PADI Third Chapter Questions And Correct
Answers (Verified Answers) 2026/2027
One way to avoid disorientation while descending and ascending is to: - CORRECT
ANSWER -Follow a reference.
By buddy and I are diving from a boat and there's a mild current. In most
circumstances we would __________ for the first part of the dive: - CORRECT
ANSWER -Swim into the current
My buddy and I get disoriented while boat diving. There is a milf current, and we
surface away from the boat. We should _________. If unable to reach the boat or
too tired, we should _________. - CORRECT ANSWER -Swim across the current to
reach the trail line, become buoyant and signal the mote to pick us up.
My buddy and I remain neutrally buoyant and stay above the bottom enough to
avoid contact. We do this because bottom contact: - CORRECT ANSWER -May
injure or kill fragile aquatic life, tends to disturb the bottom and reduce viability,
increases the risk of accidental cuts, scrapes, or stings.
When assessing conditions, if there is anything that causes me significant anxiety
or concern, if I can't address it, I should not dive. Ultimately I am responsible for
my own safety, so I can make the final decision to dive. T/F - CORRECT ANSWER -
True
When planning to dive in an environment that is new to me, it is recommended
that I get a local orientation from an experienced diver or professional who knows
, the procedures, hazards, points of interest and other factors unique to the
environment. T/F - CORRECT ANSWER -True
Risks of diving beyond my training and experience limits include that: - CORRECT
ANSWER -In some forms of diving, the hazards are not obvious, it can cause me to
have a false sense of security, and anxiety from doing so can distract me from
noticing other problems.
While planning a shore dive, my buddy says it will be "no problem" diving in high
surf that I've never trained in nor have experience with. Looking at the surf, I don't
think I am prepared for diving in it. My best response is to: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Politely refuse to dive and suggest an alternate location with no significant surf.
To prevent and/or handle injuries caused by aquatic life, I should: - CORRECT
ANSWER -Watch where I put my feet, hands, and knees, wear an exposure suit,
treat all organisms with respect,
my buddy and I accidentally find ourselves in a rip current. There are no special,
local procedures, so we follow the generally recommended action of: - CORRECT
ANSWER -Inflating our BCD's and swimming parallel to shore.
Depending on my location, tides can cause significant changes to depth, currents
and visibility, or they may have hardly any effect. T/F - CORRECT ANSWER -True
When boarding a dive boat, the dive master asks me to fill my name in on the roll.
The reason for this is to: - CORRECT ANSWER -Make sure everyone's on board
after each dive.
Answers (Verified Answers) 2026/2027
One way to avoid disorientation while descending and ascending is to: - CORRECT
ANSWER -Follow a reference.
By buddy and I are diving from a boat and there's a mild current. In most
circumstances we would __________ for the first part of the dive: - CORRECT
ANSWER -Swim into the current
My buddy and I get disoriented while boat diving. There is a milf current, and we
surface away from the boat. We should _________. If unable to reach the boat or
too tired, we should _________. - CORRECT ANSWER -Swim across the current to
reach the trail line, become buoyant and signal the mote to pick us up.
My buddy and I remain neutrally buoyant and stay above the bottom enough to
avoid contact. We do this because bottom contact: - CORRECT ANSWER -May
injure or kill fragile aquatic life, tends to disturb the bottom and reduce viability,
increases the risk of accidental cuts, scrapes, or stings.
When assessing conditions, if there is anything that causes me significant anxiety
or concern, if I can't address it, I should not dive. Ultimately I am responsible for
my own safety, so I can make the final decision to dive. T/F - CORRECT ANSWER -
True
When planning to dive in an environment that is new to me, it is recommended
that I get a local orientation from an experienced diver or professional who knows
, the procedures, hazards, points of interest and other factors unique to the
environment. T/F - CORRECT ANSWER -True
Risks of diving beyond my training and experience limits include that: - CORRECT
ANSWER -In some forms of diving, the hazards are not obvious, it can cause me to
have a false sense of security, and anxiety from doing so can distract me from
noticing other problems.
While planning a shore dive, my buddy says it will be "no problem" diving in high
surf that I've never trained in nor have experience with. Looking at the surf, I don't
think I am prepared for diving in it. My best response is to: - CORRECT ANSWER -
Politely refuse to dive and suggest an alternate location with no significant surf.
To prevent and/or handle injuries caused by aquatic life, I should: - CORRECT
ANSWER -Watch where I put my feet, hands, and knees, wear an exposure suit,
treat all organisms with respect,
my buddy and I accidentally find ourselves in a rip current. There are no special,
local procedures, so we follow the generally recommended action of: - CORRECT
ANSWER -Inflating our BCD's and swimming parallel to shore.
Depending on my location, tides can cause significant changes to depth, currents
and visibility, or they may have hardly any effect. T/F - CORRECT ANSWER -True
When boarding a dive boat, the dive master asks me to fill my name in on the roll.
The reason for this is to: - CORRECT ANSWER -Make sure everyone's on board
after each dive.
