PADI OPEN WATER FINAL EXAM A WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS 2026/2027
If an object is neutrally buoyant (does not sink or float) in fresh water; the
same object placed into salt water would: - ANSWER -sink.
Imagine you blow up a balloon, tie it off, and take it to the bottom of the
swimming pool. What will happen to the balloon and the air inside it? -
ANSWER -The balloon will get smaller and the air inside the balloon will be
more dense (molecules move closer together).
Imagine you turn a glass upside down, trap the air in it by putting it in water,
and then you take the glass down to 33 feet. What would happen to the air
space in the glass? - ANSWER -The air space would become half the size it
was at the surface.
If you are not able to equalize (clear) your body air spaces, it may be
because you have: - ANSWER -a cold, allergy or another breathing medical
problem.
If you ears or sinuses hurt while you are descending (going down), it usually
means: - ANSWER -you are feeling a squeeze and need to equalize.
Imagine if you held a glass upside down at 33 feet and filled it with air from
your tank. What would happen to the air in the glass as you ascend (go up)?
- ANSWER -The expanding air would bubble out of the bottom of the glass.
Holding your breath while scuba diving can: - ANSWER -Cause lung injuries,
push air into the blood stream and chest area, and lead to life threatening
injuries.
, If your tank of air lasts 60 minutes while you are at the surface breathing
normally, how long will it last at 66 feet breathing normally? - ANSWER -20
minutes
How often should you take your suva tank to be visually inspected by your
dive center? - ANSWER -Once a year
How can you identify a DIN tank valve from a yoke valve? - ANSWER -The
DIN valve has a threaded opening to screw the regulator into.
What can you do to properly care for a scuba tank? - ANSWER -Do not use
all the air in the tank.
Underwater things look ________. When you look at things underwater
they often seem_______ than when you look at them on the surface. -
ANSWER -bigger, nearer
_______ travels faster in water. This is why you cannot use it to tell direction
very well. - ANSWER -Sound
How should you move under water? - ANSWER -Slowly and steadily
If you work too hard and find it difficult to breathe underwater, you should:
- ANSWER -stop all activity and rest, hold onto something for support, if
possible.
As you descend (go down) towards the bottom, you wet suit will: - ANSWER
-compress (become smaller in thickness) from water pressure and you will
lose buoyancy and warmth the deeper you go.
You know you are properly weighted for diving if you: - ANSWER -float at
eye level holding a normal breath of air with an empty BCD.
ANSWERS 2026/2027
If an object is neutrally buoyant (does not sink or float) in fresh water; the
same object placed into salt water would: - ANSWER -sink.
Imagine you blow up a balloon, tie it off, and take it to the bottom of the
swimming pool. What will happen to the balloon and the air inside it? -
ANSWER -The balloon will get smaller and the air inside the balloon will be
more dense (molecules move closer together).
Imagine you turn a glass upside down, trap the air in it by putting it in water,
and then you take the glass down to 33 feet. What would happen to the air
space in the glass? - ANSWER -The air space would become half the size it
was at the surface.
If you are not able to equalize (clear) your body air spaces, it may be
because you have: - ANSWER -a cold, allergy or another breathing medical
problem.
If you ears or sinuses hurt while you are descending (going down), it usually
means: - ANSWER -you are feeling a squeeze and need to equalize.
Imagine if you held a glass upside down at 33 feet and filled it with air from
your tank. What would happen to the air in the glass as you ascend (go up)?
- ANSWER -The expanding air would bubble out of the bottom of the glass.
Holding your breath while scuba diving can: - ANSWER -Cause lung injuries,
push air into the blood stream and chest area, and lead to life threatening
injuries.
, If your tank of air lasts 60 minutes while you are at the surface breathing
normally, how long will it last at 66 feet breathing normally? - ANSWER -20
minutes
How often should you take your suva tank to be visually inspected by your
dive center? - ANSWER -Once a year
How can you identify a DIN tank valve from a yoke valve? - ANSWER -The
DIN valve has a threaded opening to screw the regulator into.
What can you do to properly care for a scuba tank? - ANSWER -Do not use
all the air in the tank.
Underwater things look ________. When you look at things underwater
they often seem_______ than when you look at them on the surface. -
ANSWER -bigger, nearer
_______ travels faster in water. This is why you cannot use it to tell direction
very well. - ANSWER -Sound
How should you move under water? - ANSWER -Slowly and steadily
If you work too hard and find it difficult to breathe underwater, you should:
- ANSWER -stop all activity and rest, hold onto something for support, if
possible.
As you descend (go down) towards the bottom, you wet suit will: - ANSWER
-compress (become smaller in thickness) from water pressure and you will
lose buoyancy and warmth the deeper you go.
You know you are properly weighted for diving if you: - ANSWER -float at
eye level holding a normal breath of air with an empty BCD.
