CDA TERMS
1. Ms. Lake is planning new activities for four year old hannah. Which
consideration is the most important?:
A.) What hannah already knows and cando
B.) What other children in the setting know and can
do
C.) What Ms. Lake has succeeded well at teaching
D.) What hannah will need to know for kindergarten
Answer A.
2. Three year old Ayesha is terrified of dogs. Which action is the best first
step in helping her overcome her fear?:
A.) Approaching her with a gentle dogand asking her to pat its head
B.) Reading stories to her about children who enjoy dogs
C.) Assuring her that there is nothing about dogs to be afraid of
D.) Having a visitor bring in a dog that responds to commands
Answer B.)
3. Which means of resolving conflicts is the most beneficial for preschool-
ers?:
A.) Determinging which child is at fault so that punishment can be fair
B.) Giving a time out to each child until each settles down
C.) Helping the children talk and think about solutions to their
D.) Using a stern manner and voice to assert control over the situation
Answer C.
4. A caregiver would NOT be exhibiting professional behavior by engagingin
which of the following activities with a child's family member?:
A. Askinga parent or other family to donate to a favored charity
B. Discussing childcare issues with the family to help resolve a conflict
C. Inviting a visiting parent or guardian to eat with the children
, D. Referring a family member to a nonprofit legal services agency
Answer A.
5. CDA stands for?:
A.) Child Development AssociateB.)Children's
Development Associate
C.)Child Development
AssociationD.) Child
Development Associates
Answer A.
6. Which are does not have a CDA Credential?:
A.) School Age
B.) Home Child Care
C.) Infant and
ToddlerD.)
Preschool
Answer A.
7. Fine motor
Answer: Children use their fingers and hands
8. Transition
Answer: Children are finishing one activity and moving to the next one
9. Large motor
Answer: Having to do with movement of the big muscles in your arms,legs,
and torso.
10. open-ended question
1. Ms. Lake is planning new activities for four year old hannah. Which
consideration is the most important?:
A.) What hannah already knows and cando
B.) What other children in the setting know and can
do
C.) What Ms. Lake has succeeded well at teaching
D.) What hannah will need to know for kindergarten
Answer A.
2. Three year old Ayesha is terrified of dogs. Which action is the best first
step in helping her overcome her fear?:
A.) Approaching her with a gentle dogand asking her to pat its head
B.) Reading stories to her about children who enjoy dogs
C.) Assuring her that there is nothing about dogs to be afraid of
D.) Having a visitor bring in a dog that responds to commands
Answer B.)
3. Which means of resolving conflicts is the most beneficial for preschool-
ers?:
A.) Determinging which child is at fault so that punishment can be fair
B.) Giving a time out to each child until each settles down
C.) Helping the children talk and think about solutions to their
D.) Using a stern manner and voice to assert control over the situation
Answer C.
4. A caregiver would NOT be exhibiting professional behavior by engagingin
which of the following activities with a child's family member?:
A. Askinga parent or other family to donate to a favored charity
B. Discussing childcare issues with the family to help resolve a conflict
C. Inviting a visiting parent or guardian to eat with the children
, D. Referring a family member to a nonprofit legal services agency
Answer A.
5. CDA stands for?:
A.) Child Development AssociateB.)Children's
Development Associate
C.)Child Development
AssociationD.) Child
Development Associates
Answer A.
6. Which are does not have a CDA Credential?:
A.) School Age
B.) Home Child Care
C.) Infant and
ToddlerD.)
Preschool
Answer A.
7. Fine motor
Answer: Children use their fingers and hands
8. Transition
Answer: Children are finishing one activity and moving to the next one
9. Large motor
Answer: Having to do with movement of the big muscles in your arms,legs,
and torso.
10. open-ended question
