NOCTI Review 5

A Food that provides calcium is

• Apple juice

• Lettuce

• Steamed rice

• Broccoli

Soft music, quiet voices, and ______ are examples of relaxation techniques.

• Meditation

• Low lights

• Painting

• Television

At the age of 24 months, approximately _____ of what a child says should be intelligible.

• 25 percent

• 50 percent

• 65 to 70 percent

• 85 to 90 percent

An activity that is most appropriate to help the children develop literacy skills is

• a. a nature hike

• b. finger plays

• c. watching a video without responding

• d. painting

What should a caregiver do when two children want to use the same toy?

• Take the toy away forcibly.

• Encourage them to share.

• Ask them to solve the problem together.

• Let one child wait until the other is done.

When a teacher records parental input to include in a child’s portfolio, it is considered ______ observation.

• Indirect

• Complete

• Direct

• Incomplete

When keeping records on a child, it is MOST appropriate for the caregiver to note:

• How creative a child is

• How many friends the child has

• The child’s ability to write his or her name

• The child’s preferences during free play time

During a meeting with a child’s mother, the mother tells the caregiver in confidence that her husband physically abuses both her and the child. The caregiver should:

• Report the conversation to the proper authorities

• Talk to the husband and encourage him to get counseling

• Talk to the child to see if the mother is telling the truth

• Keep the information confidential as the mother requested

Sarah has no paid work experience in childcare. What would be the BEST category to include on her resume?

• Her interest in a childcare career

• Her volunteer work with children

• How many children she has

• Her childcare philosophy

Grooming, clothing, and ____ are important in projecting the caregiver’s professional image.

• Culture

• Age

• Energy level

• Appearance