CDA TEST 1 PREPARATION
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
When planning for nap time routines, you should: - Answer-Create naptime routine such
as reading a book or listening to soft music.
You are assigned a new classroom in one of the things you notice is that there are
several mirrors on the wall. - Answer-Hang them at eye level so that the children can
see themselves.
A professional caregiver in a professional manner both on and off the job. Which of the
following is not best practice for a professional caregiver? - Answer-Discuss an
individual child's behavior with friends outside of the organization.
You have a little boy in your class who likes to wear the princess dress in your dress up
center. You should: - Answer-Encourage him to play, experience and wear whatever
dress up clothes he likes and chooses.
Candidates for CDA certification must complete a CPR course. Which of the following
statements is false? - Answer-A "virtual" course is acceptable
Bobby hasn't been to school in several days. He doesn't usually miss any time and you
are concerned. What should you do? - Answer-Give his mother a call and let her know
Bobby is missed. Respect fully ask her if Bobby is and when she thinks he might return
to school.
During meal time with the preschoolers, it's important to - Answer-Involve them in
appropriate conversation.
You have a three-year-old class this year. When planning curriculum, you can be sure
of the following: - Answer-(None of the above)
I love your students can write their names.
All of your students will love art and crafts.
All of your students will love music time.
When creating the emergency procedures to post in your classroom, it is important to
include: - Answer-Pictures, diagrams and words.
Your school has very little parking available and, because of this implemented a Carline
we parents to do around the parking lot any team of teachers assistant children out of
the car and into the school. School staff agrees this has improved the morning drop off
process by keeping children safe and allowing parents to quickly and easily exit the
, parking lot. One mother refuses to wait in the car line and parks in the lot every day
going into the school to drop her child off. Other parents have begun to complain about
this behavior. What should you do? - Answer-When the mother comes in the next day,
ask her if she has a minute to talk to you. Go to a quiet place where you can talk
privately explain to her why are you school has to drop off procedures in place. I'm sure
her you understand it can be frustrating to wait in line what that it is for the safety and
well-being of the children. Thank her for her cooperation and understanding.
How do you's parents asked to speak with you after school. We are concerned. Patty is
four years old and is not yet reading. They tell you her sister, Penny, was reading by the
time she went to kindergarten. You listen to their concerns and tell them: - Answer-
Children learn at different paces in reading is not a school you expect to see in
preschool.
Ms. Bridges appears upset when she drops off her two little ones. When she returns in
the afternoon to pick them up, she confides in you. Telling you that her husband came
home last night and asked her to leave she doesn't know where she and her little ones
will spend the night. Which would be best practice in this situation? - Answer-Respect
privacy by keeping the information confidential. Offer to help by giving her information
about agencies which might help someone in her situation.
You are currently midway through a winter themed unit on snowman. It's no last night
and the children really want to play outside but it's just too cold. What can you do to
keep with your unit in address their interest in playing with the snow? - Answer-Fill your
sand table with snow and let them make snowmen.
Which of the family situations could become a teachable moment? - Answer-(All of the
above)
A child has a cavity and is worried about going to the dentist.
A child is moving to a new home.
A child has a new baby sister at home.
CDA credentials must be renewed: - Answer-Before the third year anniversary date
Mrs. Cook has several children in her home care practice that has trouble going from
one activity to the next. For example, several don't want to put away toys at snacktime
or finish eating to come to the story circle. Mrs. Cook spends a lot of time called cajoling
these students to go from one activity from another while the others are waiting. What
advice would you give Mrs. Cook in this situation? - Answer-Prepare the children for the
transition by giving them signals that a new activity is coming up.
When reading a new book to your class, how can you help your students practice their
production skills? - Answer-Ask them what they think will happen next.
Mena is a little boy in your class. He has been potty trained for six months but recently
has been wetting his pants several times a day, despite regular trips to the restroom. He
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
When planning for nap time routines, you should: - Answer-Create naptime routine such
as reading a book or listening to soft music.
You are assigned a new classroom in one of the things you notice is that there are
several mirrors on the wall. - Answer-Hang them at eye level so that the children can
see themselves.
A professional caregiver in a professional manner both on and off the job. Which of the
following is not best practice for a professional caregiver? - Answer-Discuss an
individual child's behavior with friends outside of the organization.
You have a little boy in your class who likes to wear the princess dress in your dress up
center. You should: - Answer-Encourage him to play, experience and wear whatever
dress up clothes he likes and chooses.
Candidates for CDA certification must complete a CPR course. Which of the following
statements is false? - Answer-A "virtual" course is acceptable
Bobby hasn't been to school in several days. He doesn't usually miss any time and you
are concerned. What should you do? - Answer-Give his mother a call and let her know
Bobby is missed. Respect fully ask her if Bobby is and when she thinks he might return
to school.
During meal time with the preschoolers, it's important to - Answer-Involve them in
appropriate conversation.
You have a three-year-old class this year. When planning curriculum, you can be sure
of the following: - Answer-(None of the above)
I love your students can write their names.
All of your students will love art and crafts.
All of your students will love music time.
When creating the emergency procedures to post in your classroom, it is important to
include: - Answer-Pictures, diagrams and words.
Your school has very little parking available and, because of this implemented a Carline
we parents to do around the parking lot any team of teachers assistant children out of
the car and into the school. School staff agrees this has improved the morning drop off
process by keeping children safe and allowing parents to quickly and easily exit the
, parking lot. One mother refuses to wait in the car line and parks in the lot every day
going into the school to drop her child off. Other parents have begun to complain about
this behavior. What should you do? - Answer-When the mother comes in the next day,
ask her if she has a minute to talk to you. Go to a quiet place where you can talk
privately explain to her why are you school has to drop off procedures in place. I'm sure
her you understand it can be frustrating to wait in line what that it is for the safety and
well-being of the children. Thank her for her cooperation and understanding.
How do you's parents asked to speak with you after school. We are concerned. Patty is
four years old and is not yet reading. They tell you her sister, Penny, was reading by the
time she went to kindergarten. You listen to their concerns and tell them: - Answer-
Children learn at different paces in reading is not a school you expect to see in
preschool.
Ms. Bridges appears upset when she drops off her two little ones. When she returns in
the afternoon to pick them up, she confides in you. Telling you that her husband came
home last night and asked her to leave she doesn't know where she and her little ones
will spend the night. Which would be best practice in this situation? - Answer-Respect
privacy by keeping the information confidential. Offer to help by giving her information
about agencies which might help someone in her situation.
You are currently midway through a winter themed unit on snowman. It's no last night
and the children really want to play outside but it's just too cold. What can you do to
keep with your unit in address their interest in playing with the snow? - Answer-Fill your
sand table with snow and let them make snowmen.
Which of the family situations could become a teachable moment? - Answer-(All of the
above)
A child has a cavity and is worried about going to the dentist.
A child is moving to a new home.
A child has a new baby sister at home.
CDA credentials must be renewed: - Answer-Before the third year anniversary date
Mrs. Cook has several children in her home care practice that has trouble going from
one activity to the next. For example, several don't want to put away toys at snacktime
or finish eating to come to the story circle. Mrs. Cook spends a lot of time called cajoling
these students to go from one activity from another while the others are waiting. What
advice would you give Mrs. Cook in this situation? - Answer-Prepare the children for the
transition by giving them signals that a new activity is coming up.
When reading a new book to your class, how can you help your students practice their
production skills? - Answer-Ask them what they think will happen next.
Mena is a little boy in your class. He has been potty trained for six months but recently
has been wetting his pants several times a day, despite regular trips to the restroom. He
