When participating in parent conferences…

Always start with something positive

Students with involved parents are more likely to:

Earn higher grades and test scores

A call made by the teacher to offer praise and support for the child

When you speak to children or give them directions, you should:

Speak in a soft voice; be clear and concise.

Which of the following is not considered an important skill for the workplace?

Ability to work independently and never work with anyone

Learning objectives describe

The expected outcome of an activity. Used to plan teaching strategies.

Gross motor skills are:

Movements of the large muscle groups

Indicators of quality include all of the following except…

Number of state paid students go to your center

On the day of the interview, what should you not do?

Talk about how bad you last boss was

The primary purpose of Head Start is to…

Help young children overcome the adverse effects of poverty

A multicultural curriculum would be reflected in which of the following situations?

Use posters and decor that represent and welcome all cultures

What should you do when an interviewer asks about your qualifications?

Talk briefly about your qualifications

A sign of a quality early childhood program is

Staff concern for the feelings and rights of others

What is KY ALL STARS?

Kentucky’s voluntary quality rating system for licensed childcare facility

What should you always do when introducing yourself in an interview?

Introduce yourself politely, giving your full name

Essential, it shows you are committed and on time

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Child Development Services I Final Exam

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Questions 85

Answers

1
These programs are located on post secondary or college campuses
Kindergartens
Laboratory schools
Parent cooperatives
Family child care homes
2
Emphasis is on self-education
Child care license
Montessori schools
Kindergartens
Laboratory schools
3
Which Developmental Theorist was best known for his Hierarchy of Needs ?
BF Skinner
Erik Erikson
Maria Montessori
Abraham Maslow
4
What occurs when items become wrapped around a child's neck and interfere with breathing?
Choking
SIDS
Drowning
Strangulation
5
When participating in parent conferences…
lan to meet for 1 hour
Do not ask the parent any questions
Do not schedule times in case conferences run long or you have no shows
Always start with something positive
6
Which is most likely to occur as a result of improper hand washing after using the bathroom?
Bronchitis
Colds
Diarrhea
Ear infection
7
Students with involved parents are more likely to:
Feel too pressured to do well
Earn higher grades and test scores
Struggle socially
Act out
8
Sunshine calls are
Early morning calls to see if you will have a delayed drop off
A report to the child abuse hotline
A call made by the teacher to offer praise and support for the child
Calls to see if you are going to show up
9
This form of assessment is a brief narrative of a specific event
Checklist
Participation chart
Rating scale
Anecdotal record
10
What is an advantage of consistency in guiding children’s behavior?
The rules can easily be adjusted
The child can expect a mild spanking
Children feel more secure
Adults can release their anger regularly
11
When you speak to children or give them directions, you should:
Get down and talk to them on their eye level
Let them know you are in charge
Speak in a soft voice; be clear and concise.
Say it only once so they will learn to listen
12
Which form of positive reinforcement is MOST appropriate with children?
Using food as a reward
Providing encouragement
Making threats
Giving presents
13
Which of the following is not considered an important skill for the workplace?
Provide excellent customer service
Ability to work in teams
Ability to work independently and never work with anyone
Working well with people from diverse backgrounds
14
Which of the following is an example of ethical behavior?
Using money collected for a field trip to buy a new dress
Treating students with respect
Taking supplies from a childcare center for personal use
Giving students answers to a state mandated test
15
A trait that is important for the children to develop in Montessori schools is…
Disobedience
Creativity
Dependence
Independence
16
Safety gates prevent what type of injury:
Carpet burns
Dog bites
Head injuries
Falls
17
Learning objectives describe
What you have to know for a test
The expected outcome of an activity. Used to plan teaching strategies.
The title of the chapter
What the state mandates
18
The best playground surface is made of
Grass
Loose Material
Cement
Blacktop
19
Which theorist was best known for his 3 components of personality development?
Howard Gardner
Jean Piaget
Sigmund Freud
Abraham Maslow
20
ERS stands for…
Education ratio scales
Environment rating scales
Education really speaks
Environment ratio standards
21
A Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum includes all of the following except…
A collection of cartoon videos
Wide range of concepts, materials, and experiences
Also considers families and cultural backgrounds
Include their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs
