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1QUAD stands for
- AQuantity universality and diversity
- BQuality understanding and development
- CQuality universality Accessibility Diversity
- DQuality Universality Affordability Developmentally appropriate
2Which one of the following is mandatory for early childcare assistants?
- ARecent nutrition and food handling certification
- BCurrent Safety and WHMIS training
- CCurrent First Aid certification
- DBasic equipment repair training
3In North American, why were kindergarten and infant school originally established?
- AEducational experimentation
- BTo address poverty
- CTo assist working mothers
- DTo promote academics
4In 1856, who established the first kindergarten in North America?
- AMarguerite meyer shurz
- Bpatty smith hill
- CHenriette Schrader-Bregmann
- DJean Marbeau
5What is the role of the Federal Government in ECCE
- AEstablishing laws governing the appropriate credentials of childcare workers
- BDetermining the number of child care spaces
- CProviding direct and indirect financial assistance
- DAll answers are correct
6Children most frequently attend full time childcare programs because
- ATheir parents need to work
- BTheir family cares more about money than the child
- CTheir family doesn`t have grandparents
- DTheir parents want custodial care
7Preparing activities for young children require
- AThinking about safety issues, making them inviting and ensuring they provide a good learning experience
- BMaking them tidy, avoiding a mess and having the children help with clean up
- CThinking about safety and avoiding getting dirty
- DGetting dirty, having fun and having the children clean-up
8Preparing display boards for the children to see must be:
- AAt their eye level
- BAt the adult`s eye level
- CMulti-colored
- DA waste of time
9If assigned to work with a child with special needs, the early childcare assistant should first:
- AAsk to read all the medical reports
- BAsk to child`s parents about the child`s abilities and interests
- Csend the child for assessment
- DConduct a series of test to see what she an do
10Working with young children requires which one of the following attributes?
- ASpeaking softly
- BBeing open to answering questions
- CBeing caring and responsive
- DSpeaking loudly
11School age child care is usually for children:
- ABefore and after they are at school
- Bwho are not yet old enough to attend school
- Cwho have completed all their school work
- Dwho are kept after school because of their poor behavior
12Which one of the following is not an aspect of ECA
- AObserving children
- BKeeping the environment safe
- CSupporting the children`s activities
- DDesigning the children program
13The early children assistant usually has responsibility for which parts of the child`s school environment?
- ATo follow the direction of the teacher in setting up activities and making the classroom a positive learning space
- BTo setup the classroom following her own initiative based on how children learn
- CTo initiate the teacher`s actions in creating a learning space
- DTo evaluate the effectiveness of the environment and make changes according to that assessment.
14Teachers who effectively encourage the development of creativity in young children
- Aare focused on rules
- Bhave the capacity to see future possibilities
- Cdo not like new things
- Dare decisive
15Which one of the following must the childcare worker consider when planning activities
- Asafety
- Btime
- Csupervision
- Dall of the above
16Childcare workers can enrich a child`s learning by providing:
- AActive interaction with people and resources
- Bthe same activities during quiet time
- Ctable activities during quiet time
- Dencouragement to complete task quietly
17To help children learn to cope effectively in their situations, early childcare workers should teach in
- Aproblem solving and decision making
- Bemotional security and survival
- Csocial behavior and time management
- Dstress management and problem solving
18As an advocate, the early childcare worker is responsible for
- Alobbing government for increase regulation
- Bproviding the best possible environment and resources for each child
- Cmaking do with whatever resources are present, so as not to increase the cost of care for parents.
- DTalking about specific children with friends
19The standard of moral principle and practice to which a profession adheres is known as
- Amoral practice
- Bmoral reasoning
- Ccode of ethics
- Dethical judgment
20The laws that govern daycare systems are contained in
- Athe children centre`s mission statement
- BRelevant Daycare legislation and Regulation
- CThe curriculum outlines
- DThe board of director`s annual report for the centre
21A role of the childcare worker during an emergency is to
- Atake charge
- Bdisperse crowd
- Cyell for assistance
- Dreduce fear
22When first employed in a school, which approach to your work is most likely to be effective for you, an early childcare assistant?
- AObserving and questioning
- Btask focused
- Cwaiting for instructions
- Dmaking sure everything is clean and tidy
23Which one of the following is not considered to be rude in the work place
- Achewing gum while you are talking to parents
- BSigh and roll your eyes while you are listening to parents
- CListen and nod while you are talking to parents
- DRaise your voice while talking to parents
24Who is responsible for quality in a childcare setting?
