YPT Policy Compliance 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under BSA Youth Protection policy, what is the minimum number of registered adult leaders required on any overnight camping trip with youth?
- One adult leader is sufficient if trained
- Two registered adult leaders (Correct answer)
- Three adult leaders at all times
- One adult per five youth participants
Correct answer: Two registered adult leaders
BSA policy requires a minimum of two registered adult leaders on all overnight activities.
Question 2: A unit leader discovers that a volunteer sent a youth member a private social media message. What is the FIRST step according to YPT policy?
- Warn the volunteer privately before escalating
- Report it immediately to the council Scout executive (Correct answer)
- Ask the youth if they felt uncomfortable
- Document the incident and monitor for recurrence
Correct answer: Report it immediately to the council Scout executive
Private digital communication with youth violates YPT policy and must be reported to the council Scout executive immediately.
Question 3: Which of the following best describes the 'open and observable' requirement for meetings with youth?
- Meetings must be held outdoors only
- One-on-one adult-youth contact must occur in view of others (Correct answer)
- Doors must remain open in all buildings
- Parents must be present at every meeting
Correct answer: One-on-one adult-youth contact must occur in view of others
The open and observable standard means any one-on-one adult-youth interaction must be visible to other adults or youth.
Question 4: How often must currently registered adult BSA members complete Youth Protection Training to remain compliant?
- Once at initial registration only
- Every two years
- Annually (Correct answer)
- Every five years
Correct answer: Annually
BSA requires all registered adult members to complete YPT annually.
Question 5: A parent grants permission for their child to share a tent with an adult leader on a camping trip. Under YPT policy, this arrangement is:
- Permitted because parental consent was given
- Permitted only if the adult is a family member
- Never permitted regardless of parental consent (Correct answer)
- Permitted if a second adult is nearby
Correct answer: Never permitted regardless of parental consent
YPT prohibits adults from sharing a tent with youth who are not their own children, regardless of parental consent.
Question 6: Which agency must receive a report when there is reasonable suspicion of child abuse in a BSA unit, in addition to BSA leadership?
- The local school district
- State or local law enforcement or child protective services (Correct answer)
- The unit's chartered organization only
- The BSA national office only
Correct answer: State or local law enforcement or child protective services
Suspected child abuse must be reported to the appropriate civil authorities (law enforcement or CPS) as well as BSA leadership.
Question 7: Under YPT guidelines, which type of image is PROHIBITED from being taken of youth during BSA activities?
- Group photos in uniform at public events
- Photos focused on a youth's face during ceremonies
- Images that sexualize or expose youth inappropriately (Correct answer)
- Action photos during sports activities
Correct answer: Images that sexualize or expose youth inappropriately
YPT prohibits any images that are sexually suggestive or that expose youth in inappropriate ways.
YPT Policy Compliance 2
Under BSA Youth Protection policy, what is the minimum number of registered adult leaders required on any overnight camping trip with youth?