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