PADI Divemaster knowledge Review
1. 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.
2. 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
3. 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.
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4. 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
5. 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
6. 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.
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7. 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
8. 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 goals5.
Discover Scuba Diving leader-Benefit: introduce people to diving.
9. As a divemaster your role is generally to provide________ planning that
other divers use to plan their individual buddy team dives within.: Broad
10. 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.
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11. The rule of thumb is that it is best to dive at
________ ________ tide, but this is a general rule: slack high
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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
1. 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.
2. 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
3. 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.
,PADI Divemaster knowledge Review
4. 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
5. 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
6. 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.
,PADI Divemaster knowledge Review
7. 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
8. 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 goals5.
Discover Scuba Diving leader-Benefit: introduce people to diving.
9. As a divemaster your role is generally to provide________ planning that
other divers use to plan their individual buddy team dives within.: Broad
10. 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.
, PADI Divemaster knowledge Review
11. The rule of thumb is that it is best to dive at
________ ________ tide, but this is a general rule: slack high
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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
