Question 1

Which example most accurately reflects a current trend in employment?

Accepted Answer

A)  In 1970, 20 out of 60 employees at Trask, Inc were women; in 2018, 8 out of 65 employees were women. 
B)  In 1970, 15 out of 50 employees at Jamison, Inc were women; in 2018, 14 out of 50 employees were women. 
C)  In 1970, 5 out of 100 employees at DGK, Inc were women; in 2018, 50 out of 120 employees were women. 
D)  In 1970, 25 out of 200 employees at GoGetter, Inc were women; in 2018, 29 out of 210 employees were women. 
A)  In 1970, 20 out of 60 employees at Trask, Inc were women; in 2018, 8 out of 65 employees were women. 
B)  In 1970, 15 out of 50 employees at Jamison, Inc were women; in 2018, 14 out of 50 employees were women. 
C)  In 1970, 5 out of 100 employees at DGK, Inc were women; in 2018, 50 out of 120 employees were women. 
D)  In 1970, 25 out of 200 employees at GoGetter, Inc were women; in 2018, 29 out of 210 employees were women.

Question 2

What is the main difference between old and current ways of defining the quality of early childhood programs?

Accepted Answer

In the past, experts focused on trying t

Question 3

Which example most closely represents one of the predicted trends for the future of early childhood education?

Accepted Answer

A)  Chen attends a program that has no lessons for English-language learners. 
B)  Maurice attends a program that teaches subjects like math and English separately. 
C)  Mateo attends a program that takes into account his Mexican culture. 
D)  Stephen attends a program that emphasizes mostly cognitive skills. 
A)  Chen attends a program that has no lessons for English-language learners. 
B)  Maurice attends a program that teaches subjects like math and English separately. 
C)  Mateo attends a program that takes into account his Mexican culture. 
D)  Stephen attends a program that emphasizes mostly cognitive skills.

Question 4

Explain the purpose of NAEYC standards.

Accepted Answer

These standards describe what profession

Question 5

Center-based programs have had the greatest increase among the types of early childhood programs offered in the United States.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is an accurate statement concerning early childhood education?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most programs focus on one purpose, such as compensation. 
B)  Many programs combine purposes, such as enrichment and compensation. 
C)  Most programs emphasize compensation more than safety. 
D)  Many programs ignore providing enrichment. 
A)  Most programs focus on one purpose, such as compensation. 
B)  Many programs combine purposes, such as enrichment and compensation. 
C)  Most programs emphasize compensation more than safety. 
D)  Many programs ignore providing enrichment.

Question 7

The rate of turnover for early childhood professionals will probably decrease in the next ten years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to experts, which is the least enriching activity for children in early childhood education?

Accepted Answer

A)  learning concepts from specially trained teachers 
B)  playing with children the same age 
C)  taking part in group activities 
D)  performing accelerated, academic activities 
A)  learning concepts from specially trained teachers 
B)  playing with children the same age 
C)  taking part in group activities 
D)  performing accelerated, academic activities

Question 9

Which of the following is an accurate statement about DAP?

Accepted Answer

A)  It involves matching teaching practices with knowledge about young children's development. 
B)  It promotes home-based settings for child care. 
C)  It emphasizes the importance of the extended family over the nuclear family in child development. 
D)  It focuses on providing a safe environment for latch-key children. 
A)  It involves matching teaching practices with knowledge about young children's development. 
B)  It promotes home-based settings for child care. 
C)  It emphasizes the importance of the extended family over the nuclear family in child development. 
D)  It focuses on providing a safe environment for latch-key children.

Question 10

Which of the following contributed to the declining influence of the extended family?

Accepted Answer

A)  the decrease in divorce rates 
B)  the decreased mobility of the nuclear family 
C)  the increase in divorce rates 
D)  the increased mobility of the nuclear family 
A)  the decrease in divorce rates 
B)  the decreased mobility of the nuclear family 
C)  the increase in divorce rates 
D)  the increased mobility of the nuclear family

Question 11

Give an example for each of the following: social and emotional supports, organizational and management supports, and instructional supports. Avoid giving examples provided in the text.

Accepted Answer

Examples will vary, but should show a th

Question 12

DAP was developed collaboratively by the ______ with input from many professionals.

Accepted Answer

A)  Children's Defense Fund 
B)  Early Child Care Research Network 
C)  Early Childhood Professional Preparation Programs 
D)  National Association for the Education of Young Children 
A)  Children's Defense Fund 
B)  Early Child Care Research Network 
C)  Early Childhood Professional Preparation Programs 
D)  National Association for the Education of Young Children

Question 13

Which of the following would benefit the most from a compensation program?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Fairchild family worries about leaving their child with a babysitter because of the high-crime rate. 
B)  Four-year-old Norma often plays alone because of a lack of playmates in her neighborhood. 
C)  The Johnson family cannot afford to give their children dental care. 
D)  Four-year-old Arnold wishes he could take part in group activities when his parents are at work. 
A)  The Fairchild family worries about leaving their child with a babysitter because of the high-crime rate. 
B)  Four-year-old Norma often plays alone because of a lack of playmates in her neighborhood. 
C)  The Johnson family cannot afford to give their children dental care. 
D)  Four-year-old Arnold wishes he could take part in group activities when his parents are at work.

Question 14

Give an example of a family that would qualify for Early Head Start. Explain at least three benefits they would receive from this program.

