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Foundation Award In Caring For Children (FACC/CFCC)
Multiple Choice Question Paper
Exemplar Paper 1
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© CACHE 1 FACC Exemplar Paper 1

1 By the age of 18 months, children are
usually able to
7 Which vitamin is good for the eyes
and eyesight
a
b
c
d
draw a face
ask questions
pull off their shoes
build a tower of six bricks
a
b
c
d
vitamin A
vitamin B
vitamin C
vitamin D
2 During pregnancy, a woman's body
usually produces high levels of
a
b
c
d
cholesterol
hormones
vitamin C
fatty acids
3 At what stage in a woman's life does she
normally go through the menopause
a
b
c
d
early twenties
late forties
late fifties
early seventies
4 What does the number of calories in a
particular food measure
a
b
c
d
fat
protein
energy
vitamins
5 When a child goes through puberty, this
means that the body
a
b
c
d
stops producing hormones
grows at a much slower pace
begins to take on adult features
becomes more prone to infections
8 When feeding milk to one month old
babies using a bottle, how much should
be given to them
a
b
c
d
all the milk at each feed
at least a quarter of the milk
no more than half of the milk
as much or as little of the milk as
they want
9 The BEST way to ensure that the bottle is
at the correct angle when feeding a baby
is by checking that
a
b
c
d
the bottle is kept level
the liquid is totally covering the
teat
the bubbles have floated to the
top
the bottom of the bottle is below
the baby's mouth
10 Which religious group requires meat to
be 'kosher'
a
b
c
d
Jews
Sikhs
Muslims
Rastafarians
11 If a baby aged 6 months starts waking
more often at night and puts on less
weight this is usually a sign that the baby
6 A child's peers are always
a children of the same sex
b children of the same age group
c adults who live with the child
d adults who look after the child
a
b
c
d
is ready for weaning
is suffering from colic
needs more milk feeds
needs a different type of milk
© CACHE 2 FACC Exemplar Paper 1

12 Children who suffer from a disease which
prevents them from eating gluten should
avoid foods containing
16 A child is unconscious, but breathing. As
well as to seek emergency help, what is
the other immediate action to take
a red meats
b dairy products
c wheat or oats
d herbs or spices
13 Antibiotics are often used to treat
a
b
c
d
loosen all the child's clothing
place the child in the recovery
position
insert a cushion under the child's
head
administer mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation to the child
a
b
c
d
viruses
parasites
fungal infections
bacterial infections
17 A child has vomited heavily after a hard
bump on the head. What is the
immediate action to take
14 To prevent threadworms in children it is
important that
a
b
c
d
encourage to sleep
get emergency help
give some light food
offer a drink of milk
a
b
c
d
adults throw away out of date
food
adults keep their own long hair
tied back
everyone uses handkerchiefs
instead of tissues
everyone washes their hands
after using the toilet
18 A fridge has three shelves and a salad
drawer. Where is the BEST place to
store a pack of raw chicken
a
b
c
d
top shelf
middle shelf
bottom shelf
salad drawer
15 When using a microwave it is
important to
a
b
c
d
never use it to defrost food
never cover the food when
heating
always read and follow the
manufacturer's instructions
always add two minutes to the
recommended cooking time
19 A child in an early years setting slips and
grazes an arm. What is the MAIN reason
for informing the child's parents of
this incident
a
b
c
d
in case the parents decide to sue
to reassure the child about the
injury
in case the child needs more
treatment
to obtain permission to call a first
aider
© CACHE 3 FACC Exemplar Paper 1

