CHD 100 - QUIZ 1 STUDY GUIDE (CHAPTERS 1-4 UPDATED ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

CHD 100 - QUIZ 1 STUDY GUIDE (CHAPTERS 1-4 UPDATED
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS

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1. Au Pair
Answer:
A person from a foreign country who lives with a family and provides child car in exchange for room,
board, and transportation.

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2. Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential
Answer:
A national credential that requires postsecondary courses in child car education and a minimum number of
hours of child care experience. To be eligible for this credential, a person must be eighteen years of age
and have a high school diploma. People who have this credential have demonstrated their ability to work
with young children.

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3. Cultural Diversity
Answer:
The presence of multiple different cultures or ethnicities.

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4. Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)
Answer:
A framework or approach to working with young children that is based on knowledge of how children
learn and develop at different ages and stages.

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5. Early Childhood
Answer:
The period of life from birth to nine years of age.

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6. Entrepreneur
Answer:
A person who creates and runs his or her own business.

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7. Ethics
Answer:
A guiding set of moral principles, either those held personally or those determined by a professional
organization for its members.

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8. Family Child Care Home
Answer:
Child care that is provided in the caregivers own home. Depending upon the state, the home may be
licensed or exempt from licensing.

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9. Head Teacher
Answer:
Responsible for aspects of class functioning. These include planning curriculum, maintaining a safe and
stimulating environment, and teaching children.

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10. Licensing Specialist
Answer:
A person employed by a state to protect and promote the health, safety, and welfare of children attending
centers; sometimes referred to as regulators.

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11. Nanny
Answer:
A child care worker who usually provides care in the child's home and may receive food and housing in
addition to wages.

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12. National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Answer:
One of the most respected professional organizations for people who work with young children.

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13. Prekindergarten (Pre-K)
Answer:
The full range of early childhood programs including school-based programs for three-to-five-year-olds;
sometimes referred to as preschool or junior kindergarten. The goal is to enable every child with skills
needed to succeed in school.

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14. Professional Development
Answer:
An going process through which people update their knowledge and skills related to their professional life.

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15. What period is covered in the category of early childhood?
Answer:
Early childhood covers the period from birth to nine years of age.

, Question:
16. List two ways that social and economic changes have created a need for more child care services.
Answer:
1.) The makeup of families have rapidly changed to the point that many mothers now work outside the
home and therefore childcare is needed.
2.) Many parents now realize the need of highly regarded child care that meets the development needs of
children.

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17. Why do companies provide child care?
Answer:
Companies have reported tangible payoffs including job satisfaction, loyalty, and productivity.

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18. What is the difference between a nanny and an au pair?
Answer:
An au pair is a person from a foreign country who lives in the child's home in exchange for wages while a
nanny may or may not live in the child's home and does earn wages.

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19. What is the primary function of a licensing specialist?
Answer:
A licensing specialist's primary function is to protect and promote the health, safety, and welfare of
children attending centers.

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20. Give two job opportunities in which education in early childhood is helpful.
Answer:
1.) Prekindergarten and kindergarten teachers.
2.) Child care facility directors.

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21. List the four distinct settings for which a CDA credential may be obtained.
Answer:
1.) Infant/Toddler
2.) Preschool
3.) Family Child Care
4.) Home Visitor

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22. What type of skills are needed to help teachers work smarter, not harder?
Answer:
Time management skills

Question:
23. What is the name of the largest professional organization for teachers of young children?