CDA ACTUAL FINALS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
SET A+
✔✔what does ethical mean - ✔✔being in accordance with the rules or standards for
right conduct or practice, especially the standards of a profession
✔✔how many inches of cleavage are appropriate to be exposed at work - ✔✔none
✔✔true or false: skirts should be long enough to allow teachers to able to sit on the
floor, criss-cross applesauce, without showing anyone their private parts - ✔✔true
✔✔what are the four areas of ethical responsibility that are outlines in the code of
ethical conduct - ✔✔children, families, colleagues and community
✔✔what is advocacy - ✔✔to speak or write in favor of; support or urge by argument;
recommend publicly
✔✔whose job is it to advocate for the needs of children and families - ✔✔-the director
- the owner
-teachers
-parents
✔✔true or false: once teachers complete their CDA, there is no need for additional
training and/or coursework - ✔✔false
✔✔true or false: one way teachers stay engaged is by continuing with their professional
development - ✔✔true
✔✔what does NAEYC stand for - ✔✔national association of the education of young
children
, ✔✔true or false: in regard to appearance, it is important to dress everyday as if you are
going on an interview - ✔✔false
✔✔true or false: shirts or hates with profanity or inappropriate imagery are acceptable
for teachers to wear in preschool environments because the children cannot yet read -
✔✔false
✔✔true or false: short skirts are okay to wear to work if you avoid sitting on the floor -
✔✔false
✔✔true or false: teachers should avoid getting dirty at work - ✔✔false
✔✔what type of body language portrays a positive attitude - ✔✔smiling, making eye
contact, and maintaining good posture
✔✔what is a good example of practices that encourage reflection - ✔✔regularly
observing children
✔✔what is the most effective way to advocate for children - ✔✔attend town meetings
and ensure that early childhood issues get on the agendas.
✔✔what is the primary reason why we observe children - ✔✔to learn about how
children develop
✔✔what is an anecdotal record - ✔✔a brief description of an incident involving one or
more children
✔✔what is a running record - ✔✔a description of children's behavior/activity recorded
objectively, accurately, and chronologically over a specific length of time
✔✔what is a work sample - ✔✔an observation that provides an example of a child's
work/play activity. can be a photograph of the child at play, a sample of artwork, or a
writing sample
✔✔what is a time sample - ✔✔a tool that documents events in pre-determined time
increments. can involve the whole group or one child
✔✔what is an objective observation - ✔✔an observation that does not evaluate or judge
behavior, actions or skills
✔✔what is a subjective statement - ✔✔-lola left the water table because she wanted to
play with george
- lola was sad because her dress got wet, so she left the water table
SET A+
✔✔what does ethical mean - ✔✔being in accordance with the rules or standards for
right conduct or practice, especially the standards of a profession
✔✔how many inches of cleavage are appropriate to be exposed at work - ✔✔none
✔✔true or false: skirts should be long enough to allow teachers to able to sit on the
floor, criss-cross applesauce, without showing anyone their private parts - ✔✔true
✔✔what are the four areas of ethical responsibility that are outlines in the code of
ethical conduct - ✔✔children, families, colleagues and community
✔✔what is advocacy - ✔✔to speak or write in favor of; support or urge by argument;
recommend publicly
✔✔whose job is it to advocate for the needs of children and families - ✔✔-the director
- the owner
-teachers
-parents
✔✔true or false: once teachers complete their CDA, there is no need for additional
training and/or coursework - ✔✔false
✔✔true or false: one way teachers stay engaged is by continuing with their professional
development - ✔✔true
✔✔what does NAEYC stand for - ✔✔national association of the education of young
children
, ✔✔true or false: in regard to appearance, it is important to dress everyday as if you are
going on an interview - ✔✔false
✔✔true or false: shirts or hates with profanity or inappropriate imagery are acceptable
for teachers to wear in preschool environments because the children cannot yet read -
✔✔false
✔✔true or false: short skirts are okay to wear to work if you avoid sitting on the floor -
✔✔false
✔✔true or false: teachers should avoid getting dirty at work - ✔✔false
✔✔what type of body language portrays a positive attitude - ✔✔smiling, making eye
contact, and maintaining good posture
✔✔what is a good example of practices that encourage reflection - ✔✔regularly
observing children
✔✔what is the most effective way to advocate for children - ✔✔attend town meetings
and ensure that early childhood issues get on the agendas.
✔✔what is the primary reason why we observe children - ✔✔to learn about how
children develop
✔✔what is an anecdotal record - ✔✔a brief description of an incident involving one or
more children
✔✔what is a running record - ✔✔a description of children's behavior/activity recorded
objectively, accurately, and chronologically over a specific length of time
✔✔what is a work sample - ✔✔an observation that provides an example of a child's
work/play activity. can be a photograph of the child at play, a sample of artwork, or a
writing sample
✔✔what is a time sample - ✔✔a tool that documents events in pre-determined time
increments. can involve the whole group or one child
✔✔what is an objective observation - ✔✔an observation that does not evaluate or judge
behavior, actions or skills
✔✔what is a subjective statement - ✔✔-lola left the water table because she wanted to
play with george
- lola was sad because her dress got wet, so she left the water table
