CCP Professionalism and Ethics 3

Question 1

The NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct places the highest priority on the wellbeing of:

Accepted Answer

Children

Answer

The NAEYC Code explicitly states that children's wellbeing is the paramount ethical obligation, above all other considerations.

Question 2

A director asks you to falsify attendance records to meet licensing numbers. The ethical response is to:

Accepted Answer

Refuse and report the request to the appropriate licensing authority if needed

Answer

Falsifying official records is unethical and illegal; refusing and reporting through proper channels upholds professional and legal obligations.

Question 3

Which describes the concept of 'reflective practice' in early childhood professionalism?

Accepted Answer

Thoughtfully examining one's own actions and their impact to improve practice

Answer

Reflective practice involves intentional self-examination of one's teaching and caregiving decisions to continually improve outcomes for children.

Question 4

A colleague shares confidential information about a child's family situation at a public restaurant. This violates which ethical principle?

Accepted Answer

Confidentiality

Answer

Discussing confidential family information in a public setting is a serious breach of confidentiality, a core ethical obligation in child care.

Question 5

Which best describes an 'ethical dilemma' in child care?

Accepted Answer

A situation where two or more ethical values are in conflict with each other

Answer

An ethical dilemma occurs when two legitimate values — such as family privacy and child safety — conflict and neither choice is without cost.

(CCP) Certified Child Care Professional Practice Test