20 As a result of the Children Act (1989),
children can only be removed from their
parents if
a
b
c
d
the parents are in agreement
the child is likely to be harmed
the child is above the age of five
the parents are in extreme
poverty
25 If an early years setting offers play with
dolls, adults should avoid
a
b
c
d
leaving them out all day
restricting their use just to girls
giving different names to each
one
praising children for dressing
them nicely
21 One of the recommended ways of
dealing with nappy rash is to
a
b
c
d
change the nappy less often
leave the nappy off for short
periods
wet the nappy with a little water
before use
use nappies which are slightly too
big for the child
22 When should young children brush
their teeth
a
b
c
d
last thing at night only
immediately before every meal
at least twice a day after meals
first thing in the morning only
26 Children aged 2 years playing on a
slide should always be encouraged to
slide down
a
b
c
d
feet first
on their stomach
leaning to one side
with both hands behind their head
27 Which creative play material is unsuitable
for children aged under 3 years
a
b
c
d
clay
glue
glitter
ribbon
28 An example of small world toys is
23 Which part of a child's body is MOST
likely to develop a verruca
a
b
c
d
ears
feet
hands
mouth
a
b
c
d
face paints
hand puppets
farm animals
brick trolleys
29 What activity can help children to learn
about shape and space
24 When young children start playing their
hair, sucking their thumbs and are
uninterested in playing, these are usually
signs that they are
a
b
c
d
sitting on a seesaw
climbing through hoops
playing with sand and water
listening and dancing to music
a
b
c
d
cold
tired
hungry
scared
© CACHE 4 FACC Exemplar Paper 1

30 When telling a story to a group of young
children, it is important for the adult to
a
b
c
d
talk in a loud voice
sit the children in a circle
show the pictures to the children
take a long pause between each
paragraph
35 A child aged 3 years is playing with a
hoop alongside a child aged 4 years who
is playing with a pop-up toy. What type
of play is this
a
b
c
d
parallel
solitary
associative
co-operative
31 Picture lotto is MOST suitable as a
game for
a
b
c
d
babies aged 6 to 12 months
children aged under 3 years
children aged 3 to 5 years
children aged over 5 years
32 A baby gym may help a baby aged 6
months to develop
a
b
c
d
construction skills
communication skills
fine manipulative skills
foot-eye co-ordination skills
33 Fabrics for collage activities should
always be
a
b
c
d
easy to cut
made from felt
in bright colours
provided in large squares
36 A child aged 4 years is getting frustrated
while trying to make a collage. What
should the adult do
a
b
c
d
take away all the materials
ask another child to join in
become involved in the activity
find something else for the child to
do
37 How will adults know if a play session
has gone on too long
a
b
c
d
the adult needs to help most of
the children
the materials and equipment are
not all used
the children have lost interest and
started to argue
the children have become
increasingly more excited
38 A good way for an adult to provide
positive reinforcement to a child is by
34 What is the correct type of sand to use
for sand play
a
b
c
d
silver sand
coarse sand
beach sand
builders' sand
a
b
c
d
praising good behaviour
being a suitable role model
encouraging play with a friend
explaining boundaries for
behaviour
© CACHE 5 FACC Exemplar Paper 1

39 A child who is beginning to understand
the need for simple rules, is likely to be
between the ages of
a
b
c
d
1 and 2 years
2 and 3 years
3 and 4 years
4 and 5 years
40 An adult who is concerned that a child
may be experiencing physical abuse,
should FIRST contact
a
b
c
d
the police
the child's parents
the Children's Services Authority
the National Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Children
THE END
© CACHE 6 FACC Exemplar Paper 1

Answer Key for CACHE Foundation Award in Caring for Children (FACC)
Multiple Choice Question Paper
Exemplar Paper 1
Question
Key
Number
1. C
2. B
3. B
4. C
5. C
6. B
7. A
8. D
9. B
10. A
11. A
12. C
13. D
14. D
15. C
16. B
17. B
18. C
19. C
20. B
21. B
22. C
23. B
24. B
25. B
26. A
27. C
28. C
29. B
30. C
31. C
32. D
33. A
34. A
35. A
36. C
37. C
38. A
39. D
40. C
Marks achieved Grade Marks achieved Grade
33 or above Distinction 26 – 32 Merit
17 – 25 Pass 16 or below Refer
© CACHE FACC Exemplar Paper 1

