2025 ADVANCED OPEN WATER DIVER END OF COURSE EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
During a drift dive, my buddy pauses to look at something by ducking out of the current
behind the reef. I have to swim against the current a short distance to reunite, so my
best option is to swim in midwater, well above the bottom, and swim with all my strength
fighting the current.
True/false - false
My buddy and i momentarily stop to take a photo while making a group drift dive. When
i look up, the group seems to have drifted around a corner, so we swim a little faster to
catch up. However, after rounding the corner, we can't find the group even though
visibility is good. Unless planned otherwise we should... - look for the group for no more
than 1 minute, then surface to reunite with the group.
Hypothermia occurs when a diver's core body temperature becomes ____________
normal. To avoid hypothermia, always wear adequate _________ protection before,
during and after a dive. - below/exposure
Even mild hypothermia can be a problem for dives, because it causes... - 1. Unclear
thinking
2. Poor decision making
3. Reduced strenght and endurance
I'm trying on dry suits at my local padi dive center and the dive pro asks me about the
comfort of the neck seal. Why is the neck seal fit important? - if it's too tight, it can
restrict blood flow and cause light-headedness and unconsciousness
On a hot summer day, my buddy and i are preparing to dive in a cool mountain lake. I
should put my dry suit on ___________ as i prepare my equipment to avoid _________.
- last/overheating
After putting my suit on i must ________ excess air so my suit doesn't ____________
when i enter the water. - add/squeeze
If i set my dry suit exhaust valve correctly, i will never need to manually vent gass, even
during an ascent.
True/false - false
Which of the following is something i can do if i have too much air in my dry suit
legs/feet and begin to rise feet first? - rapidly tuck into a ball while rolling onto my back,
then dump gas as needed.
If i accidentally drop my weight system during a dive, i should... - 1. Control my ascent
by dumping as much gas as possible from my suit/bcd
, 2. Flare out to create drag and try to grassp the descent/ascent line, if possible.
3. Exhale/breathe normally throughout the ascent, being sure to never hold my breath.
During a dive, my buddy gets my attention and points to a neck seal tear, with a strong
buble stream coming from it. My buddy signals "cold." what should i do? - immediately
end the dive and help my buddy make a controlled ascent.
Your buddy has just bought a new regulator and bcd and wants to go night diving with
you. What would the general recommendation be? - when possible, become familiar
with equipment before using it on a night dive.
Setting up for a night dive, you and your buddy attach small marker lights to your
cylinder valves. Where else might you use such lights? - 1. On your dive float
2. Attached to the descent/ascent line
3. At a boat's swim step
When choosing a potential site for a night dive, a spot you've never visited before is
generally more exciting and rewarding.
True/false - false
Environmental conditions to avoid while night diving include... - 1. Moderate to high surf
2. Moderate or strong current
3. Poor visibility
4. Heavy surge
5. Overhead environments
Which of the following are general night diving planning considerations? - 1. Prepare
your equipment ahead of time in daylight if you'll be in an unlit area.
2. Eat a proper meal a few hous before the dive
3. Dive with familiar buddies.
4. Bring someone who won't be diving.
You and your buddy are on a anight dive. A large fish swims by and startles your buddy,
causing stress. Your buddy should.... - stop, think and then take appropriate action.
During a night dive, your light fails. Normally, you would respond by holding on to your
buddy so you can share one light and end the dive.
True/false - false
About 20 minutes into a night dive, you turn and find your buddy's nowhere to be seen.
You cover your light and look for the glow of your buddy's light and search for about 5
minutes. After failing to reunite, you ascend to reunite on the surface. Did you follow the
correct procedure? - no
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2025/2026
During a drift dive, my buddy pauses to look at something by ducking out of the current
behind the reef. I have to swim against the current a short distance to reunite, so my
best option is to swim in midwater, well above the bottom, and swim with all my strength
fighting the current.
True/false - false
My buddy and i momentarily stop to take a photo while making a group drift dive. When
i look up, the group seems to have drifted around a corner, so we swim a little faster to
catch up. However, after rounding the corner, we can't find the group even though
visibility is good. Unless planned otherwise we should... - look for the group for no more
than 1 minute, then surface to reunite with the group.
Hypothermia occurs when a diver's core body temperature becomes ____________
normal. To avoid hypothermia, always wear adequate _________ protection before,
during and after a dive. - below/exposure
Even mild hypothermia can be a problem for dives, because it causes... - 1. Unclear
thinking
2. Poor decision making
3. Reduced strenght and endurance
I'm trying on dry suits at my local padi dive center and the dive pro asks me about the
comfort of the neck seal. Why is the neck seal fit important? - if it's too tight, it can
restrict blood flow and cause light-headedness and unconsciousness
On a hot summer day, my buddy and i are preparing to dive in a cool mountain lake. I
should put my dry suit on ___________ as i prepare my equipment to avoid _________.
- last/overheating
After putting my suit on i must ________ excess air so my suit doesn't ____________
when i enter the water. - add/squeeze
If i set my dry suit exhaust valve correctly, i will never need to manually vent gass, even
during an ascent.
True/false - false
Which of the following is something i can do if i have too much air in my dry suit
legs/feet and begin to rise feet first? - rapidly tuck into a ball while rolling onto my back,
then dump gas as needed.
If i accidentally drop my weight system during a dive, i should... - 1. Control my ascent
by dumping as much gas as possible from my suit/bcd
, 2. Flare out to create drag and try to grassp the descent/ascent line, if possible.
3. Exhale/breathe normally throughout the ascent, being sure to never hold my breath.
During a dive, my buddy gets my attention and points to a neck seal tear, with a strong
buble stream coming from it. My buddy signals "cold." what should i do? - immediately
end the dive and help my buddy make a controlled ascent.
Your buddy has just bought a new regulator and bcd and wants to go night diving with
you. What would the general recommendation be? - when possible, become familiar
with equipment before using it on a night dive.
Setting up for a night dive, you and your buddy attach small marker lights to your
cylinder valves. Where else might you use such lights? - 1. On your dive float
2. Attached to the descent/ascent line
3. At a boat's swim step
When choosing a potential site for a night dive, a spot you've never visited before is
generally more exciting and rewarding.
True/false - false
Environmental conditions to avoid while night diving include... - 1. Moderate to high surf
2. Moderate or strong current
3. Poor visibility
4. Heavy surge
5. Overhead environments
Which of the following are general night diving planning considerations? - 1. Prepare
your equipment ahead of time in daylight if you'll be in an unlit area.
2. Eat a proper meal a few hous before the dive
3. Dive with familiar buddies.
4. Bring someone who won't be diving.
You and your buddy are on a anight dive. A large fish swims by and startles your buddy,
causing stress. Your buddy should.... - stop, think and then take appropriate action.
During a night dive, your light fails. Normally, you would respond by holding on to your
buddy so you can share one light and end the dive.
True/false - false
About 20 minutes into a night dive, you turn and find your buddy's nowhere to be seen.
You cover your light and look for the glow of your buddy's light and search for about 5
minutes. After failing to reunite, you ascend to reunite on the surface. Did you follow the
correct procedure? - no
