Babysitting Quiz | Baby Sitting Certification Institute

1. 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

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. 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

4. 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

5. 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

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. 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. 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

9. 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

10. 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

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