CDA Exam Questions & Answers
2023/2024
The first-aid kit should be kept.... - ANSWER-in an easily accessible location, clearly marked, and out of
the reach of children.
Frequent hand washing is important because... - ANSWER-it keeps germs from spreading.
An open-ended question... - ANSWER-has no right or wrong answer.
Children should be provided with these items for washing their hands... - ANSWER-warm water, liquid
soap, and paper towels
Childrens play materials should be... - ANSWER-kept on low, open shelves.
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)
Why do you give children a warning before activities are about to change?... - ANSWER-it provides them
time to finish up an activity
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
A good early childhood practice is... - ANSWER-asking the children to pretend to be butterflies as they
walk to the playground
An activity that develops small-motor skills would be... - ANSWER-bead stringing
, Children need their own space in the classroom for their coat and other belongings because... -
ANSWER-1. it promotes their positive self-concept
2. it helps maintain good health
An example of a positive NONVERBAL communication is... - ANSWER-a smile.
At mealtime a caregiver should... - ANSWER-1. Insist that children finish all food on their plate
2. Not offer any dessert until all their food is finished
3. only offer dessert to the children who remained quiet at the table while eating
4. (NONE OF THE ABOVE)
When arranging a classroom a teacher should.. - ANSWER-Put related activities near each other
The best example of an open-ended material would be... - ANSWER-Unit blocks.
The children have been asking for books to be read at story time every day for the past week. you will... -
ANSWER-happily re-read it, because you know children benefit from repitition
An activity that develops small motor skills would be.. - ANSWER-manipulating playdough
You have a small budget to use for purchasing material for your classroom. When choosing, you will first
consider... - ANSWER-wheter the materials are developmentally appropriate, are mostly open-ended,
and will enable the children to exerpeince success
Two boys want the same truck to haul blocks across the room. One boy goes to the house keeping area
and gets a basket. This is an example of... - ANSWER-Problem solving
When talking with a child, the caregiver should... - ANSWER-get down to the child's eye level
2023/2024
The first-aid kit should be kept.... - ANSWER-in an easily accessible location, clearly marked, and out of
the reach of children.
Frequent hand washing is important because... - ANSWER-it keeps germs from spreading.
An open-ended question... - ANSWER-has no right or wrong answer.
Children should be provided with these items for washing their hands... - ANSWER-warm water, liquid
soap, and paper towels
Childrens play materials should be... - ANSWER-kept on low, open shelves.
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)
Why do you give children a warning before activities are about to change?... - ANSWER-it provides them
time to finish up an activity
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
A good early childhood practice is... - ANSWER-asking the children to pretend to be butterflies as they
walk to the playground
An activity that develops small-motor skills would be... - ANSWER-bead stringing
, Children need their own space in the classroom for their coat and other belongings because... -
ANSWER-1. it promotes their positive self-concept
2. it helps maintain good health
An example of a positive NONVERBAL communication is... - ANSWER-a smile.
At mealtime a caregiver should... - ANSWER-1. Insist that children finish all food on their plate
2. Not offer any dessert until all their food is finished
3. only offer dessert to the children who remained quiet at the table while eating
4. (NONE OF THE ABOVE)
When arranging a classroom a teacher should.. - ANSWER-Put related activities near each other
The best example of an open-ended material would be... - ANSWER-Unit blocks.
The children have been asking for books to be read at story time every day for the past week. you will... -
ANSWER-happily re-read it, because you know children benefit from repitition
An activity that develops small motor skills would be.. - ANSWER-manipulating playdough
You have a small budget to use for purchasing material for your classroom. When choosing, you will first
consider... - ANSWER-wheter the materials are developmentally appropriate, are mostly open-ended,
and will enable the children to exerpeince success
Two boys want the same truck to haul blocks across the room. One boy goes to the house keeping area
and gets a basket. This is an example of... - ANSWER-Problem solving
When talking with a child, the caregiver should... - ANSWER-get down to the child's eye level
