SDI Open Water Test Questions with Verified Answers
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SDI Open Water
SDI Open Water Test Questions with Verified Answers
1. Describe all the steps to as- Spin the tank around so that the back of the
semble a BCD and regulator valve is facing you. Place the BCD band(s)
to a scuba cylinder.
2. How should you go about
checking that your BCD is
attached securely t...
SDI Open Water Test Questions with Verified Answers
1. Describe all the steps to as- Spin the tank around so that the back of the
semble a BCD and regulator valve is facing you. Place the BCD band(s)
to a scuba cylinder. 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. Fas-
ten 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.
2. How should you go about You lift up by the BCD and gently shake it.
checking that your BCD is
attached securely to your
cylinder?
3. What is the purpose of So they don't get tangled/ in the way.
streamlining your hoses
and accessories?
4. Describe from the start to 1. Remove accessories and weights
finish the steps to disas- 2. Decompress the system: Turn the valve
semble your scuba system. knob completely clockwise. Decompress one
of the second gauges (purge button or the
auto inflator button to vent air remaining in the
hoses)
3. Detach the LP hose from the inflator as-
sembly 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
5. *Describe two important 1. To weigh you down
features of a weight sys- 2. You can use different weights
tem.*
, SDI Open Water Test Questions with Verified Answers
6. What should you do any Put the back up in your mouth then do either
time the second stage is out a sweep or reach technique to get it back.
of your mouth?
7. Describe two ways to clear a 1. Depress the purge button before inhaling.
flooded second stage. 2. Exhale into the mouthpiece.
8. What is the hand signal for Flat hand cut across your neck
out-of-air?
9. The thumbs up signal False
means "OK." True or False?
10. Describe two different ways 1. Pointer thumb touch
to indicate "OK". 2. Fist on your head
11. Describe how to perform a Stand on the edge of the dive platform, check
giant stride entry off a boat. 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.
12. Name four different water 1. Giant stride
entries. 2. Controlled sated
3. Back roll entry
4. Shore entry
13. Describe the two emer- 1. Signal out of air
gency out-of-air ascents. 2. Remove regulator, exhale, reach for your
buddy's alternate air source.
3. Put in your mouth, purge and breath ex-
changing "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.
, SDI Open Water Test Questions with Verified Answers
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.
14. How do you vent air from a By holding the end of your inflator hose over
BCD? your head and depressing the inflator button.
15. A properly weighted scu- eye level
ba diver should float at
when her
BCD is deflated and lungs
are fully inflated.
16. How do you relieve a leg By grabbing your fin and stretching it out or
cramp? having a buddy do it for you.
17. What is the reciprocal of a 20-degrees
200-degree heading?
18. Define risk management. A means of preventing problems and planning
a response to any emergency that arises. The
concept of risk management involves plan-
ning ahead, employing good diving practices,
and knowing what to do before an emergency
arises. Without a plan, a simple problem can
quickly snowball into a full-blown emergency.
19. Why should you avoid con- The use of alcohol and drugs greatly increas-
suming drugs or alcohol es the risk of decompression sickness in
prior to a dive? divers.
20. What elements should you A dive plan that contains ebjectives compro-
and your buddy agree on mised by both divers.
before the dive? Familiarizing yourselves with the dive site and
conditions
Determining entry and exit points
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