DCF-Behavioral Observation and Screening
Questions with 100% Correct Answers
Observation Correct Answer: process in which child
care professionals RECOGNIZE and DOCUMENT
identifiable DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES as they
appear, using tools (checklists, anecdotal records, and
running records) within a developmental domain
Screening Correct Answer: process in which child care
professionals use specialized OBSERVATION and
DOCUMENTATION to identify and measure specific skills
and abilities, document, and monitor typical
development or possible DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY.
Developmental Milestones Correct Answer: observable
BEHAVIORS, TRAITS, SKILLS, or ABILITIES that typically
appear at SPECIFIC AGE RANGES
3 Main Reasons Child Care Programs Observe & Screen
Children Correct Answer: -Foster GROWTH &
DEVELOPMENT in every child
-Detect early SIGNS of DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY or
DISABILITY
, -Identify SIGNS of CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT
Early Intervention Correct Answer: A SYSTEM of services
that HELP children who have a developmental disability
or delay
Atypical Correct Answer: means the same as not typical
or not expected
Documented Evidence Correct Answer: refers to written
data collected by the program. Ex, there may be a file
note stating when a child could stand on 1 foot
Developmental Domains Correct Answer: categorize
children's skills and abilities
(Physical Development, Cognitive Development and
General Knowledge, Language and Communication,
Social and Emotional, and Approaches to Learning.
Natural Environment/Setting Correct Answer: refers to
places the child would typically be (home, child care
program, schools, church, doctor's)
Questions with 100% Correct Answers
Observation Correct Answer: process in which child
care professionals RECOGNIZE and DOCUMENT
identifiable DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES as they
appear, using tools (checklists, anecdotal records, and
running records) within a developmental domain
Screening Correct Answer: process in which child care
professionals use specialized OBSERVATION and
DOCUMENTATION to identify and measure specific skills
and abilities, document, and monitor typical
development or possible DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY.
Developmental Milestones Correct Answer: observable
BEHAVIORS, TRAITS, SKILLS, or ABILITIES that typically
appear at SPECIFIC AGE RANGES
3 Main Reasons Child Care Programs Observe & Screen
Children Correct Answer: -Foster GROWTH &
DEVELOPMENT in every child
-Detect early SIGNS of DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY or
DISABILITY
, -Identify SIGNS of CHILD ABUSE & NEGLECT
Early Intervention Correct Answer: A SYSTEM of services
that HELP children who have a developmental disability
or delay
Atypical Correct Answer: means the same as not typical
or not expected
Documented Evidence Correct Answer: refers to written
data collected by the program. Ex, there may be a file
note stating when a child could stand on 1 foot
Developmental Domains Correct Answer: categorize
children's skills and abilities
(Physical Development, Cognitive Development and
General Knowledge, Language and Communication,
Social and Emotional, and Approaches to Learning.
Natural Environment/Setting Correct Answer: refers to
places the child would typically be (home, child care
program, schools, church, doctor's)