- AThe Board of Directors for the centre
- BAll stakeholder`s in the centre
- CParents
- DEarly childcare workers
25What sources of information is most likely to be reliable?
- ARead from tabloids
- BPresented in movies
- COffered on internet chat lines
- DHeard from qualified professionals
26In which one of the following situations must an early childcare assistant seek help from the leading teacher or early childhood educator?
- AResolving a dispute between two children
- BHelping a child use the toilet and wash her hands
- CIdentifying a possible learning problem
- DTalking to parents about a child`s activities
27A role of the ECA is to supervise the classroom or outdoors play are. This includes
- ADictating safety rules
- BModeling safe behavior
- Cbreaking up disputes over toys
- Dreminding children of their physical limits when climbing
28The early childcare assistant usually has responsibility for which parts of the child`s school environment?
- ATo follow the direction of the teacher in setting up activities and making the classroom a positive learning space.
- BTo set up the classroom following her own initiative based on how children learn
- CTo imitate the teacher`s actions in creating a learning space
- DTo evaluate the effectiveness of the environment and making changes according to that assessment
29Negative relationships in the workplaces are characterized by
- AFrustration and un-productivity
- BTolerance
- CA lack of trust
- DFrustration and un-productivity& A lack of trust
30Communication amongst colleagues in a school or child care centre should always be
- Ascholarly
- Bopinionated
- Cprofessional
- Dassertive
31Finding out what is expected of you as an early child worker might be determined by all of the following except:
- AReading the job description
- BAsking the professional in the room where you work
- CAsking the parents what they want to do
- DImitating the work of others
32When preparing for the first day of work as an early children assistant, you might do all of the following except:
- AMake sure that your clothing and shoes are appropriate
- BSet your alarm to wake you up with plenty of time
- CRevise your child development notes
- DEat an appropriate meal
33How might the early childcare assistant help a young child make a transition into another room?
- ATake hime there and leave him there
- BAsk his parents to take him and have them leave him there
- CAsk the child`s new teacher to put up with his crying
- DGo with him, be available to him and say as long as necessary until he is settled
34Your "manner" is
- AThe words you use to communicate
- Byour clothing
- Cyour philosophy
- DThe way your behave
35Daycare centre "standards" are enforced by
- Apolice inspections
- Bfire and safety inspectors
- CFederal children facility inspector
- DProvincial/territorial childcare facility inspectors
36Which one of the following mandatory for early childcare workers?
- ARecent nutrition and food handling ceritifcates
- Bcurrent safety and WHIMS training
- CCurrent First Aid Certificate
- DBasic Equipment Repair training
37Who is responsible for establishing the definition of a day-care centre?
- AFederal government
- BProvincial and Territorial government
- CMunicipal government
- DAll of the answers are right
38Children`s spontaneous activities can be meaningful because
- AThey can keep the children quiet for hours
- BTheir ideas are better than your
- CThey can lead to ideas that the adult cannot understand
- DThey can lead to in-depth inquiry following the children`s own interests
39Early childhood usually refers to children from
- ABirth to 8 years old
- BBirth to 12 years old
- C3-5 years old
- D6-9 years old
40The early childcare assistant`s role as a guide involves:
- ADictating
- BMotivating
- CCompeting
- DLimiting
41The most appropriate action to take when you have a conflict with a colleague is to
- ASpeak to the supervisor
- BSeek advice from a friend on what to do
- CLet it slide and move on
- DSpeak with the colleague directly
42Which one of the following activities can help an early childcare professional manage job related stress?
- ASet goals
- BKeep working for as long as it takes
- CProcrastinate
- DUse budgeting spread sheets
43Ethics are about:
- AProfessional wages
- BStandards of moral behaviour
- Cphilosophy of education
- Dhow to be kind
44Negative criticism is best taken as an opportunity
- AFor you to tell the speaker what you think
- BTo think about improving your performance
- CTo give negative criticism to others
- DTo think about getting a new job
45Constructive conflict in communication can have the benefit of people having a better understanding of
- AEach other
- BWho to avoid
- CConflict
- DThe rules of communication
46If you are told something you don`t like it is probably best to
- Ause your anger to express your thoughts
- BDefend your actions
- CListen and respond later
- DListen and respond immediately
47Who takes ultimate responsibility for what happens in a public schools?
- AThe classroom teacher
- BThe janitor
- CThe earl childcare assistant
- DThe principal
48Which one of the following is not a quality necessary for early childcare assistants?
- ASensitivity to others
- BEnjoying organizing programs for children
- CLiking spending time with children
- DBeing supportive
49Regulations specific to childcare centers are concerned with
- AEarly childcare worker qualifications, child/educator ratios, group sizes, centre size and facilities
- BEducator qualifications, group size, programming and resources
- CChildcare worker expertise, child/adult ratio, centre location and menu planning
- DEarly childcare worker qualifications, centre structure, program activities and resources
50Confidentiality involves:
- ABeing honest
- BKeep information private
- CShowing generosity
- DNot showing observations to anyone
51A psychological:
- AMay be approached by a parent on the advice of an educator
- BCan support educators by offering their assessment of a child`s development
- CCan often confuse educators because they dont understand children as well as those who see them everyday
- DA and B
52Non-verbal communication involves:
- AUsing only gestures to communicate
- BUsing spoken language as well as signs
- CThe message sent through body-language
53Which one of the following are the most inappropriate behaviors in an adult working with young children in a professional setting?
- AChewing gum in front of children of their parents
- BDemonstrating negative body language when being asked to do a task
- Cshouting at a child or parent
- DThreatening a parent with violence
54When first employed in a school, which approach to your work is mostly likely to be effective for you, an early childcare assistant?
- AObserving and questioning
- BTask focused
- CWaiting for instructions
- DMaking sure everything is clean and tidy
55Family involvement in childcare center can have positive effects on
- AChildren
- BProgram
- CAdult family member
- DAll choices are correct
56When communicating to parents, co-workers and children, it is important that your message matches:
- AYour knowledge of child development theories
- BYour tone and body language
57What is the major barrier to establishing positive parent-teacher relationships in a daycare setting?
- ACultural differences
- BIneffective communication
- CExpectations
- DPersonality differences
58By 2001, what became the second most common language spoken in Canada outside Quebec
- ASpanish
- BHindi
- CPortuguese
- DChinese
59Characteristics of family support programs do not include
- ARigid set content
- BPrevention focus
- CVoluntary participation
- DAn emphasis on family strengths and wellness
60Communication with parents should always aim to
- AProvide shared meanings
- BResult in having the parents understand something
- CHaving the parent more aware of the program`s goal
- DLead to improved communication with children
61Which one of the following may be a source of tension between parents and childcare professionals?
- ASimilar values and beliefs
- BPerspectives on approaches to learning
- CUnderstanding of the role of early childcare professionals
- DClear childcare center policies and procedures
62One factor contributing to the decline in birth rate in Canada is
- AMore infant deaths
- BDecreased career opportunities for women
- CLower cost of living
- DMore woman choosing not to have children
63Good listening skills include
- AAsking closed questions
- BInterrupting to make sure you understand what is being said
- CListening for feelings
- DJudging what the other person says
64An individual might show a defense mechanism in communication if they
- Afeel confident about what they said
- Bfeel attacked
- CFeel happy
- DWant to impress someone
65What should parents and childcare workers expect form one another?
- AA willingness to compromise
- BDifferences of opinion
- CRespectful and courteous behavior
- DCultural tensions
66To achieve a win-win resolution in a conflict, the early childcare professional must:
- AQuote relevant portions of the centers policies handbook
- BTake a defensive position
- CArticulate his/her vast knowledge of child development
- DAllow all participants to voice their perspectives
67Trends affecting Canadian families do not include:
- AMore families living in poverty
- BDecreasing diversity
- CMore single-parent families
- DDeclining marriage rates
68One of the most important ways to support a child in your childcare center who is part of a new blended family is to:
- AProvide a predictable environment
- BHold a multicultural event
- CGive the child special attention
- DDisplay books about blended families
69Which one of the following is a good strategy to promote family involvements in a childcare centre?
- AProvide a variety of options
- BPlan one activity where parents can be involved
- CHolding a workshop on a topic of your choice
- DAll choices are good strategies
70To be inclusive early childcare professionals need to make their programs culturally:
- AAccomodating
- BRelevant
- CAppropriate
- DAll choices are correct
71When conflicts arise between parents and childcare workers, the worker must:
- AExamine their own feelings and biases
- BGain factual support for their position
- CAsk co-workers for moral support
- DExpress surprise that the parents feel that way
72Which one of the following is not an obstacle to parent involvement
- Awork schedules
- BPositive school experiences
- CTransportation
- DLow English Literacy levels
73Seniors in intergenerational programs can offer young children:
- AA small amount of listening
- BSome nurturing but minimal listening
- CLot of nurturing and listening
- DNo benefit
74An environment that encourages communication between children is most likely to be?
