PADI DIVEMASTER REVIEWS EXAM (2026)
QUESTIONS AND (ELABORATED) WIT
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
1. What three broad characteristics may divers expect in a PADI Divemaster.
*Answer* 1. Professionalism
2. Role model behavior
3. Ability to assist/supervise dive training and activities
2. List five criteria that define "professionalism" as it applies to the PADI Dive-
master.
*Answer* 1. Expert skills/knowledge
2. Good judgement
3. Correct dress & behavior
4. Good interpersonal skills
5. Exemplary rescue skills
3. Explain what is meant by role model.
, *Answer* It is someone that people look up to and try to emulate
4. Describe a PADI Divemaster who is a good role model.
*Answer* 1. Someone who is knowledge-able and responsible'
2. They should be well equipped, generally fit, pleasant and responsible
3. They should inspire other divers and understand the 'business' of diving while maintaining PADI standards
5. Describe the characteristics and attributes of a poor role model Divemaster.-
*Answer* 1. Hypocritical, lazy and unfit
2. Rude or dispassionate to other divers
3. Disparaging about PADI and unhelpful to new divers
4. Poor support for the instructor
6. Explain how role model behavior can affect other divers both positively and
negatively.
*Answer* POSITIVELY:
,Reinforces good practice and gains credibility — this makes it easier to get other divers to listen to you
NEGATIVELY:
Makes people question you, your ability and the diving practices you advocate
7. Explain how role model behavior can affect your ability to function as a
Divemaster.
*Answer* 1. It can make it easier as people will trust and accept you
2. It can also make it much harder as poor role model behavior can result in questioning of methods, knowledge and
you
, 8. Explain how good role model behavior benefits student divers when you
assist with training.
*Answer* 1. It shows consistency between the Divemaster and the instructor which helps reinforce
that it is good/standard practice
2. It makes divers pay more attention and accept it better
3. Also encourages trust
9. List five benefits of being a PADI Divemaster.
*Answer* 1. Publications including the Undersea Journal
2. Special rate for purchasing PADI materials
3. Insurance and legal team
4. Regular mailings
5. Earn income/job placements/support and advice
10. List five responsibilities of being a PADI Divemaster.
*Answer* 1. Follow PADI standards
QUESTIONS AND (ELABORATED) WIT
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
1. What three broad characteristics may divers expect in a PADI Divemaster.
*Answer* 1. Professionalism
2. Role model behavior
3. Ability to assist/supervise dive training and activities
2. List five criteria that define "professionalism" as it applies to the PADI Dive-
master.
*Answer* 1. Expert skills/knowledge
2. Good judgement
3. Correct dress & behavior
4. Good interpersonal skills
5. Exemplary rescue skills
3. Explain what is meant by role model.
, *Answer* It is someone that people look up to and try to emulate
4. Describe a PADI Divemaster who is a good role model.
*Answer* 1. Someone who is knowledge-able and responsible'
2. They should be well equipped, generally fit, pleasant and responsible
3. They should inspire other divers and understand the 'business' of diving while maintaining PADI standards
5. Describe the characteristics and attributes of a poor role model Divemaster.-
*Answer* 1. Hypocritical, lazy and unfit
2. Rude or dispassionate to other divers
3. Disparaging about PADI and unhelpful to new divers
4. Poor support for the instructor
6. Explain how role model behavior can affect other divers both positively and
negatively.
*Answer* POSITIVELY:
,Reinforces good practice and gains credibility — this makes it easier to get other divers to listen to you
NEGATIVELY:
Makes people question you, your ability and the diving practices you advocate
7. Explain how role model behavior can affect your ability to function as a
Divemaster.
*Answer* 1. It can make it easier as people will trust and accept you
2. It can also make it much harder as poor role model behavior can result in questioning of methods, knowledge and
you
, 8. Explain how good role model behavior benefits student divers when you
assist with training.
*Answer* 1. It shows consistency between the Divemaster and the instructor which helps reinforce
that it is good/standard practice
2. It makes divers pay more attention and accept it better
3. Also encourages trust
9. List five benefits of being a PADI Divemaster.
*Answer* 1. Publications including the Undersea Journal
2. Special rate for purchasing PADI materials
3. Insurance and legal team
4. Regular mailings
5. Earn income/job placements/support and advice
10. List five responsibilities of being a PADI Divemaster.
*Answer* 1. Follow PADI standards
