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Practice Quizzes

1
How does quality early childhood education help prepare children for school?
A)intellectually and socially
B)physically and artistically
C)physically and socially
D)intellectually and physically
2
Which of the following factors does not contribute to the growing demand for early childhood professionals?
A)Grandparents and other family often live far away or are still in the workforce.
B)Single parents rely on quality child care to work outside the home.
C)In many dual-career families, both parents work outside the home.
D)Many early childhood programs aim to create a family-friendly environment.
3
What do studies show about students who receive quality early childhood education?
A)They have better academic achievement and are less likely to act out.
B)They are stronger physically and tend to become more successful athletes.
C)They are less prone to depression.
D)They are more resistant to disease.
4
What is the most commonly used alternative to a child care center?
A)an in-home nanny
B)a live-in au pair
C)a family child care home
D)an in-home temporary caregiver
5
Which characteristics should child care centers seek in hiring childhood professionals?
A)kindness, a sense of humor, and effective communication skills
B)kindness, a competitive spirit, and a high grade point average
C)a sense of humor, a competitive spirit, and effective communication skills
D)a competitive spirit, a high grade point average, and effective communication skills
6
Which early childhood programs do not need to comply with Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act?
A)programs run by public schools
B)programs for boys only or girls only
C)programs run by government organizations
D)programs run by religious organizations
7
At what level is the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential recognized?
A)district
B)city
C)national
D)global
8
What are early childhood professionals required by law to report?
A)hostile and disruptive behavior
B)absences due to illness
C)suspected neglect and abuse
D)all evidence of injury
9
Which would require the highest level of education and training?
A)teaching in a public school child care program
B)teaching in a private child care center
C)getting a license to provide care in your home
D)getting a license to be a nanny
10
According to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), who is allowed access to children's records?
A)doctors and nurses
B)parents and guardians
C)counselors
D)other schools
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