Any time you enter the water to scuba dive, there is risk of an accident. (T/F) - ANSWER True
The responsibility of your well being depends on: - ANSWER You
A pre-existing medical contraindication might disqualify you from scuba diving. (T/F) - ANSWER True
Areas of concern are: (List the 3...
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Any time you enter the water to scuba dive, there is risk of an accident. (T/F) - ANSWER True
The responsibility of your well being depends on: - ANSWER You
A pre-existing medical contraindication might disqualify you from scuba diving. (T/F) - ANSWER True
Areas of concern are: (List the 3 main) - ANSWER Circulatory, Respiratory, Air spaces
You need to be a skilled swimmer to learn to be a scuba diver. (T/F) - ANSWER False
The main concern in diving is: - ANSWER Equipment misuse
Your entry-level NAUI Scuba Diver certification is a "license to _____." - ANSWER learn
What physical factors can make you incapable of sustaining the efforts sometimes demanded when
participating in recreational diving? (List the main 3) - ANSWER Inadequate sleep, A recent head cold,
Recent ingestion of drugs (medicine, alcohol, narcotics)
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:
(List the main 2) - ANSWER Length, and diameter
When selecting a face mask, the most important thing to consider is: - ANSWER Proper seal and fit.
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: (List 3) - ANSWER 1. Rinse them in fresh water at the end
of each diving day.
2. Have them inspected and serviced annually by a qualified technician.
3. 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: (List the 3 main) - ANSWER 1. Power inflator mechanism.
2. Overpressure relief valve.
3. Inflator/deflator hose.
You should rinse your BC internally because _____ inside your BC can cause damage. - ANSWER ANY
type of water (Salt, Chlorine, Dirt)
Weighting systems are used by the diver primarily to: - ANSWER Offset the positive buoyancy created by
the wet suit.
, The most important feature of a weight belt is _____. - ANSWER Quick release.
A _____ compensates for the compression of a wetsuit as you descend underwater. - ANSWER
Compensating weight belt.
The primary purpose of the exposure suit is to: - ANSWER Preserve body heat during dives.
A _____ is suitable for warm, tropical diving. - ANSWER Dive skin
A _____ is made from foam neoprene. - ANSWER Wetsuit
A _____ uses undergarments for insulation. - ANSWER Dry suit
You do not need special training to use a dry suit. (T/F) - ANSWER False
The dive knife is used primarily as a _____ for digging, cutting, pounding and prying. - ANSWER Tool
When you fly a dive flag, you must _____. (List the 3 points) - ANSWER 1. Dive near the flag
2. Remove the flag when divers are not in the water
3. Fly from your surface support station
You should record all dives in your logbook because _____. (List the 3 points) - ANSWER 1. You might be
required to show proof of experience.
2. There are laws in parts of the world that require you to log dives.
3. Dive operators may review your logbook before they will provide services.
An additional accessory that will be useful to you is _____.
(List the 3) - ANSWER 1. Underwater slate.
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