22
What are the consequences of failure to report child abuse?
$250 fine
90 days in jail
both b & c
6 months in jail
23
Gross motor skills are:
Movements of the small muscle groups
Exact, acute movements
Movements of the large muscle groups
Disgusting movements preschool children make
24
Which is not a reason to observe children?
Know individual children
Better identify special needs
Address specific problems
Diagnose learning disabilities
25
Currently, compared to the past, women are _________.
Working in increasing numbers
Staying home in increasing numbers
Less educated
Having larger families
26
Which is not an example of abuse?
Emotional
Sexual
Intellectual
Physical
27
To encourage a child’s creativity and imagination, a toy should
Be battery powered
Be simple
Have many details
Be elaborate
28
Which theorist was best known for his “Reinforcement Theory?”
Abraham Maslow
BF Skinner
Lawrence Kohlberg
Maria Montessori
29
Indicators of quality include all of the following except…
Number of state paid students go to your center
Child to caregiver ratios
Program curriculum
Program regulatory compliance
30
A collection of materials that shows a person’s progress over time is called a
Anecdotal records
Portfolio
Checklist
Rating Scale
31
On the day of the interview, what should you not do?
Arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled interview
Be prepared and confident
Talk about how bad you last boss was
Be aware of your body language
32
What is the number one way to prevent the spread of disease?
Flu shots
Wash Hands
Seclusion
Stay home
33
The primary purpose of Head Start is to…
Improve the health of preschool children.
Improve the academic skills of all children
Provide child care so parents can work
Help young children overcome the adverse effects of poverty
34
Teaching young children is demanding and requires…
Physical and mental health
A good college education
Experience as a parent
Experience with creating tests
35
The first ___ years of life are a critical period in the development of children
5 years
9 years
8 years
2 years
36
A multicultural curriculum would be reflected in which of the following situations?
Having 1 puppet family
Offer books of different stereotyped roles
Use posters and decor that represent and welcome all cultures
Play music and have instruments from 1 culture
37
This assessment tool is designed to record the presence or absence of a behavior.
Rating scale
Checklist
Portfolio
Anecdotal record
38
Action that causes damage to self-esteem or in any way interferes with a child's development is known as:
Sexual abuse
Emotional abuse
Physical abuse
Neglect
39
What should you do when an interviewer asks about your qualifications?
Ask about their qualifications
Talk briefly about your qualifications
Talk for at least 10 minutes about your achievements
Change the subject
40
A sign of a quality early childhood program is
Staff concern for the feelings and rights of others
A loose, unplanned schedule
Untrained
High staff turnover
41
What is KY ALL STARS?
Poison Control hotline
A professional organization for future childcare workers
Kentucky’s voluntary quality rating system for licensed childcare facility
A Child Abuse Repoting Hotline
42
What should you always do when introducing yourself in an interview?
Use phrases like “sup” and “aight” to show you are cool
Introduce yourself politely, giving your full name
Don't introduce yourself, they have your application
Ask for their name first
43
These programs are usually provided before and after school
Parent cooperatives
Child care centers
School-age program
Montessori schools
44
These programs are formed and directed by parents
School-age programs
Parent Cooperatives
Laboratory schools
Head Start
45
The process of observing and recording a child’s growth in order to make decisions about development
Portfolio
Assessment
Observation
Checklist
46
The most important trait of an early childhood teacher is _______.
A knowledge of child development
A fondness of children
Commitment to the profession
A high energy level
47
Being punctual is:
Essential, it shows you are committed and on time
Only for managers
Not very important if you do a good job
Can’t talk, running late
48
Which of the following is considered the fastest growing occupation for the next decade?
Middle school teachers
Preschool teachers
College professors
High school teachers
49
Which person would be best to identify work behaviors a person has exhibited in the past?
Best friend
New boss
Parent
Previous supervisor
50
All of the following is a condieration for choosing an assessment method EXCEPT...
The type of behavior
The amount of detail needed
The child you are assessing
Amount of attention required
51
Early childhood covers the period from…
0-2 weeks
12-24 months
9-12 years
0-9 years
52
Studies show that children who have been exposed to a wide variety of toys are
Bored
Anxious
Unfulfilled
Creative
53
Routines and daily schedules help children to
Parallel play
Find hidden objects
Recognize sight words
Know the order of daily events and what to expect
54
Erikson’s stage of emotional development for toddlers is:
Pre-operational
Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