Accepted Answer

Examples will vary, but should show a th

Question 15

Four-year-old Stacey attends a high-quality child care program that has a high percentage of professional educators. Considering this, Stacy most likely attends which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  a not-for-profit program 
B)  a military-supported program 
C)  a university-affiliated program 
D)  an employer-supported program 
A)  a not-for-profit program 
B)  a military-supported program 
C)  a university-affiliated program 
D)  an employer-supported program

Question 16

Which of the following is a common way that good early childhood programs make a difference?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased debt for single-parent families 
B)  decreased academic performance for children 
C)  decreased chance of delinquency by the children 
D)  increased attachment to the extended family for children 
A)  increased debt for single-parent families 
B)  decreased academic performance for children 
C)  decreased chance of delinquency by the children 
D)  increased attachment to the extended family for children

Question 17

Structural quality by itself is sufficient for ensuring a program has high quality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which example best represents recent trends in child care in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  The Seedling Child Care Home expands services to include primary children. 
B)  The Oak Tree Child Care Center eliminates its services for infants and toddlers. 
C)  The Acorn Child Care Home eliminates after-school programs for kindergarten children. 
D)  The Sunshine Child Care Center opens a new branch for infants and toddlers. 
A)  The Seedling Child Care Home expands services to include primary children. 
B)  The Oak Tree Child Care Center eliminates its services for infants and toddlers. 
C)  The Acorn Child Care Home eliminates after-school programs for kindergarten children. 
D)  The Sunshine Child Care Center opens a new branch for infants and toddlers.

Question 19

The increase in dual-income families is a key factor in the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  growth in structural quality measurements of child care 
B)  rising need for child care outside the home 
C)  decline in structural quality measurements of child care 
D)  increased need to include diverse populations 
A)  growth in structural quality measurements of child care 
B)  rising need for child care outside the home 
C)  decline in structural quality measurements of child care 
D)  increased need to include diverse populations

Question 20

Jasmine has extensive training in dealing with autistic children. Considering this, Jasmine is likely to be ______ towards children than teachers without much training.

Accepted Answer

A)  less engaging 
B)  less interactive 
C)  more positive 
D)  more punitive 
A)  less engaging 
B)  less interactive 
C)  more positive 
D)  more punitive

Which example most accurately reflects a current trend in employment?

What is the main difference between old and current ways of defining the quality of early childhood programs?

Which example most closely represents one of the predicted trends for the future of early childhood education?

Explain the purpose of NAEYC standards.

Center-based programs have had the greatest increase among the types of early childhood programs offered in the United States.

Which of the following is an accurate statement concerning early childhood education?

The rate of turnover for early childhood professionals will probably decrease in the next ten years.

According to experts, which is the least enriching activity for children in early childhood education?

Which of the following is an accurate statement about DAP?

Which of the following contributed to the declining influence of the extended family?

Give an example for each of the following: social and emotional supports, organizational and management supports, and instructional supports. Avoid giving examples provided in the text.

DAP was developed collaboratively by the ______ with input from many professionals.

Which of the following would benefit the most from a compensation program?

Give an example of a family that would qualify for Early Head Start. Explain at least three benefits they would receive from this program.

Four-year-old Stacey attends a high-quality child care program that has a high percentage of professional educators. Considering this, Stacy most likely attends which of the following?

Which of the following is a common way that good early childhood programs make a difference?

Structural quality by itself is sufficient for ensuring a program has high quality.

Which example best represents recent trends in child care in the United States?

The increase in dual-income families is a key factor in the ______.

Jasmine has extensive training in dealing with autistic children. Considering this, Jasmine is likely to be ______ towards children than teachers without much training.

The Children

The Families

The Teachers and Caregivers

Rationale Supporting Early Childhood Education

Accountability, Standards, and Assessment

Helping Children Cope With Stress

The Physical Environment

Scheduling and Curriculum Planning

Creative Development Through the Curriculum

Physical Development Through the Curriculum

Cognitive Development Through the Curriculum

Language Development Through the Curriculum

Social-Emotional Development Through the Curriculum

Guiding Routines and Group Activities

Guiding Social Behaviors

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Exam 1: The Scope of and Need for Early Childhood Education

Which example most accurately reflects a current trend in employment?

What is the main difference between old and current ways of defining the quality of early childhood programs?

Which example most closely represents one of the predicted trends for the future of early childhood education?

Explain the purpose of NAEYC standards.

Center-based programs have had the greatest increase among the types of early childhood programs offered in the United States.

Which of the following is an accurate statement concerning early childhood education?

The rate of turnover for early childhood professionals will probably decrease in the next ten years.

According to experts, which is the least enriching activity for children in early childhood education?

Which of the following is an accurate statement about DAP?

Which of the following contributed to the declining influence of the extended family?

Give an example for each of the following: social and emotional supports, organizational and management supports, and instructional supports. Avoid giving examples provided in the text.

DAP was developed collaboratively by the ______ with input from many professionals.

Which of the following would benefit the most from a compensation program?

Give an example of a family that would qualify for Early Head Start. Explain at least three benefits they would receive from this program.

Four-year-old Stacey attends a high-quality child care program that has a high percentage of professional educators. Considering this, Stacy most likely attends which of the following?

Which of the following is a common way that good early childhood programs make a difference?

Structural quality by itself is sufficient for ensuring a program has high quality.

Which example best represents recent trends in child care in the United States?

The increase in dual-income families is a key factor in the ______.

Jasmine has extensive training in dealing with autistic children. Considering this, Jasmine is likely to be ______ towards children than teachers without much training.

The Children

The Families

The Teachers and Caregivers

Rationale Supporting Early Childhood Education

Accountability, Standards, and Assessment

Helping Children Cope With Stress

The Physical Environment

Scheduling and Curriculum Planning

Creative Development Through the Curriculum

Physical Development Through the Curriculum

Cognitive Development Through the Curriculum

Language Development Through the Curriculum

Social-Emotional Development Through the Curriculum

Guiding Routines and Group Activities

Guiding Social Behaviors

Filters