1) As a parent, what should you look for in a babysitter? A) A sense of fun B) Maturity C) Calmness D) Both A & B E) Both B & C
2) What must a babysitter know to do an effective job? A) The habits of the child in general B) How to tame or control a child C) Child behavior
3) What should a babysitter know and do before being left alone with a child? A) Know the medical conditions of the child B) Know house rules C) Know the location of first aid kit D) All of the above
4) When should a babysitter contact the parents of a child? A) If a child has been crying for more than 20 minutes B) If a child develops a fever, vomits or is injured C) Anytime the babysitter can’t handle a situation D) All of the above
5) While babysitting, what should occur after the parents leave? A) Watch TV B) Tell stories C) Play physical games (example: scavenger hunts) D) All of the above
6) What happens if a babysitter keeps the child busy? A) The child becomes interested B) The child gets sleepy C) The child remains energetic D) Both A & B E) Both B & C
7) When it is bedtime, what should be done in order to get kids to bed? A) Tell them that it is time to go to sleep. B) Reward the first in bed C) Tell them a story will be read D) All of the above
8) Before you leave the house and while you are gone, what should be done? A) A safety check should be made of the house. B) The sitter should tell callers that he/she is visiting and the residents aren’t available at the moment. C) The sitter should never tell anyone that they are alone. D) All of the above.
9) In case of a fire, what should be done first? A) Call the fire department B) Get the children and yourself outside C) Grab valuables
10) Once the job is over, the babysitter should give the employer a report on how the day went. True False