CDA Practice for Test UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Parent observations have no place in a parent/teacher conference - CORRECT ANSWER -
False
During a conference, subjective descriptors or labels (such as aggressive, lazy, and hyperactive)
should be avoided - CORRECT ANSWER - True
Even if you have many concerns about a child's behavior and/ or development, a parent/teacher
conference should always end on a positive note - CORRECT ANSWER - True
When a teacher has concerns about a child's development, he or she should refer the child to -
CORRECT ANSWER - Child development services (CDS) The child's pediatrician
When a parent has a concern about another child's behavior (not their own child) it is
inappropriate to share information about the other child's family history - CORRECT
ANSWER - True
When parents have concerns about their own child's behavior, the following responses are
appropriate - CORRECT ANSWER - Provide books and/or articles that address the
concern, refer the family to parents classes and/or counseling (for the child or the family)
When it is appropriate to share information with parents about other families and their children -
CORRECT ANSWER - Never
What information about families should be held in confidence - CORRECT ANSWER -
All information
Ashley's mother has confided in her teacher that she is having financial difficulties. What is the
best response from the teacher? - CORRECT ANSWER - Maintain confidentially and
provide information about available resources
, Dylan's teacher is concerned about Dylan's language skills. What is the best way to approach
Dylan's family with this concern? - CORRECT ANSWER - Set up a parent meeting and
prepare observations and information about resources in advance.
What is the primary reason why we observe children - CORRECT ANSWER - To learn
about how children develop
An anectodal record is - CORRECT ANSWER - A brief description of an incident
involving one or more children
A running record is - CORRECT ANSWER - A description of a children's
behavior/activity recorded objectively, accurately and chronologically over a specific length of
time
A work sample is - CORRECT ANSWER - An observation that provides an example of a
child's work/activity. Can be a photograph of the child at play, a sample of artwork, or a writing
sample
A time sample is - CORRECT ANSWER - A tool that documents events in pre-
determined time increments. Can involve the whole group or one child
An objective observation is - CORRECT ANSWER - An observation that does not
evaluate or judge behavior, actions or skills
Which of the following is a subjective statement - CORRECT ANSWER - Lola left the
water table because she wanted to play with George, Lola was sad because her dress got wet, so
she left the water table
Which words should be avoided when completing observations - CORRECT ANSWER -
Happy, sad, selfish, excited
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Parent observations have no place in a parent/teacher conference - CORRECT ANSWER -
False
During a conference, subjective descriptors or labels (such as aggressive, lazy, and hyperactive)
should be avoided - CORRECT ANSWER - True
Even if you have many concerns about a child's behavior and/ or development, a parent/teacher
conference should always end on a positive note - CORRECT ANSWER - True
When a teacher has concerns about a child's development, he or she should refer the child to -
CORRECT ANSWER - Child development services (CDS) The child's pediatrician
When a parent has a concern about another child's behavior (not their own child) it is
inappropriate to share information about the other child's family history - CORRECT
ANSWER - True
When parents have concerns about their own child's behavior, the following responses are
appropriate - CORRECT ANSWER - Provide books and/or articles that address the
concern, refer the family to parents classes and/or counseling (for the child or the family)
When it is appropriate to share information with parents about other families and their children -
CORRECT ANSWER - Never
What information about families should be held in confidence - CORRECT ANSWER -
All information
Ashley's mother has confided in her teacher that she is having financial difficulties. What is the
best response from the teacher? - CORRECT ANSWER - Maintain confidentially and
provide information about available resources
, Dylan's teacher is concerned about Dylan's language skills. What is the best way to approach
Dylan's family with this concern? - CORRECT ANSWER - Set up a parent meeting and
prepare observations and information about resources in advance.
What is the primary reason why we observe children - CORRECT ANSWER - To learn
about how children develop
An anectodal record is - CORRECT ANSWER - A brief description of an incident
involving one or more children
A running record is - CORRECT ANSWER - A description of a children's
behavior/activity recorded objectively, accurately and chronologically over a specific length of
time
A work sample is - CORRECT ANSWER - An observation that provides an example of a
child's work/activity. Can be a photograph of the child at play, a sample of artwork, or a writing
sample
A time sample is - CORRECT ANSWER - A tool that documents events in pre-
determined time increments. Can involve the whole group or one child
An objective observation is - CORRECT ANSWER - An observation that does not
evaluate or judge behavior, actions or skills
Which of the following is a subjective statement - CORRECT ANSWER - Lola left the
water table because she wanted to play with George, Lola was sad because her dress got wet, so
she left the water table
Which words should be avoided when completing observations - CORRECT ANSWER -
Happy, sad, selfish, excited