Foundation Award In Caring For Children (FACC/CFCC)
Multiple Choice Question Paper
Exemplar Paper 2
Read the following notes BEFORE you answer any questions
This question book remains the property of the council and is to be returned after the examination
• In order to complete this examination paper you require:
this question book; an answer sheet; an HB pencil and a clean rubber.
• You MUST use an HB PENCIL to complete ALL parts of the answer sheet.
• Each question shows FOUR possible answers (lettered 'a', 'b', 'c' and 'd'). Only ONE is correct.
Decide which one is correct and mark your answer on the ANSWER SHEET with your HB pencil.
For example if you decide 'c' is correct, mark your answer like this
If you want to change your answer, rub out your original response thoroughly, then fill in the box for
your new answer.
• Any calculations or rough work can be done in this question book.
• Only entries on the answer sheet will be marked.
• Attempt all questions; if you find a question difficult, leave it and return to it later.
• If you have any queries ask the invigilator before you start.
This paper contains 40 questions.
Answer them using the 'boxes' numbered 1 to 40 on the answer sheet.
You have 1 hour to complete the test.
Please turn over.../
© CACHE 1 FACC Paper 2 Exemplar MCQ

1 At around age 3 months babies often
start to
a
b
c
d
point
sit
crawl
babble
2 Who usually checks that a child aged 18
months is developing normally
a
b
c
d
midwife
health visitor
social worker
playgroup leader
3 The process of puberty normally
occurs in
a
b
c
d
babies
toddlers
teenagers
older people
4 Dementia is a condition linked to people
who are
a
b
c
d
infants
teenagers
middle-aged
elderly
5 When working with children aged 3 years
it is MOST important to
6 If teenagers start smoking as a result of
peer pressure, this usually means that
they are being influenced by
a
b
c
d
the activities of their parents
the images shown on television
the behaviour of other young
people
the messages conveyed by their
teachers
7 What does the number of calories in a
particular food measure
a
b
c
d
fat
protein
energy
vitamins
8 Which food is a good source of
vitamin D
a
b
c
d
rice
eggs
bread
bananas
9 What type of milk normally is used when
bottle feeding a baby
a
b
c
d
soya milk
full fat milk
formula milk
semi-skimmed milk
a
b
c
d
give them praise
give them a lot of toys
keep them excited at all times
keep them away from other
children
10 Which religious group requires meat to
be 'kosher'
a
b
c
d
Jews
Sikhs
Muslims
Rastafarians
© CACHE 2 FACC Paper 2 Exemplar MCQ

11 When heating food in a microwave it is
important to
a
b
c
d
add a few drops of water
stir it during the cooking time
cover the plate or dish with
kitchen paper
chop everything up into very small
pieces
16 A fridge has three shelves and a salad
drawer. Where is the BEST place to
store a pack of raw chicken
a
b
c
d
top shelf
middle shelf
bottom shelf
salad drawer
12 The MAIN reason for 'expressing' breast
milk is to
a
b
c
d
calm a restless or sick baby
encourage a baby to start
weaning
allow another person to feed the
baby
increase the antibodies passed to
the baby
13 The spread of head lice in an early years
setting can be prevented by
a
b
c
d
putting gel on the hair
regularly wetting the hair
keeping the hair uncovered
combing hair regularly with a nit
comb
14 What germ in the mouth and on teeth can
cause bad breath
a
b
c
d
virus
fungus
parasite
bacteria
17 To meet health and safety laws adults
working at an early years setting must
a
b
c
d
report any hazardous equipment
hold a current first aid certificate
wear protective aprons at all times
look at the accident book every
day
18 Germs spread by 'ingestion' enter the
body through
a
b
c
d
an open wound
skin absorption
swallowing something
breathing contaminated air
19 The windows in an early years setting are
often kept slightly open in order to
a
b
c
d
let smells out
meet fire regulations
prevent germs spreading
keep rooms at the correct
temperature
20 What type of product is MOST often used
to help babies with very dry skin
15 What type of germ is athlete's foot
a virus
b fungus
c parasite
d bacteria
a
b
c
d
oil
gel
talc
soap
© CACHE 3 FACC Paper 2 Exemplar MCQ

