CDA Test questions and answers(updated)2023

CDA Test questions and answers(updated)2023CDA stands for Child Development Associate Which area does not have a CDA credential? School Age Which of the following is not an indicator of well-trained early childhood educators? Taking too many coffee breaks Well-trained early childhood educators: Allow children to be as independent as possible Children learn best with: hands-on real experience Well-trained early childhood teachers do not: want the children to use English only in the classroom NAEYC stands for: National Association for the Education of Young Children A CDA maintains a commitment to professionalism by: 1-joining appropriate professional organizations 2- attending trainings and conferences 3-keeping informed about legislative, and regulatory issues A CDA sees that her room has more children than the law mandates. S/he should report the situation to her: 1-lead teacher 2-supervisor 3-state licensing if the supervisor doesn't remove the extra children A CDA has an ethical responsibility not to harm children by participating in practices that are: • Disrespectful, degrading, dangerous, exploitative, intimidating. • Emotionally damaging. • Physically harmful Children grow : at their own pace The best way to teach infants and toddlers language is: To talk to them all the time. At what age can you use books? Infants Toddlers begin to define themselves: good and bad as ugly and attractive Teachers should help children: • Accept their feelings and find a safe way to express them. • Use words to solve problems. • Understand what is real and pretend. Which of the following is age appropriate for an infant? • Rattle. • Mirror. • Jingle bells attached to socks. By 18 months: • Children begin to drink from a cup without spilling all of it. (your response) • Children begin to feed themselves less with their fingers and more with a spoon. • Help you dress them. Young threes: • Prefer to play alongside another child or with one or two others. • Can wait a short time for a turn. • Are less willing to hold an adult's hand when walking. Older preschoolers: Know left from right. • Their address and phone number. • Can do puzzles with 10 to 20 pieces. Preschoolers Generally choose friends of their own sex. • Are still trying to understand what is real and what is pretend. • May be frightened by Halloween masks. Which of the following is appropriate for a preschooler? A computer. • Woodworking tools. • Paste and glue. Which of the following is a formal assessment tool? Standardized Test. (correct answer) "Inclusion" means that: • Children with special needs attend regular classes that make special accomodations. (correct answer, your response) All of the following are milestones, except: Hitting. (correct answer, your response) An example of a gross motor skill is: Climbing An example of a fine motor skill is: writing "Validity" and "Reliability" are testing terms used about: Standardized tests Which of the following is not a dangerous substance? soup A CDA never: Places an infant on its stomach when sleeping. Outdoor play areas should always have Shade A "mandated reporter" must: Report suspected cases of child abuse. • Must report contagious diseases. The Children's Food Pyramid is for what ages? Children from 2 to 6 which of the following is a healthy snack? celery and low-fat cream cheese, 100% juice Which of the following is a healthy main course for lunch Macaroni and cheese. • English muffin pizza. • Tuna melt. Which is a new feature of the Children's Food Pyramid? Exercise Preschool children need routines Special accommodations means Changing the environment to make room for children with disabilities. A good preschool schedule has lots of: Free choice time Teachers need to balance • Active and quiet times. • Indoor and outdoor activities. • Individual and group activities. An example of a spontaneously changing a routine is: Inviting a visiting grandmother to share a story Nonmobile infants need a learning environment that encourages: • Mouthing. • Reaching. • Batting Infants need to be: Moved around in a room. • Taken outdoors. • Allowed to sleep and eat on their own schedule.