Well-trained early childhood educators:

Allow children to be as independent as possible.

Cut, paste and glue all kinds of things together.

An example of spontaneously changing a routine is:

Inviting a visiting grandmother to share a story.

Which of the following is a healthy snack?

Celery and low-fat cream cheese, 100% fruit juice.

Special accomodations means:

Change the environment for children w/ a disability

An appropriate preschool theme is:

People are the same and different.

The Children's Food Pyramid is for what ages?

Children from 2 years to 6 years.

An example of an open-ended question is:

The girl in the story has been bad. Have you ever been bad?

National Association for the Education of Young Children.

When working with a child who speaks another languager at home, it's important to:

Strengthen the child's first language.

Children learn best with:

Hands-on real life experiences.

A "baby proofed" environment they can explore.

Which of the following is not an indicator of well-trained early childhood educators?

They take frequent coffee breaks.

One way to reinforce good behavior is to:

Praise a child for sharing his toys.

Child Development Associates want to:

Guide them to use appropriate behaviors.

"Inclusion" means that:

Special needs have regular classes w/ special accomodations.

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1
Toddlers begin to define themselves:
As ugly and attractive.
All of the Above.
As good and bad.
None of the Above.
2
Which is an example of the Discovery Method of Teaching?
Coloring a picture.
Watching seeds grow.
Singing a song.
Reading a book.
3
Preschoolers:
All of the Above.
Are still trying to understand what is real/pretend.
May be frightened by Halloween masks.
Generally choose friends of their own sex.
4
By 18 months:
Child begin to feed themselves more with a spoon.
Help you dress them.
Child begins to drink from a cup without spilling all of it.
All of the Above.
5
An example of a gross motor skill is:
Singing.
Writing.
Sleeping.
Climbing.
6
You can give a book to a child "to read":
None of the Above.
When they can walk.
When they can sit alone.
When they can talk.
7
"Validity" and "Reliability" are testing terms used about:
Standardized Tests.
Informal Interviews.
Diaries.
Frequency Charts.
8
Older preschoolers:
Can do puzzles with 10 to 20 pieces.
Their address and phone number.
Know left from right.
All of the Above.
9
An example of a fine motor skill is:
Playing catch.
Dancing.
Riding a tricycle.
Writing
10
Well-trained early childhood educators:
Expect that children will listen to them and do as they say.
Solve problems for children.
Tell children "no" as often as possible.
Allow children to be as independent as possible.
11
Young threes:
All of the Above.
Can wait a short time for a turn.
Play alongside another child or with one or two others.
Are less willing to hold an adult's hand when walking.
12
Preschoolers can:
Form letters and numbers perfectly.
Cut, paste and glue all kinds of things together.
Jump rope, ride 2 wheel bicycles and play team sports.
Copy pictures that the teacher draws.
13
Infants need to be:
Moved around in a room.
Taken outdoors.
All of the Above.
Allowed to sleep and eat on their own schedule.
14
An appropriate infant theme is:
Dinosaurs.
Harvest time.
Trains.
People we love.
15
An example of spontaneously changing a routine is:
Skipping lunch.
None of the Above.
Inviting a visiting grandmother to share a story.
Group time is always at 10:00 a.m.
16
At what age can you use books?
Infants.
Toddlers.
Waddlers.
Preschoolers.
17
Which of the following is a healthy snack?
Salt free, buttered popcorn.
All of the Above.
Celery and low-fat cream cheese, 100% fruit juice.
Ritz crackers and juice.
18
Nonmobile infants need a learning environment that encourages:
Batting.
All of the Above.
Mouthing.
Reaching.
19
Which of the following is a formal assessment tool?
Frequency Chart.
Informal Interview.
Standardized Test.
Diary.
20
Special accomodations means:
Having a special time for each child.
Change the environment for children w/ a disability
Special foods for children from other countries.
All of the Above.
21
A CDA has an ethical responsibility not to harm children by participating in practices that are
Disrespectful, degrading, unsafe exploitative, intimidating.
All of the Above.
Physically harmful•
Emotionally damaging.
22
A good preschool schedule has lots of:
Coloring books.
Large group activities.
Free choice time.
Lectures by teachers.
23
Teachers need to balance:
Active and quiet times.
Indoor and outdoor activities.
Individual and group activities.
All of the Above.
24
A CDA maintains a commitment to professionalism by:
Joining appropriate professional organizations.
Attending trainings and conferences.
Keeping informed about legislative and regulatory issues.
All of the Above.
25
An appropriate preschool theme is:
What we can smell.
Where animals live.
Trains and buses.
People are the same and different.
26
All of the following are milestones, except:
Hitting.
Talking.
Crawling.
Getting baby teeth.
27
Which area does not have a CDA credential?
School Age
Preschool
