Essential, it shows you are committed and on time

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

Talk about how bad you last boss was

A child care director is responsible for…

Marketing the program, hiring staff, managing the budget

When Choosing Toys and equipment to use during preschool centers, the items should be

Safe and develomentally apopropriate

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

Speak in a soft voice; be clear and concise.

When participating in parent conferences…

Always start with something positive

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

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

Routines and daily schedules help children to

Know the order of daily events and what to expect

Gross motor skills are:

Movements of the large muscle groups

A sign of a quality early childhood program is

Staff concern for the feelings and rights of others

What is the difference between cleaning and sanitizing?

Cleaning removes dirt, sanitizing reduces amount of germs

There is an increased need for early childhood teachers because…

Women are becoming more highly educated

How should child abuse be reported?

Call Protective Services Hotline

What is an objective observation?

An observation that records facts rather than personal opinion or bias

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

Ability to work independently and never work with anyone

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Test your knowledge on early childhood education concepts and essential workplace skills required for success. Explore questions on child development, teaching responsibilities, ethical behavior, and interview etiquette.

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Questions 85

Answers

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

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Child Development Services I Final Exam

85 termsStudBud Administration69 plays

Flashcards85 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 85

Answers

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