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CDA EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025/2026
The amount of adult supervision that is needed depends on -
CORRECT ANSWER- - The number of children in the group
- The activity
- The developmental needs of children who are present.
The first- aid kit should be kept - CORRECT ANSWER- In an
easily accessible location, clearly marked, and out of the reach
of children
Frequent hand washing is important because - CORRECT
ANSWER- It keeps germs from spreading
An open-ended question - CORRECT ANSWER- Has no right
or wrong answer
Children should be provided with these items for washing their
hands - CORRECT ANSWER- Warm water, liquid soap, and
paper towels
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Children need their own space in the classroom for their coat
and other belongings because - CORRECT ANSWER- - It
promotes their positive self- concept
- It helps maintain good health
An example of a positive nonverbal communication is -
CORRECT ANSWER- A smile
At mealtime, a caregiver should - CORRECT ANSWER- - Not
insist that children finish all food on their plates
- Not, not offer any dessert until all their food is finished
- Not only offer dessert to the children who remained quiet at
the table while eating
When arranging a classroom, a teacher should -
CORRECT ANSWER- Put related activities near each
other
The best example of an open- ended material would be -
CORRECT ANSWER- Unit blocks
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The children have been asking for the same book to be read at
story time everyday for the past week. You will - CORRECT
ANSWER- Happily reread it, because you know children
benefit from repetition
Children's play materials should be - CORRECT ANSWER-
Kept on low, open shelves
A developmentally appropriate group time - CORRECT
ANSWER- - Lasts only a short time
- Gets the children actively involved
- permits children to leave, if they wish
Why do you give children a warning before activities are about
to change - CORRECT ANSWER- It provides them time to
finish up an activity
You want children to learn the rules of conversation, so you -
CORRECT ANSWER- Give them practice talking, listening,
and responding in casual conversation as you sit with them at
the lunch table
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A good early childhood practice is - CORRECT ANSWER-
Asking the children to pretend to be butterflies as they walk to
the playground
An activity that develops small-motor skills would be -
CORRECT ANSWER- Bead stringing
Another activity that develops small-motor skills would be -
CORRECT ANSWER- Manipulating play-dough
You have a small budget to use for purchasing materials for
your classroom. When choosing, you will first consider -
CORRECT ANSWER- Whether the materials are
developmentally
appropriate, are mostly open-ended, and will enable the
children to experience success.
Two boys want the same truck to haul blocks across the room.
One boy goes to the housekeeping area and gets a basket.
This is an example of - CORRECT ANSWER- Problem solving
When talking with a child, the caregiver should -
CORRECT ANSWER- Get down to the child's eye
level
CDA EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS 2025/2026
The amount of adult supervision that is needed depends on -
CORRECT ANSWER- - The number of children in the group
- The activity
- The developmental needs of children who are present.
The first- aid kit should be kept - CORRECT ANSWER- In an
easily accessible location, clearly marked, and out of the reach
of children
Frequent hand washing is important because - CORRECT
ANSWER- It keeps germs from spreading
An open-ended question - CORRECT ANSWER- Has no right
or wrong answer
Children should be provided with these items for washing their
hands - CORRECT ANSWER- Warm water, liquid soap, and
paper towels
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Children need their own space in the classroom for their coat
and other belongings because - CORRECT ANSWER- - It
promotes their positive self- concept
- It helps maintain good health
An example of a positive nonverbal communication is -
CORRECT ANSWER- A smile
At mealtime, a caregiver should - CORRECT ANSWER- - Not
insist that children finish all food on their plates
- Not, not offer any dessert until all their food is finished
- Not only offer dessert to the children who remained quiet at
the table while eating
When arranging a classroom, a teacher should -
CORRECT ANSWER- Put related activities near each
other
The best example of an open- ended material would be -
CORRECT ANSWER- Unit blocks
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The children have been asking for the same book to be read at
story time everyday for the past week. You will - CORRECT
ANSWER- Happily reread it, because you know children
benefit from repetition
Children's play materials should be - CORRECT ANSWER-
Kept on low, open shelves
A developmentally appropriate group time - CORRECT
ANSWER- - Lasts only a short time
- Gets the children actively involved
- permits children to leave, if they wish
Why do you give children a warning before activities are about
to change - CORRECT ANSWER- It provides them time to
finish up an activity
You want children to learn the rules of conversation, so you -
CORRECT ANSWER- Give them practice talking, listening,
and responding in casual conversation as you sit with them at
the lunch table
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A good early childhood practice is - CORRECT ANSWER-
Asking the children to pretend to be butterflies as they walk to
the playground
An activity that develops small-motor skills would be -
CORRECT ANSWER- Bead stringing
Another activity that develops small-motor skills would be -
CORRECT ANSWER- Manipulating play-dough
You have a small budget to use for purchasing materials for
your classroom. When choosing, you will first consider -
CORRECT ANSWER- Whether the materials are
developmentally
appropriate, are mostly open-ended, and will enable the
children to experience success.
Two boys want the same truck to haul blocks across the room.
One boy goes to the housekeeping area and gets a basket.
This is an example of - CORRECT ANSWER- Problem solving
When talking with a child, the caregiver should -
CORRECT ANSWER- Get down to the child's eye
level
