DCF: UDAP Practice Exam

Which of the following statements describes anecdotal observations?

An anecdotal observation is a running account of everything a child does for a certain amount of time.

The number one rule when planning the daily routine or schedule is:

The four stages of play development are: solitary, parallel, cooperative and:

Which of the following is critical in creating a learning environment for young children?

Examples of prosocial behavior in children is:

What is the best reason to have strong relationships with the families of children in your facilities?

Which of the following is a developmentally appropriate health and safety practice for the preschool child?

The High/Scope approach believes that all kids need the following to be active learners

Creative Curriculum, founded by Diane Trister Dodge in 1988:

Self-nurturing is selfish because it takes time away from care for the children.

Workbooks, ditto sheets, flashcards, & other similarly structured materials are appropriate lessons for preschool child

Quality preschools have:

What are two important areas caregivers should observe?

What are some ways to develop self-control in children?

A neuron is a specialized nerve cell that makes up the central nervous system.

What are the four stages of the Cognitive Development Theory by Jean Piaget?

Attachment is an emotional tie to a specific person.

Children who are developing writing skills experiment with:

Preschool children who are emergent readers beginning to:

What is the focus of the High/Scope Approach?

Studies suggest that although a person feeds a young child, doesn't necessarily mean the child becomes attached to them

What is the long-term effect of self-control and self- regulation?

Children’s State Funded Programs must be read to for at least thirty minutes a day.

Open ended questions rather than close ended questions, stimulate the child’s thinking.

Sally is 3, very friendly and happy. She likes making cake from sand and water. What stage is Sally in? (Think Piaget

What is the term used when a child plays by him/herself?

By getting down to the child’s level, you are showing respect by listening to what he/she has to say.

What is the number one way to defend against disease?

To follow UP’s (Universal Precautions) one would treat all body fluids as if they were infected.

What is the best reason to have strong relationships with the families of children in your facilities?

Play provides the following benefits to children as they play.

Research has shown that children who participate in quality preschools:

In Maslow’s Theory, If physical needs are not met, kids do not progress in social development

Practicing gross motor skills involves using large muscles instead of small muscles.

What are the four stages of the Cognitive Development Theory by John Piaget?

What is the goal of a developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) for young children?

Where would large hollow blocks be located in a child care center?

A third of mothers who don’t work still use a preschool program for their preschool age child

All children are expected to perform the same tasks and achieve the same skills at the same time.

The Building Blocks of the Brain are: