-social
skills. - ANSWER- Help children put their feelings into words, read books where you can discuss or ask
children to describe the characters' feelings. help children to interpret facial expressions and encourage
children to reenact their favorite stories with puppets.
In Mr. Taylor's class, Luca is continually struggling to make friends and lashes out at other children.
Which of the following is the best strategy Mr. Taylor can use to support Luca?
- ANSWER- A: Provide Luca with acceptable choices.
, At the puzzles table, it seems that toddlers Yan and Juanita will never stop laughing. How should their
teacher respond?
- ANSWER- A: Take pleasure in their toddler glee.
Which of the following practices will best support Ms. Thompson in establishing supportive and
respectful relationships with the children in her setting?
- ANSWER- B: Validating children's efforts, progress and accomplishments.
True or False: Some accidents like choking, suffocation and strangulation can be prevented in almost
every case. - ANSWER- True
True or False: A toddler can drown in a toilet in 2 minutes. - ANSWER- True
True or False: Pillows and soft toys should not be placed in cribs. - ANSWER- True
True or False: Infants can be served honey - ANSWER- False
What is one safe practice that you model for young children on a daily basis? - ANSWER- Practicing and
enforcing safety rules, teaching and practicing emergency routines., etc
Aside from the custodial parent or guardian, to whom may early education staff members properly release
a child?
- ANSWER- B: To an individual authorized in writing by the custodial parent or guardian.
What position should infants birth-12 months be placed in when sleeping? - ANSWER- On their back.
If your building was built before 1978, you should have your setting tested by EPA certified firm for
. - ANSWER- Lead
If a child receives a minor burn in your setting during a cooking experience, what is your first step in
providing first-aid? - ANSWER- Run the affected areas under cold water.
Describe "family-style" dinning. - ANSWER- Children eat together at tables of 4-6 children with an
adult. Food is served in child-size bowls and platters with child- sized serving utensils. Food is passed
around so children can help themselves.
What is the main consideration in setting an infant's sleeping schedule?
- ANSWER- A: The infant's personal rhythms of sleeping and waking
.
How often should you perform health checks on children in your setting? - ANSWER- Daily
If a child leaves your setting on Tuesday with a fever of 102, when is the earliest the child can return?
Explain your response. - ANSWER- Thursday-Child must be fever free for 24 hours before returning.
When washing hands, how long should children and adults rub their hands together with soap before
rinsing? - ANSWER- At least 20 seconds.
Name the items you should have by the changing table to ensure healthy and hygienic practice. -
ANSWER- Clean diapers, paper liners, wipes, disposable gloves, diaper cream and plastic bags
Describe two specific teaching strategies that an early educator can use to encourage creativity in the
learning environment. - ANSWER- Set up spaces to explore and create, include open-ended materials,
encourage children to consider possibilities and solve problems, value children's works including
scribbles, blobs, splatters, and allow children to revisit and rethink their work, etc
