DCF- UDAP EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
QUESTION>Quality learning environments support all aspects of development for young children. -
CORRECT ANSWER~
QUESTION>Early childhood classrooms should be welcoming, warm, and inviting for young children.
Adults can encourage involvement and support independence by carefully arranging the environment to
facilitate learning. - CORRECT ANSWER~
QUESTION>Outdoor play is a great way caregivers can help fight the growing childhood obesity
epidemic. - CORRECT ANSWER~
QUESTION>The same considerations should be made for the playground as the indoor classroom.
Learning centers and defined play spaces should be planned and prepared for inside and outdoors. -
CORRECT ANSWER~
QUESTION>Developmentally appropriate toys and materials should be safe, appealing, age appropriate,
avoid stereotypes, and reflect the needs and ethnic diversity of the children in the classroom. - CORRECT
ANSWER~
QUESTION >Developmentally Appropriate Practice focuses on children birth through eight years old and
is made up of three principle components: age appropriateness, individual appropriateness, and
social/cultural appropriateness. - CORRECT ANSWER~
QUESTION>Age appropriateness - CORRECT ANSWER~means considering what is typical for a child
within a given age group.
QUESTION>Knowing the typical behaviors and growth patterns for a certain age group is necessary to
plan the most appropriate environments and activities to optimize the learning experience for children in
your care. - CORRECT ANSWER~
, QUESTION>Individual appropriateness - CORRECT ANSWER~means considering the needs of each child
as a unique individual. 1
QUESTION>A child's age, temperament, personality, and family history are all factors that affect his or
her development. - CORRECT ANSWER~
QUESTION>Social/Cultural appropriateness - CORRECT ANSWER~means considering the social and
cultural contexts in which children grow and live.
QUESTION>Children's learning experiences are enhanced when caregivers are aware of and support the
social and cultural contexts in which they live. - CORRECT ANSWER~
QUESTION>everything teachers do should be _____-- - CORRECT ANSWER~intentional
QUESTION>Caregivers should be intentional about planning learning experiences that are purposeful,
challenging, and achievable. - CORRECT ANSWER~
QUESTION>three critical challenges impacting early childhood practices - CORRECT ANSWER~1.
addressing differences in school success and achievement
2. Integrating and aligning preschool and elementary school programming
3. Improving teacher preparation, professional development and ongoing support
QUESTION>Structural indicators - CORRECT ANSWER~are things that are "regulable," meaning they can
be monitored and are important for providing consistent care.
EX: Licensure
Lower ratios
Smaller group size
Caregiver qualifications
Professional development for staff
Health and safety regulations
VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
QUESTION>Quality learning environments support all aspects of development for young children. -
CORRECT ANSWER~
QUESTION>Early childhood classrooms should be welcoming, warm, and inviting for young children.
Adults can encourage involvement and support independence by carefully arranging the environment to
facilitate learning. - CORRECT ANSWER~
QUESTION>Outdoor play is a great way caregivers can help fight the growing childhood obesity
epidemic. - CORRECT ANSWER~
QUESTION>The same considerations should be made for the playground as the indoor classroom.
Learning centers and defined play spaces should be planned and prepared for inside and outdoors. -
CORRECT ANSWER~
QUESTION>Developmentally appropriate toys and materials should be safe, appealing, age appropriate,
avoid stereotypes, and reflect the needs and ethnic diversity of the children in the classroom. - CORRECT
ANSWER~
QUESTION >Developmentally Appropriate Practice focuses on children birth through eight years old and
is made up of three principle components: age appropriateness, individual appropriateness, and
social/cultural appropriateness. - CORRECT ANSWER~
QUESTION>Age appropriateness - CORRECT ANSWER~means considering what is typical for a child
within a given age group.
QUESTION>Knowing the typical behaviors and growth patterns for a certain age group is necessary to
plan the most appropriate environments and activities to optimize the learning experience for children in
your care. - CORRECT ANSWER~
, QUESTION>Individual appropriateness - CORRECT ANSWER~means considering the needs of each child
as a unique individual. 1
QUESTION>A child's age, temperament, personality, and family history are all factors that affect his or
her development. - CORRECT ANSWER~
QUESTION>Social/Cultural appropriateness - CORRECT ANSWER~means considering the social and
cultural contexts in which children grow and live.
QUESTION>Children's learning experiences are enhanced when caregivers are aware of and support the
social and cultural contexts in which they live. - CORRECT ANSWER~
QUESTION>everything teachers do should be _____-- - CORRECT ANSWER~intentional
QUESTION>Caregivers should be intentional about planning learning experiences that are purposeful,
challenging, and achievable. - CORRECT ANSWER~
QUESTION>three critical challenges impacting early childhood practices - CORRECT ANSWER~1.
addressing differences in school success and achievement
2. Integrating and aligning preschool and elementary school programming
3. Improving teacher preparation, professional development and ongoing support
QUESTION>Structural indicators - CORRECT ANSWER~are things that are "regulable," meaning they can
be monitored and are important for providing consistent care.
EX: Licensure
Lower ratios
Smaller group size
Caregiver qualifications
Professional development for staff
Health and safety regulations