WorksheetsCDA Mock Mini Exam
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
When you listen to others and you make them feel like they matter, then you are showing them _____ by your words and actions.
a)
empathy
b)
sympathy
c)
respect
d)
disrespect
2.
It is best to begin talking about diversity with young children in a more _____ environment.
a)
relaxed
b)
forced
c)
active
d)
formal
3.
Diversity celebrates differences in:
a)
ethnicity
b)
age
c)
gender
d)
ALL areas of life
4.
A physical activity in a child care center for developmentally challenged children should NOT _____.
a)
Give the children space to play on their own
b)
Provide alternate activities for the children
c)
Include the children in the group activity with option to retreat to a safe space
d)
Guide the children with full adult assistance so that the children complete the activity with the group
5.
All of the following are fine motor skills that can be used when reading books EXCEPT for which?
a)
Retelling a story using puppets
b)
Turning the pages of a book
c)
Pointing to pictures
d)
Listening to an audiobook
6.
Which of the following BEST describes gross motor skills?
a)
Skills that involve large muscle groups.
b)
Drawing a picture.
c)
Kicking a ball.
d)
Playing the piano.
7.
Which of the following is a professional development benefit of maintaining active memberships in professional associations?
a)
Professional associations provide negotiation services.
b)
Professional associations offer discounts on insurance.
c)
Professional associations host conferences.
d)
Professional associations provide individual coaching sessions.
8.
Why is accepting and/or providing observation and supervision from or to peers important for childcare practitioners?
a)
To get feedback in a constructive manner
b)
To improve as a professional.
c)
To establish positive relationships.
d)
All of the answers are correct
9.
A child-directed art project is one in which _____.
a)
the teacher is in control and there is lots of structure
b)
the students are in control and there is lots of structure
c)
the teacher is in control and there is little structure
d)
the students are in control and there is little structure
10.
Which type of puppet show is NOT ideal for your children to try with their first puppet show?
a)
String puppets
b)
Sock puppets
c)
Hand puppets
d)
Finger puppets
11.
Which of the following is an example of a good rule for a preschool classroom?
a)
Clean up after yourself.
b)
Write your name on your work.
c)
No running.
d)
Be good.
12.
The teacher notices that one of the students in her class gets into trouble when he is partnered with his friend during a class activity. Which strategy would be most helpful in resolving this situation?
a)
Be fair and firm
b)
Assessing challenging behaviors or conflicts as they arise and intervening when necessary
c)
Responding quickly and calmly
d)
Avoid a power struggle
13.
CDA stands for:
a)
Child Development Associate
b)
Children's Development Associate
c)
Child Development Association
d)
Child Development Associates
14.
Which area does not have a CDA credential?
a)
Home Child Care
b)
School Age
c)
Infant and Toddler
d)
Preschool
15.
NAEYC stands for:
a)
Native American Educational Youth Council.
b)
National Associates for Young Children.
c)
National Association for the Education of Youth.
d)
National Association for the Education of Young Children.
16.
Which is an example of the Discovery Method of Teaching?
a)
Coloring a picture.
b)
Reading a book.
c)
Watching seeds grow.
d)
Singing a song.
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