American Red Cross Lifeguarding
Final Written Exam 120 QUESTIONS
AND COPRRECT ANSWERS 2025-
2026 latest already graded A+
What is the primary responsibility of a lifeguard? - CORRECT ANSWER-To prevent drowning and
other injuries from occurring at their aquatic facility
Provide three examples of how lifeguards fulfill their primary responsibility. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Monitoring activities in and near the water through patron surveillance, Administering
first aid, CPR, and AED, and Working as a team with other lifeguards, facility staff, and management
List five examples of secondary responsibilities that should never interfere with patron surveillance. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Testing pool water chemistry, Assist patrons by performing safety
orientations, administrating swim tests, fitting life jackets, and other duties, Cleaning or performing
maintenance, Completing records and reports, and Performing opening duties, closing duties, or
facility safety checks and inspections
List five characteristics of a professional lifeguard. - CORRECT ANSWER-Knowledgeable and
skilled, Reliable, Mature, Courteous and consistent, and Positive
Lifeguards should always do what? - CORRECT ANSWER-Be attentive and sit or stand upright
when on surveillance duty
A lifeguard is texting while on surveillance duty and fails to recognize a swimmer in distress. What
legal principle could be a problem for this lifeguard? - CORRECT ANSWER-Negligence
List the five steps that a lifeguard should take when obtaining consent from an injured or ill person
before providing first aid or emergency care. - CORRECT ANSWER-State your name, State your
level of training, Ask if you may help, Explain that you would like to assess them to find out what you
think may be wrong or what you can do to help
, What is the validity period of an American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Two years
How does an American Red Cross certified lifeguard get recertified? - CORRECT ANSWER-Going
through the Lifeguard class or course again
Why is it important to attend a pre-season orientation and training? - CORRECT ANSWER-To
ensure that lifeguards understand their responsibilities and know how to perform their job, To
ensure that lifeguards get practice with their facility's safety and rescue equipment and emergency
action plans, and To ensure lifeguards understand codes, rules, and regulations of the facility
What does EAP stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Emergency Action Plan
Why is it important for lifeguards and other team members to understand and practice the EAP? -
CORRECT ANSWER-So everyone knows their responsibilities and can perform them effectively
What is the best practice for the frequency of in-service training participation at well-managed
aquatic facilities? - CORRECT ANSWER-At least four hours of in-service training each month
What are four topics that could be a discussed during in-service training? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Surveillance and recognition, Water and land rescue skills, Emergency response drills, and Decision-
making protocols (or Facility rules and regulations, Customer service, Records and reports, and
Physical conditioning)
What are the benefits of regular, frequent in-service training? - CORRECT ANSWER-Helps you
maintain your knowledge and skills at a professional level, gives you a chance to practice with other
lifeguards at your facility, and it will help you to efficiently respond as a team in an emergency
In a water park setting, what additional items might be included in a safety checklist? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Inspecting and test run of rides and slides, Checking that rafts, tubes, and/or sleds are
properly inflated and the handles are secure, Landing areas are free of rough surfaces and debris,
Water level and flow is appropriate for attraction, and Electronic dispatch systems are tested and
are operating properly
Final Written Exam 120 QUESTIONS
AND COPRRECT ANSWERS 2025-
2026 latest already graded A+
What is the primary responsibility of a lifeguard? - CORRECT ANSWER-To prevent drowning and
other injuries from occurring at their aquatic facility
Provide three examples of how lifeguards fulfill their primary responsibility. - CORRECT
ANSWER-Monitoring activities in and near the water through patron surveillance, Administering
first aid, CPR, and AED, and Working as a team with other lifeguards, facility staff, and management
List five examples of secondary responsibilities that should never interfere with patron surveillance. -
CORRECT ANSWER-Testing pool water chemistry, Assist patrons by performing safety
orientations, administrating swim tests, fitting life jackets, and other duties, Cleaning or performing
maintenance, Completing records and reports, and Performing opening duties, closing duties, or
facility safety checks and inspections
List five characteristics of a professional lifeguard. - CORRECT ANSWER-Knowledgeable and
skilled, Reliable, Mature, Courteous and consistent, and Positive
Lifeguards should always do what? - CORRECT ANSWER-Be attentive and sit or stand upright
when on surveillance duty
A lifeguard is texting while on surveillance duty and fails to recognize a swimmer in distress. What
legal principle could be a problem for this lifeguard? - CORRECT ANSWER-Negligence
List the five steps that a lifeguard should take when obtaining consent from an injured or ill person
before providing first aid or emergency care. - CORRECT ANSWER-State your name, State your
level of training, Ask if you may help, Explain that you would like to assess them to find out what you
think may be wrong or what you can do to help
, What is the validity period of an American Red Cross Lifeguarding certification? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Two years
How does an American Red Cross certified lifeguard get recertified? - CORRECT ANSWER-Going
through the Lifeguard class or course again
Why is it important to attend a pre-season orientation and training? - CORRECT ANSWER-To
ensure that lifeguards understand their responsibilities and know how to perform their job, To
ensure that lifeguards get practice with their facility's safety and rescue equipment and emergency
action plans, and To ensure lifeguards understand codes, rules, and regulations of the facility
What does EAP stand for? - CORRECT ANSWER-Emergency Action Plan
Why is it important for lifeguards and other team members to understand and practice the EAP? -
CORRECT ANSWER-So everyone knows their responsibilities and can perform them effectively
What is the best practice for the frequency of in-service training participation at well-managed
aquatic facilities? - CORRECT ANSWER-At least four hours of in-service training each month
What are four topics that could be a discussed during in-service training? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Surveillance and recognition, Water and land rescue skills, Emergency response drills, and Decision-
making protocols (or Facility rules and regulations, Customer service, Records and reports, and
Physical conditioning)
What are the benefits of regular, frequent in-service training? - CORRECT ANSWER-Helps you
maintain your knowledge and skills at a professional level, gives you a chance to practice with other
lifeguards at your facility, and it will help you to efficiently respond as a team in an emergency
In a water park setting, what additional items might be included in a safety checklist? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Inspecting and test run of rides and slides, Checking that rafts, tubes, and/or sleds are
properly inflated and the handles are secure, Landing areas are free of rough surfaces and debris,
Water level and flow is appropriate for attraction, and Electronic dispatch systems are tested and
are operating properly
