CDA Practice Test ACTUAL UPDATED
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Maddison is a three year old in Ms. Amy's class. Although fully toilet trained, she has had
several accidents over the past two weeks and can no longer identify letters in her name. Ms.
Amy many be correct in thinking that Maddison - CORRECT ANSWER - May be
experiencing emotional issues at home
A first aid kit in a classroom should be kept - CORRECT ANSWER - in an easily
accessible location and out of reach of children
The ratio of adults needed by licensing regulation to supervise a group of children is determined
by - CORRECT ANSWER - the age of the youngest child
When washing their hands it is best to provide young children with - CORRECT
ANSWER - Warm water liquid soap and paper towel
Which is the best way for Amy to assist the children of low income families in her classroom -
CORRECT ANSWER - provide the children with the best possible instruction that she can
Providing a sample of a craft activity, using Alphabet worksheets, and using coloring books in a
early childhood setting are considered - CORRECT ANSWER - developmentally
inappropriate activities
Two wheeled bicycles and games with rules - CORRECT ANSWER - would be
frustrating to most preschool children
What is the healthiest item for children to share during choice activity time - CORRECT
ANSWER - play jewelry
, Which of the following conflict resolution techniques that a teacher might use, will be most
beneficial to preschoolers - CORRECT ANSWER - helping the children talk and think
about how they can resolve their problem
A child arrives at your center with several large visible bruises that she cannot explain and no
prior explanation was provided by mom when she dropped off. What would be the appropriate
course of action for you to take - CORRECT ANSWER - follow the required protocol as a
mandated reporter
When children's artwork is displayed it should be - CORRECT ANSWER - displayed at
the Child's eye level
Three year old Kylee is deathly afraid of cats. Which of the following would be the best thing for
her teacher to do first to try to help alleviate some of her fear - CORRECT ANSWER -
read stories to her about cats
One year old Addison repeatedly fills a pail with large wooden beads and then dumps them out.
How should Addison's teacher respond this? - CORRECT ANSWER - By encouraging
Addison to continue and helping her to expand on the concept of empty and full
Your center has 5 babies ranging in age from 4 to 10 months old. Each baby is currently on their
own feeding schedule. Which approach for a center to have is most beneficial to these infant. -
CORRECT ANSWER - keeping the feeding schedules already in place
Which of the following activities would be the best choice to assist in the development of fine
motor skills - CORRECT ANSWER - manipulating play doh
When engaging in conversation with youngest children - CORRECT ANSWER -
completely control the conversation, directing it to where the adult wants it to go.
If a child has a fine motor impairment which of the following activities would be the most
difficult for them - CORRECT ANSWER - drawing a picture
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
Maddison is a three year old in Ms. Amy's class. Although fully toilet trained, she has had
several accidents over the past two weeks and can no longer identify letters in her name. Ms.
Amy many be correct in thinking that Maddison - CORRECT ANSWER - May be
experiencing emotional issues at home
A first aid kit in a classroom should be kept - CORRECT ANSWER - in an easily
accessible location and out of reach of children
The ratio of adults needed by licensing regulation to supervise a group of children is determined
by - CORRECT ANSWER - the age of the youngest child
When washing their hands it is best to provide young children with - CORRECT
ANSWER - Warm water liquid soap and paper towel
Which is the best way for Amy to assist the children of low income families in her classroom -
CORRECT ANSWER - provide the children with the best possible instruction that she can
Providing a sample of a craft activity, using Alphabet worksheets, and using coloring books in a
early childhood setting are considered - CORRECT ANSWER - developmentally
inappropriate activities
Two wheeled bicycles and games with rules - CORRECT ANSWER - would be
frustrating to most preschool children
What is the healthiest item for children to share during choice activity time - CORRECT
ANSWER - play jewelry
, Which of the following conflict resolution techniques that a teacher might use, will be most
beneficial to preschoolers - CORRECT ANSWER - helping the children talk and think
about how they can resolve their problem
A child arrives at your center with several large visible bruises that she cannot explain and no
prior explanation was provided by mom when she dropped off. What would be the appropriate
course of action for you to take - CORRECT ANSWER - follow the required protocol as a
mandated reporter
When children's artwork is displayed it should be - CORRECT ANSWER - displayed at
the Child's eye level
Three year old Kylee is deathly afraid of cats. Which of the following would be the best thing for
her teacher to do first to try to help alleviate some of her fear - CORRECT ANSWER -
read stories to her about cats
One year old Addison repeatedly fills a pail with large wooden beads and then dumps them out.
How should Addison's teacher respond this? - CORRECT ANSWER - By encouraging
Addison to continue and helping her to expand on the concept of empty and full
Your center has 5 babies ranging in age from 4 to 10 months old. Each baby is currently on their
own feeding schedule. Which approach for a center to have is most beneficial to these infant. -
CORRECT ANSWER - keeping the feeding schedules already in place
Which of the following activities would be the best choice to assist in the development of fine
motor skills - CORRECT ANSWER - manipulating play doh
When engaging in conversation with youngest children - CORRECT ANSWER -
completely control the conversation, directing it to where the adult wants it to go.
If a child has a fine motor impairment which of the following activities would be the most
difficult for them - CORRECT ANSWER - drawing a picture
