CDA Practice Test 2

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As a teacher, you know you should ask the children questions that are open-ended. Which of the below is an open-ended question? What color is your hat?, How was your day?, Can you tell me about your picture?, How many blocks do you have?

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Can you tell me about your picture?

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What is something you could do to help with the situation of children taking a long time to get dressed for recess in winter? Options: During the winter, don't go outside. Use the multi-purpose room instead. Involve learning to get dressed for winter weather into your lesson planning. Put their coats on for them, it’s much faster and you don't waste any valuable time. There really is nothing you can do, getting dressed at this age takes time.

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Incorporate learning to get dressed for winter weather into your lesson planning.

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Which of the following is NOT an acceptable written observation? Quincy cried during lunch. He stated he did not want to eat his sandwich. Quincy hit another child today during circle time. Quincy kicked Adam today because he wanted the truck Adam had. Quincy slept longer than usual today at naptime. He stated he did not want to get up and asked to stay on his cot.

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Quincy kicked Adam today because he wanted the truck Adam had.

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What can you do to help in the situation where Sam's father feels out of the loop regarding school events? Options: Nothing. This is a domestic situation and you must stay out of it. Tell Sam's mother she is supposed to be sharing the information you send home, that it’s not just for her. Remind Sam when special events are going on so he can tell his father. Create a special folder with copies of all Sam's important paperwork and samples of his artwork and projects. Sam's father can stop by and pick it up at his convenience and get all the same information the other parents are getting.

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Create a special folder with copies of all Sam's important paperwork and samples of his artwork and projects. Sam's father can stop by and pick it up at his convenience and get all the same information the other parents are getting.

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Which of the below is a "positively worded directive"? I need you to stop that., Please don't run., Using your walking feet will keep you safe., Don't hit your friends.

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Using your walking feet will keep you safe.

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When learning to wash their hands, children should be shown how to: Use warm water and liquid soap to lather and rinse their hand and paper towels to dry them.

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Use warm water and liquid soap to lather and rinse their hand and paper towels to dry them.

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Which of the below is a subjective observation? Options: John built a 10 block tower. Jason wanted John's tower to fall down. Christopher counted to 21. Lisa used alternate feet when climbing the stairs.

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Jason wanted John's tower to fall down.

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Which of the below is the most healthy snack choice? Apples and milk, Orange juice and cookies, Pretzels and apple juice, Jello and grape juice

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Apples and milk

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In the situation where Paul, age 3, has been having regular temper tantrums, which would be best practice? Options: Make observations about the situations Paul is in at the times of his tantrums to find the cause., Ask Paul's parents to keep him at home until he outgrows his tantrums., Keep Paul from participating in the center's activities until he learns to control his temper., Tom should keep Paul separated from the class for a whole day to see if he has any tantrums while he is alone.

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Make observations about the situations Paul is in at the times of his tantrums to find the cause.

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You want to be sure you are creating an atmosphere in your classroom that promotes frequent and extended conversation. Which of the below can you do to facilitate this?
- Talk to the children all the time.
- Engage children and other adults in meaningful exchanges.
- Read to the children at least once a day.
- When one child asks another a question, answer for the child so they can see how they should be doing it.

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Engage children and other adults in meaningful exchanges.