PADI Open Water Diver Exam Questions and Answers 100% Correct.(Graded A+)

PADI Open Water Diver Exam Questions
and Answers 100% Correct.(Graded A+)

As a newly certified PADI Open Water Diver, I will be trained to dive with a buddy as
deep as ________. - ANSWER-18 metres/60 feet

Certain medical conditions can be hazardous while diving, so it is important to answer
all questions on the Medical Statement honestly and completely.
a. True
b. False - ANSWER-a. True

PADI courses are performance-based. This means that to be certified, I must ________
- ANSWER-meet specific performance requirements.

Failure to complete assigned independent study can create significant delays, and my
instructor may have to cancel and reschedule sessions until I complete the assignment.
a. True
b. False - ANSWER-a. True

While diving in a new dive environment, two benefits of seeking an orientation,
supervision and/or additional training are that it helps me avoid problems and that it
helps me enjoy the dive more.
a. True
b. False - ANSWER-a. True

As you descend in water the pressure ________ - ANSWER-increases

A depth of 10 metres/33 feet causes a pressure change of ________. - ANSWER-1
bar/ata

If you take 6 liters of air from the surface to 20 metres/66 feet, the volume will be
________. - ANSWER-2 litres

The density of the air in 6 litres from the surface to 20 metres/66 feet is ________ -
ANSWER-three times greater

A balloon fully inflated and sealed at 10 metres/33 feet, would probably ________
during ascent to the surface. - ANSWER-burst

As I descend, increasing pressure affects my (choose all that apply): - ANSWER-mask,
ears and sinuses

,A squeeze is caused by ________ - ANSWER-a pressure imbalance between the
surround pressure and an air space

Equalization is the process of ________ - ANSWER-adding air to an air space

I should equalize ________ - ANSWER-before I feel pain or discomfort

I'm descending and discover I can't equalize. The first thing I would do is ________ -
ANSWER-stop my descent and signal my buddy/the instructor

I equalize gently because an extended, forceful equalization can cause permanent
damage to my ears and hearing.
a. True
b. False - ANSWER-a. True

On a day I plan to go diving, I wake up with my sinuses blocked due to a cold or allergy.
I should ________ - ANSWER-cancel the dive until I'm well

When scuba diving, normal breathing keeps your lungs equalized to the surrounding
pressure.
a. True
b. False - ANSWER-a. True

The most important rule in scuba diving is to ________ - ANSWER-breathe
continuously and never hold your breath

Failure to follow the most important rule in scuba diving can cause severe lung
overexpansion injuries, which can result in paralysis or death.
a. True
b. False - ANSWER-a. True

During ascent I feel discomfort in my ears. I should ________ - ANSWER-stop,
descend slightly and allow trapped air to work its way out

My buddy and I descend to 12 metres/40 feet. I would expect to use my air ________ at
6 metres/20 feet. - ANSWER-faster than

The most efficient way to breathe dense air underwater is to breathe ________ -
ANSWER-deeply and slowly

My body responds to anxiety with increased breathing, but slow breathing helps reduce
anxiety.
a. True
b. False - ANSWER-a. True

,What are the breathing rules I must follow as a diver? - ANSWER-- Breathe
continuously and never, ever, hold my breath
- Breathe slowly and deeply
- Do not allow myself to get winded or out-of-breath
- If faced with a problem, stop, then maintain or restore slow, deep breathing

Buoyancy is a force that pushes an object in water upward.
a. True
b. False - ANSWER-a. True

My sunglasses case falls out of my pocket into the water, but fortunately, it floats so I
retrieve it. I would say my sunglasses case is ________ buoyant. - ANSWER-positively

Salt water causes more buoyancy than fresh water because it is less dense and weighs
less.
a. True
b. False - ANSWER-b. False
Salt water causes more buoyancy because it is more dense and weighs more;
buoyancy results from the weight of the water displaced

To control my buoyancy, normally I will use my weight system and my ________ -
ANSWER-BCD

When I descend, my buoyancy tends to ________. When I ascend, it tends to
________. - ANSWER-decrease, increase

Underwater, when I inhale, my buoyancy ________ - ANSWER-increases slightly

It is important to master buoyancy control because it affects almost everything I do in
and underwater.
a. True
b. False - ANSWER-a. True

In recreational diving, the buddy system means diving with another diver or divers in a
team that provides assistance and safety benefits.
a. True
b. False - ANSWER-a. True

Overall benefits of the buddy system include ________ - ANSWER-practicality, safety
and fun

The three most important considerations in choosing scuba equipment are suitability, fit
and ________ - ANSWER-comfort

Getting the service my gear needs may be a consideration when choosing equipment.
a. True

, b. False - ANSWER-a. True

Before each use, I should ________ my equipment. - ANSWER-inspect

I need a mask because ________ - ANSWER-my eyes must be in air to focus

My mask encloses my nose so I can ________ - ANSWER-equalize the mask

From among masks that fit me, I should choose a mask that fits as far away from my
face as possible.
a. True
b. False - ANSWER-b. False
Choose a low profile that sits as close to your face as possible

I want to adjust my mask so the strap rests ________ - ANSWER-above my ears, over
the crown of my head

Snorkels are standard equipment for scuba diving because they allow me to breathe
with my face in the water, or in rough conditions, without wasting my scuba air,
especially when I have little scuba air remaining.
a. True
b. False - ANSWER-a. True

Some scuba divers prefer a snorkel with a flexible lower portion so it drops out of the
way when not in use.
a. True
b. False - ANSWER-a. True

When my snorkel is in my mouth, the tip should be ________ - ANSWER-over the
crown of my head

Fins provide a large surface area so my legs can push against the water effectively.
a. True
b. False - ANSWER-a. True

The two basic fin styles are ________ fins. - ANSWER-adjustable and full-foot

My primary considerations when choosing fins are fit and ________ - ANSWER-blade
size

To prepare adjustable fins, I should adjust the straps wearing my wet suit boots.
a. True
b. False - ANSWER-a. True

BCD (Buoyancy Control Device) - ANSWER-Holds your kit together and allows you to
adjust buoyancy throughout the dive.