Exam (elaborations)
NAUI Scuba Diver Exam Questions and Answers
- Course
- Institution
NAUI Scuba Diver Exam Questions and Answers
[Show more]
Content preview
NAUI Scuba Diver Exam Questions andAnswers
Ultimate risk in scuba diving is __________ or __________ - Answer -injuries / death
A student enrolled for training in scuba diving has an obligation to __________,
__________, and __________ every course session. - Answer -attend, participate, and
complete
Your entry-level NAUI Scuba Diver certification is a "license to __________." - Answer -
learn about underwater world
The best way to stay fit for diving is to __________. - Answer -dive regularly
You should not consume __________ for at least 12 hours before diving (24 hours is
even better). - Answer -alcohol
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
Two factors that can affect the breathing ease of a snorkel are __________ and
__________. - Answer -length / diameter
You can use __________ fins for diving in any temperature water. - Answer -heel strap
If you use a fin that is too large and stiff for your leg muscles, the fin is likely to cause
__________. - Answer -leg cramps
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
You turn on a cylinder valve by rotating the handle (knob) __________. - Answer -
counter-clockwise.
Scuba cylinder valves are equipped with a __________ to keep overpressure from
rupturing the cylinder. - Answer -pressure relief disk
, If you plan to engage in deep, wreck, or ice diving, you will want a __________
regulator. - Answer -high performance
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)
When you rinse your regulator, you need to be careful not to press the __________ on
the second stage. - Answer -purge button
Contingency scuba provides a __________ regulator and air supply. - Answer -totally
independent
You can read __________ depth gauges with reasonable accuracy down to about 12
meters (40 feet), but other gauges are preferable in deeper water. - Answer -capillary
tube
A __________ is an important directional reference instrument. - Answer -compass
A __________ provides a convenient way to consolidate your diving instruments. -
Answer -console
A timing device for diving must be able to measure __________. - Answer -elapsed
time
Dive computers usually display maximum and current __________, and remaining
allowable __________. - Answer -depth / dive time
The three general types of buoyancy compensators are __________, __________, and
__________. - Answer -back floatation, jackets, and horse collars
All BCs must be equipped with an __________ valve and an __________. - Answer -
overpressure relief and inflator / deflator hose and mechanism
You should rinse your BC __________ and __________ after use. - Answer -internally /
externally
The most important feature of a weight belt is a __________. - Answer -quick release
buckle
A desirable feature of a weight belt is the ability to __________ for the compression of
your diving suit as you descend. - Answer -compensate
Two reasons some divers prefer soft weights over solid weights are __________ and
__________. - Answer -more comfortable / less damage to a deck or injury to a person,
if they are dropped
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller millyphilip. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $12.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
60281 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now