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? ✔✔her volunteer work with children, interest i
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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? ✔✔her volunteer work with children, interest in childcare career, how many
children she has, her childcare philosophy?
Grooming, clothing, and _____ are important in projecting a professional image. ✔✔appearance
Maria, a preschool teacher, has always believed in the importance of advocacy. One of the
strategies she uses that exhibits advocacy is to ✔✔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 ✔✔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.
✔✔dim lights
Emergency contact information for all children at the center should contain __________.
✔✔telephone numbers
Which of the following is an example of neglect? ✔✔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 ✔✔engaging the children in dramatic play
A toy firefighter's hat allows children to ✔✔practice creative role play
An example of an activity that can help develop gross motor skills is ✔✔playing hopscotch
Which of the following is an example of parallel play? ✔✔Ava and Ben are sitting next to each
other both building airports with blocks, interdependently without talking to each other
Which of these is the MOST basic need, according to In Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs theory?
✔✔safety
A child's intellectual development is affected by the interaction of his/her emotional, physical
and ________ environment. ✔✔social
Social, emotional and physical development all contribute to _____ development. ✔✔cognitive
When a child becomes upset and clingy when a parent leaves them at a childcare center is an
example of _______ anxiety. ✔✔seperation
The school has to employ a new teacher's aide. The BEST indicator that the individual knows
how to interact with children appropriately is ✔✔communicating at the child's level
Which guidance technique is appropriate for use with preschool children? ✔✔focus on what the
children can do instead of what they should not do.
James and Susan are putting together a jigsaw puzzle. What cognitive ability are they practicing?
✔✔problem solving
A child can develop find motor skills by playing with ✔✔play dough
When writing a lesson plan, the FIRST think to consider is/are the _____ for a lesson plan.
✔✔goals and objectives
Incorporating diversity activities into the curriculum can help children do what? ✔✔learn to
accept differences in people of other cultures
In a learning objective, which of the following verbs cannot be assessed or measured? ✔✔learn
Finger plays are an example of what type of skill? ✔✔literacy
Using a toilet is an example of what type of skill? ✔✔self help behaviors
What is the best way for a preschool student to learn science concepts? ✔✔participate in the
experiments
When taking their FIRST field trip, the childcare provider should _____________. ✔✔Remind
the children of the routine for the day
What is an appropriate pre-activity for a field trip to a pumpkin patch? ✔✔read a book about
pumpkins
Scarves, hoops, and ribbons are simple materials to encourage ______ skills. ✔✔creative
movement
Verbal skills are often developed during ______ play. ✔✔dramatic
Which activity provides children the opportunity to explore the way their bodies move in space?
✔✔dancing
What is an activity that would encourage the children to develop independent daily living skills?
✔✔have children help make peanut butter sandwiches for snack.
Suggesting activities and materials that parents can share with their children is a an effective
method to develop _______ with the parents. ✔✔partnerships
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