NAUI INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION COMPLETE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS (PASS GUARANTEE)
1. Q: What does NAUI stand for? ANSWER National Association of
Underwater Instructors
2. Q: What is NAUI's founding year? ANSWER 1960
3. Q: What is NAUI's teaching philosophy? ANSWER "Dive Safety
Through Education" - emphasizing comprehensive training and diver
competency
4. Q: What is the minimum age for NAUI Scuba Diver certification?
ANSWER 15 years old (Junior Scuba Diver at age 10-14)
5. Q: What is the maximum student-to-instructor ratio for confined
water training? ANSWER 8:1 (may vary by specific course standards)
6. Q: What is the maximum student-to-instructor ratio for open water
training? ANSWER 4:1 for initial open water dives
7. Q: How many open water dives are required for NAUI Scuba Diver
certification? ANSWER Minimum of 4 open water training dives
8. Q: What is the minimum depth for Open Water Scuba Diver training
dives? ANSWER At least one dive must be to 60 feet (18 meters)
9. Q: How often must NAUI instructors renew their membership?
ANSWER Annually
10.Q: What is required to maintain active NAUI instructor status?
ANSWER Annual membership renewal, current insurance, and
adherence to standards
11.Q: What is the definition of confined water? ANSWER A pool or
pool-like environment with clearly defined limits and depth conducive to
training
12.Q: What is the minimum surface interval between training dives?
ANSWER Generally 1 hour, but may vary based on dive profiles
,13.Q: Who can certify a NAUI Instructor? ANSWER A NAUI Instructor
Trainer (IT) or Course Director (CD)
14.Q: What is the prerequisite certification level for NAUI Instructor
training? ANSWER NAUI Divemaster or equivalent leadership level
15.Q: How many logged dives are required to enter a NAUI Instructor
course? ANSWER Minimum of 60 logged dives
16.Q: What CPR/First Aid certification is required for NAUI
instructors? ANSWER Current CPR and First Aid certification from a
recognized agency
17.Q: Can a NAUI instructor deviate from standards? ANSWER No,
but instructors may add to or enhance standards, never subtract or
compromise safety
18.Q: What is the minimum age to become a NAUI Instructor?
ANSWER 18 years old
19.Q: What happens if an instructor violates NAUI standards?
ANSWER Disciplinary action including possible suspension or
revocation of teaching credentials
20.Q: What is the purpose of NAUI's Quality Assurance program?
ANSWER To ensure standards compliance and maintain high-quality
instruction
21.Q: Are NAUI instructors required to have dive insurance? ANSWER
Yes, professional liability insurance is required
22.Q: What is the maximum depth for Junior Scuba Divers? ANSWER
40 feet (12 meters) when accompanied by a certified adult
23.Q: Can NAUI instructors issue certifications from other agencies?
ANSWER No, only NAUI certifications (unless also certified by other
agencies)
24.Q: What is required for specialty instructor certification? ANSWER
Complete specialty instructor training and meet experience requirements
25.Q: How many skin diving dives are recommended before scuba
training? ANSWER NAUI recommends basic skin diving skills before
scuba
, 26.Q: What is the minimum time requirement for NAUI Scuba Diver
course? ANSWER No specific minimum hours, but must meet all
performance requirements
27.Q: Can online learning be used for NAUI courses? ANSWER Yes,
for academics, but hands-on skills must be in-person
28.Q: What documentation must instructors maintain? ANSWER
Training records, registration forms, liability releases, and medical forms
29.Q: How long should student records be retained? ANSWER
Minimum of 7 years (varies by jurisdiction)
30.Q: What is NAUI's position on "resort courses"? ANSWER NAUI
offers Passport Diver for introductory experiences, but full certification
requires complete training
Section 2: Physics of Diving (Questions 31-60)
31.Q: What is Boyle's Law? ANSWER At constant temperature, the
volume of gas is inversely proportional to pressure (P₁V₁ = P₂V₂)
32.Q: What is Charles's Law? ANSWER At constant pressure, the volume
of gas is directly proportional to absolute temperature (V₁/T₁ = V₂/T₂)
33.Q: What is Dalton's Law? ANSWER The total pressure of a gas
mixture equals the sum of partial pressures of component gases
34.Q: What is Henry's Law? ANSWER The amount of gas dissolved in
liquid is proportional to the partial pressure of that gas
35.Q: At what depth does pressure double? ANSWER 33 feet (10
meters) in seawater
36.Q: What is the pressure at 99 feet in seawater? ANSWER 4 ATA
(atmospheres absolute)
37.Q: How much does seawater pressure increase per foot? ANSWER
0.445 psi per foot
38.Q: How much does freshwater pressure increase per foot? ANSWER
0.432 psi per foot
39.Q: What is the relationship between depth and air consumption?
