ECE II

1. ECE II Unit C & D Sample Test Questions for FINAL EXAM

2. Jeremy sprayed the diaper changing table with a disinfecting solution after diapering an infant. What should he do NEXT? • Check for diaper rash before applying rash cream • Record diapering information on the child’s daily record • Take off his gloves and wash his hands • Wash his hands and put his gloves back on Answer = C 5.01

3. A child with profound hearing loss never seems to follow verbal instructions. How should the teacher respond? • Ask the child to pay attention better • Assign another child to remind this child of what to do • Look directly into the child’s face when speaking • Take off points each time instructions are not followed Answer = C 5.02

4. Mr. Howell has a child in his class who cannot interact with him or the other children. He likes to rock by himself and flap his head back and forth. What kind of impairment or disorder does this student MOST LIKELY have? • Behavioral disorder • Cognitive impairment • Hearing impairment • Physical impairment Answer = a 5.02

5. Which of these behavior problems was most likely caused by a break in routines? • After they returned from the two-week winter holiday, the toddlers were cranky and did not want to nap. • Ms. Johnson’s children became frightened when the thunder grew louder and began to cry. • Since Sharon’s children were dressed and ready to go to the circus, they became restless and started to whine when she stopped to read her emails. • When the children could not find their favorite toys, they started to argue and blame others. Answer = a 6.01

6. The director of the center asked the staff to take notes about each child’s gross-motor skills so he could order appropriate new playground equipment. Which strategy for preventing behavior problems is this? • Arrange the physical environment to promote success • Follow a consistent schedule with smooth transitions • Plan a balanced schedule • Provide activities appropriate for children’s abilities Answer = d 6.01

7. When Mrs. Hall delayed snack time for 30 minutes, the toddlers became irritable and several began to cry. What would have been the BEST way to prevent their misbehavior? • Ask the children to sit still and be quiet until the snack is ready • Follow a consistent schedule and serve snack on time • Remind children they will be punished if they misbehave • Tell children they will not receive a snack if they do not behave well Answer = b 6.01

8. Two-year-old Todd is hitting a fourteen-month-old baby with a stuffed animal, and the baby is crying loudly. What should the teacher do? • Hold Todd’s hand and explain to him that he is scaring the baby • Make Todd sit in a corner until he can behave himself • Nothing, because a stuffed animal will not harm a baby • Tell Todd to go play with older children and stay away from the infants Answer = a 6.02

9. Which lunch menu contains foods that represent all five food groups? • Carrot sticks, cream of potato soup, crackers, and iced tea • Cheeseburger, French fries, and soft drink • Fresh fruit cup, spaghetti with meatballs, celery sticks, and milk • Ham biscuits, wedge of lettuce with Ranch dressing, and milk Answer = c 7.01

10. The new staff member needs to know if fouryear-old Jeremy, who is diabetic, can eat thefoods they have planned for morning snack. Which resource should the staff memberuse? • Food restrictions list from parents • NC Child Care Handbook • My Pyramid for Kids • My Pyramid for Preschoolers Answer = B 7.01

11. Excerpt from Meal Patterns Chart, NC Child Care Handbook • According to the Meal Patterns chart above, which morning supplement menu is most appropriate for a twenty-eight-month-old child? • Oatmeal cookies and milk • Strawberry shortcake and milk • Waffles with strawberry syrup • Whole-grain crackers and apple juice • Answer = d 7.01

12. Which is a typical cause of overeating among children? • Body does not produce insulin • Children are picky eaters and do not like many foods • Families are poor and have limited food budgets • Snack foods are easily available Answer = d 7.01

13. When her babysitter did not show up, a single mother left her infant girl at home with her five-year-old son so she could report to work on time. With what could the mother most likely be charged? • Child neglect • Emotional abuse • Non-accidental physical injury • Sexual abuse Answer = a 7.02

14. Mrs. Jones noticed that baby Kelly had been crying recently much more than usual. When she changed her diaper, she found burn marks on her arms and large unexplained bruises all over her body. How should the teacher respond? • Call the mother immediately to ask for an explanation • Make sure none of her co-workers are guilty of injuring the baby • Mind her own business and keep the information to herself • Report the suspected abuse to the Division of Child Development or Department of Social Services Answer = d 7.02

15. Which is an example of managing work and multiple roles? • Mary has learned to say “no” to invitations that take away her weekend time with her family. • Noland hates to turn people down; so he takes on more tasks than he can do. • Oscar jumps from one job to another in a typical day. • Patty does not like others to help her with her work. Answer = a 8.01

16. Which is an example of the strategy of satisfying legal requirements to work in the field of early childhood careers? • Beverly took her birth certificate as proof of age when she went to articulate credit for EDU 119 at the community college. • Calvin went to get a flu shot before beginning his part-time job at the child care center. • Dora signed the application form in black ink so that it would look professional. • Evan obtained a background check to show that he did not have a criminal record. Answer = d 8.02

17. Barry showed his portfolio to a committee responsible for awarding financial aid at the college where he planned to major in Elementary Education. Which purpose of early childhood portfolios is this? • To apply for a volunteer experience • To carry to an employment interview • To carry to a scholarship interview • To seek enrollment in a school or course Answer = c 9.01

18. Carl placed photos in his portfolio to show that he had worked with six-year-olds at a summer camp for two summers. Which type of samples and evidences for early childhood portfolios is this? • Documentation of experience • Evidence of developmental knowledge • Evidence of skills • Work samples Answer = a 9.01

19. Noah decided to include work samples from his senior project in his portfolio because they really showed the quality of his work better than any other samples he had. Which guiding question for organizing and polishing portfolios is this? • Does the portfolio have a professional appearance? • Does the material add value to the portfolio? • Have you shown that you have a wide range of skills? • Have you used self-reflection to identify your strengths? Answer = b 9.01

20. Pam carried her early childhood portfolio to the interview, but failed to use it because the interviewers never asked to see it. What should Pam have done differently? • Ask the interviewer if she could bring the portfolio another time • Not prepare a portfolio since it does not relate to early childhood careers • Not write the speech word for word • Show parts of the portfolio as they relate to questions asked Answer = d • 9.02