EXAM (ELABORATIONS) PADI OPEN WATER DIVER FINAL EXAM
LATEST VERSION NEWEST 2025/26 QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE
DETAILED ANSWERS ASSURED SUCCESS
When descending and ascending in reduced visibility, you can
feel disoriented, especially in mid-water when you can't see
either the bottom or the surface.
See Being a Diver III - Visibility. - --ANSWERS---28) I am most
likely to become confused about which way is up or down
_____________.
A at the surface
B near the surface
C on the bottom
D in midwater
C Dive against or into the current.
By swimming into a current for the first part of a dive, you can let
it carry you back to where you started during the second part.
See Being a Diver III - Water Movement. - --ANSWERS---29) I
feel a mild current at the start of my dive. How should I begin
this dive?
A Dive with the current.
B Dive across the current.
C Dive against or into the current.
D Dive at an angle to the current.
A Visibility (how far you can see underwater).
,The nature and composition of particles in the water affects
visibility. Large, heavy material - like from gravel and rock
bottoms - settles out of the water quickly, restoring visibility
quickly. Small, light particles - like from mud and clay bottoms -
can remain suspended for very long periods.
See Being a Diver III - Visibility. - --ANSWERS---30) What the
bottom is made of can cause big changes in
A visibility (how far you can see underwater).
B temperature (how warm the water is).
C current (the movement of water).
D buoyancy (whether you sink or float).
D Trying to defend themselves.
Nearly all aquatic life injuries result from defensive actions by
the animals. You can generally avoid injuries by being aware and
respectful of aquatic organisms.
See Being a Diver III - Aquatic Life. - --ANSWERS---31) Most
injuries caused by aquatic animals happen because the animals
are
A hungry.
B curious.
C injured.
D trying to defend themselves.
D Divers who are distressed or panicked often have their masks
on their foreheads and don't use their breathing equipment. They
usually have wide, unseeing eyes, quick and jerky movements,
, and do not follow instructions. They need immediate help
because they may continue to struggle until exhausted.
See Being a Diver III - Surface Problem Management -
Responsive Diver. - --ANSWERS---32) A diver at the surface is
moving quickly and jerkily, has the mask off the face, the
regulator/snorkel is out of the mouth, and the diver does not
respond to directions. The diver is
A giving the okay signal.
B performing a predive safety check.
C excited about the dive.
D showing signs of distress (trouble).
A Switch to my buddy's alternate air source.
When out of air, your best option is usually to make an alternate
air source ascent using your buddy's alternate air source.
See Being a Diver III - Underwater Problem Management. - --
ANSWERS---33) I am close to my buddy and realize I am out of
air. The best response is to
A switch to my buddy's alternate air source.
B make a controlled emergency swimming ascent (swim up to
the surface making a continuous sound, like ah-h-h-h).
C make a buoyant emergency ascent (dropping my weight
system).
D switch to my buddy's alternate air source and continue the
dive.
C Hold the regulator without sealing my mouth around the
mouthpiece and "sip" the air I need as I ascend (go up).
LATEST VERSION NEWEST 2025/26 QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE
DETAILED ANSWERS ASSURED SUCCESS
When descending and ascending in reduced visibility, you can
feel disoriented, especially in mid-water when you can't see
either the bottom or the surface.
See Being a Diver III - Visibility. - --ANSWERS---28) I am most
likely to become confused about which way is up or down
_____________.
A at the surface
B near the surface
C on the bottom
D in midwater
C Dive against or into the current.
By swimming into a current for the first part of a dive, you can let
it carry you back to where you started during the second part.
See Being a Diver III - Water Movement. - --ANSWERS---29) I
feel a mild current at the start of my dive. How should I begin
this dive?
A Dive with the current.
B Dive across the current.
C Dive against or into the current.
D Dive at an angle to the current.
A Visibility (how far you can see underwater).
,The nature and composition of particles in the water affects
visibility. Large, heavy material - like from gravel and rock
bottoms - settles out of the water quickly, restoring visibility
quickly. Small, light particles - like from mud and clay bottoms -
can remain suspended for very long periods.
See Being a Diver III - Visibility. - --ANSWERS---30) What the
bottom is made of can cause big changes in
A visibility (how far you can see underwater).
B temperature (how warm the water is).
C current (the movement of water).
D buoyancy (whether you sink or float).
D Trying to defend themselves.
Nearly all aquatic life injuries result from defensive actions by
the animals. You can generally avoid injuries by being aware and
respectful of aquatic organisms.
See Being a Diver III - Aquatic Life. - --ANSWERS---31) Most
injuries caused by aquatic animals happen because the animals
are
A hungry.
B curious.
C injured.
D trying to defend themselves.
D Divers who are distressed or panicked often have their masks
on their foreheads and don't use their breathing equipment. They
usually have wide, unseeing eyes, quick and jerky movements,
, and do not follow instructions. They need immediate help
because they may continue to struggle until exhausted.
See Being a Diver III - Surface Problem Management -
Responsive Diver. - --ANSWERS---32) A diver at the surface is
moving quickly and jerkily, has the mask off the face, the
regulator/snorkel is out of the mouth, and the diver does not
respond to directions. The diver is
A giving the okay signal.
B performing a predive safety check.
C excited about the dive.
D showing signs of distress (trouble).
A Switch to my buddy's alternate air source.
When out of air, your best option is usually to make an alternate
air source ascent using your buddy's alternate air source.
See Being a Diver III - Underwater Problem Management. - --
ANSWERS---33) I am close to my buddy and realize I am out of
air. The best response is to
A switch to my buddy's alternate air source.
B make a controlled emergency swimming ascent (swim up to
the surface making a continuous sound, like ah-h-h-h).
C make a buoyant emergency ascent (dropping my weight
system).
D switch to my buddy's alternate air source and continue the
dive.
C Hold the regulator without sealing my mouth around the
mouthpiece and "sip" the air I need as I ascend (go up).