- AStructured
- BChild centered
- CSupervised
- DSecured
75Which one of the following is not an appropriate way to help a family in crisis?
- AOffering childcare outside work hours at your home
- BProviding contact information for community resources
- CResearching appropriate response to children in similar situations
- DListening to parent`s views
76To work with different types of families, the early childcare assistant should maintain a_________ attitude
- ADiverse
- BBias
- CNon- judgmental
- DClear
77Which one is the most accurate description of parents of infants with special needs?
- AThey suffer stress and guilt, especially of the causes of the challenging conditions cannot be clearly identified
- BThey suffer stress and blame others for the child`s difficulties
- CTheir experiences are no different from parents with typically developing infants, if they have adequate family services
78When starting your relationship with parents, you should begin by
- AReminding them of facility policy and procedures
- BStating classroom goals
- CAsking them what they want for their child
- DAsking when they will be dropping off the picking up their child
79Building trust requires all of the following except:
- ATime
- BConsistency
- CRules
- DShared understanding
80To assist in conflict resolution, the early childcare professional should examine his/ her own
- Aattitudes
- Bvalues
- Cbeliefs about raising children
- Dall of the choices
81Effective communication techniques with parents include all of the following excpet
- AListening attentively
- BHelping parents feel comfortable
- CAcknowledging feeling
- DAsking closed-ended questions
82Which parenting style is most likely to help a child to make decisions?
- AAuthoritarian
- BAuthoritative
- CLaissez-faire
- Ddemanding
83One of the primary roles of families in all culture is
- AEmphasizing independence
- BRaising children
- CTo promote reliance on kinship groups
- DStressing children`s obedience
84The term "development" refers to the
- AStages of physical growth children show as they mature
- BProcess of Chemical and neurological changes with aging
- CStages through which individuals learn to survive
- DProcess by which humans change both qualitatively and quantitatively
85Who introduced the concepts of id, ego and super ego
- ASigmund Freud
- BJean Piaget
- CUrie Bronfenbrenner
- DEric Erikson
86According to Erikson, the stage of emotional development for infants from birth to 18 months is
- Adependency vs. initiative
- Btrust vs. mistrust
- Cdependency vs. trust
- Dinitiative vs. role confusion
87The best description of attachment is
- Aa process by which parents come to know their infant
- Ba tendency to like one adult better than another
- Ca process by which babies come to know and form positive relationships with a small number of significant others
- DAn early tendency to identify with and seek gratification from a person present at birth
88Children who are not stimulated:
- AAre unresponsive to the language of peers and adults and many require special services
- BAre more preserved, but usually require no special services
- CCan not imitate speech sounds presented to them and may require special services
- DAre more verbal and less physical in their interactions and usually require no special services
89In the preparation stage of cognitive development, a child can
- Abegin to develop abstract concepts
- Bsee things for how they really are
- Cuse logic to solve problems
- Duse symbols and internal thought to solve problems
90A common trait of neglected children is
- Awithdrawal
- Bdependence
- Cannoying behaviors
- Dloudness
91How can poor nutrition and maternal illness influence fetal development
- Ait can impede nervous system development
- Bit always results in still born babies
- Cit will result in SIDs
- DThere is no effect because the placenta protects the baby
92Which one of the following is not a physical characteristic of newborns
- ASkin is wrinkled
- BEyes are often puffy and swollen
- CHead is often misshaped
- DLower bodies are more fully developed than their heads
93What would an early childcare assistant recommend to helps a mother and toddler who are having trouble separating from each other on the first day of childcare
- AJust before her departure, ask the mother to interact extensively with the toddler, by playing with her, showing her toys and introducing her to peers
- BAsk the mother to sneak out quickly once the toddler is involved in activities
- CAsk the mother to explain the departure to the toddler ahead of time and suggest activities, but not to play with her on their arrival at the centre
- DAsk the mother and toddler to rehearse saying goodbye with minimal interaction for several weeks before the first day of childcare
94When drawing, preschool children will
- AAlways drams objects
- BScribble periodically, even if they can draw representational
- CDraws people or houses which are anchored to ground line
- DUse many different colours in the picture
95Children are able to categorize objects by both shape and color
- A2 years
- B4 years
- C7 years
- D12 years
96In the elementary years, physical growth
- AIncreases in pace
- BSlow in pace
- CMaintains the same pace as in the preschool years
- DInitially increases in the pace, then slows in later elementary
97When helping a child with learning disabilities learns a primary classroom which one of the following is not recommended?
