Program Planning Ch 7-9 Test Review

When an employment-at-will statement is part of a personnel policy (in states where permitted), it means that ____.

​It is estimated that the cost of losing a single staff member due to turnover has a minimum cost of ____.

Directors must be sure to provide the specific equipment mandated by standards.

Growing your own leaders refers to the idea

Which of the following is a criterion for the selection of equipment?

Persons who participate in the interview process with potential job candidates might include ____.

The techniques and instrument used for evaluation should only be known by the director.

Using a systematic approach to purchasing equipment usually proves to be the best way to make purchases.

In a well-planned classroom, ____.

In terms of designing a new center, a center’s philosophy falls under what type of requirement?​

​The biggest factor(s) involved in keeping children safe on playground equipment requires ___.

Before purchasing kitchen equipment, the director should check with the board of health.

Choosing equipment and learning materials at an early childhood conference is a good idea because ___.

What space needs do parents have?​

​All members of an interview committee should be prepared for each interview by ___.

If a child with special needs is enrolled, the parents are to provide any equipment needed.

Gypsum wallboard is ___.

Knowledge of evaluation criteria and what is expected of an employee helps build a sense of trust and partnership

The best reason for implementing a mentoring program for new staff orientation is ___.

In designing a child care facility, the first task is to analyze the space needs.

The two major considerations when working with an equipment budget are

Increasing job responsibility can enhance job satisfaction.

Examples of equipment that must be provided in several sizes to meet the needs of each user are ___.​

Program philosophy and the needs of children dictate what equipment should be ordered for children’s spaces.

To provide a comfortable building scale for children, ____.

In a personnel policy handbook, the term relief periods mean ___.

To promote the development of independence in children, ____.

A second interview after the teaching interview provides an opportunity to talk about the experience of it.

The final step in the purchasing time line is replacement.

In terms of building a center, the concept of Universal Design is most important

Bulk buying ____.

Regarding inventory center directors

Classrooms for young children should provide direct access to the playground ___.

​When buying equipment ____.

Although mold may be detected, it is not necessary to remove it unless a child or staff member becomes ill or has asthma

The overall goals and objectives of a center affect equipment purchases.

The primary consideration when selecting equipment should be.

Supplies are usually disposable and have a relatively short useful life.

​During the first day of a new employee’s orientation, the director should be sure to ___.

The director has the major responsibility for creating a climate of

The director has the responsibility to create a climate of care, trust, and respect.

​Teachers are given longer probationary periods than directors to allow them to demonstrate their full potential.

Using newspaper classified ads to advertise job openings can result in a large number of ___ applicants.

Although independence is desirable for most young children, it is not desirable for children with disabilities.​

The first two or three questions asked of a job applicant in the job interview should require a simple yes or no answer.

​A rectangular-shaped building is often the least expensive to construct.

​Frowning while giving a staff member a compliment can send a mixed message.

A director asks a senior teacher to head a team on ways to improve staff morale. Which form of motivation is this?

Guidelines for determining a center’s design should include ___.

Career lattices ___.