Trust vs. mistrust
Initiative vs. guilt
55
The development of small muscles is also referred to as:
Cognitive motor skills
Fine motor skills
Motor skills
Gross motor skill
56
A CDA credential is attained by all of the following except…
Demonstrating the ability to work with children
Taking post secondary courses
Being at least 18 years of age
Having younger siblings
57
Important factors in teamwork could be:
Do not listen to your team when making decisions
Always be right
Insist on being the leader everytime
Accept Diversity
58
What is an objective observation?
An observation based on personal judgements
Something to do to measure IQs
An observation that records facts rather than personal opinion or bias
An tally chart
59
The process of learning to get along with others is:
Concrete operational stage
Conservation
Egocentrism
Socialization
60
FORMAL methods of observation include
Standardized test
Interest survey
Checklist
Anecdotal records
61
In Type I centers the ratio of adult to child for 3 year olds is:
1:8
1:10
1:4
1:5
62
What should you do before leaving your room during an emergency evacuation?
Get as many kids as you can
Check hiding places
Run
Stay in the room and contact all of the parents
63
Providing curriculum appropriate for a child’s age, abilities and strengths/weaknesses…
Developmentally Appropriate Practice
Standards based curriculum
Lesson planning
Focusing on tests and quizzes
64
Examples of where important verbal skills for the workplace are used are:
Zoom meeting
All are correct
Phone Calls
Training new employees
65
There is an increased need for early childhood teachers because…
The population is growing
Families only need one paycheck to be financially stable
Women are becoming more highly educated
More fathers are working outside the home
66
Which is not part of the curriculum?
Singing Songs
Field Trips
Reading books
Sanitizing surfaces
67
Examples of being responsible at work are:
Complete work past deadlines
Complain about supervisor to co-workers
Being on-time and honest
Not calling in when you stay home
68
Which developmental theorist was best known for Multiple Intelligences ?
Jean Piaget
Lev Vygotsky
Howard Gardner
Abraham Maslow
69
What is the difference between cleaning and sanitizing?
In order to clean, you must sanitize
Cleaning removes dirt, sanitizing reduces amount of germs
Sanitizing only has to be done once a month
No Difference
70
These offer full-day child care but are not housed in a private home
Parent cooperatives
Child care centers
Montessori schools
Child care license
71
What KY statute gives the legal definition of child abuse?
KY 211
KRS 620.010
No Child Left Behind
Human Services and Child Protection
72
What are some benefits that parents receive from being involved in their child’s center…
They learn about their child’s experiences at the center
They get to work off charges
They don’t have to pay for childcare
Their child can stay later
73
____ have become the most popular type of care and education
Parent cooperatives
Kindergartens
Child care centers
Head start programs
74
In a ___, care is provided in a private home with a small number of children.
Parent Cooperative
School-age program
Family child care home
Head Start
75
What temp can a child get a third degree burn that requires hospitalization and skin grafts?
100
140
110
120
76
How should child abuse be reported?
Call Protective Services Hotline
Don't let the child go home with the parent
Monitor the situation and see if more bruises appear
Talk to the parent
77
The most important guideline when observing children is to…
Avoid Talking to children
Keep your belongings out of the observation area
Keep information Confidential
Avoid talking to the teacher
78
Which of the following is one of the many purposes of a letter of reference?
To give a candid observation of individual performance
To verify salary at a previous job
To confirm employment at a company
To give reasons why you want to leave your current position
79
When Choosing Toys and equipment to use during preschool centers, the items should be
Safe and develomentally apopropriate
Modewrn and incorporate technology
Fun and make loits of noise
Battery operated and colorful
80
A child care director is responsible for…
Teaching children
Planning curriculum
Marketing the program, hiring staff, managing the budget
Reading to the children
81
Which of the following factors should be considered when selecting playground equipment?
All of the Above
Safety
Space
Maintenance
82
Since it requires no special setting or time frame, the easiest method of assessment is
Participation chart
Rating scale
Anecdotal record
Checklist
83
When choosing a child care facility for your child you should consider…
The salary of the director
Are there enough computers for every child
Do the children seem happy and involved?
How many children are from single parent households
84
An example of a publicly sponsored program is
Child care provided by an employer
A franchise center
A parent cooperative
Head Start
85
Newsletters should…
Be lengthy and detailed
List upcoming events
Include test scores of all students so you can compare how your child did
Have a list to rules on what children should not do