- AProviding many visual cues
- BOffering Cooperative Learning Activities
- CMaintaining a focus on logic mathematical intelligence
- DCreating a flexible classroom schedule
98Sickle-Cell anemia is more prevalent among children of
- AAsian Ancestry
- BSpanish Ancestry
- CEastern European ancestry
- DAfrican Ancestry
99Which one of the following maybe an indicator of a visual impairment in infancy?
- APutting items in the mouth
- BRowing eye movements
- CTears when crying
- DAll of the above
100Children with autism
- AEngage in as much socio dramatic play as typically developing children
- BNever engage in socio dramatic play
- Cengage in fleeting, though high-quality socio dramatic play
- DRarely engage in socio dramatic play unless encouraged by an adult
101The story telling abilities of first ganders can be enhanced by
- ATelling stories to children regularly
- BCreating a special center in the classroom where children can tell stories independently
- CEngaging large groups of children in collective stories
- DAll of the above
102Which one of the following is the least effective way for young children to learn?
- APlay
- BActivity
- CInstruction
- DInquiry
103The most frequent difficulty encountered by toddlers is
- ANot pleasing adults
- BNot pleasing themselves
- CBecoming frustrated
- DBecoming egocentric
104If an early childcare assistant does not understand what a parent says, they should ask the
- Aparent to say is again
- Bteacher or ECE what they said
- CChild what they said
- DPrincipal or Director what they said
105Written documents stored in child care centers include all of the following except
- AIntake forms and health information
- BObservations and assessments
- CPermission forms and emergency contact information
- Dfamily histories and medical records
106Which one of the following communication styles is most likely to be effective when working with very young children
- AQuiet and sensitive
- BAssertive and strong
- CLeading and loud
- DTentative and timid
107Prejudice does not result from
- AA lack of education and accurate information
- Bimitated and learned behavior
- Cgenetic inheritance
- DPerceived unfairness and throats to security
108Which one of the following is an ambiguous response during a conversation
- A"Can you finish the story?"
- B"Uh, maybe so."
- C"What do you think?"
109Constructive conflict in communication can have the benefit of people having a better understanding of
- AEach other
- BWho to avoid
- CConflict
- DThe rules of communication
110What does responsive language convey to a child
- ARespect
- BA positive regard for them
- CAcceptance of their ideas and feelings
- DAll of the above
111Which one of the following is an example of a responsive statement
- A"The rule states no yelling in the room."
- B"We are not going outside now because I said so."
- C"Tara, you work at the computer now."
- D"Lee, you really like those colours."
112Joint problem solving involves:
- AKeeping your opinions to yourself
- BRemembering your place on the employment ladder
- CNot blaming or accusing
- DA one-sided discussion of the problem
113When communication techniques with parents, the childcare workers needs to
- Abe open and responsive to parents
- Bfocus only on facility policy
- Cbe closed and factual
- Dignore child development issues
114What is the major barrier to establishing positive parent-teacher relationships in a daycare setting?
- Acultural differences
- Bineffective communication
- CExpectations
- DPersonality differences
115A childcare worker`s best response if a parent sounds intimidating during a parent conference is to
- Aa wait for a turn to speak and do so with confidence and facts
- Brefute differences of opinion with arguments from child development theories
- Cbring the supervisor into the conversation
- DPull out child observation sheets and interpretive data on their child
116Which one of the following sentences use the present verb tense
- AShe will rake the leaves
- BThey shoveled the snow together
- CHe cuts the grass
- DI will have been outside for over an hour
117Words that sound the same but spelled differently are
- Asynonyms
- Bantecedents
- Chomonyms
- Dpresent participles
118Active listening involves
- Agetting emotionally involved in what you hear
- Breceiving are processing what is being said
- Cfocusing on the key points of what is being said
- DAll of the above
119Your response to a child`s question should
- Aanswer the child with enough information to satisfy him
- Bencourage the child to continue talking
- CBe sincere and factual
- DHelp bring the conversation to conclusion
120Behaving to help develop young children`s language understanding include using
- AConcrete examples
- BVaried tone to emphasize key words
- CComments more than questions
- DAll of the above
121To create stress-free langugage environment what type of language should the caregiver use to communicate instructions
- ASimple and direct
- Bresponsive
- Cfactual
- Drestrictive
122Which one of the following is an example of restrictive language?
