NAUI eLearning (SCUBA)
Any time you enter the water to scuba dive, there is risk of an accident. - Answer- True
The responsibility of your well being depends on: - Answer- You
A pre-existing medical contraindication might disqualify you from scuba diving. - Answer- True
Areas of concern...
NAUI eLearning (SCUBA)
Any time you enter the water to scuba dive, there is risk of an accident. - Answer-
True
The responsibility of your well being depends on: - Answer- You
A pre-existing medical contraindication might disqualify you from scuba diving. -
Answer- True
Areas of concern are: - Answer- Circulatory
Respiratory
Air spaces
All of the above
You need to be a skilled swimmer to learn to be a scuba diver. - Answer- false
The main concern in diving is - Answer- equipment malfunction
equipment misuse
hazardous marine life
boats
Your entry-level NAUI scuba diver certification is a "license to " - Answer- Learn
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
Physical fitness is an important consideration for scuba divers because it helps to
prevent diving accidents due to: - Answer- exhaustion
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
Factors that can affect the breathing ease of a snorkel are: - Answer- Length and
Diameter
When selecting a face mask, the most important thing to consider is: - Answer-
Proper seal and fit
Snorkels over 15 inches in length are not recommended primarily because: -
Answer- they have too much dead air space
When buying or renting equipment for diving, the most important consideration is: -
Answer- its fit on your body
Diving equipment should be: - Answer- rinsed thoroughly, dried and stored in a cool
place
, Open heel fins are usually the fins of choice for scuba divers because: - Answer-
they may be used in a wide variety of enviromental conditions
In the United States, scuba cylinders must be internally inspected every _____ and
pressure tested every _ - Answer- 1 year, 5 years
Scuba tanks should always have some pressure in them to prevent: - Answer-
moisture from entering
According to the Department of Transportation regulations, scuba tanks must be
hydrostatically tested every _______ - Answer- 5 years
Two types of materials that scuba tanks are made from are steel and _________. -
Answer- aluminum
Markings on scuba tanks include: - Answer- date of hydrostatic test, serial number,
type of material
When rinsing a regulator it is best to: - Answer- leave the regulator attached to the
tank or have the dust cap in place
you should have your regulator serviced by a certified repair technician: - Answer- at
least once per year
The stage of the regulator which reduces tank pressure is: - Answer- the first stage
The _________ line is the direction of travel line on the compass. - Answer- lubber
A _____ calculates your remaining allowable bottom time while diving. - Answer-
dive computer
A diving watch must be able to withstand pressure and measure _____. - Answer-
elapsed time
Proper maintenance of instruments includes: - Answer- Rinse them in fresh water at
the end of each diving day.
Have them inspected and serviced annually by a qualified technician.
Do not subject them to extreme temperature changes.
Three main types of _____ are back floatation, jacket, and horse collar. - Answer-
bcs
Essential features found on all BCs are: - Answer- power inflator mechanism
overpressure relief valve
inflator/deflator hose
You should rinse your BC internally because _____ inside your BC can cause
damage. - Answer- salt water
dirt water
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