NL Theory questions with correct answers
1. What are the four major roles of a Lifeguard? (4) Correct Answer-1)
Accident Preventers
2) Rescuers
3) Public Relation Officers
4) Administrators
2. Who is a Lifeguard responsible to? (4) Correct Answer-1) Public
2) Fellow Lifeguards
3) Employers
4) Self
3. List six areas of risk at a swimming facility? (6) Correct Answer-
Deep, shallow, slope and drop-off areas, entry and exit points, structures
and equipments
4. How can you control risk or eliminate risk at a facility and give an
example for each. (4) Correct Answer-move diving blocks to deep end,
clear signage, strict rules, daily reports, close area
5. What are two characteristics of Pool Rules? Give one example, which
is governed by provincial legislation and one rule that are determined,
by your local municipality. (4) Correct Answer-1) Fair and realistic
2) Easily understood
Provincial government: Minimum lifeguard to bather ratios
,Municipal: shower before entry
6. What are six factors to consider when determining how many
lifeguards to put on duty? (6) Correct Answer-1) Size and configuration
of pool
2) Number of patrons
3) Ages and diabilities
4) Type of patron activity
5) Danger areas
6) Equipment in use
7) Education and relation requirements
7. What are four factors to consider when determining where to position
your Lifeguards? (4) Correct Answer-1) Number of lifeguards
2) Number of patrons
3) Ability to see
4) Size and Shape of facility
5) Desire for perspectives
8. Name one advantage and one limitation for each of the three Guarding
Approaches, Zone, Global, and Combination. (6) Correct Answer-Zone
- A: Rotation keeps them alert
- L: Zones may not be well defined
Global/Extensive
, - A: Each lifeguard observes entire area
- L: No change of pace
Combined
- A: Overlapping two provides double supervision (best of both worlds)
- L: Requires height or mobility
9. Name four factors that affect your scanning technique? (4) Correct
Answer-1) Number of patrons and their activities
2) Number of lifeguards and location
3) Facility design and layout
4) Supervision zone shape and size
5) Lighting conditions
10. Identify three scanning strategies? (3) Correct Answer-1) Head
counting
2) Grouping - sort patrons in groups
3) Mental Filing - build patron profiles
4) Profile Matching - match against trouble/victim profiles
5) Tracking - track high risk people
11. Name four pool features or equipment that require additional direct
supervision? (4) Correct Answer-1) Diving boards
2) Hot tubs
3) Slides
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