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Questions 85

Answers

1
These programs are located on post secondary or college campuses
Kindergartens
Laboratory schools
Parent cooperatives
Family child care homes
2
Emphasis is on self-education
Child care license
Montessori schools
Kindergartens
Laboratory schools
3
Which Developmental Theorist was best known for his Hierarchy of Needs ?
BF Skinner
Erik Erikson
Maria Montessori
Abraham Maslow
4
What occurs when items become wrapped around a child's neck and interfere with breathing?
Choking
SIDS
Drowning
Strangulation
5
When participating in parent conferences…
lan to meet for 1 hour
Do not ask the parent any questions
Do not schedule times in case conferences run long or you have no shows
Always start with something positive
6
Which is most likely to occur as a result of improper hand washing after using the bathroom?
Bronchitis
Colds
Diarrhea
Ear infection
7
Students with involved parents are more likely to:
Feel too pressured to do well
Earn higher grades and test scores
Struggle socially
Act out
8
Sunshine calls are
Early morning calls to see if you will have a delayed drop off
A report to the child abuse hotline
A call made by the teacher to offer praise and support for the child
Calls to see if you are going to show up
9
This form of assessment is a brief narrative of a specific event
Checklist
Participation chart
Rating scale
Anecdotal record
10
What is an advantage of consistency in guiding children’s behavior?
The rules can easily be adjusted
The child can expect a mild spanking
Children feel more secure
Adults can release their anger regularly
11
When you speak to children or give them directions, you should:
Get down and talk to them on their eye level
Let them know you are in charge
Speak in a soft voice; be clear and concise.
Say it only once so they will learn to listen
12
Which form of positive reinforcement is MOST appropriate with children?
Using food as a reward
Providing encouragement
Making threats
Giving presents
13
Which of the following is not considered an important skill for the workplace?
Provide excellent customer service
Ability to work in teams
Ability to work independently and never work with anyone
Working well with people from diverse backgrounds
14
Which of the following is an example of ethical behavior?
Using money collected for a field trip to buy a new dress
Treating students with respect
Taking supplies from a childcare center for personal use
Giving students answers to a state mandated test
15
A trait that is important for the children to develop in Montessori schools is…
Disobedience
Creativity
Dependence
Independence
16
Safety gates prevent what type of injury:
Carpet burns
Dog bites
Head injuries
Falls
17
Learning objectives describe
What you have to know for a test
The expected outcome of an activity. Used to plan teaching strategies.
The title of the chapter
What the state mandates
18
The best playground surface is made of
Grass
Loose Material
Cement
Blacktop
19
Which theorist was best known for his 3 components of personality development?
Howard Gardner
Jean Piaget
Sigmund Freud
Abraham Maslow
20
ERS stands for…
Education ratio scales
Environment rating scales
Education really speaks
Environment ratio standards
21
A Developmentally Appropriate Curriculum includes all of the following except…
A collection of cartoon videos
Wide range of concepts, materials, and experiences
Also considers families and cultural backgrounds
Include their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual needs
22
What are the consequences of failure to report child abuse?
$250 fine
90 days in jail
both b & c
6 months in jail
23
Gross motor skills are:
Movements of the small muscle groups
Exact, acute movements
Movements of the large muscle groups
Disgusting movements preschool children make
24
Which is not a reason to observe children?
Know individual children
Better identify special needs
Address specific problems
Diagnose learning disabilities
25
Currently, compared to the past, women are _________.
Working in increasing numbers
Staying home in increasing numbers
Less educated
Having larger families
26
Which is not an example of abuse?
Emotional
Sexual
Intellectual
Physical
27
To encourage a child’s creativity and imagination, a toy should
Be battery powered
Be simple
Have many details
Be elaborate
28
Which theorist was best known for his “Reinforcement Theory?”
Abraham Maslow
BF Skinner
Lawrence Kohlberg
Maria Montessori
29
Indicators of quality include all of the following except…
Number of state paid students go to your center
Child to caregiver ratios
Program curriculum
