CDA Professionalism and Ethical Practices 3

Question 1

The CDA credential is awarded by which organization?

Accepted Answer

Council for Professional Recognition

Answer

The CDA (Child Development Associate) credential is awarded by the Council for Professional Recognition.

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of advocacy in early childhood education?

Accepted Answer

Speaking out publicly for policies that support children's well-being and quality early education

Answer

Advocacy means using one's professional voice to influence policies, funding, and practices that benefit children and families.

Question 3

A professional Code of Ethics is primarily designed to:

Accepted Answer

Guide practitioners in making difficult ethical decisions

Answer

A Code of Ethics provides a framework for making difficult professional decisions, particularly when values or responsibilities appear to conflict.

Question 4

Professional boundaries in early childhood education are important because they:

Accepted Answer

Protect children, families, and educators by defining appropriate professional roles

Answer

Professional boundaries define appropriate roles and protect all parties from situations that could compromise trust, safety, or objectivity.

Question 5

An educator disagrees with a program policy that they believe harms children. The most appropriate first step is to:

Accepted Answer

Raise the concern professionally with the supervisor or director and document it

Answer

Raising concerns professionally through proper channels is both ethical and more likely to result in meaningful change.

(CDA) Child Development Associate Practice Test