- A"Let`s speak using our soft voice"
- B"no one is going for a snack until this area is tidy"
- C"We need to wait until the grass dries before going outside"
- D"I need you to wash your hands so we can have snacks"
123Non-Verbal communication includes all of the following except:
- AEye contact
- BFacial expression
- Chand/body gestures
- Dsign language
124Body and hand gestures are used by children to express
- AWants and needs
- Binitial interaction with others
- CIdeas for playing
- DDreams
125When young children learn to be effective communicators, they will:
- AExpress their own emotions verbally
- BMatch their non-verbal and verbal messages
- CUse eye contact when conversing with others
- DUse words rather than physical actions to express anger
126Collaborative conversations focus on
- AMultiple solutions to problem
- Bgetting to the reasons behind problems or issues
- Cexamining behaviours
- DDissecting developmental stages to pinpoint cause and effect
127Positive relationships in the workplace are characterized by all of the following except:
- AEmotional support
- Btrust
- Cintolerance
- Dmutual respect
128Which one of the following tends to escalate a conflict between colleagues
- Afollowing the channels of communication for the faculty
- Bavoiding talking about the problem with other staff
- Cignoring the issue
- Dthose involved discussing the issue
129What do caregivers share with parents when they practice effective two-way communication
- AControl
- Binitiative
- Cinvolvement
- Dall of the above
130When communicating with parents, the childcare worker needs to
- Ato open and responsive to parents
- Bfocus only on facility policy
- Cbe closed and factual
- Dignore child development issues
131What should parents and childcare workers expect from one another?
- AA willingness to compromise
- BDifferences of opinion
- CRespectful and courteous behavior
- DCultural tensions
132Which one of the following material should be reviewed in preparation for a parent conference?
- APortfolio
- BCurrent developmental checklists
- CChild observation notes
- DAll of the above
133To create an affirming tone in a parent conference, the focus should be on
- Apositive things
- Bstrengths and weakness
- Cdevelopmental issues
- Dexpert opinions
134Identify the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement
- AThe kittens is cute
- BShe are smart
- CThe puppies are house trained
- DI has too many pets
135Which one of the following sentences is in first person?
- AThe leaves have fallen of the trees
- BHe cut the grass last night
- CIt is cold outside this morning
- DI like snow
136Which one of the following is an objective pronoun
- AShe
- BThem
- CIts
- DOurs
137Fill in the correct word in the following sentence. (Use Canadian Spelling) Amy`s favourite ______ is blue
- Acollar
- Bcolor
- CColour
- DColler
138To ensure you understand what is being communicated, it is helpful to
- ARepeat phrases back to the sender word for word
- BInterrupt periodically with clarification questions
- Crespond to the sender paraphrasing the content of what was said
- DTake detailed notes
139Parent meetings should provide information on
- ASend home lots of flyers and memos
- BSchedule weekly parents meeting
- CUse two-way communication
- DProvide parents with weekly written reports
140To build trusting relationships with the family, caregiver must:
- Asend home lots of flyers and memos
- Bschedule weekly parents meetings
- Cuse two-way communication
- DProvide parents with weekly written reports
141To remain at ease when going into a parent conference, it is important to remember that
- Ayou are prepared and armed with factual evidence to back-up your suggestions
- BYou are going to be talking about a fine child and a good program
- CYou are the expert on child care
- DThe parent is just as defensive as you are
142Young children use facial expression to express
- AInitial interaction with others
- BAn attempt to be noticed
- CFeelings and emotions
- DWants and needs
143Your response to a child should
- AAnswer the child`s question with enough information to satisfy him/her
- BEncourage the child to continue talking
- CBe sincere and factual
- DHelp bring the conversation to a conclusion
144What does responsive language convey to a child?
- ARespect
- BA positive regard for them
- CAcceptance of their ideas and feelings
- DAll of the answers
145The use of restrictive language creates
- AA stressful environment in the classroom
- BAn atmosphere where the children know exactly what is expected
- CAn environment where the children learn to listen better
- DAn environment where the children learn respect
146Which one of the following sentences uses the third person
- AShe likes to listen to rain
- BThey watched the sunset last night
- CIt is windy today
- DAll of the above
147Which one of the following is limiting modifier
- AAny
- BOnly
- CFor instance
- DAll of the above
148What kind of grammatical error does the following sentence contain?
