Question 1

The quickest, simplest way to make fingerpaint is to mix it:

Accepted Answer

A)  under the tap. 
B)  with a small amount of Elmer's glue. 
C)  with a small amount of liquid starch. 
D)  with tempera paint and liquid starch. 
A)  under the tap. 
B)  with a small amount of Elmer's glue. 
C)  with a small amount of liquid starch. 
D)  with tempera paint and liquid starch. D

Question 2

A collage is not an appropriate activity for young preschoolers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Some children with physical disabilities prefer:

Accepted Answer

A)  not to do art activities. 
B)  using short, fat, writing utensils. 
C)  using thin crayons, pencils, markers, and paintbrushes. 
D)  using short, fat, writing utensils and thin crayons, pencils, markers, and paint brushes. 
A)  not to do art activities. 
B)  using short, fat, writing utensils. 
C)  using thin crayons, pencils, markers, and paintbrushes. 
D)  using short, fat, writing utensils and thin crayons, pencils, markers, and paint brushes. D

Question 4

Art materials need to be available for daily - as well as weekly - art activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Chalk works best:

Accepted Answer

A)  on smooth textures. 
B)  on rough textures. 
C)  when applied to wet surfaces. 
D)  on cardboard. 
A)  on smooth textures. 
B)  on rough textures. 
C)  when applied to wet surfaces. 
D)  on cardboard.

Question 6

Materials that appeal to a child's multiple intelligences:

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A)  are often difficult to plan for. 
B)  encourage a child's creativity. 
C)  encourage exploration. 
D)  are often difficult to plan for and encourage a child's creativity. 
A)  are often difficult to plan for. 
B)  encourage a child's creativity. 
C)  encourage exploration. 
D)  are often difficult to plan for and encourage a child's creativity.

Question 7

Because young preschool children have a limited attention span, it is best to:

Accepted Answer

A)  not plan art activities for this age. 
B)  plan only large motor activities for this age. 
C)  plan several activities and alternative activities. 
D)  plan only fine motor activities for this age. 
A)  not plan art activities for this age. 
B)  plan only large motor activities for this age. 
C)  plan several activities and alternative activities. 
D)  plan only fine motor activities for this age.

Question 8

Imported art materials are:

Accepted Answer

A)  appropriate for use with older children. 
B)  cheaper and easier to use. 
C)  not as safe as U.S. products. 
D)  produced under the same standards as the U.S.. 
A)  appropriate for use with older children. 
B)  cheaper and easier to use. 
C)  not as safe as U.S. products. 
D)  produced under the same standards as the U.S..

Question 9

Ditto sheets and worksheets:

Accepted Answer

A)  stifle a child's creativity. 
B)  are acceptable as seatwork. 
C)  are good for children with ADHD. 
D)  keep children occupied. 
A)  stifle a child's creativity. 
B)  are acceptable as seatwork. 
C)  are good for children with ADHD. 
D)  keep children occupied.

Question 10

The most basic woodworking tools are:

Accepted Answer

A)  tack hammers and saws. 
B)  hammers and saws. 
C)  saws and C-clamps. 
D)  saws and screwdrivers. 
A)  tack hammers and saws. 
B)  hammers and saws. 
C)  saws and C-clamps. 
D)  saws and screwdrivers.

Question 11

The first major objective of the art program is the process of creating.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

It is not safe to transfer art materials to other containers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

For children with developmental delays:

Accepted Answer

A)  open-ended art activities are appropriate. 
B)  preplanned art activities work best. 
C)  special education curriculum activities work best. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  open-ended art activities are appropriate. 
B)  preplanned art activities work best. 
C)  special education curriculum activities work best. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 14

Chalk discourages tight, inhibited work and makes free expression easy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

A safety precaution to consider when using markers is:

Accepted Answer

A)  to keep the top on when not in use. 
B)  to not buy dark colors because they stain. 
C)  to use only water-based markers. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  to keep the top on when not in use. 
B)  to not buy dark colors because they stain. 
C)  to use only water-based markers. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 16

Children in 3rd grade and below should use only nontoxic materials.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

For children with ADHD, free-form art activities are not appropriate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Toddlers need materials that are

Accepted Answer

A)  sturdy and have the small pieces in a separate bag. 
B)  sturdy, are practically indestructible, and have no tiny pieces. 
C)  sturdy and of good quality. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  sturdy and have the small pieces in a separate bag. 
B)  sturdy, are practically indestructible, and have no tiny pieces. 
C)  sturdy and of good quality. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 19

Working with chalk:

Accepted Answer

A)  makes it difficult for a child to freely express himself or herself. 
B)  is not appropriate for young children. 
C)  encourages free expression. 
D)  all of the above. 
A)  makes it difficult for a child to freely express himself or herself. 
B)  is not appropriate for young children. 
C)  encourages free expression. 
D)  all of the above.

Question 20

The national standards in the arts cover:

Accepted Answer

A)  dance, painting, and theater. 
B)  painting, music, and dance. 
C)  dance, music, theater and visual arts. 
D)  dance, digital arts, music and theater. 
A)  dance, painting, and theater. 
B)  painting, music, and dance. 
C)  dance, music, theater and visual arts. 
D)  dance, digital arts, music and theater.

Exam 1: The Concept of Creativity

The quickest, simplest way to make fingerpaint is to mix it:

A collage is not an appropriate activity for young preschoolers.

Some children with physical disabilities prefer:

Art materials need to be available for daily - as well as weekly - art activities.

Chalk works best:

Materials that appeal to a child's multiple intelligences:

Because young preschool children have a limited attention span, it is best to:

Imported art materials are:

Ditto sheets and worksheets:

The most basic woodworking tools are:

The first major objective of the art program is the process of creating.

It is not safe to transfer art materials to other containers.

For children with developmental delays:

Chalk discourages tight, inhibited work and makes free expression easy.

A safety precaution to consider when using markers is:

Children in 3rd grade and below should use only nontoxic materials.

For children with ADHD, free-form art activities are not appropriate.

Toddlers need materials that are

Working with chalk:

The national standards in the arts cover:

The Concept of Creativity

Promoting Creativity

The Concept of Aesthetics

Promoting Aesthetic Experiences

Children Teachers and Creative Activities

Creative Environments

Play Development and Creativity

Using Technology to Promote Creativity

Art and Physical Mental Growth

Art and Social Emotional Growth

Developmental Levels and Art

Two-Dimensional Activities

Dramatic Play and Puppetry

Creative Movement

Creative Music

Creative Language Experiences

Creative Science

Creative Mathematics

Creative Food Experiences

Creative Social Studies

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