PADI Divemaster Module 1 Questions
and Answers
Before a dive along a wall that drops into extremely deep water, you notice a diver
seems preoccupied and withdrawn. You talk to the diver and learn that the person
doesn't feel adequately skilled with buoyancy control and fears descending out of
control. What could you do to help the diver with pre-dive stress? - ANSWER-Review
buoyancy control and guide the diver to a part of the site that is away from deep water.
Developing good judgement is a matter of: - ANSWER-Gaining experience
Continuing your education
Being conservative when in doubt
Not allowing emotions to influence decision
Divers have individual differences, and you adapt your supervision techniques to meet
their needs. Generally, divers with _______ want more guidance than do divers with
________. - ANSWER-little experience; ample experience
Divers you supervise must retain responsibility for: - ANSWER-1. Planning dives for
themselves within their own limits.
2. Following their individual plans.
3. Quickly revising their plans if conditions change during the dive
How can you encourage responsible diver behavior? - ANSWER-Be a good role model
to others
Remind divers of responsible behavior.
Make responsible behavior easier logistically.
How do you assess divers before a dive for experience level, possible stress, and
possible equipment problems? (Study Objective) - ANSWER-Indirect techniques: look
at the diver's equipment; watch their behavior
Direct techniques: check logbook/certification card; have the diver fill out information
details; interview the diver
How do you evaluate general dive conditions, and how do conditions affect the dive? -
ANSWER-Weather: wind causes waves and surf, rain results in runoff and poor vis,
temperature affects comfort
, Tides and tidal currents: affect visibility, depth, and water movement
Currents are an important consideration
Evaluate visibility from a good vantage point.
How do you plan a dive by "thinking through the dive"? - ANSWER-Make a list: pre-dive
preparation, organize equipment, imagine greeting divers and checking in, think about
getting ready for the dive, visualize post dive activities
Think through possible emergencies
Think about information divers need to plan dives
Go back and ask "what if...?"
How do you prepare to handle problems that may occur at a dive site? (Study
Objective) - ANSWER-Prepare to handle problems by continuing to increase your
knowledge, skill, and experience.
Pay attention to steps required to deal with familiar and unfamiliar situations.
Gather physical resources.
Be familiar with the dive site.
It's generally best to dive _____ tide, but this is a general rule. - ANSWER-At slack high
Paying attention to a diver's ______ may help you assess for apprehension or stress
related to the dive. - ANSWER-Behavior
Signs and symptoms of psychological stress include: - ANSWER-Being withdrawn,
talkativeness, irritability, distraction, perceptual narrowing
Supervising more than one team of divers is often easier with ________ supervision. -
ANSWER-Out-of-water
The dive supervision management steps include (4): - ANSWER-1. Dive planning
2. Communication
3. Vantage point
4. Recognition of problems
The primary purpose of diving accounting procedures is to ensure that every diver has: -
ANSWER-Come back from the dive.
and Answers
Before a dive along a wall that drops into extremely deep water, you notice a diver
seems preoccupied and withdrawn. You talk to the diver and learn that the person
doesn't feel adequately skilled with buoyancy control and fears descending out of
control. What could you do to help the diver with pre-dive stress? - ANSWER-Review
buoyancy control and guide the diver to a part of the site that is away from deep water.
Developing good judgement is a matter of: - ANSWER-Gaining experience
Continuing your education
Being conservative when in doubt
Not allowing emotions to influence decision
Divers have individual differences, and you adapt your supervision techniques to meet
their needs. Generally, divers with _______ want more guidance than do divers with
________. - ANSWER-little experience; ample experience
Divers you supervise must retain responsibility for: - ANSWER-1. Planning dives for
themselves within their own limits.
2. Following their individual plans.
3. Quickly revising their plans if conditions change during the dive
How can you encourage responsible diver behavior? - ANSWER-Be a good role model
to others
Remind divers of responsible behavior.
Make responsible behavior easier logistically.
How do you assess divers before a dive for experience level, possible stress, and
possible equipment problems? (Study Objective) - ANSWER-Indirect techniques: look
at the diver's equipment; watch their behavior
Direct techniques: check logbook/certification card; have the diver fill out information
details; interview the diver
How do you evaluate general dive conditions, and how do conditions affect the dive? -
ANSWER-Weather: wind causes waves and surf, rain results in runoff and poor vis,
temperature affects comfort
, Tides and tidal currents: affect visibility, depth, and water movement
Currents are an important consideration
Evaluate visibility from a good vantage point.
How do you plan a dive by "thinking through the dive"? - ANSWER-Make a list: pre-dive
preparation, organize equipment, imagine greeting divers and checking in, think about
getting ready for the dive, visualize post dive activities
Think through possible emergencies
Think about information divers need to plan dives
Go back and ask "what if...?"
How do you prepare to handle problems that may occur at a dive site? (Study
Objective) - ANSWER-Prepare to handle problems by continuing to increase your
knowledge, skill, and experience.
Pay attention to steps required to deal with familiar and unfamiliar situations.
Gather physical resources.
Be familiar with the dive site.
It's generally best to dive _____ tide, but this is a general rule. - ANSWER-At slack high
Paying attention to a diver's ______ may help you assess for apprehension or stress
related to the dive. - ANSWER-Behavior
Signs and symptoms of psychological stress include: - ANSWER-Being withdrawn,
talkativeness, irritability, distraction, perceptual narrowing
Supervising more than one team of divers is often easier with ________ supervision. -
ANSWER-Out-of-water
The dive supervision management steps include (4): - ANSWER-1. Dive planning
2. Communication
3. Vantage point
4. Recognition of problems
The primary purpose of diving accounting procedures is to ensure that every diver has: -
ANSWER-Come back from the dive.
