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The Early Childhood Professional

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Texting and/or taking videos/photos of children and staff to post on social media is a direct violation of confidentiality.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

An Early Childhood professional presents themselves at their best to show that they care about their career path. To exemplify this in our program, at the Career Academy and in lab and practicum settings, students must wear the department uniform top every day and follow all components of the dress code.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Inclusive relationships with all of our colleagues...

a)

Enhance our practice and make our job enjoyable and satisfying.

b)

Allow us to collaborate and share ideas that can help us solve problems, handle difficult situations and celebrate successes

c)

Allow us to share expertise and learn from one another

d)

All of these answers are correct

4.

Negative attitudes can often be more noticeable in the work place than positive ones.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Out of frustration, a co-worker rolls his eyes as a colleague speaks during a staff meeting. Disrespect is being communicated through which of the following?

a)

Verbal Communication

b)

Non-verbal Communication

c)

Social media

d)

None of the above

6.

Mr. Hower was given money to purchase books for his three-year-old classroom. How does he know if the books are appropriate for this age group?

a)

Stories should be about familiar subjects

b)

Pictures should be realistic, simple and clear

c)

Books should be durable

d)

All of these answers are correct

7.

A great tip for preparing to read to young children is

a)

Get to know the story and practice

b)

Keep the book in a safe place so that children do not tear the pages

c)

Use different voices and keep the tempo lively

d)

Use a prop to introduce the story

8.

The book Cinderella is a(n)

a)

Fairy tale

b)

Picture book

c)

Family life Story

d)

Animal Story

9.

At approximately what age do children begin to enjoy stories that take them beyond the here and now?

a)

Three years

b)

Four years

c)

Five years

d)

Two years

10.

What is a child care license?

a)

Standards set to ensure that uniform and safe practices are followed

b)

A state provided certificate granting permission to operate a child care center or family child care home

c)

The best indicator of high-quality early care and education

d)

None of these answers are correct

11.

In what type of program is child care provided in a caregiver's private home with a small number of children?

a)

Family Child Care

b)

Universal Pre-K

c)

Parent Cooperative

d)

Child Care Center

12.

In the 1960's, the federal government designed the Head Start program to overcome the negative effects of poverty on young children. The program mainly provides childcare and education for four- and five-year old children from low-income families with an emphasis on which of the following?

a)

Nutrition and Health

b)

Parental Involvement

c)

Education

d)

All of these answers are correct

13.

Generally employed by the state, this person observes whether or not programs are following building safety and health practices.

a)

Director

b)

Facilities manager

c)

Licensing Specialist

d)

Entrepreneur

14.

When you work with young children, you will be faced with decisions that require you to choose between conflicting options. To help you make tough choices, you can rely on which of the following?

a)

Your director

b)

Your teaching team

c)

You inner belief system

d)

The Code of Ethical Conduct

15.

A caregiver who works in the family's home.

a)

Family Childcare

b)

Nanny

c)

Lead Teacher

d)

Licensing Specialist

16.

Caregiver who works in the home of a family outside of the United States.

a)

Nanny

b)

Au pair

c)

Family Childcare

d)

Lead Teacher

17.

This type of program is typically found in a commercial building, is led by a director and has the children grouped by age.

a)

Family Childcare

b)

Head Start

c)

Child Care Center

d)

Laboratory School

18.

This type of program is typically found at the University level and is used for the instruction of new teachers, as well as for research in the early childhood field.

a)

High School Child Care Programs

b)

Head Start

c)

Child Care Center

d)

Laboratory School

19.

To keep children safe

a)

Caregivers must have developmentally appropriate expectations

b)

Caregivers must follow state licensing regulations

c)

Caregivers must have an orientation to the center

d)

All of these answers are correct

20.

According to the NAEYC Code of Ethics, what is the caregivers most important responsibility?

a)

Never do harm to children

b)

Communicate with coworkers

c)

Actively engage with children

d)

None of these answers are correct