Ellis and associates Lifeguard test
UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Professional lifeguards who are trained in the International Lifeguard Training Program are
taught to anticipate, recognize and manage aquatic emergencies - CORRECT ANSWER-
True, lifeguards are taught to anticipate, recognize, and manage aquatic emergencies
Which of the following is specifically designed to help protect you against infectious diseases
when providing emergency care - CORRECT ANSWER- Medical exam gloves
"Standard of care" means that individual lifeguards set the standard of care they plan on
providing a guest - CORRECT ANSWER- False, Standard of care means a degree of care
that a responsible person is expected to provide in preventing or managing the injury or
illness of others
Standard of care - CORRECT ANSWER- A degree of care that a responsible person is
expected to provided in preventing or managing the injury or illness of others
It is optional for lifeguards to wear sunscreen and sunglasses when working outside in sunny
conditions - CORRECT ANSWER- False, if you work outside you should be prepare and
sunglasses help guards to view the pool easier
Your supervisor may interrupt your 10/20 protection standard scanning if needed without
having someone else cover your zone of protection area - CORRECT ANSWER- False 10/20
should never be interrupted without someone covering the zone
A lifeguard can maintain the 10/20 protection standard over a zone of protection area while,
at the same time coaching a swim team - CORRECT ANSWER- False, a lifeguard can't teach
a class and maintain the 10/20 protection standard
Lifeguards preform well when evaluated because they preform well at all times while on duty
- CORRECT ANSWER- True, knowing you are going to get audited makes you more
consistent
, Which of the following exhibits a professional image while lifeguarding - CORRECT
ANSWER- Being punctual... , getting a good nights rest... , Being prepared... , All of the
above
The 10/20 protection standards states that as a lifeguard you have 10 seconds to identify a
(GID) within your zone of protection area and 20 seconds to reach and render aid to (GID)
once discovered - CORRECT ANSWER- True, you have 10 seconds to identify the GID and
20 seconds to reach them
A lifeguard should utilize a scanning pattern and never change it - CORRECT ANSWER-
False, you should change scanning patterns frequently to avoid boredom and increase
vigilance
As a lifeguard, what can you do to ensure that children and other guests are safe at your
aquatic facility - CORRECT ANSWER- Always maintain the 10/20 protection standard,
make sure children are directly supervised by a responsible adult, provide life jackets to non-
swimming children and guests
A lifeguard can function without an assistance during an emergency - CORRECT ANSWER-
False, always call for help
A whistle is an optional piece of equipment - CORRECT ANSWER- False, lifeguards need a
whistle at all times
I would use TWO SHORT WHISTLE BLASTS to get another lifeguards attention, along
with TAPPING THE TOP OF MY HEAD to indicate that I need that lifeguard to cover my
Zone of Protection area - CORRECT ANSWER- True, two short whistles signal to active the
EAP, and tapping the top of your head signals you tapped out of your zone of protection
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 - CORRECT ANSWER- True, both must
perform proactive bottom scans
UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Professional lifeguards who are trained in the International Lifeguard Training Program are
taught to anticipate, recognize and manage aquatic emergencies - CORRECT ANSWER-
True, lifeguards are taught to anticipate, recognize, and manage aquatic emergencies
Which of the following is specifically designed to help protect you against infectious diseases
when providing emergency care - CORRECT ANSWER- Medical exam gloves
"Standard of care" means that individual lifeguards set the standard of care they plan on
providing a guest - CORRECT ANSWER- False, Standard of care means a degree of care
that a responsible person is expected to provide in preventing or managing the injury or
illness of others
Standard of care - CORRECT ANSWER- A degree of care that a responsible person is
expected to provided in preventing or managing the injury or illness of others
It is optional for lifeguards to wear sunscreen and sunglasses when working outside in sunny
conditions - CORRECT ANSWER- False, if you work outside you should be prepare and
sunglasses help guards to view the pool easier
Your supervisor may interrupt your 10/20 protection standard scanning if needed without
having someone else cover your zone of protection area - CORRECT ANSWER- False 10/20
should never be interrupted without someone covering the zone
A lifeguard can maintain the 10/20 protection standard over a zone of protection area while,
at the same time coaching a swim team - CORRECT ANSWER- False, a lifeguard can't teach
a class and maintain the 10/20 protection standard
Lifeguards preform well when evaluated because they preform well at all times while on duty
- CORRECT ANSWER- True, knowing you are going to get audited makes you more
consistent
, Which of the following exhibits a professional image while lifeguarding - CORRECT
ANSWER- Being punctual... , getting a good nights rest... , Being prepared... , All of the
above
The 10/20 protection standards states that as a lifeguard you have 10 seconds to identify a
(GID) within your zone of protection area and 20 seconds to reach and render aid to (GID)
once discovered - CORRECT ANSWER- True, you have 10 seconds to identify the GID and
20 seconds to reach them
A lifeguard should utilize a scanning pattern and never change it - CORRECT ANSWER-
False, you should change scanning patterns frequently to avoid boredom and increase
vigilance
As a lifeguard, what can you do to ensure that children and other guests are safe at your
aquatic facility - CORRECT ANSWER- Always maintain the 10/20 protection standard,
make sure children are directly supervised by a responsible adult, provide life jackets to non-
swimming children and guests
A lifeguard can function without an assistance during an emergency - CORRECT ANSWER-
False, always call for help
A whistle is an optional piece of equipment - CORRECT ANSWER- False, lifeguards need a
whistle at all times
I would use TWO SHORT WHISTLE BLASTS to get another lifeguards attention, along
with TAPPING THE TOP OF MY HEAD to indicate that I need that lifeguard to cover my
Zone of Protection area - CORRECT ANSWER- True, two short whistles signal to active the
EAP, and tapping the top of your head signals you tapped out of your zone of protection
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 - CORRECT ANSWER- True, both must
perform proactive bottom scans
