PADI Open Water Diver Final Assessment With Best Answers
If an object is neutrally buoyant in fresh water, the same object placed into salt water would... -
CORRECT ANS-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? - CORRECT ANS-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... - CORRECT ANS-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... - CORRECT ANS-A cold, allergy
or another medical problem
If my ears or sinuses hurt while I am descending, it usually means... - CORRECT ANS-I am feeling a
squeeze and need to equalize
The best place for me to position an alternate air source is... - CORRECT ANS-In the triangle area formed
by my chin and the lower corners of my rib cage
Lung overexpansion injuries can be caused by... - CORRECT ANS-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? - CORRECT ANS-20 minutes
How often should I take my scuba cylinder to be visually inspected by my dive center? - CORRECT ANS-
Once a year
The difference between DIN values and yoke valves is that DIN valves... - CORRECT ANS-Have threaded
openings to screw the regulator into
, Which of the following is not part of proper care for my scuba cylinder? - CORRECT ANS-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 - CORRECT ANS-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 - CORRECT ANS-
Larger and/or nearer
_____ travels faster in water than it does in air. This is why you cannot easily tell where it comes from -
CORRECT ANS-Sound
Unless there are laws that say differently, I should stay within _____ of my dive flag - CORRECT ANS-15
m/50 ft
If I work too hard and find it difficult to breathe underwater, I should... - CORRECT ANS-Stop all activity
and rest, holding onto something for support if possible
As I descend, my wet suit will... - CORRECT ANS-Compress from water pressure, and I will lose buoyancy
and warmth
I know I am properly weighted for diving if I... - CORRECT ANS-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 - CORRECT ANS-Stop, hold it,
stay there
Choose the best answer for the signal shown from the choices provided - CORRECT ANS-Something is
wrong
Choose the best answer for the signal shown from the choices provided - CORRECT ANS-Okay? Okay
If an object is neutrally buoyant in fresh water, the same object placed into salt water would... -
CORRECT ANS-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? - CORRECT ANS-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... - CORRECT ANS-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... - CORRECT ANS-A cold, allergy
or another medical problem
If my ears or sinuses hurt while I am descending, it usually means... - CORRECT ANS-I am feeling a
squeeze and need to equalize
The best place for me to position an alternate air source is... - CORRECT ANS-In the triangle area formed
by my chin and the lower corners of my rib cage
Lung overexpansion injuries can be caused by... - CORRECT ANS-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? - CORRECT ANS-20 minutes
How often should I take my scuba cylinder to be visually inspected by my dive center? - CORRECT ANS-
Once a year
The difference between DIN values and yoke valves is that DIN valves... - CORRECT ANS-Have threaded
openings to screw the regulator into
, Which of the following is not part of proper care for my scuba cylinder? - CORRECT ANS-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 - CORRECT ANS-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 - CORRECT ANS-
Larger and/or nearer
_____ travels faster in water than it does in air. This is why you cannot easily tell where it comes from -
CORRECT ANS-Sound
Unless there are laws that say differently, I should stay within _____ of my dive flag - CORRECT ANS-15
m/50 ft
If I work too hard and find it difficult to breathe underwater, I should... - CORRECT ANS-Stop all activity
and rest, holding onto something for support if possible
As I descend, my wet suit will... - CORRECT ANS-Compress from water pressure, and I will lose buoyancy
and warmth
I know I am properly weighted for diving if I... - CORRECT ANS-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 - CORRECT ANS-Stop, hold it,
stay there
Choose the best answer for the signal shown from the choices provided - CORRECT ANS-Something is
wrong
Choose the best answer for the signal shown from the choices provided - CORRECT ANS-Okay? Okay
