Lifeguard Test 2023-2024 Questions and
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What is the YMCA Lifeguard decision-making model that will help you make important
preventive decisions?
A. PCA
B. PACA
C. PAC
D. PAAC - ANSWER-PACA
The YMCA Accident Prevention System is called
A. Q-2-1
B. Q-1-1
C. Q-1-2
D. 1-2-Q - ANSWER-Q-1-2
There are 3 advantages to using the accident prevention system. Which one of the
following is identified?
A. It helps lifeguards be consistent and fair.
B. It helps lifeguards preform a rescue.
C. It helps lifeguards work as a team.
D. It helps lifeguards develop their leadership skills. - ANSWER-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. 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. - ANSWER-C. I saw you running.
That is unsafe because the deck is wet. Please walk.
The YMCA Lifefuard program recommends that Lifefuard zones be designed so that it
takes no longer that ____ seconds for lifeguards to reach the farthest area of their
zones.
A. 20
B. 30
, C. 40
D. 10 - ANSWER-A.20
Which one of the following is NOT a lifeguard communication system?
A. Whistle blows
B. Rescue equipment signals
C. Megaphones
D. PACA - ANSWER-D. PACA
What is the lifeguards role when guarding instructional classes?
A. Teach part of the class
B. Teach the instructor lifeguard services
C. Provide lifeguard services
D. Provide swim tests to patrons before they get into the water - ANSWER-C. Provide
lifeguard services
What is one thing that should always be conducted when guarding day camp?
A. Height and weight check
B. Safety swim test
C. Age check
D. A meeting with fellow lifeguards on duty - ANSWER-B. A safety swim test
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 - ANSWER-A. Swim band
Lifeguards should be aware of the physical conditions that affect swimmers. Which is
the following of a physical condition that could quickly affect a persons ability to swim?
A. Ear squeeze
B. Muscle cramp
C. Head cold
D. Sunburn - ANSWER-B. Muscle cramp
What is the technique used by lifeguards to ensure that systematic visual sweeps are
conducted of the facility and patrons
A. Signaling
B. Rotation
C. Scanning
Answers 100% Correct
What is the YMCA Lifeguard decision-making model that will help you make important
preventive decisions?
A. PCA
B. PACA
C. PAC
D. PAAC - ANSWER-PACA
The YMCA Accident Prevention System is called
A. Q-2-1
B. Q-1-1
C. Q-1-2
D. 1-2-Q - ANSWER-Q-1-2
There are 3 advantages to using the accident prevention system. Which one of the
following is identified?
A. It helps lifeguards be consistent and fair.
B. It helps lifeguards preform a rescue.
C. It helps lifeguards work as a team.
D. It helps lifeguards develop their leadership skills. - ANSWER-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. 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. - ANSWER-C. I saw you running.
That is unsafe because the deck is wet. Please walk.
The YMCA Lifefuard program recommends that Lifefuard zones be designed so that it
takes no longer that ____ seconds for lifeguards to reach the farthest area of their
zones.
A. 20
B. 30
, C. 40
D. 10 - ANSWER-A.20
Which one of the following is NOT a lifeguard communication system?
A. Whistle blows
B. Rescue equipment signals
C. Megaphones
D. PACA - ANSWER-D. PACA
What is the lifeguards role when guarding instructional classes?
A. Teach part of the class
B. Teach the instructor lifeguard services
C. Provide lifeguard services
D. Provide swim tests to patrons before they get into the water - ANSWER-C. Provide
lifeguard services
What is one thing that should always be conducted when guarding day camp?
A. Height and weight check
B. Safety swim test
C. Age check
D. A meeting with fellow lifeguards on duty - ANSWER-B. A safety swim test
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 - ANSWER-A. Swim band
Lifeguards should be aware of the physical conditions that affect swimmers. Which is
the following of a physical condition that could quickly affect a persons ability to swim?
A. Ear squeeze
B. Muscle cramp
C. Head cold
D. Sunburn - ANSWER-B. Muscle cramp
What is the technique used by lifeguards to ensure that systematic visual sweeps are
conducted of the facility and patrons
A. Signaling
B. Rotation
C. Scanning
