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\nSample Exam Questions  \nCenter-Based Preschool  \nINCLUDES SAMPLE QUESTIONS AND ANSWER KEY  \nCouncil for Professional Recognition  \n1441 L Street NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20005  \n800-424-4310  \nVisit the Council’s Website [at](at www.cdacouncil.org)[ www.cdacouncil.org](at www.cdacouncil.org).  \nCopyright © 2025 by the Council for Professional Recognition.  \nALL RIGHTS RESERVED. e contents ofthis document are 􀀞nal and are not subject to modi􀀞cation by any party without the express, written consent of the Council for Professional Recognition. e CDA® sample exam questions provided herein are intended for informational purposes only, i.e., to help Preschool CDA candidates become familiar with the type and style of questions provided on the CDA exam. 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: Preschool  \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 Preschool 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.  \nChild Development Associate® (CDA) Sample Exam Questions: Preschool  \nWhich food is high in protein?  \nA. Soft Meats/Poultry.  \nB. Rice.  \nC. Peaches.  \nD. Spinach.  \nWhen children need medication, which rule about parental permission should apply?  \nCouncil [for Professional Recognitionl | www.cdacouncil.org](for Professional Recognitionl | www.cdacouncil.org)  \nChild Development Associate® (CDA) Sample Exam Questions: Preschool  \nWhich skill are most children learning to do when they are 5 years old?  \nA. Speak in short sentences.  \nB. Name easy pictures.  \nC. Retell stories quite accurately.  \nD. Read short stories quite well.  \nWhen two preschoolers disagree and hit eachother, what is the best thing to do?  \nCouncil [for Professional Recognitionl | www.cdacouncil.org](for Professional Recognitionl | www.cdacouncil.org)  \nWhat should you do if you suspect a child is being abused at home?  \nA. 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