Program regulatory compliance
30
A collection of materials that shows a person’s progress over time is called a
Anecdotal records
Portfolio
Checklist
Rating Scale
31
On the day of the interview, what should you not do?
Arrive at least 10 minutes before your scheduled interview
Be prepared and confident
Talk about how bad you last boss was
Be aware of your body language
32
What is the number one way to prevent the spread of disease?
Flu shots
Wash Hands
Seclusion
Stay home
33
The primary purpose of Head Start is to…
Improve the health of preschool children.
Improve the academic skills of all children
Provide child care so parents can work
Help young children overcome the adverse effects of poverty
34
Teaching young children is demanding and requires…
Physical and mental health
A good college education
Experience as a parent
Experience with creating tests
35
The first ___ years of life are a critical period in the development of children
5 years
9 years
8 years
2 years
36
A multicultural curriculum would be reflected in which of the following situations?
Having 1 puppet family
Offer books of different stereotyped roles
Use posters and decor that represent and welcome all cultures
Play music and have instruments from 1 culture
37
This assessment tool is designed to record the presence or absence of a behavior.
Rating scale
Checklist
Portfolio
Anecdotal record
38
Action that causes damage to self-esteem or in any way interferes with a child's development is known as:
Sexual abuse
Emotional abuse
Physical abuse
Neglect
39
What should you do when an interviewer asks about your qualifications?
Ask about their qualifications
Talk briefly about your qualifications
Talk for at least 10 minutes about your achievements
Change the subject
40
A sign of a quality early childhood program is
Staff concern for the feelings and rights of others
A loose, unplanned schedule
Untrained
High staff turnover
41
What is KY ALL STARS?
Poison Control hotline
A professional organization for future childcare workers
Kentucky’s voluntary quality rating system for licensed childcare facility
A Child Abuse Repoting Hotline
42
What should you always do when introducing yourself in an interview?
Use phrases like “sup” and “aight” to show you are cool
Introduce yourself politely, giving your full name
Don't introduce yourself, they have your application
Ask for their name first
43
These programs are usually provided before and after school
Parent cooperatives
Child care centers
School-age program
Montessori schools
44
These programs are formed and directed by parents
School-age programs
Parent Cooperatives
Laboratory schools
Head Start
45
The process of observing and recording a child’s growth in order to make decisions about development
Portfolio
Assessment
Observation
Checklist
46
The most important trait of an early childhood teacher is _______.
A knowledge of child development
A fondness of children
Commitment to the profession
A high energy level
47
Being punctual is:
Essential, it shows you are committed and on time
Only for managers
Not very important if you do a good job
Can’t talk, running late
48
Which of the following is considered the fastest growing occupation for the next decade?
Middle school teachers
Preschool teachers
College professors
High school teachers
49
Which person would be best to identify work behaviors a person has exhibited in the past?
Best friend
New boss
Parent
Previous supervisor
50
All of the following is a condieration for choosing an assessment method EXCEPT...
The type of behavior
The amount of detail needed
The child you are assessing
Amount of attention required
51
Early childhood covers the period from…
0-2 weeks
12-24 months
9-12 years
0-9 years
52
Studies show that children who have been exposed to a wide variety of toys are
Bored
Anxious
Unfulfilled
Creative
53
Routines and daily schedules help children to
Parallel play
Find hidden objects
Recognize sight words
Know the order of daily events and what to expect
54
Erikson’s stage of emotional development for toddlers is:
Pre-operational
Autonomy vs. shame and doubt
Trust vs. mistrust
Initiative vs. guilt
55
The development of small muscles is also referred to as:
Cognitive motor skills
Fine motor skills
Motor skills
Gross motor skill
56
A CDA credential is attained by all of the following except…
Demonstrating the ability to work with children
Taking post secondary courses
Being at least 18 years of age
Having younger siblings
57
Important factors in teamwork could be:
Do not listen to your team when making decisions
Always be right
Insist on being the leader everytime
Accept Diversity
58
What is an objective observation?
