PADI Open Water Diver Course Exam Questions With In-
Depth Solutions.
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 - accurate
answers-Block my nose and attempt to blow gently through it
During a descent, I try to equalize but discover I'm having trouble doing so.
Which of the following is correct - accurate answers-Stop my descent, signal
my buddy, ascend slightly, and try again.
I should equalize ______ and _____. - accurate answers-Early and often
I should not dive with a cold, nor use medications to dive with a cold
a. True
b. False - accurate answers-True
The most important rule in scuba diving is - accurate answers-a. Breathe
continuously and never hold my breath
Failure to follow the MOST important rule in scuba diving can cause serious
lung over expansion injuries, which in turn can cause paralysis and death
True or false? - accurate answers-True
If I feel discomfort in a body air space while ascending, the correct action is to:
a. Continue my ascent while blowing against blocked nostrils
b. Stop, descend slightly and give trapped air time to work its way out.
c. Descend at least 10metres/33feet, then resume my ascent - accurate
answers-B
My buddy and I are planning a dive to 18 meters/ 60 feet. We would expect
our air supply to last
A- longer than
B- shorter than
, C- the same as - accurate answers-B
During a dive, I swim hard to keep up with the fish that interests me, but
shortly I begin to feel like I can't get enough air. The correct action would be
to:
a. Signal my buddy and head up to the surface
b. Use the regulator purge button to boost air flow
c. Stop all activity and rest to restore proper deep, slow breathing - accurate
answers-C
An object that is neutrally buoyant I'm fresh water will_________in salt water -
accurate answers-Float
The three overall benefits of the buddy system are practicality, safety, and fun
a. True
b. False - accurate answers-True (if you said false ur either stupid or anti
social)
The primary considerations when choosing any piece of scuba gear are -
accurate answers-Suitability, fit, and comfort
I'm planning to dive the following week and am checking my gear, I put my kit
together and notice that my regulator seems to breathe harder than I
remember. The appropriate action to take would be to - accurate answers-
Have it inspected and serviced as needed by a professional before using it.
There is No way to use a DIN regulator on a yoke cylinder valve.
True or false? - accurate answers-False
It is important to master buoyancy control because it allows me to control
whether I descend float or am neutrally buoyant, I adjust my buoyancy
frequently while diving
True or false? - accurate answers-True
I take a colorful fish identification slate with me while diving. Looking at the
slate underwater at 12metres/40feet, I would expect the slate to look
a. smaller/farther away
b. more colorful
c. less colorful
Depth Solutions.
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 - accurate
answers-Block my nose and attempt to blow gently through it
During a descent, I try to equalize but discover I'm having trouble doing so.
Which of the following is correct - accurate answers-Stop my descent, signal
my buddy, ascend slightly, and try again.
I should equalize ______ and _____. - accurate answers-Early and often
I should not dive with a cold, nor use medications to dive with a cold
a. True
b. False - accurate answers-True
The most important rule in scuba diving is - accurate answers-a. Breathe
continuously and never hold my breath
Failure to follow the MOST important rule in scuba diving can cause serious
lung over expansion injuries, which in turn can cause paralysis and death
True or false? - accurate answers-True
If I feel discomfort in a body air space while ascending, the correct action is to:
a. Continue my ascent while blowing against blocked nostrils
b. Stop, descend slightly and give trapped air time to work its way out.
c. Descend at least 10metres/33feet, then resume my ascent - accurate
answers-B
My buddy and I are planning a dive to 18 meters/ 60 feet. We would expect
our air supply to last
A- longer than
B- shorter than
, C- the same as - accurate answers-B
During a dive, I swim hard to keep up with the fish that interests me, but
shortly I begin to feel like I can't get enough air. The correct action would be
to:
a. Signal my buddy and head up to the surface
b. Use the regulator purge button to boost air flow
c. Stop all activity and rest to restore proper deep, slow breathing - accurate
answers-C
An object that is neutrally buoyant I'm fresh water will_________in salt water -
accurate answers-Float
The three overall benefits of the buddy system are practicality, safety, and fun
a. True
b. False - accurate answers-True (if you said false ur either stupid or anti
social)
The primary considerations when choosing any piece of scuba gear are -
accurate answers-Suitability, fit, and comfort
I'm planning to dive the following week and am checking my gear, I put my kit
together and notice that my regulator seems to breathe harder than I
remember. The appropriate action to take would be to - accurate answers-
Have it inspected and serviced as needed by a professional before using it.
There is No way to use a DIN regulator on a yoke cylinder valve.
True or false? - accurate answers-False
It is important to master buoyancy control because it allows me to control
whether I descend float or am neutrally buoyant, I adjust my buoyancy
frequently while diving
True or false? - accurate answers-True
I take a colorful fish identification slate with me while diving. Looking at the
slate underwater at 12metres/40feet, I would expect the slate to look
a. smaller/farther away
b. more colorful
c. less colorful
