__________ are sufficient only for warm water, tropical diving. - ANSWER-skin suits
__________ stop in the surf zone, or a dive boat exit area - ANSWER-never
A __________ is an important directional reference instrument. - ANSWER-compass
A __________ provides a convenient way to consolidate your diving instruments. -
ANSWER-console
A desirable feature of a weight belt is the ability to __________ for the compression of
your diving suit as you descend. - ANSWER-compensate
A mask must fit well, afford good vision, and provide a means to __________ to help
equalize pressure in your ears. - ANSWER-block off your nose
A neoprene wetsuit must __________ to work properly - ANSWER-fit your body
A student enrolled for training in scuba diving has an obligation to __________,
__________, and __________ every course session. - ANSWER-attend, participate,
and complete
A timing device for diving must be able to measure __________. - ANSWER-elapsed
time
A working tool every diver should have on a dive is a __________ in case of
entanglement. - ANSWER-dive knife
After you don your gear, but before you get in the water, you and your buddy should
check one another's __________. - ANSWER-equipments
All BCs must be equipped with an __________ valve and an __________. - ANSWER-
overpressure relief and inflator / deflator hose and mechanism
Clipping your instruments to your BC on every dive protects against damage to
__________ and __________. - ANSWER-the environment / instruments
Contingency scuba provides a __________ regulator and air supply. - ANSWER-totally
independent
Dive computers usually display maximum and current __________, and remaining
allowable __________. - ANSWER-depth / dive time
, Diving suits protect you against heat loss and also protect against __________,
__________, and __________. - ANSWER-cuts, scrapes, and strings
If you are diving from a small, unstable boat, you should use a __________ entry. -
ANSWER-back roll
If you must walk with fins on while out of the water, you must walk __________. -
ANSWER-backward
If you plan to engage in deep, wreck, or ice diving, you will want a __________
regulator. - ANSWER-high performance
If you use a fin that is too large and stiff for your leg muscles, the fin is likely to cause
__________. - ANSWER-leg cramps
If you wear contact lenses, you should keep your eyes __________ when you remove
and replace your mask under water. - ANSWER-closed
In the United States, scuba cylinders must be internally inspected __________ and
pressure tested every __________ years. - ANSWER-each year / five
It is very important to prevent __________ from entering a scuba cylinder. - ANSWER-
water
Most standard regulators are made to be attached to your cylinder so that your second
stage hose comes over your __________ shoulder. - ANSWER-right
Scuba cylinder valves are equipped with a __________ to keep overpressure from
rupturing the cylinder. - ANSWER-pressure relief disk
The __________ method is an alternate technique to clear your snorkel. - ANSWER-
displacement clear
The best way to stay fit for diving is to __________. - ANSWER-dive regularly
The first stage of the regulator must have a high-pressure port so a __________ can be
connected to the regulator first stage. - ANSWER-submersible pressure gauge (SPG)
The key to a successful dive is to get as much of your __________ out of the water as
possible. - ANSWER-body
The most important feature of a weight belt is a __________. - ANSWER-quick release
buckle
The three general types of buoyancy compensators are __________, __________, and
__________. - ANSWER-back floatation, jackets, and horse collars
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