PADI OPEN WATER DIVER FINAL ASSESSMENT EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
If an object is neutrally buoyant in fresh water, the same object placed
into salt water would...
Float
I blow up a balloon, tie it off, and take it to the bottom of the
swimming pool. What will happen to the balloon and the air inside it?
The balloon will get smaller and the air inside the balloon will be more
dense
I turn a glass upside down, trap the air in it by putting it in water, and
then I take the glass down to 10 m/33 ft. The air space would...
Become half the size it was at the surface
If I am not able to equalize my body air spaces, it may be because I
have...
A cold, allergy or another medical problem
If my ears or sinuses hurt while I am descending, it usually means...
I am feeling a squeeze and need to equalize
The best place for me to position an alternate air source is...
In the triangle area formed by my chin and the lower corners of my rib cage
Lung overexpansion injuries can be caused by...
Holding my breath while scuba diving
If my cylinder of air lasts 60 minutes while I am at the surface
breathing normally, assuming all else is the same, how long will it last
at 20 m/66 ft breathing normally?
20 minutes
How often should I take my scuba cylinder to be visually inspected by
my dive center?
Once a year
The difference between DIN values and yoke valves is that DIN
valves...
Have threaded openings to screw the regulator into
Which of the following is not part of proper care for my scuba
cylinder?
Keep some air in it
Refer to the regulator picture on the right. Each regulator part has a
number next to it. Please choose the correct numeric order from the
choices below
, 1. Regulator first stage, 2. regulator second stage, 3. alternate air source
second stage, 4. low pressure inflator hose for the BCD, 5. instrument
console/gauges/computer
When I look at things underwater they often seem _____ than they
look on the surface
Larger and/or nearer
_____ travels faster in water than it does in air. This is why you
cannot easily tell where it comes from
Sound
Unless there are laws that say differently, I should stay within _____
of my dive flag
15 m/50 ft
If I work too hard and find it difficult to breathe underwater, I should...
Stop all activity and rest, holding onto something for support if possible
As I descend, my wet suit will...
Compress from water pressure, and I will lose buoyancy and warmth
I know I am properly weighted for diving if I...
Float at eye level while holding a normal breath of air and with an empty
BCD
Choose the best answer for the signal shown from the choices
provided
Stop, hold it, stay there
Choose the best answer for the signal shown from the choices
provided
Something is wrong
Choose the best answer for the signal shown from the choices
provided
Okay? Okay
Choose the best answer for the signal shown from the choices
provided
Okay? Okay
Choose the best answer for the signal shown from the choices
provided
Low on air
Choose the best answer for the signal shown from the choices
provided
Share air
If I were separated from my buddy, the general procedure is to...
Search for a minute and then go up to reunite with my buddy at the surface
I am most likely to become confused about which way is up or down...
QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION
If an object is neutrally buoyant in fresh water, the same object placed
into salt water would...
Float
I blow up a balloon, tie it off, and take it to the bottom of the
swimming pool. What will happen to the balloon and the air inside it?
The balloon will get smaller and the air inside the balloon will be more
dense
I turn a glass upside down, trap the air in it by putting it in water, and
then I take the glass down to 10 m/33 ft. The air space would...
Become half the size it was at the surface
If I am not able to equalize my body air spaces, it may be because I
have...
A cold, allergy or another medical problem
If my ears or sinuses hurt while I am descending, it usually means...
I am feeling a squeeze and need to equalize
The best place for me to position an alternate air source is...
In the triangle area formed by my chin and the lower corners of my rib cage
Lung overexpansion injuries can be caused by...
Holding my breath while scuba diving
If my cylinder of air lasts 60 minutes while I am at the surface
breathing normally, assuming all else is the same, how long will it last
at 20 m/66 ft breathing normally?
20 minutes
How often should I take my scuba cylinder to be visually inspected by
my dive center?
Once a year
The difference between DIN values and yoke valves is that DIN
valves...
Have threaded openings to screw the regulator into
Which of the following is not part of proper care for my scuba
cylinder?
Keep some air in it
Refer to the regulator picture on the right. Each regulator part has a
number next to it. Please choose the correct numeric order from the
choices below
, 1. Regulator first stage, 2. regulator second stage, 3. alternate air source
second stage, 4. low pressure inflator hose for the BCD, 5. instrument
console/gauges/computer
When I look at things underwater they often seem _____ than they
look on the surface
Larger and/or nearer
_____ travels faster in water than it does in air. This is why you
cannot easily tell where it comes from
Sound
Unless there are laws that say differently, I should stay within _____
of my dive flag
15 m/50 ft
If I work too hard and find it difficult to breathe underwater, I should...
Stop all activity and rest, holding onto something for support if possible
As I descend, my wet suit will...
Compress from water pressure, and I will lose buoyancy and warmth
I know I am properly weighted for diving if I...
Float at eye level while holding a normal breath of air and with an empty
BCD
Choose the best answer for the signal shown from the choices
provided
Stop, hold it, stay there
Choose the best answer for the signal shown from the choices
provided
Something is wrong
Choose the best answer for the signal shown from the choices
provided
Okay? Okay
Choose the best answer for the signal shown from the choices
provided
Okay? Okay
Choose the best answer for the signal shown from the choices
provided
Low on air
Choose the best answer for the signal shown from the choices
provided
Share air
If I were separated from my buddy, the general procedure is to...
Search for a minute and then go up to reunite with my buddy at the surface
I am most likely to become confused about which way is up or down...
