Babysitting Quiz | Baby Sitting Certification Institute

1. 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

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. 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. Vomiting is most often caused by:

a head injury

a stomach virus

poisoning

eating fruits and vegetables

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. 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. You need to Be Prepared, Be Safe, Be Responsible, and Be Fun. Another Be is:

Be the Cool Babysitter

Be on your Cell Phone

Be Late in Letting Them Know You Have to Cancel

Be in Charge

8. 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

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. 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

Grade Exam

Practice Exam

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

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

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

4. Vomiting is most often caused by:

5. A great way to Be Fun is:

6. If a child vomits, you should:

7. You need to Be Prepared, Be Safe, Be Responsible, and Be Fun. Another Be is:

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

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

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