NAUI Open Water Scuba Certification
Exam
Your entry-level NAUI Scuba Diver Certification is a "License to _____" - Answer -
LEARN
Completing this entry level scuba certification course makes you knowledgeable and
skillful enough to dive safely in or at: - Answer -Open water with conditions similar to
those in which you were trained
Which of the following physical factors can make you incapable of sustaining the efforts
sometimes demanded when participating in recreational diving? - Answer -all of the
above (Inadequate sleep, Recent head cold, recent ingestion of drubs)
Physical fitness is an important consideration for scuba divers because it helps to
prevent diving accidents due to: - Answer -Exhaustion
Open heel fins are usually the fins of choice for scuba divers because: - Answer -they
may be used in a wide variety of environmental conditions
Diving equipment should be: - Answer -rinsed thoroughly, dried, and stored in a cool
place
When selecting a face mask, the most important thing to consider is: - Answer -proper
seal and fit
Factors that can affect the breathing ease of a snorkel are: - Answer -both A and B
(length, diameter)
When buying or renting equipment for diving, the most important consideration is: -
Answer -its fit on your body
Snorkels over 15 inches in length are not recommended primarily because: - Answer -
they have too much dead air space
Engraved markings on scuba mask include: - Answer -date of hydrostatic test, serial
number, type of material
, True or False:
Hydrostatic and visual inspection standards are different around the world. Consult your
local NAUI facility to learn about the regulations in your area - Answer -true
Scuba tank should always have some pressure on them to prevent - Answer -moisture
from entering
Two types of material that scuba tanks are made from are steel and_____. - Answer -
aluminum
You should have your regulator serviced by a certified repair technician: - Answer -as
recommended by the manufacturer
The stage of the regulator which reduces working tank pressure to immediate pressure
is The first stage - Answer -The first stage
When rinsing a regulator it is best to - Answer -leave the regulator attached to the tank
or have the dust cap in place
The _______ line is the direction of travel line on the compass - Answer -lubber
A diving watch must be able to withstand pressure and measure - Answer -elapsed time
A ______ calculates your remaining allowable bottom time - Answer -dive computer
Proper maintenance of instruments includes - Answer -All of the above:
Do not subject them to extreme temperature changes, rinse them in fresh water at the
end of each diving day, have them inspected and serviced annually by a qualified
technician
You should rinse your BC internally because _____ inside your BC can cause damage -
Answer -all of the above (salt, dirty, and chlorinated water)
Essential features found on all BCs are: - Answer -all of the above (power inflator
mechanism, overpressure relief valve, inflator/deflator hose)
3 main types of ______ are back floatation, jacket, and horse collar. - Answer -BCs
The most important feature of a weight belt is ______. - Answer -quick release
Weighting systems are used by the diver primarily to: - Answer -offset the positive
buoyancy created by the wetsuit
A _______ compensates for the compression of a wetsuit at depth - Answer -
compensating weight belt
Exam
Your entry-level NAUI Scuba Diver Certification is a "License to _____" - Answer -
LEARN
Completing this entry level scuba certification course makes you knowledgeable and
skillful enough to dive safely in or at: - Answer -Open water with conditions similar to
those in which you were trained
Which of the following physical factors can make you incapable of sustaining the efforts
sometimes demanded when participating in recreational diving? - Answer -all of the
above (Inadequate sleep, Recent head cold, recent ingestion of drubs)
Physical fitness is an important consideration for scuba divers because it helps to
prevent diving accidents due to: - Answer -Exhaustion
Open heel fins are usually the fins of choice for scuba divers because: - Answer -they
may be used in a wide variety of environmental conditions
Diving equipment should be: - Answer -rinsed thoroughly, dried, and stored in a cool
place
When selecting a face mask, the most important thing to consider is: - Answer -proper
seal and fit
Factors that can affect the breathing ease of a snorkel are: - Answer -both A and B
(length, diameter)
When buying or renting equipment for diving, the most important consideration is: -
Answer -its fit on your body
Snorkels over 15 inches in length are not recommended primarily because: - Answer -
they have too much dead air space
Engraved markings on scuba mask include: - Answer -date of hydrostatic test, serial
number, type of material
, True or False:
Hydrostatic and visual inspection standards are different around the world. Consult your
local NAUI facility to learn about the regulations in your area - Answer -true
Scuba tank should always have some pressure on them to prevent - Answer -moisture
from entering
Two types of material that scuba tanks are made from are steel and_____. - Answer -
aluminum
You should have your regulator serviced by a certified repair technician: - Answer -as
recommended by the manufacturer
The stage of the regulator which reduces working tank pressure to immediate pressure
is The first stage - Answer -The first stage
When rinsing a regulator it is best to - Answer -leave the regulator attached to the tank
or have the dust cap in place
The _______ line is the direction of travel line on the compass - Answer -lubber
A diving watch must be able to withstand pressure and measure - Answer -elapsed time
A ______ calculates your remaining allowable bottom time - Answer -dive computer
Proper maintenance of instruments includes - Answer -All of the above:
Do not subject them to extreme temperature changes, rinse them in fresh water at the
end of each diving day, have them inspected and serviced annually by a qualified
technician
You should rinse your BC internally because _____ inside your BC can cause damage -
Answer -all of the above (salt, dirty, and chlorinated water)
Essential features found on all BCs are: - Answer -all of the above (power inflator
mechanism, overpressure relief valve, inflator/deflator hose)
3 main types of ______ are back floatation, jacket, and horse collar. - Answer -BCs
The most important feature of a weight belt is ______. - Answer -quick release
Weighting systems are used by the diver primarily to: - Answer -offset the positive
buoyancy created by the wetsuit
A _______ compensates for the compression of a wetsuit at depth - Answer -
compensating weight belt
