NAUI divemaster Exam with Accurate
Solutions
NAUI is democratic in that _____ members elect the Board of Directors who represent
the membership and establish policies and directions for our association. - ANS-
Instructor
Published minimum standards are treated as _____. - ANS-goals to be acquired and
exceeded
The concept that only those we would trust to train our loved ones to dive is known as
the _____. - ANS-"Loved One" concept
Academic freedom means that NAUI leaders have the freedom to _____. - ANS-meet
the academic needs of their students
Effective leaders must be organized and perform at their best. They must also _____. -
ANS-accept their limitations
The unique demands of diving leadership place special emphasis on the fundamentals
of _____. - ANS-knowledge, experience, and ability
Which of the following is the most positive influence in the growth of diving leadership
ability? - ANS-Observing the example of other leaders.
NAUI defines "leadership judgment" as the _____. - ANS-ability to make good diving
decisions for yourself and others
Active-status NAUI Divemasters are qualified to _____. - ANS-organize and supervise
dives for certified divers and assist NAUI Instructors during certification training
The term "global awareness" describes _____. - ANS-the absolute concentration used
to respond to divers needs and ensuring their enjoyment of safe diving
A component that should be included in any recreational dive briefing is the _____. -
ANS-area and environmental orientation
"Limited visibility" is usually defined as a horizontal visibility of _____. - ANS-3 meters
(10 feet) or less
Inexperienced or less-experienced divers should be discouraged from diving if the
current exceeds a speed of about _____. - ANS-0.5 knot
, A deeper dive for recreational divers is defined as a dive between the depths of _____. -
ANS-18 and 40 meters (60 and 130 feet)
Essentials for a positive diving experience especially for shore diving are _____. - ANS-
planning, site preparation, and organization
One function of a briefing for an open water training dive is to _____. - ANS-provide an
orientation to the site and facilities
Although there is no maximum number of certified divers a NAUI leader may guide
underwater, a reasonable number with favorable water conditions and an experienced
guide/leader is _____. - ANS-8 to 10
The most difficult aspect of guiding dives often occurs during the _____. - ANS-descent
Considerations for diver positioning during dives include _____. - ANS-positioning for
maximum visibility and control of the group
A major difference between guiding certified divers and escorting students is ____. -
ANS-increased responsibility with student divers
When diving in a current from an anchored boat, divers should _____. - ANS-begin their
dive against the current
Which of the following is least controllable by a dive team once they are committed to a
dive? - ANS-Environmental changes.
To successfully manage divers' diving problems the leader will have to _____. - ANS-
assess the situation and respond appropriately
Being required to handle too many new variables at once and subsequently becoming
overly stressed is termed _____. - ANS-task loading
A serious respiratory problem that an anxious, stressed diver may have either while
underwater or at the surface is called _____. - ANS-hyperpnea
A good time to identify divers who may have difficulty is _____. - ANS-pre-dive phase,
while suiting up
If a physically or psychologically impaired diver insists on diving, what action should the
leader take? - ANS-Counsel the person why diving is not advisable and request they
discontinue diving.
NAUI members can focus on three broad categories of medical contraindications, which
are: _____. - ANS-absolute, relative, and temporary
Solutions
NAUI is democratic in that _____ members elect the Board of Directors who represent
the membership and establish policies and directions for our association. - ANS-
Instructor
Published minimum standards are treated as _____. - ANS-goals to be acquired and
exceeded
The concept that only those we would trust to train our loved ones to dive is known as
the _____. - ANS-"Loved One" concept
Academic freedom means that NAUI leaders have the freedom to _____. - ANS-meet
the academic needs of their students
Effective leaders must be organized and perform at their best. They must also _____. -
ANS-accept their limitations
The unique demands of diving leadership place special emphasis on the fundamentals
of _____. - ANS-knowledge, experience, and ability
Which of the following is the most positive influence in the growth of diving leadership
ability? - ANS-Observing the example of other leaders.
NAUI defines "leadership judgment" as the _____. - ANS-ability to make good diving
decisions for yourself and others
Active-status NAUI Divemasters are qualified to _____. - ANS-organize and supervise
dives for certified divers and assist NAUI Instructors during certification training
The term "global awareness" describes _____. - ANS-the absolute concentration used
to respond to divers needs and ensuring their enjoyment of safe diving
A component that should be included in any recreational dive briefing is the _____. -
ANS-area and environmental orientation
"Limited visibility" is usually defined as a horizontal visibility of _____. - ANS-3 meters
(10 feet) or less
Inexperienced or less-experienced divers should be discouraged from diving if the
current exceeds a speed of about _____. - ANS-0.5 knot
, A deeper dive for recreational divers is defined as a dive between the depths of _____. -
ANS-18 and 40 meters (60 and 130 feet)
Essentials for a positive diving experience especially for shore diving are _____. - ANS-
planning, site preparation, and organization
One function of a briefing for an open water training dive is to _____. - ANS-provide an
orientation to the site and facilities
Although there is no maximum number of certified divers a NAUI leader may guide
underwater, a reasonable number with favorable water conditions and an experienced
guide/leader is _____. - ANS-8 to 10
The most difficult aspect of guiding dives often occurs during the _____. - ANS-descent
Considerations for diver positioning during dives include _____. - ANS-positioning for
maximum visibility and control of the group
A major difference between guiding certified divers and escorting students is ____. -
ANS-increased responsibility with student divers
When diving in a current from an anchored boat, divers should _____. - ANS-begin their
dive against the current
Which of the following is least controllable by a dive team once they are committed to a
dive? - ANS-Environmental changes.
To successfully manage divers' diving problems the leader will have to _____. - ANS-
assess the situation and respond appropriately
Being required to handle too many new variables at once and subsequently becoming
overly stressed is termed _____. - ANS-task loading
A serious respiratory problem that an anxious, stressed diver may have either while
underwater or at the surface is called _____. - ANS-hyperpnea
A good time to identify divers who may have difficulty is _____. - ANS-pre-dive phase,
while suiting up
If a physically or psychologically impaired diver insists on diving, what action should the
leader take? - ANS-Counsel the person why diving is not advisable and request they
discontinue diving.
NAUI members can focus on three broad categories of medical contraindications, which
are: _____. - ANS-absolute, relative, and temporary
