SwimSafer Knowledge Test (Sample Questions and Answers)

Environmental Awareness 1\. Which of the following is a way of checking the strength of a river current? Jumping into the river to feel its current Leaning forward from the bank of the river and using one hand to feel its current Throwing in a stick and seeing how quickly it flows down the river None of the above 2\. You and your friends come across a canal on your way home. The water in the canal is not deep. Which of the following should you do? Go down into the canal to play Throw stones and pebbles into the canal Encourage my friends to climb into the canal to play Continue walking home 3\. Which of the following is the most suitable person to approach for assistance at the pool? A stranger A child A lifeguard None of the above 4\. Which of the following is most likely to cause an accident at the pool? Climbing down the pool ladder to enter the water Running around the pool playing with one of your friends Diving into a deep pool under your instructor's supervision Following the instructions of the lifeguard and your instructor 5\. Which of the following is where you can find out more about the rules at a swimming pool? The signs around the pool area The safety symbols along the poolside The pool lifeguards or staff All of the above Health Awareness 6\. Which of the following is an example of good personal hygiene at the swimming pool? Urinate in the pool Drink water from the pool Have a shower before you enter the pool All of the above 7\. Which of the following should you do when using sunscreen? Use water-resistant sunscreen Use sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher Reapply often and especially during prolonged activities in the water All of the above Emergency Situations and Survival Techniques 8\. If you drifted out to the ocean alone, which of the following should you do? Stay calm and do not panic Hold anything that will help you float Look out and listen for any incoming aircraft or ships, and draw their attention by splashing around in the water and waving and shouting for help All of the above 9\. If you were to fall off a boat in the ocean fully clothed without a Personal Floatation Device (PFD), which of the following should you do? Remove heavy items of clothing that is heavy Leave on a layer of clothing to minimise heat loss Inflate your pants or shirt /jacket to use as a floatation aid All of the above 10\. Which of the following describes the Heat Escape Lessening Posture (H.E.L.P.)? It is a technique used when performing a rescue It is a technique used when wearing a Personal Floatation Device (PFD) It is a position used to call for help easily It is a position used to save energy and prevent heat loss in a cold water immersion 11\. Which of the following stroke can be used to save energy in deep a water emergency? Survival sidestroke Survival backstroke Survival breaststroke All of the above 12\. If you were to fall off a boat in the ocean, which of the following should you do? Stay calm and do not panic Splash around in the water and wave and call for help when help is coming If help turns away or does not see you, remain calm and save energy to wait for help to come again All of the above 13\. If you were swept out by a current, which of the following should you do to save energy? Swim the butterfly stroke Swim against the current Keep your arms out of the water Hold anything that will help you float Principles of Personal Safety and Survival 14\. Which of the following should you do if you experience a cramp in the water? Panic and cry Scream and shout Pull and hold on the nearest person to you Relax, roll onto your back and wave for help with one arm 15\. Before diving into the pool, you must ensure that \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_. the water is clear the water is unclear the water is clear and deep the water is clear and shallow Rescue 16\. If you cannot swim, which of the following rescue techniques should you use? Talk rescue Contact tow Swim rescue Non-contact tow 17\. An unconscious victim may be facing up or down in the water and is not moving. True /False 18\. Which of the following can be used to perform a throw rescue? A water bottle A fire extinguisher A pair of shoes A float 19\. Which of the following is a situation for using a talk rescue? When the person is conscious When the person is close enough to the rescuer When the person is capable of responding to instructions All of the above 20\. A child should inform a lifeguard immediately when he or she sees someone struggling in the pool. True /False