CDA (Child Development Associate) EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS || 100% GUARANTEED PASS <RECENT VERSION>

CDA (Child Development Associate) EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS || 100% GUARANTEED PASS &lt;RECENT VERSION&gt; 1. The first-aid kit should be kept.... - ANSWER in an easily accessible location, clearly marked, and out of the reach of children. 2. Frequent hand washing is important because... - ANSWER it keeps germs from spreading. 3. An open-ended question... - ANSWER has no right or wrong answer. 4. Children should be provided with these items for washing their hands... - ANSWER warm water, liquid soap, and paper towels 5. Childrens play materials should be... - ANSWER kept on low, open shelves. 6. A developmentally appropriate group time... - ANSWER 1. Lasts only a short time 2. Gets the children actively involved 3.Permits children to leave, if they wish 4. (ALL OF THE ABOVE) 7. Why do you give children a warning before activities are about to change?... - ANSWER it provides them time to finish up an activity 8. You want children to learn the rules of conversation, so you... - ANSWER give them practice talking, listening, and responding in casual conversation as you sit with them at lunch table 9. A good early childhood practice is... - ANSWER asking the children to pretend to be butterflies as they walk to the playground 10. An activity that develops small-motor skills would be... - ANSWER bead stringing 11. The amount of adult supervision that is needed depends on a) the number of children in the group b) the activity c) the developmental needs of the children who are present d) all of these - ANSWER d) all of these 12. The first aid kit should be kept a) out of the reach of children b) in a visible location, but out of the children's reach c) in a restroom d) in a drawer, far from where children will play - ANSWER b) in a visible location, but out of the children's reach 13. Children need their own space in the classroom for their coat and other belongings because a) it promotes their positive self-concept b) it helps maintain good health c) a and b d) none of the above - ANSWER c) a and b 14. At mealtime, a caregiver should a) insist that children finish all food on their plate b) not offer any dessert until all their food is finished c) only offer dessert to the children who remained quiet at the table while eating d) none of the above - ANSWER d) none of the above 15. When arranging a classroom, a teacher should a) keep the quiet and noisy activities together b) put related activities near each other c) provide a large, open area in the center of the room d) arrange the furniture all along the walls - ANSWER b) put related activities near each other 16. The children have been asking for the same book to be read at story time every day for the past week. You will a) happy reread it, because you know children benefit from repetition b) read a book that is similar to the one they enjoy c) tell the children that they have heard that book too many time and will need to choose a new one d) skip story time for a few days until they have forgotten about that book - ANSWER a) happy reread it, because you know children benefit from repetition 17. Children's play materials should be a) kept in closed containers b) kept on low, open shelves c) kept on shelves out of their reach d) kept in a storage cabinet, to be taken out by the caregiver - ANSWER b) kept on low, open shelves 18. A developmentally appropriate group time a) lasts only a short time b) gets the children actively involved c) permits children to leave, if they wish d) all of the above - ANSWER d) all of the above 19. Why do you give children a warning before activities are about to change a) it gives them time to clean up their toys b) it provides them time to finish up an activity c) it helps to quickly get their attention b) it is a signal to come to the next activity right away - ANSWER b) it provides them time to finish up an activity 20. You want children to learn the rules of conversation, so you a) give them practice talking, listening, and responding in casual conversation as you sit with them at the lunch table b) let them know they cannot talk during lunch c) tell them not to interrupt while you are talking d) remind the children to use "inside voices" - ANSWER a) give them practice talking, listening, and responding in casual conversation as you sit with them at the lunch table 21. You have a small budget to use for purchasing materials for your classroom. When choosing, you will first consider a) the price and how much you can buy with what you have b) the age range listed on the packaging c) wether the materials are developmentally appropriate, are mostly open-ended, and will enable the children to experience success d) whether the materials are familiars to the children from TV commercials - ANSWER c) wether the materials are developmentally appropriate, are mostly open-ended, and will enable the children to experience success