SSI OPEN WATER DIVER FINAL EXAM 2022
FULL SOLUTION STUDY GUIDE
◉ an independent action to take in response to an out of air
emergency is
Answer: a controlled swimming ascent or emergency buoyancy
ascent
◉ in a deep water out of air emergency, and your buddy is not close
enough, the best response to this emergency is to perform a
Controlled Swimming Ascent
Answer: false
◉ The first thing you should do if you observe signs of panic in a
diver underwater is
Answer: locate your alternate air source in case it is needed
◉ To achieve the SSI Master Diver rating, a diver is required to
Answer: Be certified as an SSI Advanced Open Water Diver, complete
the SSI Stress and Rescue Specialty Courses, and log a total of 50
dives.
◉ causes of panic include
,Answer: certain environmental conditions, diving outside of a
diver's comfort and ability, using equipment that is unfamiliar or
does not fit well
◉ The SSI responsible diver code states that you should
Answer: accept responsibility for your own well-being on every dive,
dive within the limits of your training and ability, be
environmentally responsible on every dive
◉ the first thing you should do if you observe signs of panic in a
diver at the surface is
Answer: completely fill your BC and instruct the panicked diver to
establish positive buoyancy
◉ In an out of air emergency and your buddy is close enough, you
should
Answer: swim to your buddy, give the out-of-air signal, and share air
◉ the most important rule when assisting a panicked diver is
Answer: never needlessly endanger yourself
◉ panic can be prevented by
Answer: properly maintaining your Total Diving system, honestly
evaluating your diving limitations, taking specialty training
, ◉ a dependent action to take in response to an out of air emergency
is
Answer: sharing air using the primary second stage and using the
alternate air source for yourself
◉ to achieve the SSI Specialty Diver rating, a diver is required to
Answer: Complete any 2 specialty courses and log a total of 12 dives
◉ to achieve the SSI Advanced Open water diver rating, a diver is
required to
Answer: complete 4 specialty courses and log a total of 24 dives
◉ A good diving buddy
Answer: makes diving more fun, is as familiar with their buddy's
diving equipment as they are with their own, is able to help in all
phases of diving and dive planning
◉ A dive computer keeps track of a diver's nitrogen absorption
levels so that the diver can
Answer: stay within the no-decompression limits on each dive
◉ If you lose contact with your buddy, you should
FULL SOLUTION STUDY GUIDE
◉ an independent action to take in response to an out of air
emergency is
Answer: a controlled swimming ascent or emergency buoyancy
ascent
◉ in a deep water out of air emergency, and your buddy is not close
enough, the best response to this emergency is to perform a
Controlled Swimming Ascent
Answer: false
◉ The first thing you should do if you observe signs of panic in a
diver underwater is
Answer: locate your alternate air source in case it is needed
◉ To achieve the SSI Master Diver rating, a diver is required to
Answer: Be certified as an SSI Advanced Open Water Diver, complete
the SSI Stress and Rescue Specialty Courses, and log a total of 50
dives.
◉ causes of panic include
,Answer: certain environmental conditions, diving outside of a
diver's comfort and ability, using equipment that is unfamiliar or
does not fit well
◉ The SSI responsible diver code states that you should
Answer: accept responsibility for your own well-being on every dive,
dive within the limits of your training and ability, be
environmentally responsible on every dive
◉ the first thing you should do if you observe signs of panic in a
diver at the surface is
Answer: completely fill your BC and instruct the panicked diver to
establish positive buoyancy
◉ In an out of air emergency and your buddy is close enough, you
should
Answer: swim to your buddy, give the out-of-air signal, and share air
◉ the most important rule when assisting a panicked diver is
Answer: never needlessly endanger yourself
◉ panic can be prevented by
Answer: properly maintaining your Total Diving system, honestly
evaluating your diving limitations, taking specialty training
, ◉ a dependent action to take in response to an out of air emergency
is
Answer: sharing air using the primary second stage and using the
alternate air source for yourself
◉ to achieve the SSI Specialty Diver rating, a diver is required to
Answer: Complete any 2 specialty courses and log a total of 12 dives
◉ to achieve the SSI Advanced Open water diver rating, a diver is
required to
Answer: complete 4 specialty courses and log a total of 24 dives
◉ A good diving buddy
Answer: makes diving more fun, is as familiar with their buddy's
diving equipment as they are with their own, is able to help in all
phases of diving and dive planning
◉ A dive computer keeps track of a diver's nitrogen absorption
levels so that the diver can
Answer: stay within the no-decompression limits on each dive
◉ If you lose contact with your buddy, you should
