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ELLIS AND ASSOCIATES LIFEGUARD ACTUAL
EXAM PREP 2026 100 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY A
GRADED WITH EXPERT FEEDBACK|NEW AND
REVISED
As a lifeguard, what can you do to ensure that children and other guests
are safe at your aquatic facility - ANSWER- Always maintain the 10/20
protection standard, make sure children are directly supervised by a
responsible adult, provide life jackets to non-swimming children and
guests
A lifeguard can function without an assistance during an emergency -
ANSWER- False, always call for help
A whistle is an optional piece of equipment - ANSWER- False,
lifeguards need a whistle at all times
I would use TWO SHORT WHISTLE BLASTS to get another
lifeguards attention, along with TAPPING THE TOP OF MY HEAD to
indicate that I need that lifeguard to cover my Zone of Protection area -
ANSWER- True, two short whistles signal to active the EAP, and
tapping the top of your head signals you tapped out of your zone of
protection
When performing a rotation at a duty station, the 10/20 PROTECTION
STANDARD is maintained while each lifeguard positions himself or
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herself and equipment is transferred (if needed). Both incoming and
outgoing lifeguards must perform a PROACTIVE BOTTOM SCAN
before the rotation process is complete - ANSWER- True, both must
perform proactive bottom scans
Emergency Actions Plans (EAPs) should include, among other things -
ANSWER- Emergency type and how it is recognized, equipment needed
and how it is brought to the scene, role and actions of supervisors if
available, transfer of care to emergency medical services personnel
Rule enforcement and customer service are not compatible with each
other - ANSWER- False, you can enforce rules a certain way to maintain
good customer service
Rules need to be strictly enforced, regardless of the age of guest or time
of day - ANSWER- True, rules need to be enforced at all times
Knowing where the rules are posted and how they read will assist
lifeguards in enforcement - ANSWER- True, the signs will back you up
if guests don't want to listen to you
What does the "C" in "C.A.R.E" stand for - ANSWER- Confidence
Looking at the outcomes when dealing with difficult situations will
allow lifeguards to know how to best handle the situation if it were to
occur in the future - ANSWER- True, you should learn from outcomes
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After a rescue, it is not important to document what happened -
ANSWER- False, you should always document what happens
Lighting can be detected using the following method - ANSWER-
Observations, national weather service website, lighting detector at
facility, weather app
Lifeguard can enhance both safety and the enjoyment of guest last who
are non-swimmers, weak swimmers or children by: - ANSWER-
Encouraging the use of properly fitted and worn life jackets
If a guest is in trouble but far away from you in the water, you should
perform an assist - ANSWER- False, you need to perform a rescue
To perform the compact jump safely, the lifeguard should keep their feet
flat and knees bent - ANSWER- True, if performed incorrectly the guard
could injure themselves
A guest in distress who is active and facing away can best be rescued by
using the rear hug - ANSWER- True, when active and facing away rear
hug is most effective
The two guard rescue includes the combination of the front drive and the
duck pluck rescues - ANSWER- False, two guard rescue uses front drive
and rear hug rescue techniques
ELLIS AND ASSOCIATES LIFEGUARD ACTUAL
EXAM PREP 2026 100 QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY A
GRADED WITH EXPERT FEEDBACK|NEW AND
REVISED
As a lifeguard, what can you do to ensure that children and other guests
are safe at your aquatic facility - ANSWER- Always maintain the 10/20
protection standard, make sure children are directly supervised by a
responsible adult, provide life jackets to non-swimming children and
guests
A lifeguard can function without an assistance during an emergency -
ANSWER- False, always call for help
A whistle is an optional piece of equipment - ANSWER- False,
lifeguards need a whistle at all times
I would use TWO SHORT WHISTLE BLASTS to get another
lifeguards attention, along with TAPPING THE TOP OF MY HEAD to
indicate that I need that lifeguard to cover my Zone of Protection area -
ANSWER- True, two short whistles signal to active the EAP, and
tapping the top of your head signals you tapped out of your zone of
protection
When performing a rotation at a duty station, the 10/20 PROTECTION
STANDARD is maintained while each lifeguard positions himself or
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herself and equipment is transferred (if needed). Both incoming and
outgoing lifeguards must perform a PROACTIVE BOTTOM SCAN
before the rotation process is complete - ANSWER- True, both must
perform proactive bottom scans
Emergency Actions Plans (EAPs) should include, among other things -
ANSWER- Emergency type and how it is recognized, equipment needed
and how it is brought to the scene, role and actions of supervisors if
available, transfer of care to emergency medical services personnel
Rule enforcement and customer service are not compatible with each
other - ANSWER- False, you can enforce rules a certain way to maintain
good customer service
Rules need to be strictly enforced, regardless of the age of guest or time
of day - ANSWER- True, rules need to be enforced at all times
Knowing where the rules are posted and how they read will assist
lifeguards in enforcement - ANSWER- True, the signs will back you up
if guests don't want to listen to you
What does the "C" in "C.A.R.E" stand for - ANSWER- Confidence
Looking at the outcomes when dealing with difficult situations will
allow lifeguards to know how to best handle the situation if it were to
occur in the future - ANSWER- True, you should learn from outcomes
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After a rescue, it is not important to document what happened -
ANSWER- False, you should always document what happens
Lighting can be detected using the following method - ANSWER-
Observations, national weather service website, lighting detector at
facility, weather app
Lifeguard can enhance both safety and the enjoyment of guest last who
are non-swimmers, weak swimmers or children by: - ANSWER-
Encouraging the use of properly fitted and worn life jackets
If a guest is in trouble but far away from you in the water, you should
perform an assist - ANSWER- False, you need to perform a rescue
To perform the compact jump safely, the lifeguard should keep their feet
flat and knees bent - ANSWER- True, if performed incorrectly the guard
could injure themselves
A guest in distress who is active and facing away can best be rescued by
using the rear hug - ANSWER- True, when active and facing away rear
hug is most effective
The two guard rescue includes the combination of the front drive and the
duck pluck rescues - ANSWER- False, two guard rescue uses front drive
and rear hug rescue techniques
