Deck 12: The Physical Environment

Question 1

The most interesting object in the play environment of newborns and very young infants is a

A)colorful mobile.
B)bright picture.
C)live human face.
D)multisensory toy.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

The Child Development Associate (CDA)assessment process defines quality settings for infant and toddler care as those that are safe and promote health and learning.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Caregivers working with mixed-age groups must

A)put out different toys for different age groups.
B)define play spaces.
C)store certain materials up high.
D)All of the answers are correct.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

You should only feed infants under one year a natural sweetener like honey.

Question 5

Advantages of family child care homes include _____.

A)small size,which can be comforting to children who are easily overstimulated
B)less of an "institutionalized feel"
C)an environmental setup for mixed-age groups
D)All of the answers are correct.

Question 6

A caregiver's choices can encourage or discourage a mother's decision to continue breastfeeding.

Question 7

Which of the following practices related to the physical environment is not recommended as developmentally appropriate for infants?

A)providing very few simple play objects
B)allowing infants to explore with their hands without distractions
C)providing novel multisensory toys with visually stimulating bright colors and movement
D)having available lightweight objects that babies can grasp,mouth,drop,turn,and explore in various ways

Question 8

Caregivers who explore the simple-complex dimension of a learning environment find that attention span decreases when complexity is introduced into toddlers' environment.

Question 9

To help ensure a safe environment,infant and toddler caregivers should all receive training in first aid and CPR.

Question 10

Chronically ill or medically fragile children _____.

A)should be treated exactly the same as all children so they do not feel different
B)may need closer attention to health and sanitation practices because of possible immunity problems
C)should never be placed in child care
D)should be kept isolated at all times

Question 11

Quality settings for infant and toddler care should _____.

A)include safe environments
B)promote health
C)facilitate learning
D)All of the answers are correct.

Question 12

A high-quality infant-toddler environment has balance in all of the following dimensions except

A)intrusion-seclusion.
B)hard-soft.
C)open-closed.
D)loud-bright.

Question 13

_____ is a first consideration in planning for infants and toddlers.

A)Safety
B)Providing a stimulating environment
C)Space
D)Offering a large variety of toys

Question 14

In a healthful environment,

A)children and staff in a program wash their hands often.
B)each child has his or her own bed,cot,or pad.
C)toys are cleaned daily.
D)All of the answers are correct.

Question 15

In creating a safe physical environment,caregivers must

A)cover all electrical outlets.
B)remove or tie up all drapery cords.
C)eliminate poisonous plants from the classroom.
D)All of the answers are correct.

Question 16

Which of the following is an advantage of family child care homes?

A)They are a great comfort to children who are easily stimulated.
B)They provide an environment with low variety,which is suitable for young children.
C)They have a carefully designed floor plan for child care.
D)They group children by age and are safer than center-based child care facilities.

Question 17

When infants and toddlers are in the same room,it is important to be flexible.

Question 18

A well-designed environment benefits infants and toddlers by _____.

A)supporting their emotional well-being
B)providing opportunities for sensory experiences
C)challenging their motor skills
D)All of the answers are correct.

Question 19

Newborns and very young infants require constant stimulation; hence toys and pictures should be regularly replaced.

Question 20

Identify a true statement about the role of aesthetics in planning a good environment for infants and toddlers.

A)The environment should be overly lit to increase its visual appeal.
B)The environment should preferably have fluorescent lighting.
C)The walls and surfaces should be a mixture of colors and designs.
D)The backdrop should be neutral to prevent distraction.