sometimes demanded when participating in recreational diving? - ANSWER all of the
above; inadequate sleep, a recent head hold, recent ingestion of drugs (medicine, alcohol,
narcotics)
physical fitness is an important consideration for scuba divers bc it helps prevent accidents
due to
a) euphoria
b) exhauston
c) bends
d) air embolism - ANSWER exhaustion
Completing this entry level scuba certification course makes you knowledgeable and skillful
enough to dive safely in or at: - ANSWER open water with conditions similar to those in
which you were trained
when selecting a face mask, the most important thing to consider is - ANSWER proper
seal and fit
snorkels over 15 inches in length are not recommended primarily because - ANSWER
they may have too much dead air space
open heel fins are usually the fins of choice for scuba divers bc: - ANSWER they may be
used in a wide variety of environmental conditions
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, when buying or renting equipment for diving, the most important consideration is -
ANSWER it fits on your body
Diving equipment should be: - ANSWER rinsed thoroughly, dried and stored in a cool
place
factors that can affect the breathing ease of a snorkel are: - ANSWER both a and b: length
and diameter
Engraved markings on scuba tanks include: - ANSWER Date of hydrostatic test, serial
number, type of material
Scuba tanks should always have some pressure in them to prevent: - ANSWER moisture
from entering
hydrostatic and visual inspection standards are different around the world. consult your local
NAUI facility to lean about the regulations - ANSWER true
Two types of materials that scuba tanks are made from are steel and _________. -
ANSWER aluminum
the ___ line is the direction of travel line on the compass - ANSWER lubber
you should have your regulator serviced by a 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
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