The biggest factor(s) involved in keeping children safe on playground equipment requires ___.
a. purchasing expensive equipment that is durable
b. having a first aid kit readily accessible in case of accidents
c. paying special attention to fall zones, entrapment, and protrusions
d. purchasing expensive equipment that is durable and having a first aid kit readily accessible in case of accidents
Question 2What is a systems approach to managing new equipment?
a. Developing a plan for checking new equipment upon delivery.
b. Planning a fund raiser to help pay for the new equipment.
c. Setting up a maintenance plan to minimize repair and replacement needs.
d. Developing a plan for checking new equipment upon delivery and setting up a maintenance plan to minimize repair and replacement needs.
Question 3What is a systemic approach?
a. Hiring qualified teachers who are knowledgeable about childrens growth and development.
b. Equipping a center with developmentally appropriate equipment and learning materials.
c. Blending facility, equipment, staff, families, and finances to accomplish the mission related to childrens care, growth, and development.
d. Creating a facility that meets the needs of young children, parents, teachers, and the community.
Question 4The two major considerations when working with an equipment budget are
a. durability and versatility
b. economy and durability
c. economy and suitability
d. suitability and versatility
Question 5Identify at least three ways you would adapt a dramatic play center to ensure that children with special needs could be included.
What will be an ideal response?
Question 6In choosing equipment, the directors consideration should focus on ___.
a. considering cost as one factor
b. purchasing the item with the highest price since it probably means higher quality
c. purchasing the items that the center wants regardless of price
d. purchasing the item with the lowest price to save money
Question 7There are many sources for purchasing equipment, such as ___.
a. vendors websites
b. school supply stores
c. catalogs
d. all of the above
Question 8When purchasing equipment, there are three basic time frames, which are ___.
a. start-up, replacement, continuously
b. start-up, fiscal year, continuously
c. start-up, replacement, operational year
d. start-up, supplementary, replacement
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