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. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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

8. A good reason for cancelling a babysitting job is:

your grandmother passed away

you’ve come down with the flu

your best friend got tickets to the Taylor Swift concert

a and b

9. What is the best activity to do with children while you’re babysitting?

Anything that keeps them quiet and not crying

Anything that the parents approve

Anything that the parents approve and that you feel you can manage safely

Anything that involves food or games

10. CPR is used primarily to:

treat a head injury

restart a person’s breathing and/or heartbeat

call 911

none of the above

Grade Exam

Practice Exam

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. A great way to Be Fun is:

8. A good reason for cancelling a babysitting job is:

9. What is the best activity to do with children while you’re babysitting?

10. CPR is used primarily to: