CDA FLASHCARDS PRACTICE
TEST QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS
Learning Environment - Answer-Candidate organizes and uses relationship, the
physical space, materials, daily schedule, and routines to create a secure, interesting,
and enjoyable environment that promotes engagement, play, exploration, and learning
of all children including children with special needs
Physical - Answer-A variety of developmentally appropriate equipment, learning
experiences and teaching strategies to promote the physical development (fine motor
and gross motor) of all children
Cognitive - Answer-A variety of developmentally appropriate learning experiences and
teaching strategies to promote curiosity, reasoning, and problem solving and to lay the
foundation for all later learning. While implementing curriculum that promotes children's
learning of important math, science, technology, social studies and other content goals
Communication - Answer-Uses a variety of developmentally appropriate learning
experiences and teaching strategies to promote children's language and early literacy
learning, anf help them communicate their thoughts and feelings verbally and
nonverbally
Creative - Answer-Uses a variety of developmentally appropriate learning experiences
and teaching strategies for children to explore music, movement, and the visual arts,
and to develop and express their individual creative abilities
Self - Answer-Develops a warm, positive, supportive, and responsive relationship with
each child, and helps each child learn about and take pride in his or her individual and
cultural identity
Social - Answer-Helps each child function effectively in the group, learn to express
feelings, acquire social skills, and make friends, and promotes mutual respect among
children and adults
Guidance - Answer-Provides a supportive environment and uses effective strategies to
promote children's self- regulation and support acceptable behaviors, and effectively
intervenes for children with persistent challenging behaviors
, Families - Answer-Establishes a positive, responsive, and cooperative relationship with
each child's family, engages in two- way communication with families, encourages their
involvement in the program, and supports the child's relationship with his or her family
Program Management - Answer-Is a manger who uses observation, documentation,
and planning to support children's development and learning and to ensure effective
operation of the classroom or group
Professionalism - Answer-Makes decisions based on knowledge of research based
early childhood practices, promotes high quality in child care services, and takes
advantage of opportunities to improve knowledge and competence, both for personal
and professional growth and for the benefit of children and families
Which type of personal item is the healthiest for children to share during choice time
choice activities? - Answer-A.) Hats
B.) Combs
C.) Play jewelry
D.) Swimming Suits
Ms. Lake is planning new activities for four year old hannah. Which consideration is the
most important? - Answer-A.) What hannah already knows and can do
B.) What other children in the setting know and can do
C.) What Ms. Lake has succeeded well at teaching
D.) What hannah will need to know for kindergarten
Three year old Ayesha is terrified of dogs. Which action is the best first step in helping
her overcome her fear? - Answer-A.) Approaching her with a gentle dog and asking her
to pat its head
B.) Reading stories to her about children who enjoy dogs
C.) Assuring her that there is nothing about dogs to be afraid of
D.) Having a visitor bring in a dog that responds to commands
Which means of resolving conflicts is the most beneficial for preschoolers? - Answer-A.)
Determinging which child is at fault so that punishment can be fair
B.) Giving a time out to each child until each settles down
C.) Helping the children talk and think about solutions to their
D.) Using a stern manner and voice to assert control over the situation
A caregiver would NOT be exhibiting professional behavior by engaging in which of the
following activities with a child's family member? - Answer-A. Asking a parent or other
family to donate to a favored charity
B. Discussing childcare issues with the family to help resolve a conflict
C. Inviting a visiting parent or guardian to eat with the children
D. Referring a family member to a nonprofit legal services agen
CDA stands for? - Answer-A.) Child Development Associate
TEST QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
SOLUTIONS
Learning Environment - Answer-Candidate organizes and uses relationship, the
physical space, materials, daily schedule, and routines to create a secure, interesting,
and enjoyable environment that promotes engagement, play, exploration, and learning
of all children including children with special needs
Physical - Answer-A variety of developmentally appropriate equipment, learning
experiences and teaching strategies to promote the physical development (fine motor
and gross motor) of all children
Cognitive - Answer-A variety of developmentally appropriate learning experiences and
teaching strategies to promote curiosity, reasoning, and problem solving and to lay the
foundation for all later learning. While implementing curriculum that promotes children's
learning of important math, science, technology, social studies and other content goals
Communication - Answer-Uses a variety of developmentally appropriate learning
experiences and teaching strategies to promote children's language and early literacy
learning, anf help them communicate their thoughts and feelings verbally and
nonverbally
Creative - Answer-Uses a variety of developmentally appropriate learning experiences
and teaching strategies for children to explore music, movement, and the visual arts,
and to develop and express their individual creative abilities
Self - Answer-Develops a warm, positive, supportive, and responsive relationship with
each child, and helps each child learn about and take pride in his or her individual and
cultural identity
Social - Answer-Helps each child function effectively in the group, learn to express
feelings, acquire social skills, and make friends, and promotes mutual respect among
children and adults
Guidance - Answer-Provides a supportive environment and uses effective strategies to
promote children's self- regulation and support acceptable behaviors, and effectively
intervenes for children with persistent challenging behaviors
, Families - Answer-Establishes a positive, responsive, and cooperative relationship with
each child's family, engages in two- way communication with families, encourages their
involvement in the program, and supports the child's relationship with his or her family
Program Management - Answer-Is a manger who uses observation, documentation,
and planning to support children's development and learning and to ensure effective
operation of the classroom or group
Professionalism - Answer-Makes decisions based on knowledge of research based
early childhood practices, promotes high quality in child care services, and takes
advantage of opportunities to improve knowledge and competence, both for personal
and professional growth and for the benefit of children and families
Which type of personal item is the healthiest for children to share during choice time
choice activities? - Answer-A.) Hats
B.) Combs
C.) Play jewelry
D.) Swimming Suits
Ms. Lake is planning new activities for four year old hannah. Which consideration is the
most important? - Answer-A.) What hannah already knows and can do
B.) What other children in the setting know and can do
C.) What Ms. Lake has succeeded well at teaching
D.) What hannah will need to know for kindergarten
Three year old Ayesha is terrified of dogs. Which action is the best first step in helping
her overcome her fear? - Answer-A.) Approaching her with a gentle dog and asking her
to pat its head
B.) Reading stories to her about children who enjoy dogs
C.) Assuring her that there is nothing about dogs to be afraid of
D.) Having a visitor bring in a dog that responds to commands
Which means of resolving conflicts is the most beneficial for preschoolers? - Answer-A.)
Determinging which child is at fault so that punishment can be fair
B.) Giving a time out to each child until each settles down
C.) Helping the children talk and think about solutions to their
D.) Using a stern manner and voice to assert control over the situation
A caregiver would NOT be exhibiting professional behavior by engaging in which of the
following activities with a child's family member? - Answer-A. Asking a parent or other
family to donate to a favored charity
B. Discussing childcare issues with the family to help resolve a conflict
C. Inviting a visiting parent or guardian to eat with the children
D. Referring a family member to a nonprofit legal services agen
CDA stands for? - Answer-A.) Child Development Associate
