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Bowling Alley
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Babysitting test Questions
100

The internationally recognized red-and-yellow flag at a beach indicates this. 

a guarded swimming area

100

This machine, patented by Edwin Budding in 1830, revolutionized lawn maintenance.

lawn mower

100

Before automatic pinsetters, workers who reset pins by hand had this job title.

pin boy

100

These kitchen storage products became famous through home demonstrations.

Tupperware

100

If a child is choking and cannot breathe, what is the FIRST thing a trained babysitter should do?

Call 911 (or have someone call 911 while beginning appropriate first aid if trained.)

200

Lifeguards often use this whistle signal—one long blast—to indicate this action.

 "clear the pool" or "get out of the water"?

200

This term refers to helping a lawn grow by removing small plugs of soil from your lawn to improve air, water, and nutrient flow to grass roots.

core aeration

200

In bowling scoring, three strikes in a row are called this.

 a turkey

200

This company became known for selling cosmetics door-to-door.

 Avon Products

200

Before bedtime, what should a babysitter check?

A. Doors are locked

B. Windows are secure

C. The child has brushed their teeth

D. All of the above

All of the above

300

This TV series featured lifeguards patrolling the beaches of Los Angeles County.

Baywatch

300

The Kentucky variety of this grass is one of the most common lawn grasses in the Midwest.

bluegrass

300

A score of 300 in bowling is commonly known by this term.

 perfect game

300

Vacuum cleaners sold by door-to-door representatives were often made by this company.

 Kirby Company

300

Which room in the house has the greatest chance for accidents?

A. Bedroom

B. Kitchen

C. Bathroom

D. Garage

Kitchen

400

In CPR, the letters "CP" stand for these two words.

 Cardiopulmonary

400

Name that tool


Weed eater (or string trimmer) 

400

How many pins are set up at the beginning of each frame?

10

400

Many teenagers earned money doing this job, which inspired a 1985 arcade game where players dodged dogs, cars, and angry customers.

 Paperboy

400

 The parents tell you the children's bedtime is 8:30 p.m. At 8:25 the kids ask for "just one more game."

 Politely say no and begin the bedtime routine.

500

This actress played lifeguard C.J. Parker on Baywatch.

 Pamela Anderson

500

In lawn care, "thatch" refers to this layer.

dead grass and roots between the soil and living grass

500

Regulation bowling pins are made primarily from this hardwood.

maple

500

Name that company

Fuller Brush

500

What should you check before putting a baby down for a nap?

 That the crib is safe and free of loose blankets and toys.

600

What is this called 

Rescue Tube

600

True or False:

Freshly cut grass smells good because the grass is releasing chemicals after being cut.

True

600

What is this difficult spare called?

The 7-10 Split

600

If two children are arguing over a toy, what should you do?

Calmly help them solve the problem and take turns.

700

What kind of entry would you use for an unconscious guest?

Slide-in entry

700

Name that tool

Tiller/Cultivator

700

This company introduced the automatic pinsetter in the 1950s.

 Brunswick Corporation

700

Before bedtime, a babysitter should make sure the house is:

Locked and secure.

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