PADI OPEN WATER EXAM SCRIPT 2026
FULL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
SOLUTIONS
⩥ During a descent, I try to equalize but discover I'm having trouble
doing so. I should ____ my descent, signal my _____, ______ slightly,
and try again Answer: stop, buddy, ascend
⩥ I should equalize ______ and _____. Answer: Early, Often
⩥ The most important rule in scuba diving is to _______ continuously
and never hold my breath. Answer: Breathe
⩥ If I feel discomfort in a body air space while ascending, I should
____, _______ slightly, and give trapped air time to work it's way out
Answer: Stop, Descend
⩥ My buddy and I are planning a dive to 60 feet. We would expect our
air supply to last _______ at 33 feet, all else being the same. Answer:
Shorter than
⩥ If I feel like I can't get enough air, I should ____ all activity and ____
to restore proper deep, slow breathing Answer: Stop, Rest
, ⩥ An object that is neutrally buoyant in fresh water will _____ in salt
water. Answer: float
⩥ The primary considerations when choosing any piece of scuba gear
are ________, _________, and ________. Answer: Suitability, Fit,
Comfort
⩥ I take a colorful fish identification slate with me while diving.
Looking at the slate underwater at 40 feet, I would expect the slate to
look ____ ________, and ______/______. Answer: less colorful,
larger/closer
⩥ While underwater, I want to move efficiently by being ___________,
swimming slowly and ________, and maintaining proper ____. Answer:
streamlined, steadily, trim
⩥ During a dive, I can't stop shivering. The proper response would be to
____ the water immediately, ___ ___, and seek ______. Answer: exit,
dry off, warmth
⩥ During a dive, my buddy and I have to swim hard because of an
unexpected current. If I were to begin to feel fatigued, have labored,
breathing, experience a feeling of suffocation or air starvation, and
perhaps feel like aI may panic, I should ____ all activity, signal my
_____, and ____. Answer: Stop, buddy, rest
FULL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
SOLUTIONS
⩥ During a descent, I try to equalize but discover I'm having trouble
doing so. I should ____ my descent, signal my _____, ______ slightly,
and try again Answer: stop, buddy, ascend
⩥ I should equalize ______ and _____. Answer: Early, Often
⩥ The most important rule in scuba diving is to _______ continuously
and never hold my breath. Answer: Breathe
⩥ If I feel discomfort in a body air space while ascending, I should
____, _______ slightly, and give trapped air time to work it's way out
Answer: Stop, Descend
⩥ My buddy and I are planning a dive to 60 feet. We would expect our
air supply to last _______ at 33 feet, all else being the same. Answer:
Shorter than
⩥ If I feel like I can't get enough air, I should ____ all activity and ____
to restore proper deep, slow breathing Answer: Stop, Rest
, ⩥ An object that is neutrally buoyant in fresh water will _____ in salt
water. Answer: float
⩥ The primary considerations when choosing any piece of scuba gear
are ________, _________, and ________. Answer: Suitability, Fit,
Comfort
⩥ I take a colorful fish identification slate with me while diving.
Looking at the slate underwater at 40 feet, I would expect the slate to
look ____ ________, and ______/______. Answer: less colorful,
larger/closer
⩥ While underwater, I want to move efficiently by being ___________,
swimming slowly and ________, and maintaining proper ____. Answer:
streamlined, steadily, trim
⩥ During a dive, I can't stop shivering. The proper response would be to
____ the water immediately, ___ ___, and seek ______. Answer: exit,
dry off, warmth
⩥ During a dive, my buddy and I have to swim hard because of an
unexpected current. If I were to begin to feel fatigued, have labored,
breathing, experience a feeling of suffocation or air starvation, and
perhaps feel like aI may panic, I should ____ all activity, signal my
_____, and ____. Answer: Stop, buddy, rest
