NAUI INSTRUCTOR PRACTICE
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
◉ The rate of your air usage increases with depth because
Answer: of the greater density of the air you breath
◉ The advantage of a "pony bottle" is
Answer: it is completely separate source of air that either diver can
use
◉ For deeper dives, it is recommended that
Answer: an expanded contingency plan be written on your slate and
taken on the dive
◉ In your own diving, you should stay within your "comfort
envelope" by
Answer: advancing gradually towards greater depths
◉ It is a good idea to check your equipment ______________ times
before entering the water for a deep dive.
Answer: three
, ◉ Bounce dives should be avoided because,
Answer: they increase the chances of decompression sickness
◉ The study of fresh water animals and plants is known as
Answer: Limnology
◉ The study of marine plants and animals is known as
Answer: Marine Biology
◉ A "must-have" piece of equipment needed for underwater studies
of aquatic life is
Answer: underwater slate or waterproof paper and pencil
◉ True or False: Solo diving rather than buddy-team diving will
increase the opportunities for sightings.
Answer: false
◉ The first fundamental of searching for an object underwater is
Answer: define the area to be searched and mark the starting point
◉ When an object being recovered weighs more than about
______________, a "lift bag" should be used to raise it to the surface.
Answer: 10 kilograms (22 pounds)
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
◉ The rate of your air usage increases with depth because
Answer: of the greater density of the air you breath
◉ The advantage of a "pony bottle" is
Answer: it is completely separate source of air that either diver can
use
◉ For deeper dives, it is recommended that
Answer: an expanded contingency plan be written on your slate and
taken on the dive
◉ In your own diving, you should stay within your "comfort
envelope" by
Answer: advancing gradually towards greater depths
◉ It is a good idea to check your equipment ______________ times
before entering the water for a deep dive.
Answer: three
, ◉ Bounce dives should be avoided because,
Answer: they increase the chances of decompression sickness
◉ The study of fresh water animals and plants is known as
Answer: Limnology
◉ The study of marine plants and animals is known as
Answer: Marine Biology
◉ A "must-have" piece of equipment needed for underwater studies
of aquatic life is
Answer: underwater slate or waterproof paper and pencil
◉ True or False: Solo diving rather than buddy-team diving will
increase the opportunities for sightings.
Answer: false
◉ The first fundamental of searching for an object underwater is
Answer: define the area to be searched and mark the starting point
◉ When an object being recovered weighs more than about
______________, a "lift bag" should be used to raise it to the surface.
Answer: 10 kilograms (22 pounds)
