CPN Technology & Digital Tools 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Parents ask you to limit their 8-year-old's video game time using parental controls. Which built-in OS feature is most appropriate?
- Disabling the device's Wi-Fi router entirely
- Using the operating system's built-in screen time or family settings to set daily time limits (Correct answer)
- Physically hiding the controller each morning
- Setting up a separate administrator account with no games installed
Correct answer: Using the operating system's built-in screen time or family settings to set daily time limits
Built-in screen time or family settings allow caregivers to set enforceable daily limits without removing device access entirely.
Question 2: You notice a child is watching YouTube without age restrictions enabled. What is the best immediate response?
- Allow it since the child says the content is fine
- Switch to the YouTube Kids app or enable Restricted Mode and inform the parents (Correct answer)
- Delete the YouTube app entirely without parental consent
- Record what the child watched and review it later
Correct answer: Switch to the YouTube Kids app or enable Restricted Mode and inform the parents
YouTube Kids or Restricted Mode filters out age-inappropriate content; parents should also be informed so they can adjust settings permanently.
Question 3: A parent asks you to use a shared note-taking app for daily care logs. Which practice protects child privacy within the app?
- Share the app link on social media so family members can follow along
- Limit access to only the parents and authorized caregivers using the app's sharing settings (Correct answer)
- Use the child's full name and photo as the document title for easy searching
- Upload the logs to a public cloud folder
Correct answer: Limit access to only the parents and authorized caregivers using the app's sharing settings
Restricting app access to authorized users prevents sensitive daily care information from being viewed by unintended parties.
Question 4: An infant's smart baby monitor alerts you to an unusual temperature spike in the nursery. What should you do first?
- Dismiss the alert since monitors sometimes give false readings
- Physically check on the infant immediately and assess the environment (Correct answer)
- Call the pediatrician before checking on the baby
- Lower the thermostat remotely through a smart-home app
Correct answer: Physically check on the infant immediately and assess the environment
Physically verifying the infant's condition is always the first priority before taking any remote or secondary action.
Question 5: Which of the following is a key benefit of using a dedicated nanny communication app (e.g., Nanny Binder, Sprout Baby) over standard text messaging?
- It allows nannies to communicate anonymously
- It organizes child care data, schedules, and logs in one secure, searchable place (Correct answer)
- It prevents parents from accessing communication history
- It automatically submits tax forms on the nanny's behalf
Correct answer: It organizes child care data, schedules, and logs in one secure, searchable place
Dedicated nanny apps consolidate care logs, schedules, and messages, making information easier to track and reducing errors compared to scattered text threads.
Question 6: A school-age child asks to download a new app their friend recommended. What is the appropriate nanny response?
- Download it immediately to avoid disappointing the child
- Tell the child you need parental approval before installing any new apps (Correct answer)
- Research the app yourself and install it if it seems safe
- Deny the request without explanation
Correct answer: Tell the child you need parental approval before installing any new apps
App installations should always require parental consent, as parents are responsible for digital content decisions for their children.
Question 7: When using a smart speaker (e.g., Amazon Echo) in a family home, what privacy precaution should a nanny take regarding children?
- Allow children to use voice commands freely for any request
- Ensure the device's voice purchasing is disabled and supervise children's interactions (Correct answer)
- Mute the device only when adults are speaking
- Connect the device to an unsecured guest network to isolate it
Correct answer: Ensure the device's voice purchasing is disabled and supervise children's interactions
Disabling voice purchasing prevents accidental or unauthorized purchases, and supervised use ensures children do not share private information with the device.
CPN Technology & Digital Tools 3
Parents ask you to limit their 8-year-old's video game time using parental controls.
Which built-in OS feature is most appropriate?