PADI Open Water Diving Section 3 Exam
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I can enjoy diving in many different aquatic environments that include coral reefs,
flooded quarries, and human-made dive environments. - ANSWER-True
Conditions that may affect me while diving include. - ANSWER-temperature, water
movement, sunlight, aquatic life, bottom composition
In most (but not all) environments, as i go deeper the water gets - ANSWER-colder
Particles made of fine material affect visibility by - ANSWER-remaining suspended for
long periods
When diving in clear water, I don't have to worry as much about staying close to my
buddy - ANSWER-False. In clear water, you may get too far from your buddy because
you can still see each other. As a rule of thumb, stay within two seconds of each other.
The two types of water motion that most affect me as a diver are waves and current -
ANSWER-True
Although somewhat subjective, I measure visibility as how far I can see___________
underwater - ANSWER-horizantally
When diving in reduced visibility it is a good idea to descend and ascend with a
reference. - ANSWER-True
When diving in a mild current, normally I want to begin my dive _________ the current -
ANSWER-headed into
If I were caught in a current and carried downstream past my planned exit, I should
swim ___________ the current - ANSWER-across
Due to a problem, my buddy and I had to surface away from the boat. There is a
current, so we swam across it to reach the line trailed from the boat, but the current
pushed us too quickly. To avoid overexertion, we should - ANSWER-establish positive
buoyancy, signal the boat to pick us up and remain calm
When I'm diving, I want to avoid bottom contact because - ANSWER-it helps keep the
water clear, there may be some hazard of cuts, scrapes or stings, fragile aquatic life
could be damaged
The most common injury divers suffer may be - ANSWER-sunburn
, Within the recreational depth range, very distinct temperature changes are most
common in ___________ water environments - ANSWER-fresh
I learn to asses dive conditions by reading dive magazines and online sources about
diving - ANSWER-False. You learn to asses dive conditions based on what other divers
and your instructor show you, and based on experience diving and continuing your
education
If any aspect of a dive, including my assessment of the environment, causes me
significant concern and/or anxiety, I should - ANSWER-determine how to handle the
concern, or not dive
Local orientations are important for safety and for - ANSWER-making my dive more
enjoyable
"Diving within my limits" simply means diving within the limits of my - ANSWER-training,
experience, comfort
One way exceeding my limits can increase my risk is by exposing me to hazards that
I'm not prepared to handle or may not even recognize until it's too late. - ANSWER-True
Diving with an experienced diver and gaining dive experience are two ways to generally
expand my limits, but they don't replace training for activities that require training. -
ANSWER-True
While planning a dive, my buddy (who is not an instructor) suggests that we dive
significantly deeper than I have either training or experience with. My best response it to
- ANSWER-politely say "no" and propose a depth limit appropriate for my limits.
The type of interaction I should generally have with aquatic life is - ANSWER-passive
Potentially hazardous aquatic animals are, broadly, those that _________ and those
that __________ - ANSWER-sting/puncture, bite
Nearly all injuries from aquatic life result from - ANSWER-human carelessness
I should be familiar with potentially hazardous organisms that may be in local
environment, where I would find them and how they could harm me. - ANSWER-True
I can learn more about handling aquatic life injuries ( and other emergencies) in the
PADI Rescue Diver and Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR) and
Secondary Care (First Aid ) courses. - ANSWER-True
While underwater near a kelp forest, my buddy and I see a large shark approach. We
should - ANSWER-remain calm, near the bottom and watch it
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I can enjoy diving in many different aquatic environments that include coral reefs,
flooded quarries, and human-made dive environments. - ANSWER-True
Conditions that may affect me while diving include. - ANSWER-temperature, water
movement, sunlight, aquatic life, bottom composition
In most (but not all) environments, as i go deeper the water gets - ANSWER-colder
Particles made of fine material affect visibility by - ANSWER-remaining suspended for
long periods
When diving in clear water, I don't have to worry as much about staying close to my
buddy - ANSWER-False. In clear water, you may get too far from your buddy because
you can still see each other. As a rule of thumb, stay within two seconds of each other.
The two types of water motion that most affect me as a diver are waves and current -
ANSWER-True
Although somewhat subjective, I measure visibility as how far I can see___________
underwater - ANSWER-horizantally
When diving in reduced visibility it is a good idea to descend and ascend with a
reference. - ANSWER-True
When diving in a mild current, normally I want to begin my dive _________ the current -
ANSWER-headed into
If I were caught in a current and carried downstream past my planned exit, I should
swim ___________ the current - ANSWER-across
Due to a problem, my buddy and I had to surface away from the boat. There is a
current, so we swam across it to reach the line trailed from the boat, but the current
pushed us too quickly. To avoid overexertion, we should - ANSWER-establish positive
buoyancy, signal the boat to pick us up and remain calm
When I'm diving, I want to avoid bottom contact because - ANSWER-it helps keep the
water clear, there may be some hazard of cuts, scrapes or stings, fragile aquatic life
could be damaged
The most common injury divers suffer may be - ANSWER-sunburn
, Within the recreational depth range, very distinct temperature changes are most
common in ___________ water environments - ANSWER-fresh
I learn to asses dive conditions by reading dive magazines and online sources about
diving - ANSWER-False. You learn to asses dive conditions based on what other divers
and your instructor show you, and based on experience diving and continuing your
education
If any aspect of a dive, including my assessment of the environment, causes me
significant concern and/or anxiety, I should - ANSWER-determine how to handle the
concern, or not dive
Local orientations are important for safety and for - ANSWER-making my dive more
enjoyable
"Diving within my limits" simply means diving within the limits of my - ANSWER-training,
experience, comfort
One way exceeding my limits can increase my risk is by exposing me to hazards that
I'm not prepared to handle or may not even recognize until it's too late. - ANSWER-True
Diving with an experienced diver and gaining dive experience are two ways to generally
expand my limits, but they don't replace training for activities that require training. -
ANSWER-True
While planning a dive, my buddy (who is not an instructor) suggests that we dive
significantly deeper than I have either training or experience with. My best response it to
- ANSWER-politely say "no" and propose a depth limit appropriate for my limits.
The type of interaction I should generally have with aquatic life is - ANSWER-passive
Potentially hazardous aquatic animals are, broadly, those that _________ and those
that __________ - ANSWER-sting/puncture, bite
Nearly all injuries from aquatic life result from - ANSWER-human carelessness
I should be familiar with potentially hazardous organisms that may be in local
environment, where I would find them and how they could harm me. - ANSWER-True
I can learn more about handling aquatic life injuries ( and other emergencies) in the
PADI Rescue Diver and Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR) and
Secondary Care (First Aid ) courses. - ANSWER-True
While underwater near a kelp forest, my buddy and I see a large shark approach. We
should - ANSWER-remain calm, near the bottom and watch it
