Assessment- Latest 2022-2023 with
Correct Answers
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
Choose the best answer for the signal shown from the choices provided - Answer-Stop,
hold it, stay there
Choose the best answer for the signal shown from the choices provided - Answer-
Something is wrong
Choose the best answer for the signal shown from the choices provided - Answer-
Okay? Okay
Choose the best answer for the signal shown from the choices provided - Answer-
Okay? Okay
Choose the best answer for the signal shown from the choices provided - Answer-Low
on air
Choose the best answer for the signal shown from the choices provided - Answer-Share
air
If I were separated from my buddy, the general procedure is to... - Answer-Search for a
minute and then go up to reunite with my buddy at the surface
I am most likely to become confused about which way is up or down... - Answer-In
midwater