Infant and Toddler
Home Child Care
28
A "mandated reporter" must:
All of the Above.
None of the Above.
Report suspected cases of child abuse.
Must report contagious diseases.
29
The Children's Food Pyramid is for what ages?
Infants and Mobile Infants.
Anyone.
Children from 2 years to 6 years.
Preschoolers.
30
An example of an open-ended question is:
Where are you from?
The girl in the story has been bad. Have you ever been bad?
What is your favorite color?
Do you like ice cream?
31
NAEYC stands for:
National Associates for Young Children.
National Assocation for the Education of Youth.
National Association for the Education of Young Children.
Native American Educational Youth Council.
32
When working with a child who speaks another languager at home, it's important to:
Strengthen the child's first language.
Only speak English at the day care.
Tell the parents they must learn English.
Tell the parents to speak English at home.
33
Small muscle development is:
Heads and toes.
Back.
Fingers and hands.
Legs and feet.
34
Children learn best with:
When they are told by teachers what to do.
Lots of detailed instruction.
All of the above.
Hands-on real life experiences.
35
Mobile infants need:
None of the Above.
To be in a play pen so they don't get hurt.
Mixed with older children to learn how to socialize.
A "baby proofed" environment they can explore.
36
Which of the following is not an indicator of well-trained early childhood educators?
They move about the room to offer assistance.
They give children opportunities to succeed.
They take frequent coffee breaks.
They help children expand on an idea.
37
CDA stands for:
Child Development Associates
Child Development Association
Children's Development Associate
Child Development Associate
38
Which of the following is not a dangerous substance?
Plastic bag.
Matches.
Soup.
Balloon.
39
One way to reinforce good behavior is to:
Praise a child for sharing his toys.
None of the Above.
Punish a child who grabs a toy.
Criticize a toddler for not sharing a toy.
40
Which is a new feature of the Children's Food Pyramid?
Food Groups.
Servings.
Exercise.
Obesity.
41
Preschool children need:
Routines.
Many rules.
Lots of detailed instruction.
Lots of teacher led activities.
42
Child Development Associates want to:
All of the Above.
Discipline children to teach them the right way to behave.
Guide them to use appropriate behaviors.
Teach them to "be good."
43
"Inclusion" means that:
Children with special needs go to special classes.
Children with disabilities go to organizations.
Children with disabilities stay at home with their parents.
Special needs have regular classes w/ special accomodations.
44
Outdoor play areas should always have:
All of the Above.
Debris.
75% concrete for tricycles.
Shade.
45
Which of the following is a healthy main course for lunch?
Macaroni and cheese.
Tuna melt.
English muffin pizza.
All of the Above.
46
Which of the following is appropriate for a preschooler?
Woodworking tools.
A computer.
All of the Above.
Paste and glue.
47
Toddlers need:
Plenty of room for play.
A step stool to use the toilet and wash their hands.
All of the Above.
Field trips to places in the community.
48
The best way to teach infants and toddlers language is:
To talk to them all the time.
To talk baby talk.
To tell them to speak English only.
To teach them the alphabet.
49
Large muscles are:
Legs.
All of the Above.
Backs and torsos.
Arms.
50
Children who have healthy self-esteem:
Feel good about themselves.
Trust others.
All of the Above.
Appreciate their uniqueness.
51
Which of the following is age appropriate for an infant?
All of the Above.
Mirror.
Jingle bells attached to socks.
Rattle.
52
A CDA never:
Places an infant on its stomach when sleeping.
Stays with infants when they are bathing.
Stays with infants on a changing table.
Locks side rails on a crib in an "up" position.
53
Teachers should help children:
Accept their feelings and find a safe way to express them.
All of the Above.
Use words to solve problems.
Understand what is real and pretend.
54
Which of the following activities promote phonological awareness?
Rhymes.
All of the Above.
Finger plays.
Songs.
55
A CDA sees that her room has more children than allowed, she should report the situation to
All of the Above.
Lead Teacher
Supervisor
State Licensing (if the extra children are not removed)
56
If you want preschoolers to participate in circle time, you should:
Keep the time short.
Keep the children involved.
Change the activity if the children are bored.
All of the Above.
57
Young children learn most effectively by:
Working at their own pace and in their own style.
All of the Above.
Following their natural curiosity.
Using authentic objects.
58
An example of anti-social behavior is:
Singing.
Bitting.
Cooing.
Crying.
59
Children grow
At their own pace.
When adults tell them what's developmentally appropriate.
When adults tell them what to do.
When adults teach them.
60
Well-trained early childhood teachers do not:
Show enthusiasm.
Accept diverse ideas.
Want the children to use English only in the classroom.
Respect children, parents and staff.

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