NOCTI Sample Questions Early Childhood Education Already Passed

NOCTI Sample Questions Early Childhood Education Already Passed Sarah has no paid work experience in child care. What would be the BEST category to include on her resume? interest in childcare career, volunteer work with children, how many children she has or her childcare philosophy? ✔✔her volunteer work with children Grooming, clothing, and _____ are important in projecting a professional image. ✔✔appearance Megan wants to earn the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. In order to do so she must: a) have a college degree b)complete a resume and portfolio c) be a high school student in an approved program d) have received a college acceptance letter ✔✔C) be a high school student enrolled in an approved program Maria, a preschool teacher, has always believed in the importance of advocacy. One of the strategies she uses that exhibits advocacy is to a) buy safe toys b)include the NAEYC Code of Ethics in her monthly newsletter c) invite high school students to come help with a project, take pictures and include in the monthly newsletter d) invite a government official to read to the children and then send a picture to the local paper ✔✔d) invite a government official to read to the children and then send a picture to the local paper During a meeting with a child's mother, the mother tells the caregiver in confidence that her husband physically abuses both her and the child. The caregiver should_________. ✔✔Report the conversation to the proper authorities An example of child advocacy is a) lobbying for higher pay for childcare workers b) handing out candy at Halloween c) investing in a local mini golf course ✔✔a) lobbying for higher pay for childcare workers When cleaning a surface that has been contaminated by blood, a worker should ✔✔use protective gloves Soft music, quiet voices, and ____ are examples of relaxation techniques used with children. a) dim lights b) television c) painting ✔✔dim lights Emergency contact information for all children at the center should contain __________. ✔✔telephone numbers Which of the following is an example of neglect? a) unexplained bruises b) evidence of a sexual act of an adult with a child c) inappropriate or soiled clothing d) overly aggressive behavior ✔✔inappropriate or soiled clothing Bleaches, detergents, and other cleaners should be stored _____. ✔✔in a locked cabinet A healthy snack for young children is ✔✔ Elise wants to provide the children with an activity to encourage creativity. To accomplish this, her BEST choice would be to a) reading the children a story b) engaging the children in dramatic play c) showing the children different paintings d) teaching the children how to play a new game ✔✔b) engaging the children in dramatic play A toy firefighter's hat allows children to a) conform to gender roles b) practice creative role play c) learn about fire safety d) practice fine motor skills ✔✔b) practice creative role play An example of an activity that can help develop gross motor skills is a) finger painting b) cutting shapes with scissors c) singing a song d) playing hopscotch ✔✔d) playing hopscotch Which of the following is an example of parallel play? a) Ava and Ben are sitting next to each other both building airports with blocks, interdependently without talking to each other b) a child is putting together a puzzle c) Lisa is jumping on one foot while John plays a drum. They are talking about their snack but not interested in playing the other persons activity. d) In the house area, Mike is cooking and