1) Evaluation always involves analyzing a person's behavior. a) True b) False 2) State licensing rules and regulations give very detailed rules for protecting children's health. a) True b) False 3) Children's learning is most rapid during the first five years of life. a) True b) False 4) All child care programs must comply with minimum operating standards required by the state. a) True b) False 5) Social and economic changes will continue to create a need for more child care services. a) True b) False 6) Manuscript writing should be formally taught in a preschool setting. a) True b) False 7) One purpose of program evaluation is _____. a) to determine if the center is meeting the needs of clients b) to determine what the needs of clients are c) to determine why clients are not using the center d) to eliminate programs 8) Children should be kept at home when their oral temperature exceeds _____. a) 98 degrees F b) 100 degrees F c) 101 degrees F d) 103 degrees F 9) In a(n) _____, care is provided in a private home with a small number of children. a) parent cooperative b) school age program c) Head Start program d) family child care 10) A family child care home is ____. a) a home in which a parent who doesn't work outside the home cares for her child b) a home for foster children c) a place where a family can go when there is a problem (i.e abuse) d) a home in which a caregiver cares for a small group of children 11) Tangible payoffs for companies providing child care include ______. a) greater absenteeism b) increased taxes c) increased productivity d) greater turnover 12) Another term for manuscript writing is _____. a) drawing b) calligraphy c) print script d) cursive 13) While the director is responsible for the curriculum plan, teachers are responsible for the assessment plan. a) True b) False 14) The daily health inspection is usually conducted by the _____. a) parent b) director c) teacher d) aide 15) _____ have become the most popular type of care and education. a) Head Start Programs b) Kindergartens c) Child Care Centers d) Parent Cooperatives 16) Licensing is required by all states and _____. a) all rules and regulations for centers are uniform and standard throughout the United States b) each state has its own regulations c) the federal government is responsible for the issuing of the license d) everyone who cares for five children or less must be licensed 17) A _____ ensures that rules and regulations established by the state are followed by making on-site visits to assigned centers. a) nanny b) child care director c) licensing specialist d) child care advocate 18) To learn how to write, children must have _____. a) a high level of intelligence b) a chronological age of five years c) interest and enthusiasm d) prior experience 19) Center goals should be changed annually. a) True b) False 20) Children who may have an illness should be isolated from the group. a) True b) False 21) Differences among early childhood programs are normal. a) True b) False 22) Once a program becomes accredited, it means that no improvement is necessary until the next accreditation visit. a) True b) False 23) Studies confirm the long-term benefits of early childhood programs. a) True b) False 24) When teaching writing skills to preschool children, correct spelling, form, and style should be given primary attention. a) True b) False 25) Director credentialing is currently available in _____. a) all states b) only states that require accreditation c) almost every community d) a growing number of states 26) Each of the following are communicable diseases except ______. a) chicken pox b) influenza c) measles d) allergies 27) In her first schools, Montessori stressed _____. a) color recognition b) cognitive development c) nutrition, cleanliness, manners, and sensory training d) social development 28) Child care directors are responsible for _____. a) determining whether or not they want to be licensed b) following only those regulations with which their board agrees c) understanding licensing, certification, and other regulations pertaining to provision of services for children d) deciding which of the rules apply to the children and families they serve 29) A(n) _____ provides in-home care for children. a) nanny b) au pair c) Both of the above d) None of the above 30) Fine motor activities include ______. a) playing ball b) jumping rope c) climbing a jungle gym d) painting 31) The formative component of staff evaluation is called the work plan. a) True b) False 32) All staff should have medical examinations before their first day of employment. a) True b) False 33) States may require licensing or certification for family child care. a) True b) False 34) The only accrediting body for child care centers is National Association for the Education of Young Children. a) True b) False 35) Family child care provider child care for children in the child's own home. a) True b) False 36) Teacher made materials should use proper manuscript format. a) True b) False 37) The most appropriate ways to document child behavior are _____. a) anecdotal records, checklists, and rating scales b) standardized tests and anecdotal record c) checklists, rating scales, and standardized tests d) all of the above 38) Serving temperatures for food should be ______. a) below 60 degrees F or above 180 degrees F b) below 50 degrees F or above 170 degrees F c) below 40 degrees F or above 140 degrees F d) below 20 degrees F or above 120 degrees F 39) A trait that is important for the children to develop in Montessori schools is _____. a) creativity b) disobedience c) independence d) dependence 40) Accreditation of centers is awarded by _____. a) the state b) the college or university which that the director attended c) National Association of Early Childhood Teacher Educators (NAECTE) d) NAEYC 41) The Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential _____. a) is a bachelor's degree program b) is an associate degree program c) requires a minimum of two years of college d) requires a minimum number of hours of child care experience and some postsecondary coursework in child care education 42) Activities that promote hand-eye coordination include ______. a) sliding and skipping b) running and jumping c) walking and hopping d) stringing beads 43) The Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale contains seven assessment areas. a) True b) False 44) Children in early childhood programs should be excluded from attending if their immunizations are not current and they are not exempt. a) True b) False 45) Montessori's primary goal was for children to "learn how to learn". a) True b) False 46) Most licensing laws require that all teachers and assistants have first aid certificate. a) True b) False 47) Entrepreneurs usually work for large companies. a) True b) False 48) Spacing is the easiest writing skill for children to achieve. a) True b) False 49) Assessment _____. a) must be culturally and linguistically relevant b) must be tied to children's daily activities c) is not all that necessary in