Question 1

Caregivers working with mixed-age groups must

Accepted Answer

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. D

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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. A

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In a healthful environment,

Accepted Answer

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 6

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

Accepted Answer

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 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Chronically ill or medically fragile children _____.

Accepted Answer

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 10

Advantages of family child care homes include _____.

Accepted Answer

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 11

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

In creating a safe physical environment,caregivers must

Accepted Answer

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 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 16

Quality settings for infant and toddler care should _____.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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 18

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 12: The Physical Environment

Caregivers working with mixed-age groups must

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

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

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

In a healthful environment,

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

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

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.

Chronically ill or medically fragile children _____.

Advantages of family child care homes include _____.

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

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

In creating a safe physical environment,caregivers must

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

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

Quality settings for infant and toddler care should _____.

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

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

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

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