Aquatics International University: Lifeguarding Course

10 Questions | By Aquaticsintl | Last updated: Jan 25, 2013 | Total Attempts: 820

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Aquatics International University's Lifeguarding Quiz is designed to test your knowledge of lifeguarding issues including lifeguard handbooks, certification and in-service training. After reading the courses, take this brief test. Those who receive a score of 70% or higher will receive a certificate of completion.

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1.

Which of the following should be included in the first section of a lifeguard manual?
- A.
  
  Mission statement
- B.
  
  Emergency action plan
- C.
  
  Lateness policy
- D.
  
  All of the above
2.

CPR/AED certification is one lifeguarding requirement.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
3.

Certification does not guarantee competency, nor imply future performance or sufficiency of training for all facilities.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
4.

Which of the following are responsibilities of the pool/operator manager, when it comes to lifeguards?
- A.
  
  Schedule work hours commensurate with experience
- B.
  
  Verify the competency of the hired lifeguards at the specific facility and at the depths that guards will be working
- C.
  
  Provide at least two guard uniforms per lifeguard
- D.
  
  All of the above.
5.

In service training should be:
- A.
  
  Mandatory
- B.
  
  Relevant
- C.
  
  Job specific
- D.
  
  All of the above
6.

Which of the following is NOT one of the agencies currently recognized to provide lifeguarding certification?
- A.
  
  American Red Cross
- B.
  
  YMCA
- C.
  
  National Swimming Pool Foundation
- D.
  
  National Aquatic Safety Company
7.

The length of lifeguard certification is generally between:
- A.
  
  Two and five years
- B.
  
  One and three years
- C.
  
  One and two years
- D.
  
  Two and three years
8.

Lifeguards should receive emergency response training specific to the venue:
- A.
  
  Yearly
- B.
  
  Bi-weekly
- C.
  
  Monthly
- D.
  
  Weekly
9.

If a lifeguard in-service training is not documented, it basically did not take place.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

Site-specific training for lifeguards should include:
- A.
  
  Facility policies and procedures
- B.
  
  Emergency action plans
- C.
  
  Rescues with facility-specific equipment
- D.
  
  All of the above