NAUI Diver Master Exam (Latest 2024/ 2025
Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100%
Correct| Grade A
At the most basic level, the responsibility for preventing diving accidents belongs to:
- ANSWEREach individual diver
An absolute contraindication to participation in underwater activity is: -
ANSWERChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorders (COPD)
A temporary contraindication to diving activity is one that: - ANSWERPrecludes
someone from participating while the condition exists
Which category of contraindication to diving activity recognizes that each individual
person is unique, and that their respective ability to dive is not necessarily a clear
issue? - ANSWERRelative
No dive plan is complete without: - ANSWERA good contingency plan
Preventing a diving accident begins long before anyone enters the water. Important
elements to consider prior to any dive in order to minimize the risk of an accident
include: - ANSWERDepth, duration, activity
The most useful dive planning includes the dive team's goals, __________,
__________, and ability. - ANSWERTraining; experience
The _________________provides a consultation and referral service to help doctors,
divers and would-be divers locate local diving physicians that can make well-
informed decisions about relative contraindications. - ANSWERDAN
An alternate second stage (octopus) attached in the center of the diver's ________ is
currently the most common air sharing setup for recreational scuba divers. -
ANSWERchest
Which of the following is a required piece of equipment for a redundant scuba
system? - ANSWERThe pony bottle
Which term describes an ideal characteristic of each diver in a buddy team? -
ANSWERself-reliant
Effective dive planning includes: - ANSWERSite assessment, prearranged depth and
time plan, use of the buddy system
, In the event that a dive team is separated underwater, the recommended sequence
of action is: - ANSWERStop, look around for 1 minute, ascend at the normal rate, get
help
How a buddy team chooses to share air in an emergency will depend on their
specific: - ANSWERTraining and equipment
Regardless of whether a buddy team is sharing air through buddy breathing or
alternate second stage breathing, which of the following are essential to a successful
skill outcome? - ANSWERBuddy contact and psychological control
The buddy system can function effectively: - ANSWERIf the divers agree to stay close
and in the same relative position to each other
Virtually all equipment problems can be prevented through: - ANSWERProper use
and periodic maintenance according to the manufacturers specifications
Once neutral at the surface, the diver may elect to add sufficient weight, generally
about ___________ to ensure that as the tank empties, ___________buoyancy can
be maintained. - ANSWER2 lbs. (1.0 kg); neutral
In which way might a scuba regulator malfunction during a dive? - ANSWERFree-flow
Problems associated with using a wetsuit that is too small are: - ANSWERRestricting
circulation and causing breathing difficulty
Three hazards associated with deeper scuba diving activities include: -
ANSWERIncreased susceptibility to nitrogen narcosis, oxygen toxicity, increased
breathing resistance
Underwater visibility is often affected by silt/mud on the bottom, suspended
material in the water and: - ANSWERAlgae blooms and pollution
If entangled in kelp, it is best to: - ANSWERFind a place close to the entanglement
and bend or cut the strand
One way for dive teams to avoid area hazards such as natural or man-made
obstructions, is to always receive ________ _________ prior to making a dive. -
ANSWERlocal orientation
Some formations of shoreline create strong currents that can imperil divers,
particularly on beach dives. Three common currents that divers must contend with
when conducting shore dives are: - ANSWERRip, Longshore, Strong Backwash
Three overhead environment diving activities that NAUI requires specialized training
in order to participate in are: - ANSWERPenetration Wreck, Ice, Cave & Cavern
Update) Questions and Verified Answers| 100%
Correct| Grade A
At the most basic level, the responsibility for preventing diving accidents belongs to:
- ANSWEREach individual diver
An absolute contraindication to participation in underwater activity is: -
ANSWERChronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorders (COPD)
A temporary contraindication to diving activity is one that: - ANSWERPrecludes
someone from participating while the condition exists
Which category of contraindication to diving activity recognizes that each individual
person is unique, and that their respective ability to dive is not necessarily a clear
issue? - ANSWERRelative
No dive plan is complete without: - ANSWERA good contingency plan
Preventing a diving accident begins long before anyone enters the water. Important
elements to consider prior to any dive in order to minimize the risk of an accident
include: - ANSWERDepth, duration, activity
The most useful dive planning includes the dive team's goals, __________,
__________, and ability. - ANSWERTraining; experience
The _________________provides a consultation and referral service to help doctors,
divers and would-be divers locate local diving physicians that can make well-
informed decisions about relative contraindications. - ANSWERDAN
An alternate second stage (octopus) attached in the center of the diver's ________ is
currently the most common air sharing setup for recreational scuba divers. -
ANSWERchest
Which of the following is a required piece of equipment for a redundant scuba
system? - ANSWERThe pony bottle
Which term describes an ideal characteristic of each diver in a buddy team? -
ANSWERself-reliant
Effective dive planning includes: - ANSWERSite assessment, prearranged depth and
time plan, use of the buddy system
, In the event that a dive team is separated underwater, the recommended sequence
of action is: - ANSWERStop, look around for 1 minute, ascend at the normal rate, get
help
How a buddy team chooses to share air in an emergency will depend on their
specific: - ANSWERTraining and equipment
Regardless of whether a buddy team is sharing air through buddy breathing or
alternate second stage breathing, which of the following are essential to a successful
skill outcome? - ANSWERBuddy contact and psychological control
The buddy system can function effectively: - ANSWERIf the divers agree to stay close
and in the same relative position to each other
Virtually all equipment problems can be prevented through: - ANSWERProper use
and periodic maintenance according to the manufacturers specifications
Once neutral at the surface, the diver may elect to add sufficient weight, generally
about ___________ to ensure that as the tank empties, ___________buoyancy can
be maintained. - ANSWER2 lbs. (1.0 kg); neutral
In which way might a scuba regulator malfunction during a dive? - ANSWERFree-flow
Problems associated with using a wetsuit that is too small are: - ANSWERRestricting
circulation and causing breathing difficulty
Three hazards associated with deeper scuba diving activities include: -
ANSWERIncreased susceptibility to nitrogen narcosis, oxygen toxicity, increased
breathing resistance
Underwater visibility is often affected by silt/mud on the bottom, suspended
material in the water and: - ANSWERAlgae blooms and pollution
If entangled in kelp, it is best to: - ANSWERFind a place close to the entanglement
and bend or cut the strand
One way for dive teams to avoid area hazards such as natural or man-made
obstructions, is to always receive ________ _________ prior to making a dive. -
ANSWERlocal orientation
Some formations of shoreline create strong currents that can imperil divers,
particularly on beach dives. Three common currents that divers must contend with
when conducting shore dives are: - ANSWERRip, Longshore, Strong Backwash
Three overhead environment diving activities that NAUI requires specialized training
in order to participate in are: - ANSWERPenetration Wreck, Ice, Cave & Cavern
