LIFEGUARD TEST EXAM WITH QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS) LATEST
UPDATE 2025/2026
The International Lifeguard Training Program has become the standard
of care in the aquatic industry. - CORRECT ANSWER true
What four aspects of your job will be documented in an auditor
evaluation? - CORRECT ANSWER your professionalism and on the
stand performance, your vigilance, rescue readiness, your ability to
protect yourself from the environment
professional lifeguards perform well during audits, because they perform
well most of the time when they are on the job? - CORRECT
ANSWER true
lack of professionalism affects the ability to enforce rules effectively -
CORRECT ANSWER true
as a lifeguard you are a part of a team, contributing to the total operation
of a facility and the protection of the guests at that facility. - CORRECT
ANSWER true
What can you do as a lifeguard to promote a professional image? -
CORRECT ANSWER be punctual, be in proper uniform, be prepared,
be pleasant, be attentive, be vigilant, and be knowledgeable
,how might a guest feel if he or she witnessed unprofessional behavior by
a lifeguard - CORRECT ANSWER the guest might believe they do not
have to listen to the guards and will have no respect for them
what effect could an unprofessional staff have on facility attendence -
CORRECT ANSWER If guests perceive the staff as unsafe and
unprofessional then they perceive the facility as the same and they are
less likely to return
does unprofessional behavior affect the ability of a lifeguard to enforce
the rule effectively - CORRECT ANSWER yes
what benefit does licensing provide the lifeguard profession -
CORRECT ANSWER licensing indicates that the guards must
continue their training every month to keep it valid. Certification
indicates that a guard was able to complete a skill to a certain level on a
given day
why do lifeguards need to maintain skills at a test ready level -
CORRECT ANSWER guards maintain their skills at a test ready level
at all times because you cannot predict when an emergency will happen
dry drowning occurs more frequently than wet drowning - CORRECT
ANSWER false
,name four types of guests who would be considered high risk -
CORRECT ANSWER children between the ages of 7-12, young
children attended by their parents, people who cannot swim, guests
wearing life jackets
at what time of the day do most rescues occur - CORRECT ANSWER
mid-day 12-4
a distresses guest on the bottom of the pool will be easy to see -
CORRECT ANSWER false
guests can be conscious on the bottom and still need to be rescued -
CORRECT ANSWER true
scanning patterns for a zone should not be changed - CORRECT
ANSWER false
the 10/20 protection standard allows you 10 seconds to a
distressed guest and 20 seconds to the guest and begin rendering
aid - CORRECT ANSWER recognize, reach
you should scan only the area of your facility where guests are present -
CORRECT ANSWER false
name three locations of an aquatic facility where greater numbers of
rescues occur - CORRECT ANSWER deep water, activity pools,
diving wells
, list the five stages of drowning - CORRECT ANSWER surprise,
involuntary breath holding, unconsciousness, hypoxic convulsions,
clinical death
what are some situations that would require you to change your scanning
technique - CORRECT ANSWER increased bather load, glare, if you
have several groups of guests with different swimming abilities
how does the 10/20 protection standard affect what you do -
CORRECT ANSWER it makes the lifeguards more attentive since they
have to scan their zone of protection continuously every 10 seconds
what circumstances might make it more difficult for you to remain
vigilant and how can you control them - CORRECT ANSWER
boredom and distractions from guests or other guards
what can you do to keep your attention level high no matter what the
circumstances - CORRECT ANSWER maintain good posture, know
high risk areas, and scan the area beneath your feet
the EAP is activated by - CORRECT ANSWER blowing your whistle
one short whistle blast - CORRECT ANSWER get a guest's attention
raised fist - CORRECT ANSWER lifeguard needs assistance
(VERIFIED AND WELL DETAILED ANSWERS) LATEST
UPDATE 2025/2026
The International Lifeguard Training Program has become the standard
of care in the aquatic industry. - CORRECT ANSWER true
What four aspects of your job will be documented in an auditor
evaluation? - CORRECT ANSWER your professionalism and on the
stand performance, your vigilance, rescue readiness, your ability to
protect yourself from the environment
professional lifeguards perform well during audits, because they perform
well most of the time when they are on the job? - CORRECT
ANSWER true
lack of professionalism affects the ability to enforce rules effectively -
CORRECT ANSWER true
as a lifeguard you are a part of a team, contributing to the total operation
of a facility and the protection of the guests at that facility. - CORRECT
ANSWER true
What can you do as a lifeguard to promote a professional image? -
CORRECT ANSWER be punctual, be in proper uniform, be prepared,
be pleasant, be attentive, be vigilant, and be knowledgeable
,how might a guest feel if he or she witnessed unprofessional behavior by
a lifeguard - CORRECT ANSWER the guest might believe they do not
have to listen to the guards and will have no respect for them
what effect could an unprofessional staff have on facility attendence -
CORRECT ANSWER If guests perceive the staff as unsafe and
unprofessional then they perceive the facility as the same and they are
less likely to return
does unprofessional behavior affect the ability of a lifeguard to enforce
the rule effectively - CORRECT ANSWER yes
what benefit does licensing provide the lifeguard profession -
CORRECT ANSWER licensing indicates that the guards must
continue their training every month to keep it valid. Certification
indicates that a guard was able to complete a skill to a certain level on a
given day
why do lifeguards need to maintain skills at a test ready level -
CORRECT ANSWER guards maintain their skills at a test ready level
at all times because you cannot predict when an emergency will happen
dry drowning occurs more frequently than wet drowning - CORRECT
ANSWER false
,name four types of guests who would be considered high risk -
CORRECT ANSWER children between the ages of 7-12, young
children attended by their parents, people who cannot swim, guests
wearing life jackets
at what time of the day do most rescues occur - CORRECT ANSWER
mid-day 12-4
a distresses guest on the bottom of the pool will be easy to see -
CORRECT ANSWER false
guests can be conscious on the bottom and still need to be rescued -
CORRECT ANSWER true
scanning patterns for a zone should not be changed - CORRECT
ANSWER false
the 10/20 protection standard allows you 10 seconds to a
distressed guest and 20 seconds to the guest and begin rendering
aid - CORRECT ANSWER recognize, reach
you should scan only the area of your facility where guests are present -
CORRECT ANSWER false
name three locations of an aquatic facility where greater numbers of
rescues occur - CORRECT ANSWER deep water, activity pools,
diving wells
, list the five stages of drowning - CORRECT ANSWER surprise,
involuntary breath holding, unconsciousness, hypoxic convulsions,
clinical death
what are some situations that would require you to change your scanning
technique - CORRECT ANSWER increased bather load, glare, if you
have several groups of guests with different swimming abilities
how does the 10/20 protection standard affect what you do -
CORRECT ANSWER it makes the lifeguards more attentive since they
have to scan their zone of protection continuously every 10 seconds
what circumstances might make it more difficult for you to remain
vigilant and how can you control them - CORRECT ANSWER
boredom and distractions from guests or other guards
what can you do to keep your attention level high no matter what the
circumstances - CORRECT ANSWER maintain good posture, know
high risk areas, and scan the area beneath your feet
the EAP is activated by - CORRECT ANSWER blowing your whistle
one short whistle blast - CORRECT ANSWER get a guest's attention
raised fist - CORRECT ANSWER lifeguard needs assistance
