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Self Assessments Questions and Answers with
Solutions
Divers expect _________________ and ______________ in a
PADI Divemaster. - ANSWER Professionalism and role-model
behavior
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Which of the following are considered characteristics of a good
role-model PADI Divemaster? - ANSWER Dives the way the
divemaster advises others dive. Well maintained, up-to-date
gear. Good fitness for diving. Keeps up with dive and
environmental trends and practices.
Good role-model behavior behavior may _________________ -
ANSWER Enhance your credibility. Reinforce responsible diving
habits. Reinforce what students learn.
Why do divers choose to dive under divemaster supervision? -
ANSWER Dive masters make diving more convenient and fun.
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The benefits of being a PADI Divemaster and a PADI Member
include: - ANSWER The most professional support services in
the dive industry. Professional print and electronic publications.
Access to the Pros Site of PADI.com. The ability to conduct some
PADI programs independently.
True or False: Experts more easily solve problems than none
pets because they have a large knowledge and experience base
to draw upon. - ANSWER True
What is the benefit of having a dive reference library? -
ANSWER It puts significant information at your fingertips for
ready access.
True or False: One way additional training helps you gain
experience is by providing dive opportunities. - ANSWER True
In dive planning for a group of certified divers, what is the
divemaster's role? - ANSWER Provide broad planning
information that divers use to plan their individual dives
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What must divers retain responsibility for? - ANSWER Planning
dives within their own limits. Following their individual plans.
Revising their plans if conditions change during the dive
True or False: "Thinking through the dive" is the process of
thinking about a dive from before it starts until after it ends, as
a way of planning what you will need to prepare for and do. -
ANSWER True
True or False: Rain can affect dive conditions by causing current,
temperature change and/or visibility changes. - ANSWER False
When planning dives for remote areas, what must planning
consider? - ANSWER More logistics, such as food, sleeping
arrangements and cylinder fills. Emergencies and not being
within immediate reach of emergency assistance. Self
sufficiency and the ability to deal with problems without help.
What is the primary purpose of diving accounting procedures? -
ANSWER To assure that every diver has come back from the
dive.
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Divers have individual differences, and you adapt your
supervision techniques to meet their needs. Generally, divers
with ________________ want more guidance than do divers
with ___________. - ANSWER Little experience, ample
experience.
True or False: Although it's important to be environmentally
sensitive, diving in an environmentally sensitive manner is not
considered a characteristic of responsible diver behavior. -
ANSWER False
True or False: Role-model behavior is one way to encourage
responsible diver behavior - ANSWER True
You see a diver who lets the SPG and computer console dangle
unsecured. Based on this you may suspect the diver may: -
ANSWER Be a novice. Be unaware of environmentally sensitive
techniques. Have a poor attitude toward responsible diving
practices.
You notice a diver seems stressed about a dive and discover
that it's due to fears of not having enough air to make the
planned dive, because the diver's cylinder is only two-thirds full.
Self Assessments Questions and Answers with
Solutions
Divers expect _________________ and ______________ in a
PADI Divemaster. - ANSWER Professionalism and role-model
behavior
Pg 5
Which of the following are considered characteristics of a good
role-model PADI Divemaster? - ANSWER Dives the way the
divemaster advises others dive. Well maintained, up-to-date
gear. Good fitness for diving. Keeps up with dive and
environmental trends and practices.
Good role-model behavior behavior may _________________ -
ANSWER Enhance your credibility. Reinforce responsible diving
habits. Reinforce what students learn.
Why do divers choose to dive under divemaster supervision? -
ANSWER Dive masters make diving more convenient and fun.
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The benefits of being a PADI Divemaster and a PADI Member
include: - ANSWER The most professional support services in
the dive industry. Professional print and electronic publications.
Access to the Pros Site of PADI.com. The ability to conduct some
PADI programs independently.
True or False: Experts more easily solve problems than none
pets because they have a large knowledge and experience base
to draw upon. - ANSWER True
What is the benefit of having a dive reference library? -
ANSWER It puts significant information at your fingertips for
ready access.
True or False: One way additional training helps you gain
experience is by providing dive opportunities. - ANSWER True
In dive planning for a group of certified divers, what is the
divemaster's role? - ANSWER Provide broad planning
information that divers use to plan their individual dives
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What must divers retain responsibility for? - ANSWER Planning
dives within their own limits. Following their individual plans.
Revising their plans if conditions change during the dive
True or False: "Thinking through the dive" is the process of
thinking about a dive from before it starts until after it ends, as
a way of planning what you will need to prepare for and do. -
ANSWER True
True or False: Rain can affect dive conditions by causing current,
temperature change and/or visibility changes. - ANSWER False
When planning dives for remote areas, what must planning
consider? - ANSWER More logistics, such as food, sleeping
arrangements and cylinder fills. Emergencies and not being
within immediate reach of emergency assistance. Self
sufficiency and the ability to deal with problems without help.
What is the primary purpose of diving accounting procedures? -
ANSWER To assure that every diver has come back from the
dive.
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Divers have individual differences, and you adapt your
supervision techniques to meet their needs. Generally, divers
with ________________ want more guidance than do divers
with ___________. - ANSWER Little experience, ample
experience.
True or False: Although it's important to be environmentally
sensitive, diving in an environmentally sensitive manner is not
considered a characteristic of responsible diver behavior. -
ANSWER False
True or False: Role-model behavior is one way to encourage
responsible diver behavior - ANSWER True
You see a diver who lets the SPG and computer console dangle
unsecured. Based on this you may suspect the diver may: -
ANSWER Be a novice. Be unaware of environmentally sensitive
techniques. Have a poor attitude toward responsible diving
practices.
You notice a diver seems stressed about a dive and discover
that it's due to fears of not having enough air to make the
planned dive, because the diver's cylinder is only two-thirds full.
