PADI Divemaster Course Chapter 2 Study Objectives/Self Assessments questions with correct answers

What is the role of the divemaster in dive planning for a group of certified divers? CORRECT ANSWER You provide a broad planning that applies to the overall logistics and emergency planning and preparation. The broad plan and briefing will be based on your evaluation of conditions, what you know about the divers because of what they tell you, general observations, log books and certifications levels. How do you plan a dive by "thinking through a dive"? CORRECT ANSWER Think through everything you need to do and prepare, and consider the equipment, paperwork, etc. From when you start preparing to when you've completed all post-dive maintenance and have headed home. Pre-dive preparation, divers arriving and checking in, day's activities, "what if?" and reasonably likely, consider that the divers may want for their individual dive plans so you can provide useful information and be prepared to support their goals. Guides you by putting the information in context with for whom, how, when, and why it may be useful. How do you evaluate general dive conditions, and how do conditions affect them? CORRECT ANSWER Your job is to advise divers of the conditions. Consider dive conditions in your broad group planning and briefings so divers can consider them in their individual plans. Helps divers plan their own dives if you tell them your conclusions regarding diving in the conditions. Weather: Prolonged wind can cause waves, surf, surge and currents. Wind can cause cool water to displace warm water and vise-versa. Rain run-off causes visibility to drop. Temperature may have immediate or long term effects, can affect comfort before and after a dive (the greater the difference between the water and air temperatures, the greater the pre/post div