PADI DIVEMASTER KNOWLEDGE REVIEW
1. A growing number of dive operations have staff dress codes. how does this
benefit the perceptions customers have of the operation in general, and staff
members in particular?*Answer* A dress code makes the statt look professional. it gives the dive statt
credibility.
2. list at least 5 characteristics of a good role model PADI Divemaster*Answer* 1.
Excellent dive skills
2. Practice safe, responsible diving
3. Demonstrate care for the environment
4. Equipped with well maintained gear
5. Easily build rapport with divers
3. Certified divers are responsible for following safe diving practices they've
been trained to use. However, if they see a "professional" disregarding them,
how may that affect their perceptions?
*Answer* Seeing a "professional" disregard safe diving practices may cause questions about the
,practices, or raise questions about the professionalism and credibility of the individual violating the practices.
4. list 5 benefits of being a PADI Divemaster and a PADI member.*Answer* 1.
PADI'S brand recognition
2. Ability to conduct certain programs
3. Access to PADI services
4. Support of environmental ettorts
5. PADI publications and Pro's site
5. list 4 responsibilities of being a PADI Divemaster*Answer* 1. Adhere to PADI
standards
2. meet code of practice
3. Fulfill listed divemaster duties
4. Renew annual membership
6. Explain how you expect your relationship with your instructor in the PADI
Divemaster course to differ from the relationship with your instructor in
previous PADI courses.
,*Answer* previous courses were a student-teacher relationship. in the divemaster course the instructor will
be more of a mentor and peer. They will explain the thinking and explain judgement calls. They will want to know how
i think and why.
7. how does having a dive reference library relate to your ability to solve
problems as a diving expert?
*Answer* it gives you a large knowledge and experience base to draw from
, 8. list 5 types of additional training you may want and how it may benefit you
*Answer* 1. Specialty diver courses-Benefit: Expand knowledge and skill.
2. Specialty instructor courses-Benefit: Teach popular courses
3. PADI TecRec courses-Benefit: Expand knowledge and skill.
4. other dive-related or business courses-Benefit: Help reach career goals
5. Discover Scuba Diving leader-Benefit: introduce people to diving.
9. As a divemaster your role is generally to provide planning that other
divers use to plan their individual buddy team dives within.
*Answer* Broad
10. 3 ways wind can affect dive conditions
*Answer* 1. Wind can cause upwelling that attects water.
2. Wind can cause upwelling that attects water temperature and visibility.
3. Wind can generate waves and surge.
11. The rule of thumb is that it is best to dive at
1. A growing number of dive operations have staff dress codes. how does this
benefit the perceptions customers have of the operation in general, and staff
members in particular?*Answer* A dress code makes the statt look professional. it gives the dive statt
credibility.
2. list at least 5 characteristics of a good role model PADI Divemaster*Answer* 1.
Excellent dive skills
2. Practice safe, responsible diving
3. Demonstrate care for the environment
4. Equipped with well maintained gear
5. Easily build rapport with divers
3. Certified divers are responsible for following safe diving practices they've
been trained to use. However, if they see a "professional" disregarding them,
how may that affect their perceptions?
*Answer* Seeing a "professional" disregard safe diving practices may cause questions about the
,practices, or raise questions about the professionalism and credibility of the individual violating the practices.
4. list 5 benefits of being a PADI Divemaster and a PADI member.*Answer* 1.
PADI'S brand recognition
2. Ability to conduct certain programs
3. Access to PADI services
4. Support of environmental ettorts
5. PADI publications and Pro's site
5. list 4 responsibilities of being a PADI Divemaster*Answer* 1. Adhere to PADI
standards
2. meet code of practice
3. Fulfill listed divemaster duties
4. Renew annual membership
6. Explain how you expect your relationship with your instructor in the PADI
Divemaster course to differ from the relationship with your instructor in
previous PADI courses.
,*Answer* previous courses were a student-teacher relationship. in the divemaster course the instructor will
be more of a mentor and peer. They will explain the thinking and explain judgement calls. They will want to know how
i think and why.
7. how does having a dive reference library relate to your ability to solve
problems as a diving expert?
*Answer* it gives you a large knowledge and experience base to draw from
, 8. list 5 types of additional training you may want and how it may benefit you
*Answer* 1. Specialty diver courses-Benefit: Expand knowledge and skill.
2. Specialty instructor courses-Benefit: Teach popular courses
3. PADI TecRec courses-Benefit: Expand knowledge and skill.
4. other dive-related or business courses-Benefit: Help reach career goals
5. Discover Scuba Diving leader-Benefit: introduce people to diving.
9. As a divemaster your role is generally to provide planning that other
divers use to plan their individual buddy team dives within.
*Answer* Broad
10. 3 ways wind can affect dive conditions
*Answer* 1. Wind can cause upwelling that attects water.
2. Wind can cause upwelling that attects water temperature and visibility.
3. Wind can generate waves and surge.
11. The rule of thumb is that it is best to dive at