preschool d) both A and B are correct 50) The time between exposure to the sun and development of a sunburn is usually ____. a) immediately b) within an hour c) two to four hours d) three to 12 hours 51) The first kindergarten focused on _____. a) cognitive development b) social development c) social-emotional development d) play 52) The focus of licensing is ______. a) the health and safety of children b) children's learning c) whether or not the program is well mananged d) the curriculum and teacher resources 53) Early childhood directors generally need at least a(n) _____. a) high school diploma b) CDA Credential c) associate degree d) bachelor's degree 54) If you were to compare manuscript writing systems, you would find _____. a) no difference b) minor differences c) great differences d) moderate differences 55) One major purpose of accreditation is _____. a) to help program personnel become involved in processes that will facilitate quality improvement b) to provide increased enrollment for centers c) to enable centers to charge higher tuition d) to meet federal guidelines 56) The teacher is responsible for protecting, maintaining, and improving the children's health. a) True b) False 57) Montessori schools have unstructured self-directed learning approaches where sequence is unimportant. a) True b) False 58) Most states require that all preschool head/lead teachers have a teaching license. a) True b) False 59) The materials that teachers provide in the classroom have a strong effect on children's learning. a) True b) False 60) Drills that require rewriting of letters are not recommended for practicing writing skills. a) True b) False 61) The best way for a child to get rid of an airway blockage is to ____. a) remove it with tweezers b) have the teacher remove it c) try to swallow it d) cough it up 62) A developmentally appropriate curriculum ____. a) emphasizes all areas of development b) must be developed by early childhood directors c) should be designed for the teacher and parents d) emphasizes cognitive and physical growth 63) A sign of a quality early childhood program is ____. a) staff who value each child's family, culture, and language b) high staff turnover c) undertrained staff d) a loose, unplanned schedule 64) The size of the child's writing varies according to ____. a) age b) minor differences c) great differences d) coordination skills 65) If the temperature is below 40 degrees F, bacteria will remain inactive. a) True b) False 66) Parent and family involvement is an important part of a Head Start program. a) True b) False 67) Early childhood professionals should be guided only by their own personal ideas about ethics. a) True b) False 68) Children who are ready should be encouraged to print their names on their artwork. a) True b) False 69) To provide emergency treatment for a knocked out permanent tooth, first _____. a) call the parent b) contact the dentist c) find the tooth d) instruct the child to bite gauze 70) A sign of a quality early childhood program is ______. a) staff who value each child's family, culture, and language. b) high staff turnover c) undertrained staff d) a loose, unplanned schedule 71) Responsibilities of early childhood teachers include all of the following except _____. a) developing teamwork skills b) following ethical standards c) ignoring personal physical and mental health needs d) participating in professional organizations 72) All of the following writing tools would be appropriate for preschool children except _____. a) crayons b) oversized pencils c) chalk d) watercolor markers 73) Rabies are transmitted through the saliva of a rabid animal. a) True b) False 74) Head Start's nutrition program serves foods that reflect the children's cultural preferences. a) True b) False 75) Emotional development involves interacting with others. a) True b) False 76) Mock writing involves "writing" a letter in the air. a) True b) False 77) The newest and most accurate type of thermometer is the _____. a) temperature strip b) temporal artery thermometer c) digital thermometer d) axillary thermometer 78) The primary purpose of Head Start is to _____. a) provide child care so parents can work b) improve health of preschool children c) improve the academic skills of all children d) help young children overcome the negative effects of poverty 79) A successful teacher _____. a) a spectator b) nurturing c) withdrawn d) None of the above 80) About ___ percent of children are left handed. a) 1 b) 5 c) 10 d) 15 81) To control bleeding, you should compress the blood vessels against a bone or muscle. a) True b) False 82) Parent cooperatives offer developmental experiences for adults as well as children. a) True b) False 83) Social development includes the ability to follow rules established by the center. a) True b) False 84) Teachers should stress the use of one hand over the other. a) True b) False 85) The best way to get rid of head lice is to _____. a) brush the hair b) shampoo daily c) wash the hair with vinegar d) seek medical help 86) An example of a publicly sponsored program is _____. a) Head Start b) child care provided by an employer c) a franchise center d) a parent cooperative 87) A successful teacher _____. a) does not provide extra time to complete tasks b) copies the style of another teacher c) finds working with children to be an easy job d) has confidence in his or her abilities 88) In which stage of the writing process do children prefer the physical experience of drawing more markings on paper? a) Early scribbling b) Controlled scribbling c) Mock writing d) Letter stage 89) Grand mal seizures consist of a few brief muscle twitches and a sense of confusion. a) True b) False 90) Typically, teachers plan their own curriculum in child care corporations. a) True b) False 91) A teacher needs to be able to relate only to children. a) True b) False 92) Wavering lines while printing could mean immature coordination. a) True b) False 93) Children should be kept home for _____ hours following a fever. a) 12 b) 24 c) 36 d) 48 94) During early childhood, the child develops _____. a) motor skills b) social skills c) a sense of self d) All of the above 95) An entrepreneur is a person who _____. a) makes on site visits to ensure the health and safety of children b) is responsible for all aspect of classroom functioning c) creates and runs his or her own business, making all decisions d) an applicant for the Child Development Associate Credential 96) Insect stings can be fatal for some children. a) True b) False 97) Licensing rules and regulations are typically stated in terms of conditions that affect the safety and health of the children. a) True b) False 98) Custodial care focuses mainly on meeting children's physical needs. a) True b) False 99) Hammering is a good activity for developing hand-eye coordination a) True b) False 100) Developmentally appropriate practice refers to a set of guidelines that focus on the outcomes of learning activities. a) True b) False

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