Babysitting Quiz | Baby Sitting Certification Institute

1. 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

2. 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.

3. Vomiting is most often caused by:

a head injury

a stomach virus

poisoning

eating fruits and vegetables

4. 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

5. 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

6. If a child vomits, you should:

help her get cleaned up, calmed down, and resting quietly

call the parents

try to get her to drink fluids

all of the above

7. When should you register on a babysitter website?

As soon as possible, to get new clients quickly

When your parents give you permission

When your friend has had a few successful jobs on a website

When you want to make more money

8. 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

9. What information will a 911 operator definitely ask for?

what kind of emergency you’re having

what you had for breakfast

how many years you’ve been babysitting

where the nearest hospital is

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

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

3. Vomiting is most often caused by:

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

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

6. If a child vomits, you should:

7. When should you register on a babysitter website?

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

9. What information will a 911 operator definitely ask for?

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