CPN Technology & Digital Tools 2

Question 1

A family asks you to use a shared digital calendar to coordinate pickups and appointments. Which practice best ensures everyone stays updated?

Accepted Answer

Enter events immediately with accurate details and set reminders for all parties

Answer

Entering events promptly with reminders ensures all caregivers and parents have real-time, accurate schedule information.

Question 2

When using a baby monitor app that streams video to a smartphone, what is the most important security step?

Accepted Answer

Use a strong, unique password and enable two-factor authentication

Answer

Strong passwords and two-factor authentication prevent unauthorized access to video streams of children.

Question 3

A toddler in your care frequently uses a tablet. Which approach to screen time best aligns with AAP guidelines for children ages 2–5?

Accepted Answer

Up to 1 hour per day of high-quality, co-viewed programming

Answer

The AAP recommends limiting screen time for ages 2–5 to one hour per day of quality content, ideally watched together with a caregiver.

Question 4

You discover that an older child in your care has been communicating with strangers through an online game. What is your first action?

Accepted Answer

Immediately notify the parents and document what you observed

Answer

Online contact with strangers is a safety concern that must be reported to parents immediately so they can take appropriate action.

Question 5

Which feature of a GPS-enabled wearable device is most useful for a nanny supervising children at a large public event?

Accepted Answer

Real-time location sharing with the child's parents

Answer

Real-time location sharing allows both the nanny and parents to know a child's exact position, reducing the risk of losing a child in a crowd.

(CPN) Certified Professional Nanny Practice Test