It rained today, consequently we had to play indoors.- AMixed sentence
- BFused sentence
- CVerb tense agreement
- DComma splice
149Which one of the following pronouns is subjective?
- AMine
- BUs
- CIts
- DWhoever
150Identify the collective noun in the following sentence.
We are waiting for the monthly team meeting.- AWe
- BMonthly
- CTeam
- DMeeting
151What is grammatically incorrect with the following?
New equipment was added to the outdoor play area. Which allows children a variety of experiences.- ASentence fragment
- BVerb tense agreement
- CImproper punctuation
- DDangling Modifier
152To develop clear communication skills amongst the childcare team it is important to
- ABe aware of different personality temperature
- BRemember the chain of command amongst staff
- CAlways state your opinion clearly
- DGet to the point of the issue quickly
153The most appropriate action to take when you have a conflict with a colleague is to
- ASpeak to the supervisor
- BSeek advice from a friend on what to do
- CLet is slide and move on
- DSpeak with the colleague directly
154What do caregivers share with parents when they practice effective two-way communication
- AControl
- Binitiative
- Cinvolvement
- DAll of the above
155At parent conference it is important for the childcare worker to share development assessment information and
- AInformation of the child`s daily experiences
- BDevelopmental tends in the classroom
- CCompassion for peers
- DStandards for developmental concerns
156To ensure daily interaction between themselves and parents, childcare workers must create
- AA special interview room
- BA setting
- CSelect interview times
- DA report
157When starting your relationship with parents, you should begin by
- AReminding them of facility policy and procedure
- BStarting classroom goals
- CAsking them what they want their child to accomplish during the year
- DAsking when they will be dropping off the picking up their child
158For children to learn to speak, they need to learn to listen. How do children learn to listen?
- AThrough learning to be quiet
- BThrough learning to wait for their turn to speak
- CThrough modeling of good listening by the childcare worker
- DThrough active discussion
159When communication to parents, co-worker and children, it is important that your message be in sync with your
- AAttitude and facial expression
- BTone and body language
- CBody language
- DChoice of words and tone
160Which one of the following sentences uses the second person
- AI like flowers
- BShe likes birds
- CYou have a kitten
- DThey have a puppy
161Future verb tenses indicate
- AAction that has happened
- BAction that will happen
- CAction that is presently happening
- DNone of the above
162What punctuation is missing in the following sentence?
I like to fly my kite on windy. Warm days replied Jessie.- ASemicolon
- BQuotation marks
- CApostrophe
- DColon
163What is the verb tense in the following sentences?
They walked home from school today.- APresent
- BPast
- CFuture
- DFuture perfect
164Which one of the following sentences is the first person
- AHe played on the climber during free play
- BI made crafts today
- CThey played soccer at recess
- DWe had cupcakes for snack
165Good listening skills include
- ALeaning over to listen closely to the child
- BInterrupting occasionally to make sure you understand what is being said
- CNot paraphrasing the speakers phrases
- DKeeping eye contact with the person who is speaking
166All of the following use the third person except
- AThey went to the park
- BI took my kite to the hill
- CShe played with her dolls
- DIt was a beautiful day
167Parent meeting should
- AOnly deal with topics parent ask information on
- BAlways have a guest speaker
- CFollow a predictable format and method
- Dbe opportunities for open discussion
168When meeting a parent for the first time an early childcare assistant should
- ABe as open minded as possible
- BBe guided by their clothing as to what culture they are from
- CAccess their level of intellect and what culture they come from
- DBe guided by their language as to what they believe
169Which on of the following ways of communication is the most formal
- AA personal letter
- BA newsletter
- CA phone call
- DAn email
170When a teacher/ECE gives you feedback you should always respond by
- AChanging your behavior
- BThinking about what they said
- CDefending what you have done
- DOffering them feedback about what they do
171Communication with parents should always aim to
- AProduce shared meaning
- BResult in having the parent understand something
- CHaving the parent more aware of the program goals
- DLead to improved communication with children
172If a child is known to have Hepatitis, HIV or AIDS, it is the responsibility of the child care staff to share the information with
- Aparents so their child is protected
- BAll of the staff of they are protected
- CWith the parent of the children who frequently play with the child so they are protected
- DNobody because it is confidential information
173An individual might show a defense mechanism in communication if they
- AFeel confident about what they are saying
