YPT Policy Compliance 2

Question 1

Under BSA Youth Protection policy, what is the minimum number of registered adult leaders required on any overnight camping trip with youth?

Accepted Answer

Two registered adult leaders

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Report it immediately to the council Scout executive

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

One-on-one adult-youth contact must occur in view of others

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Annually

Answer

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:

Accepted Answer

Never permitted regardless of parental consent

Answer

YPT prohibits adults from sharing a tent with youth who are not their own children, regardless of parental consent.

(YPT) Youth Protection Training Practice Test