PADI OPEN WATER DIVER FINAL PAPER
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS
◉I bring a cylinder aboard a dive boat in preparation for a trip out to
a nearby reef. The normal procedure would be to. Answer: secure
the cylinder in a rack
◉scuba cylinders require pressure testing _______, and visual
inspection _________. Answer: every 2-5 years, annually
◉I should have my scuba cylinder filled. Answer: only by reputable
scuba air stations
◉The most important feature in my weight system is its. Answer:
quick release
◉I must be able to quickly release enough weight to float reliably in
an emergency, but not necessarily all my weight, True/False.
Answer: True
, ◉Trim means having the right _____ of weight. Answer: distribution
◉One reason for wearing more than one weight system is that it is
sometimes easier than handling a single, heavier one, True/False.
Answer: True
◉Accessory weights. Answer: can help you adjust your trim
◉As I descend, I need to equalize air spaces. Which of the following
are accepted way if equalizing my ears?
a. Block my nose and attempt to gently blow through it
b. Swallow and wiggle the jaw from side to side
c. Block my nose and blow forcefully for an extended period.
Answer: Block my nose and attempt to gently blow through it,
swallow and wiggle the jaw from side to side
◉During a descent, I try to equalize but discover I'm having trouble
doing so. Which of the following is correct?
a. Slow my descent, signal my buddy to slow down, and equalize
more forcefully
b. Stop my descent, signal my buddy, ascend slightly and try again.
c. Continue my descent while equalizing repeatedly.
2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS
◉I bring a cylinder aboard a dive boat in preparation for a trip out to
a nearby reef. The normal procedure would be to. Answer: secure
the cylinder in a rack
◉scuba cylinders require pressure testing _______, and visual
inspection _________. Answer: every 2-5 years, annually
◉I should have my scuba cylinder filled. Answer: only by reputable
scuba air stations
◉The most important feature in my weight system is its. Answer:
quick release
◉I must be able to quickly release enough weight to float reliably in
an emergency, but not necessarily all my weight, True/False.
Answer: True
, ◉Trim means having the right _____ of weight. Answer: distribution
◉One reason for wearing more than one weight system is that it is
sometimes easier than handling a single, heavier one, True/False.
Answer: True
◉Accessory weights. Answer: can help you adjust your trim
◉As I descend, I need to equalize air spaces. Which of the following
are accepted way if equalizing my ears?
a. Block my nose and attempt to gently blow through it
b. Swallow and wiggle the jaw from side to side
c. Block my nose and blow forcefully for an extended period.
Answer: Block my nose and attempt to gently blow through it,
swallow and wiggle the jaw from side to side
◉During a descent, I try to equalize but discover I'm having trouble
doing so. Which of the following is correct?
a. Slow my descent, signal my buddy to slow down, and equalize
more forcefully
b. Stop my descent, signal my buddy, ascend slightly and try again.
c. Continue my descent while equalizing repeatedly.
