PADI Open Water Diver 2021/2024 Test Bank Fully Solved
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PADI Open Water Diver
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PADI Open Water Diver
As a newly certified PADI Open Water Diver, I will be trained to dive with buddy as deep as - ANSWER-18 meters/60 feet
Certain medical conditions can be hazardous while diving, so it is important to answer all questions on the Medical Statement honestly and completely - ANSWER-True
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PADI Open Water Diver 2021/2024 Test Bank
Fully Solved
As a newly certified PADI Open Water Diver, I will be trained to dive with buddy as deep
as - ANSWER-18 meters/60 feet
Certain medical conditions can be hazardous while diving, so it is important to answer
all questions on the Medical Statement honestly and completely - ANSWER-True
PADI courses are performance-based. This means that to be certified, I must -
ANSWER-meet specific performance requirements
Failure to complete independent study can create significant delays, and my instructor
may have to cancel and reschedule sessions until I complete the assignment -
ANSWER-True
When diving in a new environment, two benefits of seeking an orientation, supervision,
and/or additional training are that it helps me avoid problems and that it helps me enjoy
the dive more - ANSWER-True
As you descend in water the pressure - ANSWER-increases
A depth change of 10 meters/33 feet causes a pressure change of - ANSWER-1 bar/ata
if you take 6 liters of air from the surface to 20 meters/66 feet, the volume will be -
ANSWER-2 liters
The density of the air in the previous question ("if you take 6 liters of air from the surface
to 20 meters/66 feet, the volume will be...") would be ______ the density at the surface -
ANSWER-three times
A balloon fully inflated and sealed at 10 meters/33 feet, would probably __________
during ascent to the surface - ANSWER-burst
As I descend, increasing pressure affects my - ANSWER-mask, ears, sinuses
A squeeze is caused by - ANSWER-a pressure imbalance between the surrounding
pressure and an air space
Equalization is the process of - ANSWER-adding air to an air space
I should equalize - ANSWER-early and often, before I feel discomfort
,I'm descending and discover I can't equalize. The first thing I would do is - ANSWER-
stop my descent and signal my buddy/the instructor
I equalize gently because an extended, forceful equalization can cause permanent
damage to my ears and hearing - ANSWER-True
On a day I plan to go diving, I wake up with my sinuses blocked due to a cold or allergy.
I should - ANSWER-cancel the dive until I'm well
When scuba diving, normal breathing keeps your lungs equalized to the surrounding
pressure - ANSWER-True
The most important rule in scuba diving is to - ANSWER-breathe continuously and
never hold your breath
Failure to follow the most important rule in scuba diving can cause severe lung
overexpansion injuries, which can result in paralysis or death - ANSWER-True
During ascent I feel discomfort in my ears. I should - ANSWER-stop, descend slightly
and allow trapped air to work its way out
My buddy and I descend to 12 metres/40 feet. I would expect to use my air _______ at
6 metres/20 feet - ANSWER-faster than
The most efficient way to breathe dense air or underwater is to breathe - ANSWER-
deeply and slowly
My body responds to anxiety with increased breathing but slow breathing helps to
reduce anxiety - ANSWER-True
Which of the following are among the breathing rules I follow as a diver? - ANSWER-
Breathe continuously and never, ever hold my breath; breathe slowly and deeply; do not
allow myself to get winded or out-of-breath; if faced with a problem, stop, then maintain
or restore slow, deep breathing
Buoyancy is a force that pushes an object in water upward - ANSWER-True
My sunglasses case falls out of my pocket into the water, but fortunately, it floats so I
retrieve it. I would say my sunglasses case is ______ buoyant - ANSWER-positively
Saltwater causes more buoyancy than freshwater because it is less dense and weighs
less - ANSWER-False
To control my buoyancy, normally I will use my weight system and my - ANSWER-BCD
When I descend, my buoyancy tends to ________. When I ascend, it tends to _______
- ANSWER-decrease; increase
, Underwater, when I inhale, my buoyancy - ANSWER-increases slightly
It is important to master buoyancy control because it affects almost everything I do in
and underwater - ANSWER-True
In recreational diving, the buddy system means diving with another diver or divers in a
team that provides assistance and safety benefits - ANSWER-True
Overall benefits of the buddy system include - ANSWER-practicality, safety and fun
The three most important considerations in choosing scuba equipment are suitability, fit
and - ANSWER-comfort
Getting the service my gear needs may be a consideration when choosing equipment -
ANSWER-True
Before each use I should ________ my equipment - ANSWER-inspect
I need a mask because - ANSWER-my eyes must be in air to focus
My mask encloses my nose so I can - ANSWER-equalize the mask
From among masks that fit me I should choose a mask that fits as far away from my
face as possible - ANSWER-False.
I want to adjust my mask so the strap rests - ANSWER-above my ears, over the crown
of my head
Snorkels are standard equipment for scuba diving because they allow me to breathe
with my face in the water or in rough conditions without wasting my scuba air especially
when I have little scuba air remaining - ANSWER-True
Some scuba divers prefer a snorkel with a flexible lower portion so it drops out of the
way when not in use - ANSWER-True
When my snorkel is in my mouth the tip should be - ANSWER-over the crown of my
head
Fins provide a large surface area so my legs can push against the water effectively -
ANSWER-True
The two basic fin styles are __________ fins - ANSWER-adjustable and full-foot
My primary considerations when choosing fins are fit and - ANSWER-blade size
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