21 When should young children brush
their teeth
26 If an early years setting offers play with
dolls, adults should avoid
a
b
c
d
last thing at night only
immediately before every meal
at least twice a day after meals
first thing in the morning only
a
b
c
d
leaving them out all day
restricting their use just to girls
giving different names to each
one
praising children for dressing
them nicely
22 One of the recommended ways of
dealing with nappy rash is to
a
b
c
d
change the nappy less often
leave the nappy off for short
periods
wet the nappy with a little water
before use
use nappies which are slightly too
big for the child
27 What type of play happens in role
play areas
a
b
c
d
physical play
discovery play
imaginative play
construction play
23 Sugary food given to children aged 2
years can have a bad effect on their
a
b
c
d
teeth
growth
kidneys
circulation
28 What is the correct type of sand to use
for sand play
a
b
c
d
silver sand
coarse sand
beach sand
builders' sand
24 When young children start twiddling their
hair, sucking their thumbs and are
uninterested in playing, these are usually
signs that they are
a
b
c
d
cold
tired
hungry
scared
29 The dough used in a play session
should contain
a
b
c
d
salt
rice
sugar
butter
30 Which creative play material is unsuitable
for children aged under 3 years
25 Hand-eye co-ordination can be promoted
by play with
a
b
c
d
slides
play tunnels
sit and ride toys
large and small balls
a
b
c
d
clay
glue
glitter
ribbon
© CACHE 4 FACC Paper 2 Exemplar MCQ

31 Which item is MOST useful for a
collage session
a
b
c
d
ruler
rolling pin
strong glue
wax crayon
36 A child aged 3 years is playing with a
hoop alongside a child aged 4 years who
is playing with a pop-up toy. What type
of play is this
a
b
c
d
parallel
solitary
associative
co-operative
32 Suitable items for water play are
a
b
c
d
corks
beads
masks
puppets
33 An adult should always go over to a child
aged 4 years who is playing, when the
child is
a
b
c
d
using scissors
choosing a toy
enjoying the activity
showing signs of frustration
37 When using a water tray at an early years
setting it is MOST important to
a
b
c
d
provide warm water
change the water regularly
add some colour to the water
fill the water tray up to the top
38 Being a good role model usually means
a
b
c
d
providing clear rules
having a sense of fun
setting a positive example
thinking about useful ideas
34 After playing in sand, it is important
that children
a
b
c
d
have a drink
wash their hands
wipe up any spills
put the equipment away
35 A child's gross motor skills can be
developed by
39 When setting boundaries for children
aged 5 years, adults should
a
b
c
d
make up some games with rules
for children
make sure that children follow
instructions
put up a list to show what children
should do
help children to understand the
reasons for the boundaries
a
b
c
d
reading a story
singing a rhyme
drawing a large picture
dancing to an action song
40 An adult who is concerned that a child
may be experiencing physical abuse,
should FIRST contact
a
b
c
d
the police
the child's parents
the Children's Services Authority
the National Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Children
THE END
© CACHE 5 FACC Paper 2 Exemplar MCQ

Answer key for Foundation Award in Caring for Children
Multiple Choice Question Paper
Exemplar Paper 2
Each MCQ will contain 40 questions
Question
number
Answer key
1 D
2 B
3 C
4 D
5 A
6 C
7 C
8 B
9 C
10 A
11 B
12 C
13 D
14 D
15 B
16 C
17 A
18 C
19 C
20 A
21 C
22 B
23 A
24 B
25 D
26 B
27 C
28 A
29 A
30 C
31 C
32 A
33 D
34 B
35 D
36 A
37 B
38 C
39 D
40 C
Number of marks achieved
Grade
17 or above Pass
16 or below Refer
© CACHE FACC Exemplar Paper 2

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