| A | B |
| A food that provides calcium is | broccoli |
| An infant can typically recognize faces at | 3 to 6 months |
| When cleaning a surface that has been contaminated by blood, a childcare worker should use | protective gloves |
| James and Susan are putting together jigsaw puzzles. The cognitive ability they are practicing is | problem solving |
| Soft music, quiet voices, and ___ are examples of relaxation techniques. | low lights |
| A child who lines up a set of toy trucks from the smallest to the largest is engaging in | seriation |
| Danny is five years old. He sees another child pick up a ball and bounce it and decides to do the same. Danny is stimulating his ___ development. | social |
| The most appropriate play equipment for toddlers is | an obstacle course |
| At the age of 24 months, approximately ___ of what a child says should be intelligible. | 65 to 70 percent |
| An example of an activity that can help develop gross motor skills is | playing hopscotch |
| ben is planning the schedule for the next day. An activity that is most appropriate to help the children develop literacy skills is | finger plays |
| A child can develop fine motor skills by playing with | play dough |
| Reading, listening, speaking, and ___ are all considered to be language skills. | writing |
| An example of separation anxiety is when a child | becomes upset and clingy when a parent leaves them at the childcare center |
| Maria and jack are playing "house" in the play kitchen and are "washing dishes." Maria washes a dish and gives it to Jack who then dries it and sets it on the counter. This is an example of ___ play. | cooperative |
| An effective method of developing successful partnerships with families is to | suggest activities and materials that parents can share with their children |
| Jennifer is playing with the only jump rope. She has had it for quite a while and Josh wants to use it. Jennifer refuses to give it to him. Josh goes to the caregiver crying. What should the caregiver do? | Say to both: "I can see that you both want to use the jump rope. That is a problem. How can this be worked out?" |
| An effective method of developing successful partnerships with families is to | suggest activities and materials that parents can share with their children |
| When working with parents, it is important to | make parents feel welcome |
| An objective evaluation includes | facts |
| In the Venn diagram below, which child seems to have weak social development? | Armando |
| When a teacher records parental input to include in the child's portfolio it is considered _______ observation. | indirect |
| When keeping records on a child it is MOST appropriate for the caregiver to note | the child's ability to write his or her name |
| 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 |
| Sarah has no paid work experience in childcare. What would be the best category to include on her resume'? | her volunteer work with children |
| An example of child advocacy is | leading a scout troop |
| Grooming, clothing, and _____ are important in projecting the caregiver's professional image. | apperance |
| According to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), if an institution has six infants in its care, how many caregivers are required? | two |
| A consistent routine is important becuase | it helps the children feel secure |
| An art area should include | paints and brushes |
| A toy firefighter's hat allows children to | participate in creative role play |
| Elise wants to provide the children with an activity to encourage creativity. To accomplish this, her best choice would be | engaging the children in dramatic play |
| A kitchen area allows children to | participate in creative roleplay |
| Pierre speaks both English and French. One good way for the teacher to incorporate Pierre's home language is to | teach the class songs in both French and English |
| A goal of incorporating multiculturalism into a curriculum is to | help children learn to respect diversity |
| Bobby is a deaf five-year-old who communicates via sign language. One way for a caregiver to foster inclusion is to | teach the other children some sign language |
| The term for integrating children with disabilities into classes with non-disabled children is | mainstreaming |
| The use of physical punishment by the staff of a chi8ldcare center is | never acceptable under any circumstances |
| Examples of self-helping behavior include dressing oneself, brushing one's teeth, and | using the toilet |
| When discussing a child's feelings of anger, it is important to | go down to the child's level |
| In an area where 90 percent of the population is below the national poverty level, which of Maslow's hierarchy of human needs must be attended to first? | physiological |
| Regardless of the language or dialect spoken, a child must attain competency in semantics, syntax, pragmatics, and ____ for language development. | Phonology |
| A caregiver should be concerned if a child | does not react to his/her name by the age of 1 year |
| Children learn about meaningful reading by | being read to and having reading materials available |
| An example of a large motor activity | doing the Hokey Pokey |
| Which activity is best before rest or quiet time? | listening to a short story |
| The most rapid brain development occurs | during the first three years if life |
| During storytelling, infants and toddlers generally respond more to | sounds |
| Physical development is positively impacted by | active play and exercise |
| At age 3, the child will day his/her first name and last name. This child is showing signs of _____ development. | identity |
| Parent-teacher conferences are important because they encourage | family involvement |
| When parents come to visit the childcare program, they should | observe in silence |
| Reporting child abuse is a way to be a | child's advocate |
| A science center should include | magnets, rocks, and shells |
| Children's art work should be displayed | at the preschool at the child's eye level |