KNES335 FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+
k What is the main responsibility of a lifeguard? - prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies
What does EAP stand for? - Emergency Action Plan
All of the following are examples of lifeguard duties: - Patron surveillance, enforcing facility rules,
customer service, NOT chemical handling
True of False: The state of Maryland requires a licensed pool operator be on duty at all times during a
pool's operating hours - True
Failure to act in accordance with corresponding standard of care is called: - Negligence
OSHA's hazard communication standard program provides which of the following is made available to
workers at all times? - Safety Data Sheets or Material Safety Data Sheets
The Virginia Graeme Baker Act focuses on regulations to help avoid: - entrapment and suction related
injuries and/or deaths
True or False: The Virginia Graeme Baker Act is currently the only federally mandated swimming pool
law. - True
The state of Maryland requires what type of entryway for Wading pools? - self-latching and self-closing
The height of any barrier (fencing) surrounding a pool should be at least how
tall? - 48 inches
Openings in any barrier (fencing) surrounding a pool should be no wider than: - 4 inches
True or False: It is acceptable to store liquid chemicals above dry chemicals. - FALSE
How long should you wait after the last observed lightning and/or thunder before allowing people back
into your outdoor pool? - 30 minutes
The NFPA 704 or "Hazard Diamond" features a red segment. What does it represent? - Flammability
rating
The NFPA 704 or "Hazard Diamond" features a blue segment. What does it represent? - Health Hazard
Rating
, The NFPA 704 or "Hazard Diamond" features a yellow segment. What does it represent? - Instability
Rating
Swimmers that aware they are in trouble, conscious, and have some locomotion are considered: -
Distressed Swimmers
Swimmers that are either vertical or diagonal while struggling at or near the surface of the water are
considered: - Active Drowning Victims
Unconscious swimmers that are floating face up or down at either the surface or the bottom of the pool
are considered: - Passive Drowning Victims
Any pool intended for use by accredited competitive aquatic events is called: - Class A "Competition
Pool"
Any pool used for wading purposes is called: - Class F "Kiddie Pool"
Any pool intended for use by adjoined lodging is called: - Class C "Semi-Public Pool"
Any pool intended for public recreation use is called: - Class B "Public Pool"
Any pool intended for use at 86 °F is called: - Class E "Therapy Pool"
Any pool operated with unique and/or interactive features is called: - Class D "Other Pool"
Based on the CPSC Pool Safety study from the summer of 2017, what U.S. state had the highest
frequency of drownings? - Florida
The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool Act went into effect on what date? - December 19, 2007
write three types of signs commonly found at a swimming pool: -
How many gallons of water are in a cubic foot? - 7.5
How many liters of water are in a cubic meter? - 1,000
All calculations used to calculate pool volume require you to determine what figure in order to complete
them? - Average Depth
How many liters are in a gallon? - 3.785
How liters are in 5000 gallons? - 18,925
Your pool measures 25 yards in length. How long is it in feet? - 75 feet
Covert 25 meters to feet. - 82 feet
Covert 40 ounces to pounds. - 2.5 pounds
Your pool measures 45 feet x 20 feet. What is the surface area? - 9,000 square feet
Please list the five different pool shapes that the Calculations for surface area and volume are based on: -
oblong, rectangle, oval, circular, kidney
How many fluid ounces are in a gallon? - 128
ANSWERS GRADED A+
k What is the main responsibility of a lifeguard? - prevent and respond to aquatic emergencies
What does EAP stand for? - Emergency Action Plan
All of the following are examples of lifeguard duties: - Patron surveillance, enforcing facility rules,
customer service, NOT chemical handling
True of False: The state of Maryland requires a licensed pool operator be on duty at all times during a
pool's operating hours - True
Failure to act in accordance with corresponding standard of care is called: - Negligence
OSHA's hazard communication standard program provides which of the following is made available to
workers at all times? - Safety Data Sheets or Material Safety Data Sheets
The Virginia Graeme Baker Act focuses on regulations to help avoid: - entrapment and suction related
injuries and/or deaths
True or False: The Virginia Graeme Baker Act is currently the only federally mandated swimming pool
law. - True
The state of Maryland requires what type of entryway for Wading pools? - self-latching and self-closing
The height of any barrier (fencing) surrounding a pool should be at least how
tall? - 48 inches
Openings in any barrier (fencing) surrounding a pool should be no wider than: - 4 inches
True or False: It is acceptable to store liquid chemicals above dry chemicals. - FALSE
How long should you wait after the last observed lightning and/or thunder before allowing people back
into your outdoor pool? - 30 minutes
The NFPA 704 or "Hazard Diamond" features a red segment. What does it represent? - Flammability
rating
The NFPA 704 or "Hazard Diamond" features a blue segment. What does it represent? - Health Hazard
Rating
, The NFPA 704 or "Hazard Diamond" features a yellow segment. What does it represent? - Instability
Rating
Swimmers that aware they are in trouble, conscious, and have some locomotion are considered: -
Distressed Swimmers
Swimmers that are either vertical or diagonal while struggling at or near the surface of the water are
considered: - Active Drowning Victims
Unconscious swimmers that are floating face up or down at either the surface or the bottom of the pool
are considered: - Passive Drowning Victims
Any pool intended for use by accredited competitive aquatic events is called: - Class A "Competition
Pool"
Any pool used for wading purposes is called: - Class F "Kiddie Pool"
Any pool intended for use by adjoined lodging is called: - Class C "Semi-Public Pool"
Any pool intended for public recreation use is called: - Class B "Public Pool"
Any pool intended for use at 86 °F is called: - Class E "Therapy Pool"
Any pool operated with unique and/or interactive features is called: - Class D "Other Pool"
Based on the CPSC Pool Safety study from the summer of 2017, what U.S. state had the highest
frequency of drownings? - Florida
The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool Act went into effect on what date? - December 19, 2007
write three types of signs commonly found at a swimming pool: -
How many gallons of water are in a cubic foot? - 7.5
How many liters of water are in a cubic meter? - 1,000
All calculations used to calculate pool volume require you to determine what figure in order to complete
them? - Average Depth
How many liters are in a gallon? - 3.785
How liters are in 5000 gallons? - 18,925
Your pool measures 25 yards in length. How long is it in feet? - 75 feet
Covert 25 meters to feet. - 82 feet
Covert 40 ounces to pounds. - 2.5 pounds
Your pool measures 45 feet x 20 feet. What is the surface area? - 9,000 square feet
Please list the five different pool shapes that the Calculations for surface area and volume are based on: -
oblong, rectangle, oval, circular, kidney
How many fluid ounces are in a gallon? - 128
