SSI Open Water Diver Final Exam Review – Comprehensive Study Guide, Key Concepts &
Practice Questions
signs of a panicked diver are - correct answer ✔✔Wide-eyed, fearful look and a fast and erratic
breathing pattern
an independent action to take in response to an out of air emergency is - correct answer ✔✔a
controlled swimming ascent or emergency buoyancy ascent
in a deep water out of air emergency, and your buddy is not close enough, the best response to
this emergency is to perform a Controlled Swimming Ascent - correct answer ✔✔false
The first thing you should do if you observe signs of panic in a diver underwater is - correct
answer ✔✔locate your alternate air source in case it is needed
To achieve the SSI Master Diver rating, a diver is required to - correct answer ✔✔Be certified as
an SSI Advanced Open Water Diver, complete the SSI Stress and Rescue Specialty Courses, and
log a total of 50 dives.
causes of panic include - correct answer ✔✔certain environmental conditions, diving outside of
a diver's comfort and ability, using equipment that is unfamiliar or does not fit well
The SSI responsible diver code states that you should - correct answer ✔✔accept responsibility
for your own well-being on every dive, dive within the limits of your training and ability, be
environmentally responsible on every dive
the first thing you should do if you observe signs of panic in a diver at the surface is - correct
answer ✔✔completely fill your BC and instruct the panicked diver to establish positive
buoyancy
, In an out of air emergency and your buddy is close enough, you should - correct answer
✔✔swim to your buddy, give the out-of-air signal, and share air
the most important rule when assisting a panicked diver is - correct answer ✔✔never
needlessly endanger yourself
panic can be prevented by - correct answer ✔✔properly maintaining your Total Diving system,
honestly evaluating your diving limitations, taking specialty training
a dependent action to take in response to an out of air emergency is - correct answer
✔✔sharing air using the primary second stage and using the alternate air source for yourself
to achieve the SSI Specialty Diver rating, a diver is required to - correct answer ✔✔Complete
any 2 specialty courses and log a total of 12 dives
to achieve the SSI Advanced Open water diver rating, a diver is required to - correct answer
✔✔complete 4 specialty courses and log a total of 24 dives
A good diving buddy - correct answer ✔✔makes diving more fun, is as familiar with their
buddy's diving equipment as they are with their own, is able to help in all phases of diving and
dive planning
A dive computer keeps track of a diver's nitrogen absorption levels so that the diver can -
correct answer ✔✔stay within the no-decompression limits on each dive
If you lose contact with your buddy, you should - correct answer ✔✔Search for no more than a
minute by turning 360 degrees and looking up and down and then perform a normal ascent to
the surface
Practice Questions
signs of a panicked diver are - correct answer ✔✔Wide-eyed, fearful look and a fast and erratic
breathing pattern
an independent action to take in response to an out of air emergency is - correct answer ✔✔a
controlled swimming ascent or emergency buoyancy ascent
in a deep water out of air emergency, and your buddy is not close enough, the best response to
this emergency is to perform a Controlled Swimming Ascent - correct answer ✔✔false
The first thing you should do if you observe signs of panic in a diver underwater is - correct
answer ✔✔locate your alternate air source in case it is needed
To achieve the SSI Master Diver rating, a diver is required to - correct answer ✔✔Be certified as
an SSI Advanced Open Water Diver, complete the SSI Stress and Rescue Specialty Courses, and
log a total of 50 dives.
causes of panic include - correct answer ✔✔certain environmental conditions, diving outside of
a diver's comfort and ability, using equipment that is unfamiliar or does not fit well
The SSI responsible diver code states that you should - correct answer ✔✔accept responsibility
for your own well-being on every dive, dive within the limits of your training and ability, be
environmentally responsible on every dive
the first thing you should do if you observe signs of panic in a diver at the surface is - correct
answer ✔✔completely fill your BC and instruct the panicked diver to establish positive
buoyancy
, In an out of air emergency and your buddy is close enough, you should - correct answer
✔✔swim to your buddy, give the out-of-air signal, and share air
the most important rule when assisting a panicked diver is - correct answer ✔✔never
needlessly endanger yourself
panic can be prevented by - correct answer ✔✔properly maintaining your Total Diving system,
honestly evaluating your diving limitations, taking specialty training
a dependent action to take in response to an out of air emergency is - correct answer
✔✔sharing air using the primary second stage and using the alternate air source for yourself
to achieve the SSI Specialty Diver rating, a diver is required to - correct answer ✔✔Complete
any 2 specialty courses and log a total of 12 dives
to achieve the SSI Advanced Open water diver rating, a diver is required to - correct answer
✔✔complete 4 specialty courses and log a total of 24 dives
A good diving buddy - correct answer ✔✔makes diving more fun, is as familiar with their
buddy's diving equipment as they are with their own, is able to help in all phases of diving and
dive planning
A dive computer keeps track of a diver's nitrogen absorption levels so that the diver can -
correct answer ✔✔stay within the no-decompression limits on each dive
If you lose contact with your buddy, you should - correct answer ✔✔Search for no more than a
minute by turning 360 degrees and looking up and down and then perform a normal ascent to
the surface
