Childcare Provider — Proficiency Exam

15 questions · pass with 50%

1. A two-year-old will not sit through a 20-minute group lesson. The developmentally appropriate response is to:
Punish the child for disrespectShorten, move, and play instead of lecturing like a classroom of teensAssume a diagnosis and tell the parent the child is delayedWithhold outdoor time until they sit
2. You notice a child has little language, rarely points, and has lost words they used last month. You should:
Label the child in front of other familiesWrite factual examples, tell your supervisor, and talk with the family about a professional lookWait two years because children all catch upSearch the internet for a diagnosis to announce
3. Why is play described as curriculum rather than as a break?
Play is only for after academic worksheetsBlocks, pretend, and outdoor play rehearse language, thinking, and self-controlRegulators forbid toysPlay replaces all safety rules
4. A colleague says "the ratio is always 1:4 everywhere." You should:
Treat that as international lawFollow the licensed ratio for this age and setting, which varies by placeIgnore ratios if children are quietCount only the children who are awake
5. Which infant sleep setup matches widely taught safe-sleep practice?
Tummy down with a pillow for comfortOn the back, firm flat crib, no loose blankets or toysIn a car seat in the hallway so they stay asleepOn a sofa with a caregiver nearby on a phone
6. You must fetch a first-aid kit from a closed office. The children are in the playroom. You:
Leave them for a second because they are playing nicelyTake every child with you or hand supervision to another adult who accepts itLock them in and runAsk the oldest child to watch the others
7. A toddler throws a block near another child's head. Your first job is to:
Write a diagnosis for the familyStop the harm, then name the limit and show a safe way to use blocksIgnore it so you do not give attentionWithhold afternoon snack
8. Why is "Don't run" often weaker than "Walking feet inside"?
Negative sentences are illegalYoung children use the action word they hear; a clear alternative teaches the behaviour you wantChildren cannot hear positive phrasingRunning is never a problem outdoors either
9. Two staff use opposite rules for the same biting incident. The main risk is:
Children learn that limits depend on which adult is present, so the behaviour continuesInspectors prefer inconsistencyBiting is not a communication issueFamilies must never be told
10. A child is unconscious. Your priority is to:
Finish the art project so others are not disruptedGet emergency help and follow dispatcher and trained-responder guidanceDrive them home without telling anyonePost about it so families can comment
11. Why should you not perform a blind finger sweep in a choking child's mouth?
It is always illegal to touch a childYou can push the object deeper; trained techniques are taught in classChoking never happens with foodFingers are cleaner than back blows
12. A parent asks you to give a leftover antibiotic "just in case." You:
Give a half dose to be kindRefuse unless it is authorised, labelled, and in the written medicine protocolHide it in milk so the child compliesShare it with another child with similar symptoms
13. The most useful door comment is:
Your child was a nightmare, as usualHe slept 50 minutes, ate pasta, and needed ice on a bumped knee — here is the incident noteNothing happenedAsk the other parents, they saw
14. A child says an adult at home hurts them and asks you to keep it secret. You:
Promise secrecy so they keep talking, then tell no oneFollow safeguarding policy: you cannot keep that secret; tell the designated lead and report as local law requiresPost the story in a staff group chat for opinionsConfront the parent at pick-up with the child present
15. Two parents disagree about who may collect the child. You follow:
Whoever arrives firstThe documents and authorisations on file at the settingThe parent who pays moreA social-media message shown on a phone

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