Quick Review of Open Water Course Exam Questions with Correct Answers Verified by
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The most important feature of my weight system is: A quick release that allows me to drop
enough weight to float.
If I become separated from my buddy underwater, what should I generally do? Search for a
minute underwater and then go up to find my buddy.
My buddy and I observe a mild current at the dive site. Generally, how should we begin our
dive? Dive against or into the current.
My buddy and I can't get back to the boat due to a current. What should we do? Make
ourselves float, signal for help, rest and wait for the boat to pick us up.
Most injuries caused by aquatic animals happen because: The animal is trying to protect
itself.
If a diving-related problem occurs at the surface, I should: Immediately establish positive
bouyancy and stop, think, then act to handle the problem.
My buddy gives me the out-of-air signal, I should: Offer my buddy my alternate air source,
then ascend together in a controlled manner.
The risk of decompression sickness (DCS - nitrogen bubbles blocking blood flow in body after a
dive) increases, if a diver: Is tired, cold, sick, thirsty or overweight.
To reduce the risk of decompression sickness: Make a safety stop at 5 meters/15 feet at the
end of each dive.
The first step in using your dive computer is Reading the manufacturer instructions.
Experts| Latest Update
The most important feature of my weight system is: A quick release that allows me to drop
enough weight to float.
If I become separated from my buddy underwater, what should I generally do? Search for a
minute underwater and then go up to find my buddy.
My buddy and I observe a mild current at the dive site. Generally, how should we begin our
dive? Dive against or into the current.
My buddy and I can't get back to the boat due to a current. What should we do? Make
ourselves float, signal for help, rest and wait for the boat to pick us up.
Most injuries caused by aquatic animals happen because: The animal is trying to protect
itself.
If a diving-related problem occurs at the surface, I should: Immediately establish positive
bouyancy and stop, think, then act to handle the problem.
My buddy gives me the out-of-air signal, I should: Offer my buddy my alternate air source,
then ascend together in a controlled manner.
The risk of decompression sickness (DCS - nitrogen bubbles blocking blood flow in body after a
dive) increases, if a diver: Is tired, cold, sick, thirsty or overweight.
To reduce the risk of decompression sickness: Make a safety stop at 5 meters/15 feet at the
end of each dive.
The first step in using your dive computer is Reading the manufacturer instructions.
