YMCA Lifeguarding Course Exam
Questions and Answers 100% Pass
PACA - ✔✔YMCA Lifeguard decision making model that will help you make
important preventive decisions
Q-1-2 - ✔✔YMCA accident prevention system
3 Advantages to using the Accident Prevention System - ✔✔a. It helps lifeguards be
consistent and fair
Of the following statements, which one is the best statement to use when providing a
warning using Q-1-2? - ✔✔a. "Walk, don't run!"
b. "I saw you running. That is unsafe becuase the deck is wet. Don't Run."
c. "I saw you running. That is unsafe because the deck is wet. Please Walk."
d. "Running on the deck is not safe. You will get hurt!"
The YMCA LIfeguard program recommends that lifeguard zones be designed so that it
takes no long than ______ seconds for lifeguards to reach the farthest area of their
zones. - ✔✔a. 20
b. 30
c. 40
d. 10
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, Which one of the following is NOT a lifeguard communication system? - ✔✔A. whistle
blows
B. Rescue equipment signals
C. Megaphones
D. PACA
What is the lifeguard's role when guarding instructional classes? - ✔✔a. Teach part of
the class.
b. Teach the instructor lifeguarding services.
c. Provide lifeguarding services.
d. Provide swim tests to patrons before they get into the water.
What is one thing that should always be conducted when guarding day camp, child
care, rental groups, and special events in the pool? - ✔✔a. height and weight check
b. safety swim test
c. age check
d. a meeting with fellow lifeguards on duty
`What indicates that a child is capable of being able to swim in deep water? - ✔✔a.
swim band
b. parent's permission
c. swim goggles
d. arm floaties
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Questions and Answers 100% Pass
PACA - ✔✔YMCA Lifeguard decision making model that will help you make
important preventive decisions
Q-1-2 - ✔✔YMCA accident prevention system
3 Advantages to using the Accident Prevention System - ✔✔a. It helps lifeguards be
consistent and fair
Of the following statements, which one is the best statement to use when providing a
warning using Q-1-2? - ✔✔a. "Walk, don't run!"
b. "I saw you running. That is unsafe becuase the deck is wet. Don't Run."
c. "I saw you running. That is unsafe because the deck is wet. Please Walk."
d. "Running on the deck is not safe. You will get hurt!"
The YMCA LIfeguard program recommends that lifeguard zones be designed so that it
takes no long than ______ seconds for lifeguards to reach the farthest area of their
zones. - ✔✔a. 20
b. 30
c. 40
d. 10
© EMILY CHARLENE YEAR 2025-2026, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 1
, Which one of the following is NOT a lifeguard communication system? - ✔✔A. whistle
blows
B. Rescue equipment signals
C. Megaphones
D. PACA
What is the lifeguard's role when guarding instructional classes? - ✔✔a. Teach part of
the class.
b. Teach the instructor lifeguarding services.
c. Provide lifeguarding services.
d. Provide swim tests to patrons before they get into the water.
What is one thing that should always be conducted when guarding day camp, child
care, rental groups, and special events in the pool? - ✔✔a. height and weight check
b. safety swim test
c. age check
d. a meeting with fellow lifeguards on duty
`What indicates that a child is capable of being able to swim in deep water? - ✔✔a.
swim band
b. parent's permission
c. swim goggles
d. arm floaties
© EMILY CHARLENE YEAR 2025-2026, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 2
