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SDI Open Water Exam Questions and Answers | 100% Pass Describe all the steps to assemble a BCD and regulator to a scuba cylinder. - Answer-Spin the tank around so that the back of the valve is facing you. Place the BCD band(s) over the top of the cylinder so that the back of the BCD is facing y...

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Describe all the steps to assemble a BCD and regulator to a scuba cylinder. -

Answer✔✔-Spin the tank around so that the back of the valve is facing you. Place the

BCD band(s) over the top of the cylinder so that the back of the BCD is facing you.

Raise or lower the BCD so the top is even with the cylinder valve. Fasten the buckles.

Remove dust cap, hold first stage in left hand, rotate the chambers until the primary

second stage sits on the right. Screw the knob on your first stage until it is finger tight.

Connect the low pressure inflator hose to the stem on the BCD's inflator. Turn on the

air.

How should you go about checking that your BCD is attached securely to your cylinder?

- Answer✔✔-You lift up by the BCD and gently shake it.

What is the purpose of streamlining your hoses and accessories? - Answer✔✔-So

they don't get tangled/ in the way.

Describe from the start to finish the steps to disassemble your scuba system. -

Answer✔✔-1. Remove accessories and weights

2. Decompress the system: Turn the valve knob completely clockwise. Decompress one

of the second gauges (purge button or the auto inflator button to vent air remaining in

the hoses)


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3. Detach the LP hose from the inflator assembly by pulling the collar back on the quick

disconnect. Unscrew the yoke knob until the first stage can slip off the top of the valve.

4. Undo the straps and remove the BCD from the cylinder.

5. Rinse off gear and fill and dump BCD

*Describe two important features of a weight system.* - Answer✔✔-1. To weigh you

down

2. You can use different weights

What should you do any time the second stage is out of your mouth? - Answer✔✔-

Put the back up in your mouth then do either a sweep or reach technique to get it back.

Describe two ways to clear a flooded second stage. - Answer✔✔-1. Depress the

purge button before inhaling.

2. Exhale into the mouthpiece.

What is the hand signal for out-of-air? - Answer✔✔-Flat hand cut across your neck

The thumbs up signal means "OK." True or False? - Answer✔✔-False

Describe two different ways to indicate "OK". - Answer✔✔-1. Pointer thumb touch

2. Fist on your head

Describe how to perform a giant stride entry off a boat. - Answer✔✔-Stand on the

edge of the dive platform, check the water below to make sure it is clear of other divers,

put your right hand over your mask and regulator and your left hand over your weight

belt buckle, stand straight, look directly ahead and take a big step out off the edge of the

platform. Signal OK if everything is alright.


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Name four different water entries. - Answer✔✔-1. Giant stride

2. Controlled sated

3. Back roll entry

4. Shore entry

Describe the two emergency out-of-air ascents. - Answer✔✔-1. Signal out of air

2. Remove regulator, exhale, reach for your buddy's alternate air source.

3. Put in your mouth, purge and breath exchanging "OK" and "Go up" hand signals.

4. Donor should hold onto the receiver's BCD shoulder strap as you slowly ascend

together.

5. Orally inflate your BCD when you reach the surface.



1. Signal out of air

2. Donor grabs buddy, takes a breath, and gives buddy regulator.

3. Receiver purges and takes 2 breaths and passes it back.

4. Donor keeps hand on the hose and they both go up repeating steps 2-3.

How do you vent air from a BCD? - Answer✔✔-By holding the end of your inflator

hose over your head and depressing the inflator button.

A properly weighted scuba diver should float at _____________ when her BCD is

deflated and lungs are fully inflated. - Answer✔✔-eye level

How do you relieve a leg cramp? - Answer✔✔-By grabbing your fin and stretching it

out or having a buddy do it for you.

What is the reciprocal of a 200-degree heading? - Answer✔✔-20-degrees
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