- BFeel attacked
- CFeel happy
- DWant to impress someone
174Building trust requires all of the following except
- ATime
- BConsistency
- CRules
- DShared understanding
175In written English a period always appears at the
- ABeginning of a sentence
- BEnd of a sentence
- CBreak within a sentence
- DEnd of a phrase
176Which one of the following sentences is in first person
- AThe leaves have fallen off thee trees
- BHe cut the grass last night
- CIt is cold outside this morning
- DI like snow
177Written documents stored in child care centers include all of the following except
- AIntake forms and health information
- BObservations and assessments
- CPermission forms and emergency contact information
- DFamily histories and medical records
178Which one of the following word is a noun
- AParking
- BPen
- CPeculiar
- DPrecede
179Which one of the following sentences is correct
- AThey has three dogs
- BShe dos have a snack
- CHe weren`t at school today
- DThe boys are going to the park
180All of the following use the third person except
- AI had hotdogs for lunch
- BHe had hamburgers for lunch
- CThey had watermelon for dessert
- DIt was a great lunch
181Sentences should always
- ABegin with a capital letter
- BContain an adjective
- CContain an adverb
- DEnd with a comma
182In written English capital letters should be used
- AAt the beginning of a sentence and for all letters of names
- BAt the beginning of the sentence and for the first letter of the names
- CAt the point where names are included
- DFor names of people and to make an emphasis
183Which one is spelled correctly according to Canadian English Standards?
- ANeighbor
- BDonot
- CThruw
- DColour
184Which one of the following is grammatically incorrect
- AThe carrots is in the pot
- BThe bird is in the cage
- CThe elephant is in the zoo
- DThe dog is in the kennel
185Which one of the following sentences is in the first person
- AHe played on the climber during free play
- BI made crafts today
- CThey played soccer at recess
- DWe had cupcakes for a snack
186What is true about an -s or -es ending on nouns and verbs
- AIt always makes the noun plural and usually makes the verb singular
- BIt usually makes the noun plural and always makes the verb singular
- CIt usually makes both the noun and the verb plural
- DIt always makes both the noun and the verb plural
187Which one of the following is an inference
- AJohn picked up the groceries from the store
- BJohn purchased food for dinner
- CJohn didn`t like waiting in line
- DJohn went home in his care
188In a community setting, it is good to get to know your ____________. (Use Canadian Spelling)
- ANeighbour
- BNeighbor
- CNaybor
- DNaibour
189What is the verb tense in the following sentence?
They walked home from school today.- APresent
- BPast
- CFuture
190What is an adjective
- AAn action verb
- BA word that modifies a verb
- CA word that describe a noun
- DNone of the above
191Which one of the following sentences uses the present verb tense
- AShe will rake the leaves
- BThey shoveled the snow together
- CHe cuts the grass
- DI will have been outside for the over an hour
192Which one of the following words is usually used as an adjective?
- AHen
- BHigh
- CHero
- DHello
193Which one of the following is the most objective statement
- AMary is angry about missing the school play
- BMary went home after lunch feeling really sad
- CMary went home and told her mother she felt sick
- DMary doesn`t like to miss out on theatrical events
194Effective communication techniques with parents include all of the following except
- AListening attentively
- BHelping parents feel comfortable
- CAcknowledging feeling
- DAsking closed-ended questions
195when conflicts arise between parents and childcare workers, the worker must
- AExamine their own feeling and biases
- BGain factual Support for their position
- CAsk co-workers for moral support
- DExpress surprise that the parents feel that way
196When participating in a parent conference, it is important to avoid
- A"touchy" developmental issues
- BOpen-ended questions
- CAllowing parents to make uneducated suggestions
- DEducational jargon
197The best activity to assess a preschool child`s symbolic thought is
- AScience Experimentation
- BInvolvement in group time
- CPlay in the dramatic play area
- DSocial interchanges during snack time
198Purposes for assessing young children include all of the following except to
- AIdentify children who need specialized services or intervention
- BPlan instruction for the program
- CEvaluate the effectiveness of centre staff
- DUse is communicating with parents
199Which area of child development can be included in observational assessment of a young child
- AEmotional development
- BLanguage development
- CArt skills
- DAll of the above
200A child whose self-identity had developed to the stage where he can role play confidently during dramatic play
- ACan define the concept of pretending
- BIs still egocentric and cannot see things from another person`s perspective yet
- CCan distinguish reality from fantasy
- DCan play a role, but is still unable to symbolize things
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