and fit
When buying or renting equipment for diving the most important consideration is -
ANSWER it fits your body
Open heel fins are usually the fins of choice for scuba divers because: - ANSWER They
may be used in a wide variety of environmental conditions
factors that can affect the breathing ease of a snorkel are: - ANSWER Length and
Diameter
Snorkels over 15 inches in length are not recommended primarily because: - ANSWER
They have too much dead air space
Diving equipment should be: - ANSWER rinsed thoroughly, dried and stored in a cool
place
Scuba tanks should always have some pressure in them to prevent: - ANSWER Moisture
from entering
Two types of materials that scuba tanks are made from are steel and _________. -
ANSWER aluminum
Hydrostatic and visual inspection standards are different around the world.Consult your local
NAUI facility to learn about the regulations in your area - ANSWER True
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, Engraved markings on scuba tanks include - ANSWER Date of hydrostatic test, serial
number, type of material
The ____ line is the direction of travel line on the compass - ANSWER Lubber
You should have your regulator serviced by a certified repair technician: - ANSWER As
recommended by the manufacturer
When rinsing a regulator it is best to: - ANSWER Leave the regulator attached to the tank
or have the dust cap in place
The stage of the regulator which reduces working tank pressure to intermediate pressure is:
- ANSWER The first stage
Proper maintenance of instruments includes - ANSWER Rins, inspect no etreme temp (all
the above)
A diving watch must be able to withstand pressure and measure _____. - ANSWER
Elapsed time
A _____ calculates your remaining allowable bottom time while diving. - ANSWER Dive
computer
You should rinse your BC internally because _____ inside your BC can cause damage. -
ANSWER Salt water, dirty water, chlorinated (all the above)
Three main types of ____ are black floatation, jacket, and horse collar - ANSWER BCs
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