Babysitting Quiz | Baby Sitting Certification Institute

1. Before the parents leave, you’ll want to know:

how they want you to communicate with them while they’re gone, and how often

how to operate any security systems or other safety items (like baby gates)

if the children have any specific likes or dislikes

all of the above

2. One thing to make sure to have in writing before the parents leave is:

the address of the house, if you need to call 911

the parents’ cell phone numbers

the names and phone numbers of their emergency contacts

all of the above

3. A cut is serious if it:

quickly stops bleeding on its own

continues to bleed even when you put pressure on it

needs only one bandage

none of the above

4. What four routines should you ask about when babysitting for a new family?

Chores, sports, church, and exercise

Bedtime, bathtime, naptime, and meals

Cheer, dance, tae kwon do, and band

none of the above

5. A great way to Be Fun is:

buy lots of gifts for the children

try to remember what you liked to do when you were the kids’ age

let the kids stay on the computer all day long

all of the above

6. Is asking questions a good idea at the start of a new babysitting job?

No, because you want to show that you’re confident.

No, because it makes you look stupid.

Yes, because you want to show off everything you know.

Yes, because you’re not expected to know everything.

7. Why should you not be afraid to call 911?

Because the parents would rather be safe than sorry

Because you can always hang up

Because calling 911 is free

Because the operator might be fun to talk to

8. If you’re dealing with a vomiting child, don’t forget to:

grab a bowl for any future episodes

put a clothespin on your nose

yell at him or her for making a mess

text your friends about how gross your job is

9. Vomiting is most often caused by:

a head injury

a stomach virus

poisoning

eating fruits and vegetables

10. If you’re babysitting older children, what is one thing you should do to keep the parents informed?

keep track of the basics: mealtime and bedtime, for instance

text them at least twice an hour

post lots of pictures on your Facebook account

write down every time the kids use the bathroom

Grade Exam

Practice Exam

1. Before the parents leave, you’ll want to know:

2. One thing to make sure to have in writing before the parents leave is:

3. A cut is serious if it:

4. What four routines should you ask about when babysitting for a new family?

5. A great way to Be Fun is:

6. Is asking questions a good idea at the start of a new babysitting job?

7. Why should you not be afraid to call 911?

8. If you’re dealing with a vomiting child, don’t forget to:

9. Vomiting is most often caused by:

10. If you’re babysitting older children, what is one thing you should do to keep the parents informed?