Advanced Open Water Diver Verified Questions And
Answers
I'm planning a dive in moderately low visibility (2-3 meters/2-10 feet) and i want to maintain buddy
contact. Skill in underwater navigation will help me with this.
True/false Ans true
When measuring distance with kick cycles, you count when... Ans the same leg returns to the same
position
When estimating distance with elapsed time, you measure how long it takes to cover a fixed distance
while swimming... Ans at a normal relaxed pace.
My buddy and i are diving from a boat that's moored in an area popular for diving. Which of the
following predive observations may assist us with natural navigation during the dive? Ans 1.
Divemaster tells us the boat is pointed directly into the current.
2. It's 1530 hours and the sun is setting in the west.
3. There's a large buoy moored directly behind the boat.
4. The boat's depth finder shows 15 meters/50 feet directly under the boat.
To maintain my orientation and benefit from natural navigation , descend in what position? Ans head
above feet facing travel direction
While navigating with natural references, which of the following can help me? Ans 1. Light and
shadows
2. Water movement
3. Bottom composition and formations
4.plants and animals
5. Noise/sounds
I'm navigating with a compass. To maintain an accurate heading, keep the ____________ aligned with my
body's centerline. Ans lubber line
, With a standard analog compass, the __________ always indicates your travel direction. The _________
always points to magnetic north. Ans lubber line, compass needle
To set a reciprocal heading, turn the compass to a heading that is __________ from the original heading?
Ans 180 degrees
During a dive, i'm following my compass but my sense of direction makes it feel like i should be going
more to the right. Without any other information, the best tip would be to.... Ans trust the compass
Which of the following usually make compass use more effective? Ans 1. Practice on land
2. Allow for current effects
3. Navigate around obstacles
4. Midwater, your buddy monitors depth while you navigate
5. Do not swim rapidly
Which of the following factors would i consider when determining my personal deep-diving depth limit?
Ans 1. Environmental conditions
2. My physical/psychological fitness
3. The effect of previous dives on my no stop limit
4. Distance from emergency care
5. My buddy's personal limits
It's summer and i've been diving in the local area for several days, reaching a maximum depht of 12
meters/40 feet. Today my buddy and i plan to dive to 30 meters/100 feet. Which of the following
statements is true? Ans my exposure suit may not be adequate.
Which pieces of specialized equipment are recommended for deep diving? Ans 1. Emergency
breathing equipment
2. Underwater light
Answers
I'm planning a dive in moderately low visibility (2-3 meters/2-10 feet) and i want to maintain buddy
contact. Skill in underwater navigation will help me with this.
True/false Ans true
When measuring distance with kick cycles, you count when... Ans the same leg returns to the same
position
When estimating distance with elapsed time, you measure how long it takes to cover a fixed distance
while swimming... Ans at a normal relaxed pace.
My buddy and i are diving from a boat that's moored in an area popular for diving. Which of the
following predive observations may assist us with natural navigation during the dive? Ans 1.
Divemaster tells us the boat is pointed directly into the current.
2. It's 1530 hours and the sun is setting in the west.
3. There's a large buoy moored directly behind the boat.
4. The boat's depth finder shows 15 meters/50 feet directly under the boat.
To maintain my orientation and benefit from natural navigation , descend in what position? Ans head
above feet facing travel direction
While navigating with natural references, which of the following can help me? Ans 1. Light and
shadows
2. Water movement
3. Bottom composition and formations
4.plants and animals
5. Noise/sounds
I'm navigating with a compass. To maintain an accurate heading, keep the ____________ aligned with my
body's centerline. Ans lubber line
, With a standard analog compass, the __________ always indicates your travel direction. The _________
always points to magnetic north. Ans lubber line, compass needle
To set a reciprocal heading, turn the compass to a heading that is __________ from the original heading?
Ans 180 degrees
During a dive, i'm following my compass but my sense of direction makes it feel like i should be going
more to the right. Without any other information, the best tip would be to.... Ans trust the compass
Which of the following usually make compass use more effective? Ans 1. Practice on land
2. Allow for current effects
3. Navigate around obstacles
4. Midwater, your buddy monitors depth while you navigate
5. Do not swim rapidly
Which of the following factors would i consider when determining my personal deep-diving depth limit?
Ans 1. Environmental conditions
2. My physical/psychological fitness
3. The effect of previous dives on my no stop limit
4. Distance from emergency care
5. My buddy's personal limits
It's summer and i've been diving in the local area for several days, reaching a maximum depht of 12
meters/40 feet. Today my buddy and i plan to dive to 30 meters/100 feet. Which of the following
statements is true? Ans my exposure suit may not be adequate.
Which pieces of specialized equipment are recommended for deep diving? Ans 1. Emergency
breathing equipment
2. Underwater light
