Red Cross Lifeguarding Exam Bank – Verified
questions and answers to help candidates
prepare, review, and succeed in the
2025/2026 lifeguard certification exam. (All
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Lifeguard Instructor Exam ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
GUIDE (A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED)
LATEST VERSION 2025! !!
What is the participants option if he doesn't pass the written exam?
Ans: If an 80% is not achieved, an alternative exam is given.
Lifeguarding instructors need to take what steps to become recertified
to teach?
Ans: - Teach or co-teach at least one core course during the 2-
year certification period
- Complete an in-person Lifeguard Instructor review prior to the
certification expiration date
Can participants refer to their notes or the lifeguard manual during the
written exam?
Ans: No
The participant needs to pass what percent of the water skills?
Ans: 100%
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Three keys to feedback during skill performance?
Ans: - Keep it simple and specific
- Provide feedback on what is correct first
- Have the participant try the skill again
- Positive feedback
What does MARS stand for?
Ans: Motivation, Association, Repetition, Senses
The Lifeguarding core courses include what courses?
Ans: Lifeguarding, Shallow Water Lifeguarding, Aquatic
Attraction Lifeguarding
What is the purpose of the skill demonstrations in the videos?
Ans: It provides a model demonstration of how to perform the
skills for the participants.
Three reasons that students will have a better chance of performing
skills correctly?
Ans: - Know the sequence in which the skills are performed
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- Receive feedback from a partner or instructor during skill
practice
- Have a basic understanding of the skill prior of of the
performance
What skills need to be practiced on a manikin?
Ans: Ventilations, chest compressions, and AED pad
placement
Video segments are required in the lifeguarding course. They can be
found where?
Ans: Instructors Corner
What is a live action recognition drill? Is it conducted in a Lifeguard
course?
Ans: No, live-action recognition drills are not conducted
during the course. They are conducted at a facility as a staged
drowning. (Audit)
List two primary resources instructors can use when evaluating
participants' skills during the practice sessions.
Ans: Skill charts and Assessment tools
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questions and answers to help candidates
prepare, review, and succeed in the
2025/2026 lifeguard certification exam. (All
versions exam bundle)
, Page |1
Lifeguard Instructor Exam ACTUAL EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
GUIDE (A+ GRADED 100% VERIFIED)
LATEST VERSION 2025! !!
What is the participants option if he doesn't pass the written exam?
Ans: If an 80% is not achieved, an alternative exam is given.
Lifeguarding instructors need to take what steps to become recertified
to teach?
Ans: - Teach or co-teach at least one core course during the 2-
year certification period
- Complete an in-person Lifeguard Instructor review prior to the
certification expiration date
Can participants refer to their notes or the lifeguard manual during the
written exam?
Ans: No
The participant needs to pass what percent of the water skills?
Ans: 100%
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Three keys to feedback during skill performance?
Ans: - Keep it simple and specific
- Provide feedback on what is correct first
- Have the participant try the skill again
- Positive feedback
What does MARS stand for?
Ans: Motivation, Association, Repetition, Senses
The Lifeguarding core courses include what courses?
Ans: Lifeguarding, Shallow Water Lifeguarding, Aquatic
Attraction Lifeguarding
What is the purpose of the skill demonstrations in the videos?
Ans: It provides a model demonstration of how to perform the
skills for the participants.
Three reasons that students will have a better chance of performing
skills correctly?
Ans: - Know the sequence in which the skills are performed
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- Receive feedback from a partner or instructor during skill
practice
- Have a basic understanding of the skill prior of of the
performance
What skills need to be practiced on a manikin?
Ans: Ventilations, chest compressions, and AED pad
placement
Video segments are required in the lifeguarding course. They can be
found where?
Ans: Instructors Corner
What is a live action recognition drill? Is it conducted in a Lifeguard
course?
Ans: No, live-action recognition drills are not conducted
during the course. They are conducted at a facility as a staged
drowning. (Audit)
List two primary resources instructors can use when evaluating
participants' skills during the practice sessions.
Ans: Skill charts and Assessment tools
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