An observation based on personal judgements
Something to do to measure IQs
An observation that records facts rather than personal opinion or bias
An tally chart
59
The process of learning to get along with others is:
Concrete operational stage
Conservation
Egocentrism
Socialization
60
FORMAL methods of observation include
Standardized test
Interest survey
Checklist
Anecdotal records
61
In Type I centers the ratio of adult to child for 3 year olds is:
1:8
1:10
1:4
1:5
62
What should you do before leaving your room during an emergency evacuation?
Get as many kids as you can
Check hiding places
Run
Stay in the room and contact all of the parents
63
Providing curriculum appropriate for a child’s age, abilities and strengths/weaknesses…
Developmentally Appropriate Practice
Standards based curriculum
Lesson planning
Focusing on tests and quizzes
64
Examples of where important verbal skills for the workplace are used are:
Zoom meeting
All are correct
Phone Calls
Training new employees
65
There is an increased need for early childhood teachers because…
The population is growing
Families only need one paycheck to be financially stable
Women are becoming more highly educated
More fathers are working outside the home
66
Which is not part of the curriculum?
Singing Songs
Field Trips
Reading books
Sanitizing surfaces
67
Examples of being responsible at work are:
Complete work past deadlines
Complain about supervisor to co-workers
Being on-time and honest
Not calling in when you stay home
68
Which developmental theorist was best known for Multiple Intelligences ?
Jean Piaget
Lev Vygotsky
Howard Gardner
Abraham Maslow
69
What is the difference between cleaning and sanitizing?
In order to clean, you must sanitize
Cleaning removes dirt, sanitizing reduces amount of germs
Sanitizing only has to be done once a month
No Difference
70
These offer full-day child care but are not housed in a private home
Parent cooperatives
Child care centers
Montessori schools
Child care license
71
What KY statute gives the legal definition of child abuse?
KY 211
KRS 620.010
No Child Left Behind
Human Services and Child Protection
72
What are some benefits that parents receive from being involved in their child’s center…
They learn about their child’s experiences at the center
They get to work off charges
They don’t have to pay for childcare
Their child can stay later
73
____ have become the most popular type of care and education
Parent cooperatives
Kindergartens
Child care centers
Head start programs
74
In a ___, care is provided in a private home with a small number of children.
Parent Cooperative
School-age program
Family child care home
Head Start
75
What temp can a child get a third degree burn that requires hospitalization and skin grafts?
100
140
110
120
76
How should child abuse be reported?
Call Protective Services Hotline
Don't let the child go home with the parent
Monitor the situation and see if more bruises appear
Talk to the parent
77
The most important guideline when observing children is to…
Avoid Talking to children
Keep your belongings out of the observation area
Keep information Confidential
Avoid talking to the teacher
78
Which of the following is one of the many purposes of a letter of reference?
To give a candid observation of individual performance
To verify salary at a previous job
To confirm employment at a company
To give reasons why you want to leave your current position
79
When Choosing Toys and equipment to use during preschool centers, the items should be
Safe and develomentally apopropriate
Modewrn and incorporate technology
Fun and make loits of noise
Battery operated and colorful
80
A child care director is responsible for…
Teaching children
Planning curriculum
Marketing the program, hiring staff, managing the budget
Reading to the children
81
Which of the following factors should be considered when selecting playground equipment?
All of the Above
Safety
Space
Maintenance
82
Since it requires no special setting or time frame, the easiest method of assessment is
Participation chart
Rating scale
Anecdotal record
Checklist
83
When choosing a child care facility for your child you should consider…
The salary of the director
Are there enough computers for every child
Do the children seem happy and involved?
How many children are from single parent households
84
An example of a publicly sponsored program is
Child care provided by an employer
A franchise center
A parent cooperative
Head Start
85
Newsletters should…
Be lengthy and detailed
List upcoming events
Include test scores of all students so you can compare how your child did
Have a list to rules on what children should not do