Lifeguard final test study with complete
solutions
The CAP record for each student indicates the water depth in which the student
reasonably demonstrated competency during the course. It is the responsibility of an
employer to verify that a lifeguard can descend to any greater depth before being
assigned to that zone. True or False - Answer- True
Which form must you provide to your students at the end of a starguard course? -
Answer- Rate your program form (RYP)
Adult, infant, and child manikins are required for cpr skill practice sessions during a
starguard course according to the student manikin ration indentified in the program
standards. True or False - Answer- True
The two options for delivering an initial or renewal starguard course are entirely in
person and blended. True or False - Answer- True
At minimum, which type of feedback device should be used to provide feedback about
compression rate during cpr - Answer- metronome
What is the purpose of swim skills testing - Answer- identify people who can't keep their
heads comfortably above the water
Each starguard instructor must be affiliated with an approved training center. True or
False - Answer- True
A missing person emergency action plan should include a specific signal, how
responders will be staged and how searchers will be assigned. True or False - Answer-
True
in addition to the starguard instructor manual, where can an authorized starguard
instructor find items such as course forms, exams and keys, TCAM, and other support
materials for conducting courses - Answer- on the starguard instructor resource center,
a password protected website to which instructors are granted access after successfully
completing an IDC
What does CAP stand for - Answer- Competency and performance assessment
What are the five D's - Answer- -describe
-demonstrate
, -direct
-drill
-debrief
which certifications are included in the starguard pool, wterpark, waterfront course -
Answer- Starguard lifeguard
ASHI basic life support
ASHI basic first aid
ASHI bloodborne pathogens and ASHI emergency oxygen
There are five levels of starguard instructor authorization. What is a 1 star? 2 star? 3
star? - Answer- 1 star- an instructor with no prior teaching experience, coteach
starguard courses with a 2 star or higher.
2 star- an instructor authorized to teach starguard courses with or without co instructors
3 star- instructor trainer level authorized to teach starguard and starguard instructor.
What is the primary difference between being a facilitator of learning activities vs.
disseminating information by presentations? - Answer- facilitation is learner centered,
not instructor centered
What is a lecturette? - Answer- a short, concise communication of key points combined
with some type of activity
which strategy is best to meet the different learning needs of a diverse group of
students? - Answer- be sensitive and conduct training sessions free from discrimination,
harassment, prejudice, and abusive behavior
how long is starguard certification valid - Answer- 1 year
what is the document that contains a collection of standards and guidelines for training
center operation?
- training center guide
- training center manual
- training center operations manual
- training center administrative manual - Answer- Training center administrative manual
The starguard pool, waterpark, and waterfront course is appropriate for individuals who
intend to lifeguard at open water surf beaches. true or false - Answer- False
in addition to initial and renewal, what is the third starguard course type?
- crossover
- extra long
- remediation
- reauthorization - Answer- crossover
solutions
The CAP record for each student indicates the water depth in which the student
reasonably demonstrated competency during the course. It is the responsibility of an
employer to verify that a lifeguard can descend to any greater depth before being
assigned to that zone. True or False - Answer- True
Which form must you provide to your students at the end of a starguard course? -
Answer- Rate your program form (RYP)
Adult, infant, and child manikins are required for cpr skill practice sessions during a
starguard course according to the student manikin ration indentified in the program
standards. True or False - Answer- True
The two options for delivering an initial or renewal starguard course are entirely in
person and blended. True or False - Answer- True
At minimum, which type of feedback device should be used to provide feedback about
compression rate during cpr - Answer- metronome
What is the purpose of swim skills testing - Answer- identify people who can't keep their
heads comfortably above the water
Each starguard instructor must be affiliated with an approved training center. True or
False - Answer- True
A missing person emergency action plan should include a specific signal, how
responders will be staged and how searchers will be assigned. True or False - Answer-
True
in addition to the starguard instructor manual, where can an authorized starguard
instructor find items such as course forms, exams and keys, TCAM, and other support
materials for conducting courses - Answer- on the starguard instructor resource center,
a password protected website to which instructors are granted access after successfully
completing an IDC
What does CAP stand for - Answer- Competency and performance assessment
What are the five D's - Answer- -describe
-demonstrate
, -direct
-drill
-debrief
which certifications are included in the starguard pool, wterpark, waterfront course -
Answer- Starguard lifeguard
ASHI basic life support
ASHI basic first aid
ASHI bloodborne pathogens and ASHI emergency oxygen
There are five levels of starguard instructor authorization. What is a 1 star? 2 star? 3
star? - Answer- 1 star- an instructor with no prior teaching experience, coteach
starguard courses with a 2 star or higher.
2 star- an instructor authorized to teach starguard courses with or without co instructors
3 star- instructor trainer level authorized to teach starguard and starguard instructor.
What is the primary difference between being a facilitator of learning activities vs.
disseminating information by presentations? - Answer- facilitation is learner centered,
not instructor centered
What is a lecturette? - Answer- a short, concise communication of key points combined
with some type of activity
which strategy is best to meet the different learning needs of a diverse group of
students? - Answer- be sensitive and conduct training sessions free from discrimination,
harassment, prejudice, and abusive behavior
how long is starguard certification valid - Answer- 1 year
what is the document that contains a collection of standards and guidelines for training
center operation?
- training center guide
- training center manual
- training center operations manual
- training center administrative manual - Answer- Training center administrative manual
The starguard pool, waterpark, and waterfront course is appropriate for individuals who
intend to lifeguard at open water surf beaches. true or false - Answer- False
in addition to initial and renewal, what is the third starguard course type?
- crossover
- extra long
- remediation
- reauthorization - Answer- crossover
