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As a newly certified PADI Open Water Diver, I will be trained to dive with buddy as deep as -
ANSWER 18 metres/60 feet



Certain medical conditions can be hazardous while diving, so it is important to answer all
questions on the Medical Statement honestly and completely - ANSWER True



PADI courses are performance based. This means that to be certified, I must.. - ANSWER
meet specific performance requirments



Failure to complete assigned independent study can create significant delays, and my in-
structor may have to cancel and reschedule sessions until I complete the assignment. - AN-
SWER True



When diving in a new dive environment, two benefits of seeking an orientation, supervision
and/or additional training are that it helps me avoid problems and that it helps me enjoy the
dive more. - ANSWER True



As you descend in water the pressure - ANSWER increases



A depth of 10 metres/33 feet causes a pressure change of - ANSWER 1 bar/ata



if you take 6 liters of air from the surface to 20 metres/66 feet, the volume will be - AN-
SWER 2 litres



The density of the air in the previous question would be ______ the density at the surface -
ANSWER 3x


1

, A balloon fully inflated and sealed at 10 metres/33 feet, would probably _______ during
acsent to the surface. - ANSWER burst



As I descend, increasing pressure affects my - ANSWER mask, ears, sinuses



A squeeze is caused by - ANSWER a pressure imbalance between the surrounding pres-
sure and an air space



Equalization is the process of - ANSWER adding air to an air space



I should equalize - ANSWER Before I feel pain or discomfort



I'm descending and discover I can't equalize. The first thing I would do is - ANSWER stop
my descent and see if the problem corrects itself



I equalize gently because an extended, forceful equalization can cause permanent damage
to my ears and hearing - ANSWER True



On a day I plan to to go diving, I wake up with my sinuses blocked due to a cold or allergy. I
should - ANSWER cancel my dive until I'm well



When scuba diving, normal breathing keeps your lungs equalized to the surrounding pres-
sure - ANSWER True



The most important rule in scuba diving is to - ANSWER Breathe continuously and never
hold your breath




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