Exam Preview for 31721: CDA Credential - Infant and Toddler, Part 1

CDA Credential - Infant and Toddler, Part 11

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1. Which of the following strategies is best to help mobile toddlers to sit longer for an activity? Secure them in a high chair or classroom bucket table Use more complex engagement - such language, rhythms, and novelty items Cover or close off exciting areas of the classroom Turn off the lights in the classroom
2. Which of the following can be used to best support curiosity and discovery in early childhood learning environment for infants and toddlers? Low lighting Creating picture labels for toy placement Use visually surprising themes and place toys in new areas Keep toys and activities out of reach and out of site until a structured activity time
3. A priority when setting up a safe learning environment for a young infant (0 to 6 months) is: Comfortable seating for teachers Low barriers to ensure the infant can always be seen Bells on doorways Accessible soft toys
4. When should infants be fed? Every 3 hours around the clock On schedule when other infants are fed On schedule that meets the parents' convenience On demand, when infant shows signs of hunger
5. While participating in art experiences, toddlers develop fine motor skills by: Grasping chubby crayons and paint brushes Naming colors Feeling accomplishment in their artwork Buttoning a coat
6. How does re-reading a story benefit the brain development of children? Repeating and repeating is how the pathways of the brain become more efficient and build strength and resilience Re-reading stories helps develop memory skills Children hear familiar words and concepts several times, which strengthens attention and awareness All of the above
7. Which of the following actions would likely be most effective in fostering a love for reading books in infants and toddlers? Establish set times when all children read books without exception Award a prize to the parents of infants and toddlers who read the most books Build a secure relationship with infants and toddlers and invite them to engage with books throughout the day Make sure toddlers read every page of a book before getting a new book
8. What evidence exists that mental health issues can start prior to the age of 3? Neuro-developmental disorders can be evident before age of 3 Severe emotional and behavioral disorders may have onset in the first year of life Attachment is essential for mental health, and it develops in the first year of life All of the above
9. How can you support language development with infants and toddlers who are dual language learners? Model high quality language and collaborate with families so that they do the same in the home language Speak only English to infants and toddlers whenever needed No need to support language of infants and toddlers as they will learn to speak when the time is right Speak only in the home language to infants and toddlers whenever needed
10. Which strategy helps support communication with a toddler who has Down syndrome? Do not use eye contact Use a quiet and monotone voice Use complicated language and high level vocabulary In addition to speaking, use pictures, gestures and sign language