physical fitness is an important consideration for scuba divers because it helps to prevent
diving accidents due to - 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
Which of the following physical factors can make you incapable of sustaining efforts
sometimes demanded when participating in recreational diving? - ANSWER ALL OF THE
ABOVE
-inadequate sleep
-recent head cold
-recent ingestion of drugs
Diving equipment should be - ANSWER rinsed thoroughly, dried and stored in a cool
place
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
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,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 have too much dead air space
when buying or renting equipment for diving, the most important consideration is: -
ANSWER the fit on your body
Hydrostatic and visual inspection standards are different around the world. Consult your
local NAUI facility to learn about the regulations in your area T or F - ANSWER True
Engraved markings on scuba tanks include: - ANSWER Date of hydrostatic test, serial
number, type of material
Two types of materials that scuba tanks are made from are steel and _________. -
ANSWER aluminum
scuba tanks should always have some pressure in them to prevent _______________ -
ANSWER moisture from entering
You should have your regulator serviced by a certified repair technician - ANSWER As
recommended by the manufacturer
The stage of the regulator which reduces working tank pressure to intermediate pressure is -
ANSWER The first stage
The _____ line is the direction of travel line on the compass - ANSWER Lubber
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, When rinsing a regulator it is best to: - ANSWER Leave the regulator attached to the tank
or have the dust cap in place
A ____ calculates your remaining allowable bottom time while diving - ANSWER dive
computer
A diving watch must be able to withstand pressure and measure ____. - ANSWER Elapsed
time
Proper maintenance of instruments includes: - ANSWER ALL OF THE ABOVE -->
Rinse them in fresh water at the end of each diving day.
Have them inspected and serviced annually by a qualified technician.
Do not subject them to extreme temperature changes.
Three main types of __ are back floatation, jacket, and horse collar - ANSWER BCs
Essential features found on all BCs are: - ANSWER ALL OF THEE ABOVE -->
power inflator mechanism
overpressure relief valve
inflator/deflator hose
You should rinse your BC internally because _____ inside your BC can cause damage. -
ANSWER ALL OF THE ABOVE -->
salt water
dirty water
chlorinated water
The most important feature of the weight belt is ___. - ANSWER quick release
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