Babysitting Quiz | Baby Sitting Certification Institute

1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. When you’re ready to Be Fun, get started by asking the kids:

to paint your nails

to show you their favorite toys

to log onto their favorite website

none of the above

5. The amount of time you should allow the children to use electronics is:

whatever the parents have said is acceptable in their home

two hours, as recommended by the American Academy of Pediatricians

as long as it takes to keep them quiet until the parents get home

up to the kids

6. In the beginning, you should babysit for:

anyone who will pay you!

“clients” you find online

people you know

none of the above

7. For a serious head injury, you should:

tell the parents when they get home

call 911 right away

have the child take a nap

none of the above

8. 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

9. 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

10. A good way to find your first babysitting job is by:

putting up a flyer at the grocery store

talking to people you already know from church or other activities

posting an ad on Craigslist

none of the above

Grade Exam

Practice Exam

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

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

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

4. When you’re ready to Be Fun, get started by asking the kids:

5. The amount of time you should allow the children to use electronics is:

6. In the beginning, you should babysit for:

7. For a serious head injury, you should:

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

9. A cut is serious if it:

10. A good way to find your first babysitting job is by: