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Casper professionalism practice question: a lifeguard who smells of alcohol
Watch the scene, then type answers to both questions on a 3.5-minute timer, as in the typed section of Casper. Submit to get your answers scored with a free account. Our top-graded model answer to each question, and why it works, is below.
You are a lifeguard at a busy public pool.
Your fellow lifeguard, Alex, arrives for a Saturday morning shift smelling of alcohol and moving slowly. The pool opens in fifteen minutes and there is no spare staff.
What happens in the scene?
Alex: Hey. Sorry I'm cutting it close. Rough night. I'm fine, I just need coffee. Please don't say anything to the supervisor. I'm already on a warning.
Can you answer both questions in 3.5 minutes?
Your answers
3:30
You get 3.5 minutes to type answers to both questions, the same time the typed section of Casper gives each scenario. The questions appear when the clock starts.
What does a top-quartile answer look like?
Try the questions first, then compare. Each answer below is a top-quartile example from Confetto's Casper scorer, graded by it on the 1 to 9 scale raters use.
Question 1
How would you respond to Alex's request not to tell the supervisor?
I would take the alcohol smell and slow movements seriously without assuming I know exactly what happened. I'd speak privately with Alex and say I'm concerned he may not be fit to guard. I'd ask if he's okay, but coffee or reassurance would not be enough to resolve a safety concern. I'd explain that I can't keep this from the supervisor because swimmers depend on us, and offer to speak with the supervisor together. I'd report what I observed, not label him drunk. With no spare staff, I'd ask the supervisor to delay opening unless safe coverage can be arranged. I'd also make sure Alex has a safe way home if needed.
Graded 8.5 of 9 by Confetto's Casper scorer
Question 2
Describe a time you had to hold a peer to a standard. How did it go?
In a class project, a friend uploaded a section with passages copied from a website without citations. I spoke with him privately before we submitted it and asked whether he'd meant those passages as temporary notes. He said he was rushed and hadn't realized how much he'd copied. I explained that submitting it would violate our course rules and affect everyone in the group. I offered to help find sources, but asked him to rewrite his section himself. He did, and we checked the citations together before submitting. It was awkward initially, but we stayed on good terms. I learned that a clear standard works better when I ask what happened and offer a realistic way to fix it.
Graded 8.5 of 9 by Confetto's Casper scorer
| Question | Aspects it looks at | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Question 1 | Professionalism, Ethics | 8.5 of 9 |
| Question 2 | Professionalism, Ethics | 8.5 of 9 |
Why do these model answers score well?
In our scorer's words:
- You explicitly distinguish observed signs from an assumption about Alex’s condition.
- You pair accountability with compassion by offering to speak to the supervisor together and help Alex get home safely.
- Your personal example shows a fair, private conversation and support that does not take over your peer’s responsibility.
The model answers are examples written by Confetto's Casper scorer, not real applicants' answers. The grades are from that scorer, not official Casper scores.
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Questions about this scenario
- What does the a lifeguard who smells of alcohol scenario test?
- It looks at professionalism and ethics. Professionalism: Is reliable, respects boundaries and confidentiality, and holds a consistent standard under pressure. Ethics: Weighs competing duties honestly, protects people from harm, and stays accountable to rules and values.
- How long do you get to answer it?
- 3.5 minutes to type answers to both questions, the time the typed section of Casper gives each scenario, according to Acuity Insights.
- How were the model answers graded?
- Confetto's Casper scorer graded each model answer twice on the 1 to 9 scale raters use: question 1 8.5 of 9 and question 2 8.5 of 9, on average. These are our scorer's grades, not official Casper scores.
- Is this a real Casper question?
- No. The scenario is original and written by Confetto for practice. None of it is taken from Acuity Insights' test or sample content.
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