2026 PADI OPEN WATER DIVER FINAL ASSESSMENT TEST ALL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS ALREADY A GRADED |NEW AND REVISED

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2026 PADI OPEN WATER DIVER FINAL
ASSESSMENT TEST ALL QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
ALREADY A GRADED |NEW AND
REVISED




When I look at things underwater they often seem _____ than they look
on the surface - ANSWER- Larger and/or nearer


_____ travels faster in water than it does in air. This is why you cannot
easily tell where it comes from - ANSWER- Sound


Unless there are laws that say differently, I should stay within _____ of
my dive flag - ANSWER- 15 m/50 ft


If I work too hard and find it difficult to breathe underwater, I should... -
ANSWER- Stop all activity and rest, holding onto something for support
if possible


As I descend, my wet suit will... - ANSWER- Compress from water
pressure, and I will lose buoyancy and warmth

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I know I am properly weighted for diving if I... - ANSWER- 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 -
ANSWER- Stop, hold it, stay there


Choose the best answer for the signal shown from the choices provided -
ANSWER- Something is wrong


Choose the best answer for the signal shown from the choices provided -
ANSWER- Okay? Okay


Choose the best answer for the signal shown from the choices provided -
ANSWER- Okay? Okay




If an object is neutrally buoyant in fresh water, the same object placed
into salt water would... - ANSWER- 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? - ANSWER-
The balloon will get smaller and the air inside the balloon will be more
dense