PADI OPEN WATER DIVER CERTIFICATION ACTUAL
ASSESSMENT EXAM 2025-2026 LATEST VERSION
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As a newly certified 18 metres/60 feet
PADI Open Water
Diver, I will be trained
to dive with a buddy
as deep as...
As a PADI Scuba 12 metres/40 feet
Diver, I may dive
under PADI Instructor
or PADI Divemast
supervision as deep
as...
What is the most important Do not hold your
rule of scuba diving? breath Breathe
continuously
What are the consequences Lung over
of breaking the most expansion severe
important rule in scuba injuries, death
diving?
pain and discomfort caused by expanding air trapped
What is a reverse block?
inside an air space during ascent
What should you do if you slow or stop ascent
feel discomfort during descend a metre/few feet and give the trapped air time to work
its way out
ascent due to air
expansion in the
ears, sinuses, stomach,
intestines, or teeth?
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How does increasing depth the deeper you descend, the denser
affect how long your air the air becomes. It takes 4X the
supply lasts? effort to breathe twice as fast
What's the most efficient take deep, slow breaths
way to breathe dense air
underwater?
Why does a diver need a creates an air space, so your eyes can focus
mask?
As you go deeper, you faster
consume air from your
scuba cylinder _____
Why does the mask need to to equalize during your descent to prevent mask squeeze
enclose your nose?
1) tempered glass
2) comfortable skirt with a good seal
What 6 features should you 3) nose or finger pockets
look for in a mask? 4) low profile
5) Adjustable strap that can be locked in place
6) wide field of vision
When buying a mask, what are fit and comfort
the 2 most
important features?
use a soft cloth with a low abrasion cleaner to remove
How do you prepare a new
mask for use? the protective chemical adjust the strap
1) rinse thoroughly with fresh H2o
What 3 general
2) keep out of direct sunlight
maintenance procedures
3) store in a cool, dry place
apply to mask care?
1) letsyou rest or swim with your face in the water, without
Why does a diver need a wasting cylinder air
snorkel? 2) makes it easier to breathe when the surface is rough
3) makes it easier to swim back, when you are running low on air
1) large diameter (bore)
What 3 features does an
2) Not excessively long
easy-breathing snorkel
3) Designed with smooth, rounded bends
have?
1) attachit to the left of your mask
2) Adjust snorkel keeper, so the top of the snorkel sits at
How do you prepare a snorkel
the crown of your head with the mouthpiece in place
for use?
3) remains in your mouth with a relaxed jaw
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