Child Development Milestones Quiz

At what age do most infants begin to hold their head up independently?

• 1 month

• 3 months

• 6 months

• 9 months

What is the typical age range for a baby to begin crawling?

• 2-4 months

• 4-6 months

• 7-10 months

• 10-12 months

By what age do most children typically walk independently?

• 6-9 months

• 9-12 months

• 12-15 months

• 15-18 months

What term refers to the physical coordination of small muscle movements, such as grasping?

• Gross motor skills

• Fine motor skills

• Reflexes

• Postural control

At what age do children typically begin to climb stairs using alternating feet?

• 12-18 months

• 2-3 years

• 3-4 years

• 4-5 years

When do infants usually develop the ability to roll over from back to stomach?

• 2-4 months

• 4-6 months

• 6-8 months

• 8-10 months

Which of the following is an example of a gross motor skill?

• Holding a pencil

• Turning a page

• Walking

• Picking up small objects

At what age do most children develop a consistent hand preference?

• 6-9 months

• 9-12 months

• 1-2 years

• 3-4 years

What is the first major reflex that newborns exhibit?

• Babinski reflex

• Rooting reflex

• Palmar grasp reflex

• Stepping reflex

When does the Moro reflex, or startle reflex, typically disappear?

• 1-2 months

• 2-4 months

• 5-6 months

• 7-8 months