ANSWER Air consumption increases proportionally with pressure/depth
AND 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS (PASS GUARANTEE)
1. Q: What does NAUI stand for? ANSWER National Association of
Underwater Instructors
2. Q: What is NAUI's founding year? ANSWER 1960
3. Q: What is NAUI's teaching philosophy? ANSWER "Dive Safety
Through Education" - emphasizing comprehensive training and diver
competency
4. Q: What is the minimum age for NAUI Scuba Diver certification?
ANSWER 15 years old (Junior Scuba Diver at age 10-14)
5. Q: What is the maximum student-to-instructor ratio for confined
water training? ANSWER 8:1 (may vary by specific course standards)
6. Q: What is the maximum student-to-instructor ratio for open water
training? ANSWER 4:1 for initial open water dives
7. Q: How many open water dives are required for NAUI Scuba Diver
certification? ANSWER Minimum of 4 open water training dives
8. Q: What is the minimum depth for Open Water Scuba Diver training
dives? ANSWER At least one dive must be to 60 feet (18 meters)
9. Q: How often must NAUI instructors renew their membership?
ANSWER Annually
10.Q: What is required to maintain active NAUI instructor status?
ANSWER Annual membership renewal, current insurance, and
adherence to standards
11.Q: What is the definition of confined water? ANSWER A pool or
pool-like environment with clearly defined limits and depth conducive to
training
12.Q: What is the minimum surface interval between training dives?
ANSWER Generally 1 hour, but may vary based on dive profiles
,13.Q: Who can certify a NAUI Instructor? ANSWER A NAUI Instructor
Trainer (IT) or Course Director (CD)
14.Q: What is the prerequisite certification level for NAUI Instructor
training? ANSWER NAUI Divemaster or equivalent leadership level
15.Q: How many logged dives are required to enter a NAUI Instructor
course? ANSWER Minimum of 60 logged dives
16.Q: What CPR/First Aid certification is required for NAUI
instructors? ANSWER Current CPR and First Aid certification from a
recognized agency
17.Q: Can a NAUI instructor deviate from standards? ANSWER No,
but instructors may add to or enhance standards, never subtract or
compromise safety
18.Q: What is the minimum age to become a NAUI Instructor?
ANSWER 18 years old
19.Q: What happens if an instructor violates NAUI standards?
ANSWER Disciplinary action including possible suspension or
revocation of teaching credentials
20.Q: What is the purpose of NAUI's Quality Assurance program?
ANSWER To ensure standards compliance and maintain high-quality
instruction
21.Q: Are NAUI instructors required to have dive insurance? ANSWER
Yes, professional liability insurance is required
22.Q: What is the maximum depth for Junior Scuba Divers? ANSWER
40 feet (12 meters) when accompanied by a certified adult
23.Q: Can NAUI instructors issue certifications from other agencies?
ANSWER No, only NAUI certifications (unless also certified by other
agencies)
24.Q: What is required for specialty instructor certification? ANSWER
Complete specialty instructor training and meet experience requirements
25.Q: How many skin diving dives are recommended before scuba
training? ANSWER NAUI recommends basic skin diving skills before
scuba
, 26.Q: What is the minimum time requirement for NAUI Scuba Diver
course? ANSWER No specific minimum hours, but must meet all
performance requirements
27.Q: Can online learning be used for NAUI courses? ANSWER Yes,
for academics, but hands-on skills must be in-person
28.Q: What documentation must instructors maintain? ANSWER
Training records, registration forms, liability releases, and medical forms
29.Q: How long should student records be retained? ANSWER
Minimum of 7 years (varies by jurisdiction)
30.Q: What is NAUI's position on "resort courses"? ANSWER NAUI
offers Passport Diver for introductory experiences, but full certification
requires complete training
Section 2: Physics of Diving (Questions 31-60)
31.Q: What is Boyle's Law? ANSWER At constant temperature, the
volume of gas is inversely proportional to pressure (P₁V₁ = P₂V₂)
32.Q: What is Charles's Law? ANSWER At constant pressure, the volume
of gas is directly proportional to absolute temperature (V₁/T₁ = V₂/T₂)
33.Q: What is Dalton's Law? ANSWER The total pressure of a gas
mixture equals the sum of partial pressures of component gases
34.Q: What is Henry's Law? ANSWER The amount of gas dissolved in
liquid is proportional to the partial pressure of that gas
35.Q: At what depth does pressure double? ANSWER 33 feet (10
meters) in seawater
36.Q: What is the pressure at 99 feet in seawater? ANSWER 4 ATA
(atmospheres absolute)
37.Q: How much does seawater pressure increase per foot? ANSWER
0.445 psi per foot
38.Q: How much does freshwater pressure increase per foot? ANSWER
0.432 psi per foot
39.Q: What is the relationship between depth and air consumption?
ANSWER Air consumption increases proportionally with pressure/depth
