ELLIS LIFEGUARD PRACTICE TEST
QUESTIONS & VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS
True or false: ILTP-trained lifeguards are taught to anticipate, recognize, and manage
aquatic emergencies. - CORRECT ANSWER True
True or false: "Standard of care" means that individual lifeguards set the standard of
care they plan on providing a guest. - CORRECT ANSWER False
True or false: It is optional for lifeguards to wear sunscreen and sunglasses when
working outside in sunny conditions - CORRECT ANSWER False
True or false: Lifeguards perform well when evaluated because they perform well at all
times on duty. - CORRECT ANSWER True
Which of the following behaviors present a professional image while lifeguarding?
A. Being punctual, protecting yourself from hazards, and maintaining your vigilance
while on duty
B. Getting a good night's rest, working as a team player, and wearing a proper uniform
C. Having a whistle and hip pack, being properly hydrated, and being "test ready"
D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER D.
Which of the following is specifically designed to help protect you against infectious
diseases when providing emergency care?
A. Rescue tube
B. Sunglasses
C. Medical exam gloves
D. Water bottle - CORRECT ANSWER C.
The 10/20 Protection standard states that as a lifeguard you have ______ seconds to
identify a GiD within your Zone of Protection area and _____ seconds to reach and
render aid to a GiD once discovered. - CORRECT ANSWER 10; 20
True or false: A lifeguard should utilize a single scanning pattern and never change it. -
CORRECT ANSWER False
True or false: Your supervisor may interrupt your 10/20 Protection standard of scanning
if needed without having someone else cover your Zone of Protection area. -
CORRECT ANSWER False
, True or false: A lifeguard can maintain the 10/20 Protection standard over a Zone of
Protection while at the same time coaching a swim team. - CORRECT ANSWER False
True or false: Guests in distress who are experiencing passive drowning cover all
stages of the drowning process. - CORRECT ANSWER False
True or false: Shallow water is not as dangerous as deep water. - CORRECT
ANSWER False
As a lifeguard, what can you do to ensure that children and other guests are safe at
your aquatic facility?
A. Always maintain the 10/20 Protection standard.
B. Make sure children are directly supervised by a responsible adult.
C. Provide life jackets to children and other guests.
D. All of the above. - CORRECT ANSWER D
True or false: A lifeguard can function without any assistance during an emergency. -
CORRECT ANSWER False
True or False: A whistle is an optional piece of equipment. - CORRECT ANSWER
False
I would use ________ to get another lifeguard's attention, along with
________________ if I need that lifeguard to cover my Zone of Protection. -
CORRECT ANSWER two short whistle blasts or a clenched fist in the air; tap on top of
the head
When performing a rotation at a duty station, the _______________ is maintained while
each lifeguard positions himself or herself and equipment is transferred (if needed).
Both incoming and outcoming lifeguards must perform a _______________ before the
rotation process is complete. - CORRECT ANSWER 10/20 Protection Standard;
proactive bottom scan of the Zone of Protection
An EAP should include, among other items:
A. Emergency type and how it is recognized
B. Equipment needed and how it is brought to the scene.
C. Role and actions of supervisors if available.
D. Transfer of care to EMS personnel.
E. All of the above. - CORRECT ANSWER E.
True or false: Rule enforcement and customer service are not compatible with each
other. - CORRECT ANSWER False
True or false: Rules need to be strictly enforced, regardless of the age of the guest or
time of day. - CORRECT ANSWER True
QUESTIONS & VERIFIED CORRECT
ANSWERS
True or false: ILTP-trained lifeguards are taught to anticipate, recognize, and manage
aquatic emergencies. - CORRECT ANSWER True
True or false: "Standard of care" means that individual lifeguards set the standard of
care they plan on providing a guest. - CORRECT ANSWER False
True or false: It is optional for lifeguards to wear sunscreen and sunglasses when
working outside in sunny conditions - CORRECT ANSWER False
True or false: Lifeguards perform well when evaluated because they perform well at all
times on duty. - CORRECT ANSWER True
Which of the following behaviors present a professional image while lifeguarding?
A. Being punctual, protecting yourself from hazards, and maintaining your vigilance
while on duty
B. Getting a good night's rest, working as a team player, and wearing a proper uniform
C. Having a whistle and hip pack, being properly hydrated, and being "test ready"
D. All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER D.
Which of the following is specifically designed to help protect you against infectious
diseases when providing emergency care?
A. Rescue tube
B. Sunglasses
C. Medical exam gloves
D. Water bottle - CORRECT ANSWER C.
The 10/20 Protection standard states that as a lifeguard you have ______ seconds to
identify a GiD within your Zone of Protection area and _____ seconds to reach and
render aid to a GiD once discovered. - CORRECT ANSWER 10; 20
True or false: A lifeguard should utilize a single scanning pattern and never change it. -
CORRECT ANSWER False
True or false: Your supervisor may interrupt your 10/20 Protection standard of scanning
if needed without having someone else cover your Zone of Protection area. -
CORRECT ANSWER False
, True or false: A lifeguard can maintain the 10/20 Protection standard over a Zone of
Protection while at the same time coaching a swim team. - CORRECT ANSWER False
True or false: Guests in distress who are experiencing passive drowning cover all
stages of the drowning process. - CORRECT ANSWER False
True or false: Shallow water is not as dangerous as deep water. - CORRECT
ANSWER False
As a lifeguard, what can you do to ensure that children and other guests are safe at
your aquatic facility?
A. Always maintain the 10/20 Protection standard.
B. Make sure children are directly supervised by a responsible adult.
C. Provide life jackets to children and other guests.
D. All of the above. - CORRECT ANSWER D
True or false: A lifeguard can function without any assistance during an emergency. -
CORRECT ANSWER False
True or False: A whistle is an optional piece of equipment. - CORRECT ANSWER
False
I would use ________ to get another lifeguard's attention, along with
________________ if I need that lifeguard to cover my Zone of Protection. -
CORRECT ANSWER two short whistle blasts or a clenched fist in the air; tap on top of
the head
When performing a rotation at a duty station, the _______________ is maintained while
each lifeguard positions himself or herself and equipment is transferred (if needed).
Both incoming and outcoming lifeguards must perform a _______________ before the
rotation process is complete. - CORRECT ANSWER 10/20 Protection Standard;
proactive bottom scan of the Zone of Protection
An EAP should include, among other items:
A. Emergency type and how it is recognized
B. Equipment needed and how it is brought to the scene.
C. Role and actions of supervisors if available.
D. Transfer of care to EMS personnel.
E. All of the above. - CORRECT ANSWER E.
True or false: Rule enforcement and customer service are not compatible with each
other. - CORRECT ANSWER False
True or false: Rules need to be strictly enforced, regardless of the age of the guest or
time of day. - CORRECT ANSWER True
