ELLIS AND ASSOCIATES LIFEGUARD PRACTICE
EXAM BUNDLE 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS
◉ When performing a rotation at a duty station, the 10/20
PROTECTION STANDARD is maintained while each lifeguard
positions himself or herself and equipment is transferred (if
needed). Both incoming and outgoing lifeguards must perform a
PROACTIVE BOTTOM SCAN before the rotation process is complete.
Answer: True, both must perform proactive bottom scans
◉ Emergency Actions Plans (EAPs) should include, among other
things. Answer: Emergency type and how it is recognized,
equipment needed and how it is brought to the scene, role and
actions of supervisors if available, transfer of care to emergency
medical services personnel
◉ Rule enforcement and customer service are not compatible with
each other. Answer: False, you can enforce rules a certain way to
maintain good customer service
◉ Rules need to be strictly enforced, regardless of the age of guest or
time of day. Answer: True, rules need to be enforced at all times
, ◉ Knowing where the rules are posted and how they read will assist
lifeguards in enforcement. Answer: True, the signs will back you up
if guests don't want to listen to you
◉ What does the "C" in "C.A.R.E" stand for. Answer: Confidence
◉ Looking at the outcomes when dealing with difficult situations
will allow lifeguards to know how to best handle the situation if it
were to occur in the future. Answer: True, you should learn from
outcomes
◉ After a rescue, it is not important to document what happened.
Answer: False, you should always document what happens
◉ Lighting can be detected using the following method. Answer:
Observations, national weather service website, lighting detector at
facility, weather app
◉ Lifeguard can enhance both safety and the enjoyment of guest last
who are non-swimmers, weak swimmers or children by:. Answer:
Encouraging the use of properly fitted and worn life jackets
◉ If a guest is in trouble but far away from you in the water, you
should perform an assist. Answer: False, you need to perform a
rescue
EXAM BUNDLE 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
AND SOLUTIONS
◉ When performing a rotation at a duty station, the 10/20
PROTECTION STANDARD is maintained while each lifeguard
positions himself or herself and equipment is transferred (if
needed). Both incoming and outgoing lifeguards must perform a
PROACTIVE BOTTOM SCAN before the rotation process is complete.
Answer: True, both must perform proactive bottom scans
◉ Emergency Actions Plans (EAPs) should include, among other
things. Answer: Emergency type and how it is recognized,
equipment needed and how it is brought to the scene, role and
actions of supervisors if available, transfer of care to emergency
medical services personnel
◉ Rule enforcement and customer service are not compatible with
each other. Answer: False, you can enforce rules a certain way to
maintain good customer service
◉ Rules need to be strictly enforced, regardless of the age of guest or
time of day. Answer: True, rules need to be enforced at all times
, ◉ Knowing where the rules are posted and how they read will assist
lifeguards in enforcement. Answer: True, the signs will back you up
if guests don't want to listen to you
◉ What does the "C" in "C.A.R.E" stand for. Answer: Confidence
◉ Looking at the outcomes when dealing with difficult situations
will allow lifeguards to know how to best handle the situation if it
were to occur in the future. Answer: True, you should learn from
outcomes
◉ After a rescue, it is not important to document what happened.
Answer: False, you should always document what happens
◉ Lighting can be detected using the following method. Answer:
Observations, national weather service website, lighting detector at
facility, weather app
◉ Lifeguard can enhance both safety and the enjoyment of guest last
who are non-swimmers, weak swimmers or children by:. Answer:
Encouraging the use of properly fitted and worn life jackets
◉ If a guest is in trouble but far away from you in the water, you
should perform an assist. Answer: False, you need to perform a
rescue
