CCT Ch. 1 Test

How does quality early childhood education help prepare children for school?

• intellectually and socially

• physically and artistically

• physically and reliably

• intellectually and physically

Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to the growing demand for early childhood professionals?

• Grandparents and other family often live far away or are still in the workforce

• Single parents rely on quality child care to work outside the home

• In many dual career families, both parents work outside the home.

• Many early childhood programs aim to create a family-friendly environment.

What do studies show about students who receive quality early childhood education?

• They have better academic achievement and are less likely to act out.

• They are stronger physically and tend to become more successful athletes.

• They are less prone to depression.

• They are more resistant to disease.

What is the most commonly used alternative to a child care center?

• an in home nanny

• a live in au pair

• a family child care home

• an in home temporary caregiver

Which characteristics should child care centers seek in hiring childhood professionals?

• kindness, a sense of humor, and effective communication skills

• kindness, a competetive spirit, and a high grade point average

• a sense of humor, a competetive spirit, and effective communication skills

• a competetive spirit, a high grade point average, and effective communication skills

Which early childhood programs do not need to comply with Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act?

• programs run by public schools

• programs run for boys only or girls only

• programs run by government organizations

• programs run by religious organizations

At what level is the CHild Development Associate (CDA) credential recognized?

• district

• city

• national

• global

What are early childhood professionals required by law to report?

• hostile and disruptive behavior

• absences due to illness

• suspected neglect and abuse

• all evidence of injury

Which would require the highest level of education and training?

• teaching in a public school child care program

• teaching in a private child care center

• getting a license to provide care in your home

• getting a license to be a nanny

According to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), who is allowed access to children's records?

• doctors and nurses

• parents and guardians

• counselors

• other schools