PADI open water diver
As I descend, I need to equalize air spaces. Which of the following are accepted way if equalizing my
ears?
a. Block my nose and attempt to gently blow through it
b. Swallow and wiggle the jaw from side to side
c. Block my nose and blow forcefully for an extended period - correct answerBlock my nose and attempt
to blow gently through it
During a descent, I try to equalize but discover I'm having trouble doing so. Which of the following is
correct - correct answerStop my descent, signal my buddy, ascend slightly, and try again.
I should equalize ______ and _____. - correct answerEarly and often
I should not dive with a cold, nor use medications to dive with a cold
a. True
b. False - correct answerTrue
The most important rule in scuba diving is - correct answera. Breathe continuously and never hold my
breath
Failure to follow the MOST important rule in scuba diving can cause serious lung over expansion injuries,
which in turn can cause paralysis and death
True or false? - correct answerTrue
If I feel discomfort in a body air space while ascending, the correct action is to:
a. Continue my ascent while blowing against blocked nostrils
b. Stop, descend slightly and give trapped air time to work its way out.
, c. Descend at least 10metres/33feet, then resume my ascent - correct answerB
My buddy and I are planning a dive to 18 meters/ 60 feet. We would expect our air supply to last
A- longer than
B- shorter than
C- the same as - correct answerB
During a dive, I swim hard to keep up with the fish that interests me, but shortly I begin to feel like I
can't get enough air. The correct action would be to:
a. Signal my buddy and head up to the surface
b. Use the regulator purge button to boost air flow
c. Stop all activity and rest to restore proper deep, slow breathing - correct answerC
An object that is neutrally buoyant I'm fresh water will_________in salt water - correct answerFloat
The three overall benefits of the buddy system are practicality, safety, and fun
a. True
b. False - correct answerTrue (if you said false ur either stupid or anti social)
The primary considerations when choosing any piece of scuba gear are - correct answerSuitability, fit,
and comfort
I'm planning to dive the following week and am checking my gear, I put my kit together and notice that
my regulator seems to breathe harder than I remember. The appropriate action to take would be to -
correct answerHave it inspected and serviced as needed by a professional before using it.
There is No way to use a DIN regulator on a yoke cylinder valve.
True or false? - correct answerFalse
As I descend, I need to equalize air spaces. Which of the following are accepted way if equalizing my
ears?
a. Block my nose and attempt to gently blow through it
b. Swallow and wiggle the jaw from side to side
c. Block my nose and blow forcefully for an extended period - correct answerBlock my nose and attempt
to blow gently through it
During a descent, I try to equalize but discover I'm having trouble doing so. Which of the following is
correct - correct answerStop my descent, signal my buddy, ascend slightly, and try again.
I should equalize ______ and _____. - correct answerEarly and often
I should not dive with a cold, nor use medications to dive with a cold
a. True
b. False - correct answerTrue
The most important rule in scuba diving is - correct answera. Breathe continuously and never hold my
breath
Failure to follow the MOST important rule in scuba diving can cause serious lung over expansion injuries,
which in turn can cause paralysis and death
True or false? - correct answerTrue
If I feel discomfort in a body air space while ascending, the correct action is to:
a. Continue my ascent while blowing against blocked nostrils
b. Stop, descend slightly and give trapped air time to work its way out.
, c. Descend at least 10metres/33feet, then resume my ascent - correct answerB
My buddy and I are planning a dive to 18 meters/ 60 feet. We would expect our air supply to last
A- longer than
B- shorter than
C- the same as - correct answerB
During a dive, I swim hard to keep up with the fish that interests me, but shortly I begin to feel like I
can't get enough air. The correct action would be to:
a. Signal my buddy and head up to the surface
b. Use the regulator purge button to boost air flow
c. Stop all activity and rest to restore proper deep, slow breathing - correct answerC
An object that is neutrally buoyant I'm fresh water will_________in salt water - correct answerFloat
The three overall benefits of the buddy system are practicality, safety, and fun
a. True
b. False - correct answerTrue (if you said false ur either stupid or anti social)
The primary considerations when choosing any piece of scuba gear are - correct answerSuitability, fit,
and comfort
I'm planning to dive the following week and am checking my gear, I put my kit together and notice that
my regulator seems to breathe harder than I remember. The appropriate action to take would be to -
correct answerHave it inspected and serviced as needed by a professional before using it.
There is No way to use a DIN regulator on a yoke cylinder valve.
True or false? - correct answerFalse
