PADI OPEN WATER DIVER EXAMINATION
TEST 2026 QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉Which of the following are among the breathing rules I follow as a
diver? Choose all that apply: Breathe continuously and never, ever
hold my breath. Breathe slowly and continuously, do not allow
myself to get winded or out of breath. If faced with a problem, stop,
then maintain or restore slow, deep breathing. Answer: All of them
◉In recreational diving, buddy system means diving with another
diver or divers in a team that provides assistance and safety benefits,
true or false?. Answer: True
◉Overall benefits of the buddy system include - choose all that apply
- practicality, safety, fun. Answer: All of them
◉The three most important considerations in choosing scuba
equipment are [blank, blank, and blank]. Answer: suitability, fit and
comfort
◉Getting the service my gear needs may be a consideration when
choosing equipment, true or false. Answer: True
, ◉Before each use, I should [blank] my equipment. Answer: inspect
◉I need a mask because. Answer: my eyes must be in air to focus
◉My mask encloses my nose so I can. Answer: equalize the mask
◉From among masks that fit me I should choose a mask that fits as
far away from my face as possible, True or false. Answer: False.
Choose a low profile that sits as close to your face as possible.
◉I want to adjust my mask so the strap rests. Answer: above my
ears, over the crown of my head
◉Snorkels are standard equipment for scuba diving because they
allow me to breathe with my face in the water or in rough conditions
without wasting my scuba air especially when I have little scuba air
remaining, true or false. Answer: True
◉Some scuba divers prefer a snorkel with a flexible lower portion so
it drops out of the way when not in use, true or false. Answer: True
◉When my snorkel is in my mouth the tip should be. Answer: over
the crown of my head
TEST 2026 QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◉Which of the following are among the breathing rules I follow as a
diver? Choose all that apply: Breathe continuously and never, ever
hold my breath. Breathe slowly and continuously, do not allow
myself to get winded or out of breath. If faced with a problem, stop,
then maintain or restore slow, deep breathing. Answer: All of them
◉In recreational diving, buddy system means diving with another
diver or divers in a team that provides assistance and safety benefits,
true or false?. Answer: True
◉Overall benefits of the buddy system include - choose all that apply
- practicality, safety, fun. Answer: All of them
◉The three most important considerations in choosing scuba
equipment are [blank, blank, and blank]. Answer: suitability, fit and
comfort
◉Getting the service my gear needs may be a consideration when
choosing equipment, true or false. Answer: True
, ◉Before each use, I should [blank] my equipment. Answer: inspect
◉I need a mask because. Answer: my eyes must be in air to focus
◉My mask encloses my nose so I can. Answer: equalize the mask
◉From among masks that fit me I should choose a mask that fits as
far away from my face as possible, True or false. Answer: False.
Choose a low profile that sits as close to your face as possible.
◉I want to adjust my mask so the strap rests. Answer: above my
ears, over the crown of my head
◉Snorkels are standard equipment for scuba diving because they
allow me to breathe with my face in the water or in rough conditions
without wasting my scuba air especially when I have little scuba air
remaining, true or false. Answer: True
◉Some scuba divers prefer a snorkel with a flexible lower portion so
it drops out of the way when not in use, true or false. Answer: True
◉When my snorkel is in my mouth the tip should be. Answer: over
the crown of my head
