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CDA® Exam (Child Development Associate)CDA Exam · CDA Council
65 multiple-choice questions (60 standard questions and 5 scenario questions with a short narrative and photo)1 hour 45 minutes (preceded by up to 15 minutes for instructions, the nondisclosure agreement, and practice questions)What you'll find
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