CDA PRACTICE TEST
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE 2026
FULL QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ children in diapers should have their diapers changed once every.
Answer: 2 hours or if there is a bowel movement whichever comes first
◍ at what age is it appropriate for children to start learning how to use the
toilet.
Answer: between 2 and 3
◍ true or false: children should be emotional and intellectually ready, in
addition to physically ready, before learning to use the toilet.
Answer: true
◍ true or false: shaming is a necessary component of toilet learning.
Answer: false
◍ what is the most appropriate response to a toileting accident.
Answer: "accidents happen, let me help you find some dry clothes"
◍ what is the main consideration in setting an infants sleep schedule?.
Answer: the infants personal rhythms of sleeping and waking
◍ how much nap/rest time should be provided for preschoolers?.
Answer: 45 minutes
◍ how far apart should cribs be spaced.
Answer: 3 feet
◍ how far apart should cots/mats for toddlers or preschoolers be spaced.
Answer: 3 feet
, ◍ cribs, cots and mats should be cleaned and sanitized.
Answer: -weekly-between users
◍ true or false: cots or mats should be arranged so that children sleep head to
head, toe to toe.
Answer: false
◍ child abuse can cause.
Answer: -behavior problems-low self-esteem-learning difficulties -abuse
toward others
◍ what is a sign of physical abuse.
Answer: bite marks
◍ what is a sign of emotional abuse.
Answer: sleeping problems
◍ what is a sign of sexual abuse.
Answer: toileting issues
◍ what is a sign of neglect.
Answer: poor hygiene
◍ true or false: if a teacher observes one of the signs of abuse, the child is
definitely in danger and should be removed from the home.
Answer: false
◍ whose job is it to investigate suspected child abuse.
Answer: the department of health and human services
◍ what should you do if you suspect that a child in your care is being abused?.
Answer: -document observations-share concerns with your supervisor-report
observations to DHHS
◍ what is a yes environment.
Answer: an environment in which children are given the opportunity to
explore freely, while remaining safe from hazards
◍ what is not a consideration when planning an environment for non-mobile
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE 2026
FULL QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ children in diapers should have their diapers changed once every.
Answer: 2 hours or if there is a bowel movement whichever comes first
◍ at what age is it appropriate for children to start learning how to use the
toilet.
Answer: between 2 and 3
◍ true or false: children should be emotional and intellectually ready, in
addition to physically ready, before learning to use the toilet.
Answer: true
◍ true or false: shaming is a necessary component of toilet learning.
Answer: false
◍ what is the most appropriate response to a toileting accident.
Answer: "accidents happen, let me help you find some dry clothes"
◍ what is the main consideration in setting an infants sleep schedule?.
Answer: the infants personal rhythms of sleeping and waking
◍ how much nap/rest time should be provided for preschoolers?.
Answer: 45 minutes
◍ how far apart should cribs be spaced.
Answer: 3 feet
◍ how far apart should cots/mats for toddlers or preschoolers be spaced.
Answer: 3 feet
, ◍ cribs, cots and mats should be cleaned and sanitized.
Answer: -weekly-between users
◍ true or false: cots or mats should be arranged so that children sleep head to
head, toe to toe.
Answer: false
◍ child abuse can cause.
Answer: -behavior problems-low self-esteem-learning difficulties -abuse
toward others
◍ what is a sign of physical abuse.
Answer: bite marks
◍ what is a sign of emotional abuse.
Answer: sleeping problems
◍ what is a sign of sexual abuse.
Answer: toileting issues
◍ what is a sign of neglect.
Answer: poor hygiene
◍ true or false: if a teacher observes one of the signs of abuse, the child is
definitely in danger and should be removed from the home.
Answer: false
◍ whose job is it to investigate suspected child abuse.
Answer: the department of health and human services
◍ what should you do if you suspect that a child in your care is being abused?.
Answer: -document observations-share concerns with your supervisor-report
observations to DHHS
◍ what is a yes environment.
Answer: an environment in which children are given the opportunity to
explore freely, while remaining safe from hazards
◍ what is not a consideration when planning an environment for non-mobile
