PADI Divemaster knowledge Review
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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.
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.
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.
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4. other dive-related or business courses-Benefit: Help reach career goals
5. 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.
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 proce-
dures is to be sure every diver returns from the dive. Inci-
dent reports indicate that problems with this usually result from
_____________________________________________.: Failure to use an ac-
counting 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
6. Avoids contact with sensitive aquatic life
15. 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
16. Paying attention to a diver's _____________ may help you assess for
apprehension or stress related to the dive: Behavior
17. Signs and symptoms of psychological stress include (choose all that
apply): a. being uncharacteristically withdrawn
b. talkativeness
c. irritability
d. distraction
e. perceptual narrowing
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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.
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.
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.
, PADI Divemaster knowledge Review
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_6djcn9
4. other dive-related or business courses-Benefit: Help reach career goals
5. 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.
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 proce-
dures is to be sure every diver returns from the dive. Inci-
dent reports indicate that problems with this usually result from
_____________________________________________.: Failure to use an ac-
counting 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
6. Avoids contact with sensitive aquatic life
15. 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
16. Paying attention to a diver's _____________ may help you assess for
apprehension or stress related to the dive: Behavior
17. Signs and symptoms of psychological stress include (choose all that
apply): a. being uncharacteristically withdrawn
b. talkativeness
c. irritability
d. distraction
e. perceptual narrowing
