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Any use, reproduction, distribution, or disclosure of the practice questions contained in this booklet, in whole or in part, for purposes other than the intended use is strictly prohibited.  \nDecember 2025  \nCouncil [for Professional Recognitionl | www.cdacouncil.org](for Professional Recognitionl | www.cdacouncil.org)  \nChild Development Associate® (CDA) Sample Exam Questions: Birth to Five  \nThe following CDA® exam sample questions are provided for information purposes only and do not re ect the actual CDA exam content. They are intended to help Birth to Five CDA candidates become familiar with the type and style of questions provided on the CDA exam. The format, di􀀞culty, and topics covered in the actual exam may di􀀝er. Performance on practice exams does not guarantee performance on the actual CDA computer-based exam.  \nRead each item carefully and respond to each question by selecting the letter that represents the best answer. Only one answer should be selected for each question.  \nWhich is the most nutritious meal for preschoolers?  \nA. Chicken tacos (chicken chunks, lettuce, tomato, cheese), with corn tortillas, banana, and milk.  \nB. Hot dog with a bun, cheese cubes, corn chips, and milk.  \nC. Macaroni and cheese, broccoli, yogurt, and fruit-􀀝avored drink.  \nD. English mu􀀜n pizza (English mu􀀜n, tomato sauce, cheese), cookies, and milk.  \nWhen planning a program for 4-to 5-year-olds, what is one of the most important goals?  \nChild Development Associate® (CDA) Sample Exam Questions: Birth to Five  \nWhen you 􀀞nd that a child, whose parents are separating, has a lot of stress at home, what is the best thing to do?  \nA. Ignore the situation, because it is none of your business.  \nB. Allow the child to misbehave more than other children, because this will help lessen the stress.  \nC. Be consistent and give the child many chances to feel secure and appreciated.  \nD. 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