CDA Exam Prep Questions and
Answers: Chapter 12 Program
Management
List four questions you should ask yourself as you observe young children. - Answer-What are children
like? How do they approach learning? How can I form a relationship with each child? What specific skills
do I see children developing and working on? Does the curriculum support child-directed speech, self
talk, and parallel talk? How do children use their time? Are we meeting the curriculum's goals?
Which statement would be appropriate to include in observational notes?
A. "Bill made a mess while painting today."
B. "Lois seems to be making a new friend."
C. Dan screamed when the clown approached."
D. Evan drank too much water at the playground." - Answer-C. Dan screamed when the clown
approached."
If you observe an early educator doing something that conflicts with early childhood best practices,
what should you do first?
A. Inform the center director.
B. Explain to the parent that you would do it differently than your colleague.
C. Express your concern to this person in private.
D. Ignore the situation. - Answer-C. Express your concern to this person in private.
Answers: Chapter 12 Program
Management
List four questions you should ask yourself as you observe young children. - Answer-What are children
like? How do they approach learning? How can I form a relationship with each child? What specific skills
do I see children developing and working on? Does the curriculum support child-directed speech, self
talk, and parallel talk? How do children use their time? Are we meeting the curriculum's goals?
Which statement would be appropriate to include in observational notes?
A. "Bill made a mess while painting today."
B. "Lois seems to be making a new friend."
C. Dan screamed when the clown approached."
D. Evan drank too much water at the playground." - Answer-C. Dan screamed when the clown
approached."
If you observe an early educator doing something that conflicts with early childhood best practices,
what should you do first?
A. Inform the center director.
B. Explain to the parent that you would do it differently than your colleague.
C. Express your concern to this person in private.
D. Ignore the situation. - Answer-C. Express your concern to this person in private.
