PADI OPEN WATER DIVER FINAL ASSESSMENT EXAM 2026/2027 UPDATED
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS A+ PASS GUARANTEED
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
I turn a glass upside down, trap the air in it by putting it in water, and then I take the glass down
to 10 m/33 ft. The air space would... - (answer)-Become half the size it was at the surface
If I am not able to equalize my body air spaces, it may be because I have... - (answer)-A cold,
allergy or another medical problem
If my ears or sinuses hurt while I am descending, it usually means... - (answer)-I am feeling a
squeeze and need to equalize
The best place for me to position an alternate air source is... - (answer)-In the triangle area
formed by my chin and the lower corners of my rib cage
Lung overexpansion injuries can be caused by... - (answer)-Holding my breath while scuba diving
If my cylinder of air lasts 60 minutes while I am at the surface breathing normally, assuming all
else is the same, how long will it last at 20 m/66 ft breathing normally? - (answer)-20 minutes
How often should I take my scuba cylinder to be visually inspected by my dive center? -
(answer)-Once a year
, The difference between DIN values and yoke valves is that DIN valves... - (answer)-Have
threaded openings to screw the regulator into
Which of the following is not part of proper care for my scuba cylinder? - (answer)-Keep some
air in it
Refer to the regulator picture on the right. Each regulator part has a number next to it. Please
choose the correct numeric order from the choices below - (answer)-1. Regulator first stage, 2.
regulator second stage, 3. alternate air source second stage, 4. low pressure inflator hose for
the BCD, 5. instrument console/gauges/computer
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
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
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS A+ PASS GUARANTEED
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
I turn a glass upside down, trap the air in it by putting it in water, and then I take the glass down
to 10 m/33 ft. The air space would... - (answer)-Become half the size it was at the surface
If I am not able to equalize my body air spaces, it may be because I have... - (answer)-A cold,
allergy or another medical problem
If my ears or sinuses hurt while I am descending, it usually means... - (answer)-I am feeling a
squeeze and need to equalize
The best place for me to position an alternate air source is... - (answer)-In the triangle area
formed by my chin and the lower corners of my rib cage
Lung overexpansion injuries can be caused by... - (answer)-Holding my breath while scuba diving
If my cylinder of air lasts 60 minutes while I am at the surface breathing normally, assuming all
else is the same, how long will it last at 20 m/66 ft breathing normally? - (answer)-20 minutes
How often should I take my scuba cylinder to be visually inspected by my dive center? -
(answer)-Once a year
, The difference between DIN values and yoke valves is that DIN valves... - (answer)-Have
threaded openings to screw the regulator into
Which of the following is not part of proper care for my scuba cylinder? - (answer)-Keep some
air in it
Refer to the regulator picture on the right. Each regulator part has a number next to it. Please
choose the correct numeric order from the choices below - (answer)-1. Regulator first stage, 2.
regulator second stage, 3. alternate air source second stage, 4. low pressure inflator hose for
the BCD, 5. instrument console/gauges/computer
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
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
