YMCA LG Exam Prep: Questions and Answers
PACA
Q-1-2
1. What is the YMCA lifeguard decision-making model
that will help you make important preventive deci-
sions?
PCA
PACA
PAC
PAAC
2. The YMCA Accident Prevention System is called:
Q-2-1
Q-1-1
Q-1-2
1-2-Q
3. There are three advantages to using the Accident Pre- It helps lifeguards be con-
vention System. Which one of the following is identi- It helps
fied as an advantage? lifeguards
It helps lifeguards be consistent and fair. develop their
It helps lifeguards perform a rescue. leadership
skills.
It helps lifeguards work as a team.
, YMCA LG Exam Prep: Questions and Answers
4. Of the following statements, which one is the best sistent and fair
statement to use when providing a warning using
Q-1-2?
"Walk, don't run!"
"I saw you running. The deck is wet. Don't run!"
"I saw you running. That is unsafe because the deck is
wet. Please walk."
"Running on the deck is not safe. You will get hurt!" "I saw you running. That is
unsafe because the deck is
wet. Please walk."
5. 20
, YMCA LG Exam Prep: Questions and Answers
The YMCA Lifeguard program recommends that life-
guard zones be designed so that it take no longer than
seconds for lifeguards to reach the farthest area of
their zones.
20
30
40
10
6. Which of the following is NOT a lifeguard communica- PACA
tion system?
Whistle blows
Rescue equipment signals
Megaphones
PACA
7. What is the lifeguard's role when guarding instruction- Provide lifeguarding ser-
al classes? vices.
Teach part of the class.
Teach the instructor lifeguarding services.
Provide lifeguarding services.
Provide swim tests to patrons before they get in the
water.
8. What is one thing that should always be conducted Safety swim test
when guarding day camp, childcare, rental groups,
and special events in the pool?
Height and weight check
Safety swim test
Age check
A meeting with fellow lifeguards on duty
PACA
Q-1-2
1. What is the YMCA lifeguard decision-making model
that will help you make important preventive deci-
sions?
PCA
PACA
PAC
PAAC
2. The YMCA Accident Prevention System is called:
Q-2-1
Q-1-1
Q-1-2
1-2-Q
3. There are three advantages to using the Accident Pre- It helps lifeguards be con-
vention System. Which one of the following is identi- It helps
fied as an advantage? lifeguards
It helps lifeguards be consistent and fair. develop their
It helps lifeguards perform a rescue. leadership
skills.
It helps lifeguards work as a team.
, YMCA LG Exam Prep: Questions and Answers
4. Of the following statements, which one is the best sistent and fair
statement to use when providing a warning using
Q-1-2?
"Walk, don't run!"
"I saw you running. The deck is wet. Don't run!"
"I saw you running. That is unsafe because the deck is
wet. Please walk."
"Running on the deck is not safe. You will get hurt!" "I saw you running. That is
unsafe because the deck is
wet. Please walk."
5. 20
, YMCA LG Exam Prep: Questions and Answers
The YMCA Lifeguard program recommends that life-
guard zones be designed so that it take no longer than
seconds for lifeguards to reach the farthest area of
their zones.
20
30
40
10
6. Which of the following is NOT a lifeguard communica- PACA
tion system?
Whistle blows
Rescue equipment signals
Megaphones
PACA
7. What is the lifeguard's role when guarding instruction- Provide lifeguarding ser-
al classes? vices.
Teach part of the class.
Teach the instructor lifeguarding services.
Provide lifeguarding services.
Provide swim tests to patrons before they get in the
water.
8. What is one thing that should always be conducted Safety swim test
when guarding day camp, childcare, rental groups,
and special events in the pool?
Height and weight check
Safety swim test
Age check
A meeting with fellow lifeguards on duty
