PADI Divemaster knowledge Review Questions and
Answers with complete solution
A growing number of dive operations have staff dress codes. how does this
benefit the perceptions customers have of the operation in general, and staff
members in particular?
A dress code makes the staff look professional. it gives the dive staff credibility.
list at least 5 characteristics of a good role model PADI Divemaster
1. Excellent dive skills
2. Practice safe, responsible diving
3. Demonstrate care for the environment
4. Equipped with well maintained gear
5. Easily build rapport with divers
Certified divers are responsible for following safe diving practices they've been
trained to use. However, if they see a "professional" disregarding them, how may
that affect their perceptions?
Seeing a "professional" disregard safe diving practices may cause questions about the
practices, or raise questions about the professionalism and credibility of the individual
violating the practices.
list 5 benefits of being a PADI Divemaster and a PADI member.
1. PADI'S brand recognition
2. Ability to conduct certain programs
3. Access to PADI services
4. Support of environmental efforts
5. PADI publications and Pro's site
list 4 responsibilities of being a PADI Divemaster
1. Adhere to PADI standards
2. meet code of practice
3. Fulfill listed divemaster duties
4. Renew annual membership
Explain how you expect your relationship with your instructor in the PADI
Divemaster course to differ from the relationship with your instructor in previous
PADI courses.
previous courses were a student-teacher relationship. in the divemaster course the
instructor will be more of a mentor and peer. They will explain the thinking and explain
judgement calls. They will want to know how i think and why.
how does having a dive reference library relate to your ability to solve problems
as a diving expert?
it gives you a large knowledge and experience base to draw from
list 5 types of additional training you may want and how it may benefit you
1. Specialty diver courses-Benefit: Expand knowledge and skill.
2. Specialty instructor courses-Benefit: Teach popular courses
3. PADI TecRec courses-Benefit: Expand knowledge and skill.
4. other dive-related or business courses-Benefit: Help reach career goals
5. Discover Scuba Diving leader-Benefit: introduce people to diving.
, As a divemaster your role is generally to provide________ planning that other
divers use to plan their individual buddy team dives within.
Broad
3 ways wind can affect dive conditions
1. Wind can cause upwelling that affects water.
2. Wind can cause upwelling that affects water temperature and visibility.
3. Wind can generate waves and surge.
The rule of thumb is that it is best to dive at
________ ________ tide, but this is a general rule
slack high
list 3 broad considerations when planning dives to remote areas.
1. Cover broad logistics-air fills, sleeping arrangements, food, etc.
2. Emergencies- more medical supplies, transport, etc.
3. Self Sufficiency-communications, etc.
The primary reason for having and using accounting procedures is to be sure
every diver returns from the dive. Incident reports indicate that problems with this
usually result from _____________________________________________.
Failure to use an accounting procedure at all.
list 6 characteristics of responsible diver behavior
1. Plans dives within training/experience
2. Properly equipped
3. Maintains equipment and checks it
4. Check air frequently and end with reserve
5. Stays well within no stop limits
6. Avoids contact with sensitive aquatic life
What 4 ways you can encourage responsible dive behavior
1. Be a good role model
2. Remind about responsible behavior
3. Make responsible behavior easy
4. Reward responsible behavior
Paying attention to a diver's _____________ may help you assess for
apprehension or stress related to the dive
Behavior
Signs and symptoms of psychological stress include (choose all that apply)
a. being uncharacteristically withdrawn
b. talkativeness
c. irritability
d. distraction
e. perceptual narrowing
Before a dive along a wall that drops into extremely deep water, you notice a
diver seems preoccupied and withdrawn. You talk to the diver and learn the
person doesn't feel adequately skilled with buoyancy control and fears
descending out of control. Give an example of helping this diver by removing the
stressor...
move the boat to a new dive site or guide the diver to a part of the site that is away from
deep water.
Answers with complete solution
A growing number of dive operations have staff dress codes. how does this
benefit the perceptions customers have of the operation in general, and staff
members in particular?
A dress code makes the staff look professional. it gives the dive staff credibility.
list at least 5 characteristics of a good role model PADI Divemaster
1. Excellent dive skills
2. Practice safe, responsible diving
3. Demonstrate care for the environment
4. Equipped with well maintained gear
5. Easily build rapport with divers
Certified divers are responsible for following safe diving practices they've been
trained to use. However, if they see a "professional" disregarding them, how may
that affect their perceptions?
Seeing a "professional" disregard safe diving practices may cause questions about the
practices, or raise questions about the professionalism and credibility of the individual
violating the practices.
list 5 benefits of being a PADI Divemaster and a PADI member.
1. PADI'S brand recognition
2. Ability to conduct certain programs
3. Access to PADI services
4. Support of environmental efforts
5. PADI publications and Pro's site
list 4 responsibilities of being a PADI Divemaster
1. Adhere to PADI standards
2. meet code of practice
3. Fulfill listed divemaster duties
4. Renew annual membership
Explain how you expect your relationship with your instructor in the PADI
Divemaster course to differ from the relationship with your instructor in previous
PADI courses.
previous courses were a student-teacher relationship. in the divemaster course the
instructor will be more of a mentor and peer. They will explain the thinking and explain
judgement calls. They will want to know how i think and why.
how does having a dive reference library relate to your ability to solve problems
as a diving expert?
it gives you a large knowledge and experience base to draw from
list 5 types of additional training you may want and how it may benefit you
1. Specialty diver courses-Benefit: Expand knowledge and skill.
2. Specialty instructor courses-Benefit: Teach popular courses
3. PADI TecRec courses-Benefit: Expand knowledge and skill.
4. other dive-related or business courses-Benefit: Help reach career goals
5. Discover Scuba Diving leader-Benefit: introduce people to diving.
, As a divemaster your role is generally to provide________ planning that other
divers use to plan their individual buddy team dives within.
Broad
3 ways wind can affect dive conditions
1. Wind can cause upwelling that affects water.
2. Wind can cause upwelling that affects water temperature and visibility.
3. Wind can generate waves and surge.
The rule of thumb is that it is best to dive at
________ ________ tide, but this is a general rule
slack high
list 3 broad considerations when planning dives to remote areas.
1. Cover broad logistics-air fills, sleeping arrangements, food, etc.
2. Emergencies- more medical supplies, transport, etc.
3. Self Sufficiency-communications, etc.
The primary reason for having and using accounting procedures is to be sure
every diver returns from the dive. Incident reports indicate that problems with this
usually result from _____________________________________________.
Failure to use an accounting procedure at all.
list 6 characteristics of responsible diver behavior
1. Plans dives within training/experience
2. Properly equipped
3. Maintains equipment and checks it
4. Check air frequently and end with reserve
5. Stays well within no stop limits
6. Avoids contact with sensitive aquatic life
What 4 ways you can encourage responsible dive behavior
1. Be a good role model
2. Remind about responsible behavior
3. Make responsible behavior easy
4. Reward responsible behavior
Paying attention to a diver's _____________ may help you assess for
apprehension or stress related to the dive
Behavior
Signs and symptoms of psychological stress include (choose all that apply)
a. being uncharacteristically withdrawn
b. talkativeness
c. irritability
d. distraction
e. perceptual narrowing
Before a dive along a wall that drops into extremely deep water, you notice a
diver seems preoccupied and withdrawn. You talk to the diver and learn the
person doesn't feel adequately skilled with buoyancy control and fears
descending out of control. Give an example of helping this diver by removing the
stressor...
move the boat to a new dive site or guide the diver to a part of the site that is away from
deep water.
