CDA Practice Test with Complete Solutions
18 month old Jason has bitten several children in his group this week. What is the best
strategy for his teacher to use to try to determine what the cause of this unacceptable
behavior it ? - ANSWER-Reflect on what happened right before the unacceptable
behavior occurred
4 year old Jillian is having difficulty with puzzles. What would her teacher do to best
scaffold her learning - ANSWER-Provide Jillian with a simpler puzzle which has fewer
pieces that she can successfully complete on her own
A CDA is - ANSWER-The only nationally recognized early childhood credential
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 - ANSWER-follow the required protocol
as a mandated reporter
A first aid kit in a classroom should be kept - ANSWER-in an easily accessible location
and out of reach of children
A functional skill that a child can do at a certain age is often called a - ANSWER-A
developmental milestone
A schedule in a toddler classroom should be set up so that the children spend majority
of their day - ANSWER-Choosing which activity they would like to participate in
A smile is an example of which type of communication - ANSWER-Postive nonverbal
communication
A teacher in an early learning center would not be exhibiting professional behavior if
they are - ANSWER-asking a family to donate to a favorite charity
A typical developing 3-5 year old can be expected to do all of the following expect -
ANSWER-ride a two wheeled bike
All of the following are components of family style dinning except: - ANSWER-Children
are served by the teacher
An open ended question has - ANSWER-no one correct answer
Best practices at mealtime would be for a caregiver to - ANSWER-assist the children in
serving themselves
Best practices dictate that we provide diversity in our classroom. Which of the following
practices is the best way for an early childhood teacher to do this ? - ANSWER-
, Learning materials, pictures, literature, and posters depict children and families of
diverse backgrounds, ages, abilities and genders.
Children between 18 months and two years old can typically - ANSWER-scribble with
markers
Children in the 3 year old room at your center are matching pictures of things that begin
with the same sound. Which of the following skills will this activity enhance. - ANSWER-
phonemic awareness
Colleen is planning new activities for 2 year old Connor. Which of the following would be
the most important for Colleen to consider when planning - ANSWER-What Connor
already knows and can do
David and Matthew want to move blocks across the room while using the same truck.
David goes to the dramatic play area and gets basket to carry the blocks. What is David
exhibiting - ANSWER-problem solving skills
Early education staff may release a child to the primary custodial parent or guardian and
- ANSWER-A neighbor authorized by the custodial parent or guardian
Frequent hand washing in school is important because - ANSWER-it helps the keep the
spread of germs to a minimum
Hanging experience charts, labeling items in the room and having many different types
of books available are all - ANSWER-Practices that support emergent literacy
Health checks should be performed on children in your setting - ANSWER-Daily
Heather takes her group of toddlers on walks through the neighborhood several times a
week. Which of the following would provide the best learning experience for these
children? - ANSWER-Taking one route often and talk about and observe what they see
If a child has a fine motor impairment which of the following activities would be the most
difficult for them - ANSWER-drawing a picture
If a child leaves your center with a fever of 102, that child can return only when -
ANSWER-They have been fever free for 24 hours
In public buildings and early learning centers evacuation and emergency exit
procedures should be posted - ANSWER-In pictorial and written form and posted near
entrances and exits of each room
In the classroom, children play materials should be - ANSWER-on low shelves
18 month old Jason has bitten several children in his group this week. What is the best
strategy for his teacher to use to try to determine what the cause of this unacceptable
behavior it ? - ANSWER-Reflect on what happened right before the unacceptable
behavior occurred
4 year old Jillian is having difficulty with puzzles. What would her teacher do to best
scaffold her learning - ANSWER-Provide Jillian with a simpler puzzle which has fewer
pieces that she can successfully complete on her own
A CDA is - ANSWER-The only nationally recognized early childhood credential
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 - ANSWER-follow the required protocol
as a mandated reporter
A first aid kit in a classroom should be kept - ANSWER-in an easily accessible location
and out of reach of children
A functional skill that a child can do at a certain age is often called a - ANSWER-A
developmental milestone
A schedule in a toddler classroom should be set up so that the children spend majority
of their day - ANSWER-Choosing which activity they would like to participate in
A smile is an example of which type of communication - ANSWER-Postive nonverbal
communication
A teacher in an early learning center would not be exhibiting professional behavior if
they are - ANSWER-asking a family to donate to a favorite charity
A typical developing 3-5 year old can be expected to do all of the following expect -
ANSWER-ride a two wheeled bike
All of the following are components of family style dinning except: - ANSWER-Children
are served by the teacher
An open ended question has - ANSWER-no one correct answer
Best practices at mealtime would be for a caregiver to - ANSWER-assist the children in
serving themselves
Best practices dictate that we provide diversity in our classroom. Which of the following
practices is the best way for an early childhood teacher to do this ? - ANSWER-
, Learning materials, pictures, literature, and posters depict children and families of
diverse backgrounds, ages, abilities and genders.
Children between 18 months and two years old can typically - ANSWER-scribble with
markers
Children in the 3 year old room at your center are matching pictures of things that begin
with the same sound. Which of the following skills will this activity enhance. - ANSWER-
phonemic awareness
Colleen is planning new activities for 2 year old Connor. Which of the following would be
the most important for Colleen to consider when planning - ANSWER-What Connor
already knows and can do
David and Matthew want to move blocks across the room while using the same truck.
David goes to the dramatic play area and gets basket to carry the blocks. What is David
exhibiting - ANSWER-problem solving skills
Early education staff may release a child to the primary custodial parent or guardian and
- ANSWER-A neighbor authorized by the custodial parent or guardian
Frequent hand washing in school is important because - ANSWER-it helps the keep the
spread of germs to a minimum
Hanging experience charts, labeling items in the room and having many different types
of books available are all - ANSWER-Practices that support emergent literacy
Health checks should be performed on children in your setting - ANSWER-Daily
Heather takes her group of toddlers on walks through the neighborhood several times a
week. Which of the following would provide the best learning experience for these
children? - ANSWER-Taking one route often and talk about and observe what they see
If a child has a fine motor impairment which of the following activities would be the most
difficult for them - ANSWER-drawing a picture
If a child leaves your center with a fever of 102, that child can return only when -
ANSWER-They have been fever free for 24 hours
In public buildings and early learning centers evacuation and emergency exit
procedures should be posted - ANSWER-In pictorial and written form and posted near
entrances and exits of each room
In the classroom, children play materials should be - ANSWER-on low shelves
